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Latin America fights financial colds
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Dan Grech
Apr 4, 2008
The Latin American bank IDB is holding its annual meeting today in Miami. Dan Grech reports Latin America may not be as healthy as it seems, but prudent fiscal policy can help it weather a U.S. downturn.
Brazil beefs up on U.S. companies
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Dan Grech
Mar 5, 2008
Brazil's JBS, the world's biggest beef producer, is looking to buy two U.S. beef companies: Smithfield Beef Group and National Beef Packing Co. The move would make the Brazilian company the largest beef producer in America. Dan Grech reports.
Banana's bloody past, uncertain future
Feb 11, 2008
The humble banana is the subject of the longest-running WTO trade dispute and shaped the politics of many nations in Central and South America. Doug Krizner talks with author Dan Koeppel about his chronicle of the fruit's history.
EU banana tarrif overruled
Feb 8, 2008
An international panel on trade disputes has ruled against the European Union's import tariffs for bananas from Latin America. John Dimsdale reports on what the ruling means for U.S. importers like Chiquita and Dole.
Colombia deal uphill battle in Congress
Jan 25, 2008
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Colombia with 10 House Democrats to talk about a free-trade agreement with Colombia. John Dimsdale reports why many Democrats are not so supportive of the deal.
Tata's 'Nano' says 'Hello'
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Doug Krizner
Jan 10, 2008
Tata Motors unveiled its new "Nano" car at the New Delhi Auto Expo, lauded as the cheapest car in the world for $2,200. Doug Krizner talks to New Delhi reporter Mehul Srivastava about what you get for the price.
A crackdown year for illegal immigrants
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Dan Grech
Dec 27, 2007
What was supposed to be the year of comprehensive immigration reform became the year of cracking down on illegal immigrants. Host Lisa Napoli takes a year-end look at illegal immigration with reporter Dan Grech.
S. America set to launch 'Banco del Sur'
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Dan Grech
Dec 6, 2007
South America is going to launch its own development bank this weekend. The hope for Banco del Sur -- the Bank of the South -- is that it will spur economic growth in poorer countries like Bolivia and Ecuador. Dan Grech reports.
Las Vegas' new City Center: greenwashed or not?
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Jim Nicolow
Nov 27, 2007
In response to:
The Greening of Las Vegas
Weekend America,® Nov. 17, 2007
Jim Nicolow's take
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A bunch of pressure on banana traders
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Dan Grech
Nov 21, 2007
Many of the European Union's key trade rules with 80 of its former colonies are set to expire at the end of the year, and the E.U. is now urging poorer countries to sign less-favorable agreements. Dan Grech reports.
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