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Brazil's president meets protests with an anti-Erdogan responseProtests have popped up across the globe in recent years, but government response has varied. Rousseff's approach contrasted with the adversarial position of Turkey's Erdogan, for example.
Brazil protests: a love for soccer, but not the pricetagNew soccer stadiums dotting Brazil have become iconic of the frustration on the streets: The government is investing billions in sports but not schools or hospitals.
With Assange still in Ecuadorean embassy, the country tightens press freedomA year after Julian Assange sought shelter in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, journalists say a restrictive new media law could make Wikileaks cables illegal to publish in local press.
- Chile: LED light bulb heist highlights high cost of energy
Approximately $100,000 worth of LED light bulbs were stolen in Santiago, Chile, where electricity can cost more than 10 percent of the median income.
Brazilians stage largest protests in 20 years, bearing a multitude of complaintsHundreds of thousands are demonstrating in more than 20 cities across Brazil in a show of frustration over poor public services, preparations for mega-events like the Olympics, and the police's harsh response to previous protests.
Venezuela grants conditional release of Chávez-era judgeFreedom for Judge Maria Lourdes Afiuni was a cause célèbre among dissidents and human rights groups critical of the Chávez regime. Venezuela conditionally released her after three years in detention.
- Brazil protests: a blip, or the making of a movement?
Protests across Brazil have grown larger as inflation and economy woes mount.Though the protests were sparked by a bus fare increase, they now face the challenge of rallying behind a common goal.
- Argentines no longer top beef eaters
Though Argentina fell to neighboring Uruguay as king of beef consumption, locals say statistics may tell one story but daily life reflects another: Beef and barbecue are still ubiquitous.
- Guatemalan syphilis victims lose hope in legal battle against US
Thousands of Guatemalans were intentionally infected with STDs in the 1940s by US public health researchers. An appeal on their case against the US government was dismissed this week.
Mexico in the middle? Slowly, more people leave the lower class.Some 39 percent of the Mexican population, or 44 million people, is now considered middle class.
Perils en route to US mean more Central Americans now pin hopes on MexicoThe route to the US has become so risky and costly that increasing numbers of Central American migrants - fleeing violence and economic woes at home - are staying in Mexico, working illegally.
Venezuela's Maduro victory upheld in audit - but opposition says fight not overVenezuela's electoral council confirmed Maduro’s presidential victory, but the decision will do little to ease the political crisis. The opposition says it will bring fraud charges before international courts.
Sound advice? Assange advises Snowden to seek refuge in Latin America.The WikiLeaks founder has a lot to thank Latin America for – specifically Ecuador. And though many regional countries have defied US priorities there, plenty have extradition agreements with the States.
Fighting inflation: 'Army' of Kirchner supporters monitor prices in ArgentinaSome 3,000 pro-Kirchner activists march store aisles nationwide making sure there's no overcharging for the 500 goods under a new price freeze.
'Imagine the World Cup' - popular dig at Brazil's preparedness is turned on its headThe phrase is used frequently to complain about Brazil's problems, and how they'll worsen during megaevents. It's also the name of a new nonprofit aiming to highlight the positive in Brazil.
Nicaragua rushes to fulfill its canal dreams - with a hand from ChinaNicaragua has dreamed of building a canal for hundreds of years. Now it is pursuing a plan to give a Chinese company exclusive rights to build the largest development project in Nicaraguan history.
Toronto mayor's other 'crack' scandal: dividing urban-suburban residentsWhile Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been under fire for a video allegedly showing him smoking crack, critics say his most offensive behavior has been his polarization of the city.
- Mexico City's 'mass kidnapping' highlights countrywide rise in abductions
On average 130 people per month have been reported kidnapped this year, compared to 40 per month in 2004. Some question if Mexico's inability to prosecute crimes is fueling the problem.
- US suspends aid to Honduras police cleanup
The police reform process has been moving slowly to the frustration of both Hondurans and US officials, a guest blogger writes.
Was Venezuela's release of US filmmaker Timothy Tracy an olive branch?Timothy Tracy was expelled from Venezuela today after spending more than a month in government detention for allegedly spying on behalf of the US.
