Afternoon headlines

-A wave of kidnappings has alarmed Haitians and it will not improve any time soon.

-Who will rule Cuba after Fidel Castro dies?

-Heroes honors will be prepared for the third soldier from El Salvador killed in Iraq.

-Surveys show that most Brazilians favor placing racial quotas in universities.

-Mexican legislators plan to soften immigration laws.

-Bolivia’s president defends measures to secularize schools.

-Ex-player becomes coach of Brazilian men’s soccer team.

-New York International Latino Film Festival starts today.

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