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Pinochet's economic legacy
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Dan Grech
Dec 11, 2006
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet died Sunday at age 91. Many have criticized his brutal regime, but he leaves behind a tremendously successful economic legacy. Dan Grech reports.
Energy solution or noxious weed?
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Janet Babin
Dec 6, 2006
A grass being planted to provide biofuel electricity in Florida is raising concern among some environmental groups there. Janet Babin explains.
If it ain't broke <nobr>. . .</nobr>
Dec 6, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich says all this talk about Wall Street losing its competitiveness is nonsense — and that the regulations many want to kill provide the very security that attracts foreign money to U.S. markets.
Investing in a post-Fidel Cuba
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Dan Grech
Dec 1, 2006
Some Cuban exiles in Miami are banking that once Fidel Castro dies, there will be business to do. Dan Grech reports.
Calderón takes office
Dec 1, 2006
Mexican President Felipe Calderón is being sworn in today — and inheriting a slowing Mexican economy. Franc Contreras looks at the challenges he faces.
Ecuador's new direction
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Alisa Roth
Nov 28, 2006
Officials in Ecuador say that left-leaning Rafael Correa has won the Presidency. He's promising all kinds of economic reforms that are making U.S. investors nervous. Alisa Roth reports.
Runoff election in Ecuador
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Dan Grech
Nov 24, 2006
The presidential race in Ecuador has come down to a radical leftist and a banana billionaire. As Ecuadorians prepare to head to the polls Sunday, Dan Grech has this preview.
Filling trade gaps in Latin America
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Dan Grech
Nov 21, 2006
Colombia's set to sign a trade agreement with the U.S. tomorrow. It would be the biggest deal in this hemisphere since NAFTA, but critics say Congress will never write the deal into law. Dan Grech reports.
A domino theory for capitalism?
Nov 15, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich argues that the United States may be on the brink of another Cold War — but the enemy this time isn't Communism.
MasterCard wants World Cup back
Nov 3, 2006
Visa has swiped World Cup sponsorship rights away from MasterCard. MasterCard has charged FIFA with breach of contract. And today Visa's trying to get in on the lawsuit. Rachel Dornhelm explains.
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