Saturday, June 24, 2006

Week in Review: June 19 to June 25 (aside from the World Cup)

Monday June 19: A top Mexican law enforcement official acknowledged that homicides dropped between 2000 and 2005. U.S. officials announced the arrest of the Mexican leader of a document-forgery gang.

Tuesday June 20: Hundreds of Latin American mayors attend conference in Miami to network and learn how to govern more effectively. Barbados appeals to resume capital punishment in the Caribbean. Argentina starts its first ever trial for human rights abuses during the “Dirty War.” A U.N. report claims that coca production has increased in Colombia.

Wednesday June 21: “Rising star” in Cuban politics sentenced to jail on corruption charges. U.S. denies sending disguised soldiers to Bolivia after “unfounded” claims by president Evo Morales. Venezuela’s vice president gets in a tizzy over a video game.

Thursday June 22: Bolivian doctors protest over the influx of medics coming into the country from Cuba. BBC claims to have a U.S. diplomatic note stating that Venezuela would use its possible seat on the U.N. Security Council for “ideological grandstanding.”

Friday June 23: Bolivia to seek prosecution of ex-president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada. A Brazilian judge cancelled the sale of the country’s bankrupt national airline to a consortium of employees.

Saturday June 24: Brazil’s president announces bid for reelection by pledging to eradicate poverty.

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