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Chile puts higher gas subsidy for congress on hold International Herald Tribune - Americas 03:38

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Chavez bashes executives of Mexico's Cemex Business Week 03:16

Argentina to hold auctions in debt buyback Reuters - Bonds News 02:44

Venezuela to start strategic project in oil strip Xinhua Online - World 02:43

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Brazil's Petrobras resumes Bolivia exploration The Star Online 02:00

Power sector reforms in US and Brazil The Punch 00:57

One in a Billion / U.S. nails Cuba with help of the Hammer Ha'aretz - Print Edition 00:53

UPDATE 2-Venezuela about to reach Sidor steel takeover deal Reuters.com - Regulatory News 00:52

Chavez says Cemex 'polluted' and was 'disrespectful' to Venezuela and its citizens Aggregate Research Industries 00:30

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Latin American Markets: Price surges in commodities aid Brazil; Mexico struggles MarketWatch 00:20

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Peruvian tribals agree to a 48-hour truce Gulf Times - Home 23:36 21-Aug-08

Nouriel Roubini: The Perfect Storm of a Global Recession Project Syndicate 23:36 21-Aug-08

Peru Fin Min: 08 Fiscal Surplus Seen More Than 2.0% Of GDP Nasdaq - Global Markets 23:22 21-Aug-08

Cemex to seek arbitration on Venezuela MarketWatch - Market 22:25 21-Aug-08

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Brazilian screenwriter Leopoldo Serran dies at 66 from cancer myTELUS - Arts & Celebrities 22:12 21-Aug-08

Uribe rejects bribery allegations TVNZ 22:09 21-Aug-08

Clouds gather again over the Pampas The Economist - Latin America 22:00 21-Aug-08

Colombia's Uribe rejects bribery accusations Reuters Africa - Home 21:29 21-Aug-08

Congress VP says Mercosur deputy did not abide by law eluniversal.com - English Version 20:31 21-Aug-08

 

Colombian Peso Gains on Central Bank Debt Sales: Latin American... Bloomberg - Special Reports 20:29 21-Aug-08

UPDATE 1-Peru's 2009 inflation rate seen at 3.5 pct Reuters - Economic News 20:25 21-Aug-08

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Chávez to appoint "single authority" for the Orinoco Oil Belt eluniversal.com - English Version 20:10 21-Aug-08

LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS: Commodity-price Surge Aids Brazil; Mexican Shares Struggle Nasdaq - Global Markets 19:43 21-Aug-08

Commodities surge aids Brazilian MarketWatch 19:40 21-Aug-08

Brazil Rejects Most Offers For Fixed Rate Debt At Auction Nasdaq - Global Markets 19:33 21-Aug-08

Brazilian screenwriter Leopoldo Serran dies at 66 International Herald Tribune - Americas 19:22 21-Aug-08

 

Venezuelan top legislator rejects US comments about decree-laws eluniversal.com - English Version 19:08 21-Aug-08

Govn´t share in economy up 3.9 percent of GDP eluniversal.com - English Version 19:08 21-Aug-08

Cementing the Revolution Reason (Weblog) - Hit and Run 19:03 21-Aug-08

New Paraguay leader sacks military chiefs CNN 18:42 21-Aug-08

Brazil unemployment rises to 8.1% in July KXAN 36 News, Austin - Business 18:38 21-Aug-08

 

Brazil unemployment rises to 8.1 ... The Washington Times - Business 18:35 21-Aug-08

Brazil unemployment creeps higher amid interest-rate hikes Chicago Tribune - Business 18:27 21-Aug-08 

Brazil unemployment rises to 8.1 pct in July Santa Barbara News Press, California - Business 18:23 21-Aug-08

Brazil unemployment rises to 8.1 percent in July The Associated Press - Top News 18:22 21-Aug-08

Emerging Markets Report: Cemex will seek arbitration on Venezuela nationalization MarketWatch 17:35 21-Aug-08

 

Colombia's FARC Say Hostage-For-Prisoner Swap Still Possible Nasdaq - Global Markets 17:27 21-Aug-08

Brazil's Unemployment Rate Rose to 8.1% in July From 7.8%... Bloomberg - Market 17:25 21-Aug-08

Argentine drugs law plan sparks debate in slums Reuters - ReutersEdge 17:16 21-Aug-08

BEIJING BEAT: South America, Africa lag behind as other continents dominate medal race Hartford Courant, Connecticut 17:14 21-Aug-08 

Paraguay's new president replaces military command 620ktar.com, Arizona - World 17:12 21-Aug-08

 

BEIJING BEAT: South America, Africa lag in medals The Associated Press - Top News 17:08 21-Aug-08

Brazil Puts the Brake on Growth to Avoid Inflation Brazzil 17:03 21-Aug-08

Brazil's MST accuses Stora Enso of human rights violations Virtual Finland 16:26 21-Aug-08

CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Argentina July primary surplus widens 56 pct Reuters - Business 15:32 21-Aug-08

5 state leaders declare general strike in Bolivia Guerrilla News Network - War on Terrorism 14:51 21-Aug-08

 

Revenues from Pre-Salt Oil Reserves in Brazil to Stay with Govt. Tn Petroleo - English 14:43 21-Aug-08

Citigroup Remains Optimistic on Brazilian Equities After Meirelles Meeting Bloomberg - Special Reports 14:37 21-Aug-08

ICC prosecutor visits Colombia ReliefWeb - RELIEFWEB:1 14:25 21-Aug-08

Economic Expansion Opens Doors for Orthopedic Devices in Latin America PRNewswire (Press Release) 14:05 21-Aug-08

Brazil's Unemployment Rose for First Time in 5 Months on... Bloomberg - Special Reports 13:24 21-Aug-08

 

Chelsea move for Robinho could trigger David Villa bid Guillem Balague Website - Rumours 13:16 21-Aug-08

International Investing Guide Forbes - Home Asia 12:33 21-Aug-08

Brazil: Wal-Mart plans to invest $1bn on store expansion - Aug 21, 2008 Fibre2fashion 10:35 21-Aug-08

Peru's army on standby to break up protests by Amazonian Indians Belfast Telegraph - News 10:11 21-Aug-08

Venezuela takes control of cement industry The Herald - General 09:54 21-Aug-08

 

Sugar supplies steady Newsday 09:53 21-Aug-08

Editorial comment: Containing Chávez FT.com - The Americas World News 09:03 21-Aug-08

Peruvian natives agree to 48 hour protest truce TurkishPress.com 08:21 21-Aug-08

Peru files claim in Fla. over shipwreck coins The Rutland Herald, Vermont 08:03 21-Aug-08