Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Daily Headlines: October 16, 2012



* Argentina: A court sentenced three former navy officers to life in prison for their roles in the killing of sixteen political prisoners in the 1972 Massacre of Trelew.

* Mexico: More than 120 people were arrested after police raided three colleges in Michoacán that had been occupied for over a week by student protesters.

* Haiti: Musician Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti charity closed due to massive debt and allegations of possible fraud.

* Panama: Is President Ricardo Martinelli‘s suggestion to adopt the euro as legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar a good idea?

Video Source – YouTube via antifaztrailers

Online Sources- ABC News, BBC News, euronews, The A.V. Club

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