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Escape valves in the Mexican elections
In his day, Cantinflas symbolized people’s criticism of politicians. His personality represented the average person, ignorant but honest. Faced with the dishonest ignorance of politicians, the protest movement identified an honest comedian as the best option. Just recall the beginning of his speech in the movie If I were a congressman: "I’m here because I don’t belong to ...
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Mexican steelmaker AHMSA eyes shale gas opening
- Mexico's top steelmaker is hoping to tap the country's ample shale gas reserves if an energy sector overhaul expected this year provides an opening, a senior executive with the company, Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA), said on ...
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FBI fugitive arrested in Mexican resort
Walter Lee Williams, a former university professor seen here in a 2011 handout photo released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has become the 500th person to be named to the Ten Most Wanted list, according to an FBI statement. (REUTERS/FBI/Handout via Reuters) CANCUN – Mexican authorities on Tuesday arrested a former U.S. university professor, who recently was added to the ...
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Jozy Altidore lifts U.S. past Honduras 1-0 in World Cup qualifier
U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save while pressured by Honduras' Carlo Costly during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match. (Jim Urquhart, Reuters) SANDY, Utah - Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night. Before 20,250 fans at Rio Tinto Stadium, the ...
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US edge Honduras to stay on course for Brazil
Source: Reuters The United States maintained their push for a 2014 World Cup berth with a third straight victory in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying after Jozy Altidore's late strike saw off a stubborn Honduras 1-0 in Utah today. Altidore's 73rd minute goal was the difference between the teams at Rio Tinto Stadium as the home side were rewarded for their domination to complete a ...
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Soccer-Costa Rica beat Panama to solidify qualifying spot
June 18 (Reuters) - Bryan Ruiz and Celso Borges scored second-half goals as Costa Rica earned a 2-0 win against Panama on Tuesday to maintain their hold on a place for an automatic qualifying place for next year's 2014 World Cup finals. The United States, who beat Honduras 1-0 earlier on Tuesday, lead the six-team group in the final round of qualifying from North, Central America and the ...
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Player Ratings U.S. 1 Honduras 0
The United States national ...
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Costa Rica OKs geneticallymodified corn
Costa Rica’s National Biosecurity Technical Commission granted a local subsidiary of multinational biotechnology company Monsanto permission to grow genetically modified (GM) corn in the ...
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Mexican oil producer Pemex says bomb threat a false alarm
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's state oil producer, Pemex, on Tuesday evacuated its Mexico City headquarters, the site of a deadly blast in January, but later said it was a false alarm. "We've finished inspecting the Pemex tower," the company said in a message sent on Twitter at 10:25 p.m. local time/0325 GMT. "It was a false alarm." In January, a blast at the same ...
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Riding Latest Goal by Altidore U.S. Holds Off Honduras
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Altidore Scores US Beats Honduras 1-0
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LIVE USA vs. Honduras
The United States men's national soccer team hosts Honduras and awin will keep the U.S. in first place inCONCACAF. ProSoccerTalk's Steve Davis is on ...
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Costa Ricas 400m champ to compete in Nicaragua
The world indoor 400-meter titleholder, Costa Rica's Nery Brenes, will take part in the 24th Central American Top Class Athletics Championships to be held in Nicaragua later this month, a sports official confirmed Tuesday.Brenes, who leads the Costa Rican team, will compete in the indoor 400-meter run, said Xiomara Larios, president of the Nicaraguan Athletics Federation.The championships ...
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LIVE COVERAGE U.S. mens national team vs. Honduras at Rio Tinto
USA's national soccer team poses for the traditional team photo prior to a World Cup qualifier soccer match against Panama, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Seattle. The US men's team took on Honduras Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Sandy, ...
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U.S. Senators Urge Kerry to Review Honduras Aid
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- A group of U.S. senators is urging Secretary of State John Kerry to order a review of aid for Honduras' police and military amid allegations of abuse and human rights ...
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USA vs Honduras Live Stream Free Soccer Watch Online World Cup 2014 Qualifier Football
USA vs Honduras takes place in their World Cup 2014 Qualifying clash on Tuesday night, with the United States clear favorites to claim all the points on offer and progress in their quest for an automatic qualification spot. The game will kick off at 9 p.m. ET and can be watched online through free live stream (details ...
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21 US senators urge State Department to review Honduras aid amid allegations of police abuse
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - U.S. senators are urging Secretary of State John Kerry to order a review of aid for Honduras' police and military amid allegations of abuse and human rights violations. The 21 senators want the State Department to provide Congress with a detailed report on whether the Honduran government is protecting freedom of expression, implementing the rule of law and ...
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El Salvadorian village getting outside help with water needs
A non-profit organization, the Minnesota State Mankato chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has set their sights on El Salvador and will be travelling to a small village in Piedras Azules to help the local community with their water access needs.
The problem is that in the village in Piedras Azules there is just one water source with unreliable water access as the water table changes depending on the time of year and the weather. This leads to long queues at the well, with some residents sometimes waking up at midnight to beat the water rush. Read more
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