Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Daily Headlines: March 17, 2009

* Bolivia: Numerous indigenous communities celebrated the redistribution of thousands of acres of land by the government.

* Latin America: Wiseass remark of the week goes to Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell for his reaction to rumors that Russia might use military bases on Venezuela or Cuba.

* Chile: Trade, the environment, and technology are some of the areas to be addressed during President Michelle Bachelet’s five-day visit to India.

* U.S.: Wal-Mart’s expansion plans include revamping two of its Texas superstores into massive “Supermercados de Walmart”.

Image- Guardian UK (2008 image of Bolivian indigenous demonstrators backing President Evo Morales)
Online Sources- Reuters, AFP, csmonitor.com, earthtimes, CNNMoney.com

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