August 29, 2008

President Arias Asks Dalai Lama to Postpone Visit

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Costa Rican president Oscar Arias asked Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama to postpone a private visit to the country, citing that Arias won't be in the country to receive him.

Latin America Equity Funds Hard Hit In Late August - EPFR

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-(Dow Jones)- Emerging market equity funds saw continued outflows in the fourth week of August, with Latin America stringing together a 12th straight week of losses for a total of

Mysterious calls to Latin America land $3,246.91 charge on AT&T bill

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Q. I'm having a problem with AT&T. On my business's March billing statement, AT&T charged me $3,246.91 for long distance calls made to Spain, Cuba and Nicaragua. I called AT&T to dispute these charges...

Dominican Republic June inflation soars to 12%, tops Latin America’s 8.9%

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SANTIAGO, CHILE. - While Latin America’s inflation climbed to 8.9 percent in June, Dominican Republic’s figure soared to 12 percent compared with the same month last year, according to the Economi...

Nicaragua - Journalist claims cancellation of his television programme is due to government pressure

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(IAPA/IFEX) - The following is a 26 August 2008 IAPA press release: Nicaraguan journalist's claims raise IAPA concern Miami (August 26, 2008) - The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) expres...

In Latin America, Slow and Steady Wins the Race

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A scenario in which Brazil's growth overtakes Argentina's will have important long-term implications for regional business, and in turn, the portfolios of Latin America-oriented investors. In this pie...

UN agency predicts 4.7% economic growth in Latin America in 2008

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The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean on Thursday predicted 4.7-percent growth for the Latin American economy in 2008. Despite a slowdown in the global economy, economic growth in...