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Cuba reforms don't herald much change
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Kai Ryssdal
May 7, 2008
Cuba has eased restrictions on certain products, such as computers, that its citizens previously weren't allowed to buy. But reporter David Adams, who recently visited the country, tells Kai Ryssdal that significant change is a long way off.
Bolivia leader plans company takeovers
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Dan Grech
May 2, 2008
Facing a provincial vote this weekend, Bolivian President Evo Morales has announced he plans to nationalize the nation's biggest telecommunications company and four foreign-owned natural gas companies. Dan Grech reports.
Fertilizer costs add to food price hikes
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Dan Grech
Apr 17, 2008
There are lots of factors behind the soaring prices of food around the world. A big one is the rapidly growing cost of fertilizer. Dan Grech reports.
Free trade opponents meet in Cuba
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Alisa Roth
Apr 9, 2008
Latin American and other regional free trade opponents are meeting in Havana, Cuba, today to air concerns about free trade agreements with the U.S. Alisa Roth has more.
The Age of Scarcity? Not
Apr 7, 2008
Some thoughts on the age of scarcity.... my latest musings.......
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.
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