Economics
Puerto Rican Assembly bucks GOP plan; imposes moratorium on debt payments
April 8, 2016This article is an update on the fast-developing situation surrounding the economic crisis in Puerto Rico
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China’s new five-year plan could leave workers behind
March 28, 2016Workers hit the streets last week demanding back pay and to protest against wage cuts and the possibility of unemployment.
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Venezuela elections a low point in history
December 8, 2015It was the first national Bolivarian electoral loss in 17 years, and a palpable sense of betrayal and sorrow has swept over the supporters of Chavez' successor, President Maduro.
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Latin Americans celebrate putting brakes on neo-liberal agenda
November 30, 2015The Bolivarian countries have made great advances in fighting poverty, inequality and racial and gender discrimination as well as improving schools, health care and housing for their people.
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Right wingers shift strategy: Government to stay open for now
October 1, 2015Resolutions passed by large majorities in both houses guarantee that federal agencies will continue receiving their current levels of funding until December 11.
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