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Book Review: Peoples of the Earth: A sensitive & comprehensive portrait of the First Peoples of the 'New World'
Mar 12, 2010 – Peoples of the Earth: Ethnonationalism, Democracy, and the Indigenous Challenge in 'Latin' America by Martin Edwin Andersen (Lexington Books, March 2010), 296 pages. Peoples of the Earth: Ethnonationalism, Democracy, and... Read the rest Isolated Tribe in Brazil Spotted From the Air May 30, 2008 – Brazilian officials say they have located and photographed one of the country's last uncontacted tribes in the remote western Amazon jungle near the border with Peru. 'Uncontacted' Indians photographed during... Read the rest Library of Congress Exhibit Explores Early Americas May 28, 2008 – Washington -- The Spanish were among the earliest explorers of what is now known as the Americas. An exhibition at the Library of Congress in Washington focuses on the history... Read the rest Dominican Artist Dominates Latin Grammy Awards Nov 9, 2007 – Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra swept the major categories at the eighth annual Latin Grammy awards Thursday night in the southwestern U.S. city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Juan Luis Guerra... Read the rest Media Foundation Honors Women Journalists from Mexico, Iraq, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe Oct 24, 2007 – New York -- A Mexican journalist who receives threats to her life, an Ethiopian publisher who gave birth to a son while imprisoned, a group of Iraqi women reporters who... Read the rest Singer Shakira Takes Class at US University Sep 14, 2007 – Washington -- Shakira has been using her free time to study at UCLA. For the past month, the Colombian pop star has been attending a class at the University of... Read the rest Reggae Fans Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Bob Marley's 'Exodus' Album Aug 29, 2007 – London -- Reggae star Bob Marley who died of cancer in 1981 received many accolades during his lifetime and after his death. One of these is the choice of his... Read the rest On With the Show: Brazil Edition of Live Earth Concert to Go On as Planned Jul 5, 2007 – The July 7 Live Earth concert in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil will go on as planned, after a Brazilian judge set aside his own previous suspension order. Prosecutor Denise Tarin... Read the rest Plaza of the Revolution is Re-inaugurated Jun 30, 2007 – The 1996 musical fountain that was constructed in the former Plaza of the Revolution was demolished three weeks ago. In that plaza on July 19, 1979 Nicaraguans welcomed the victorious... Read the rest Catholic Church Wants to Reclaim the Old Cathedral of Managua Jun 24, 2007 – The Catholic Church will ask President Daniel Ortega to return the old Cathedral of Managua so that it is under the administration of the Church, said Archbishop of Managua Monsignor Leopoldo... Read the rest Archeologists in Peru Find What May Be West's First Gunshot Victim Jun 21, 2007 – Archeologists in Peru have discovered the remains of what they believe is the first person in the Western hemisphere to be killed by a gunshot. Archeologist Guillermo Cock says his... Read the rest Governor General to Visit Yukon Jun 15, 2007 – WHITEHORSE - Premier Dennis Fentie will have the honour of hosting Their Excellencies, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond, at a formal dinner on June 17 at the... Read the rest Plaza of the Revolution Restored Jun 15, 2007 – Near the end of his presidency, Arnoldo Aleman built a huge musical fountain in the middle of the Plaza of the Revolution, the traditional gathering spot for Sandinista celebrations, making... Read the rest US Returns Stolen Historic Artifacts to Peru Jun 14, 2007 – The United States has returned to Peruvian authorities more than 400 pre-Colombian artifacts stolen in the South American country and smuggled to the United States. Consul General of Peru Jorge... Read the rest Pope Benedict XVI Voices Concern About Marxism, Inequality May 13, 2007 – Sao Paulo -- Pope Benedict XVI has expressed concern about authoritarian governments and Marxist movements in some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. From Sao Paulo, VOA's Brian Wagner... Read the rest Pope Benedict Opens Meeting of Latin American, Caribbean Bishops May 13, 2007 – Sao Paulo -- Pope Benedict has asked bishops from Latin America and the Caribbean to be faithful and effective missionaries for the Roman Catholic church. In Sao Paulo, VOA's Brian... Read the rest Pope Canonizes 18th-Century Brazilian Monk Said to Cure Thousands May 11, 2007 – Sao Paulo -- Pope Benedict has canonized an 18th-century Brazilian monk who is credited with helping to cure thousands of people of physical ailments. In Sao Paulo, VOA's Brian Wagner... Read the rest Pope Benedict XVI Rallies Catholic Youth During Brazil Visit May 10, 2007 – Sao Paulo -- Pope Benedict XVI has appealed directly to the youth of Brazil to follow a strict moral code. In Sao Paulo, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the pope's speech... Read the rest Pope Opens Tour of Latin America in Brazil May 9, 2007 – Sao Paulo -- Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Brazil for a five-day visit that includes meetings with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and with church leaders from across... Read the rest Pope Benedict Prepares for Trip to Brazil May 8, 2007 – Rome -- Pope Benedict begins his first trip to Latin America this week, traveling to Brazil. He has asked Catholics to pray for the success of the visit to a... Read the rest Venezuela Poll: 70 Percent Oppose Closure of TV Station Apr 27, 2007 – A private poll in Venezuela has found nearly 70 percent of those surveyed say they oppose President Hugo Chavez's plan to close a television station aligned with the opposition. The... Read the rest TV Marti Executive Sentenced to 27 Months for Kickbacks Apr 19, 2007 – U.S. authorities say a former senior executive with government-funded TV Marti has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for unlawfully accepting payments from a company doing business with the... Read the rest Archaeologists in Mexico Find Evidence of Child Sacrifice by Toltecs Apr 18, 2007 – Archaeologists in Mexico say they have discovered the remains of more than 20 children apparently sacrificed by priests in the 10th to 12th centuries. The archaeologists say the children's bones... Read the rest Nicaraguan Writers' Network Demands Return of Rubén Darío Document Mar 25, 2007 – On March 13, the Nicaraguan Writers Network demanded that President Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo obtain the return of the original manuscripts of two works by Nicaragua's famous... Read the rest Rio de Janeiro Celebrates Carnival in the Wake of Violence Feb 18, 2007 – Thousands of revelers are celebrating the first full day of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, despite a wave of violence that has plagued the city in recent weeks. The... Read the rest Cape Verde Musicians Draw Inspiration from Brazil During Carnival Season Feb 16, 2007 – Dakar -- Carnival season is a time for music and revelry, and not just in Brazil. In Cape Verde, some musicians want to show that Brazil's famous carnival rhythms also... Read the rest President Calderón Congratulates Salma Hayek and González Iñárritu Jan 19, 2007 – Mexican President Felipe Calderón telephoned Salma Hayak and Alejandro González Iñárritu to congratulate them for having received Golden Globe Awards last week. President Calderón hailed González Iñárritu's successful career in... Read the rest Frugal Fiestas: The Commercialism of Los Reyes Magos Jan 9, 2007 – The main significance of the three wise men in US culture is to fill out the nativity scene on your lawn. But south o' the border, they take on a... Read the rest Famed Mexican Television Host Raul Velasco Dies at 73 Nov 27, 2006 – Raul Velasco, the host of one of Mexico's most popular and longest-running TV variety programs, has died in Acapulco at the age of 73. Mexico's Televisa network says Velasco died... Read the rest TV Marti Executive Charged With Accepting Bribes Nov 21, 2006 – A senior executive of TV Marti has been indicted on charges of accepting payoffs from companies doing business with the U.S. government-funded station. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami announced... Read the rest
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