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During the negotiations with the government Monday, around 100,000 Afro-Colombians marched throughout Choco province. | Photo: Comite de Salvacion y Dignidad del Choco

Strike by Afro-Colombians Leads to Partial Deal with Government

After six days of a general strike and three days of negotiations, the Colombian government Monday finally agreed…

August 23, 2016
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Brazil's Foreign Ministry workers protest in 2012. | Photo: Facebook / Sinditamaraty

Brazil Foreign Ministry Workers Launch First Indefinite Strike

BRAZILIA, August 23, 2016 - Workers from Brazil’s Foreign Ministry entered the second day of the union's first…

August 23, 2016
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The 22 member states of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) elected Cuba from the eight countries in the region that aspire to occupy a seat in the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, in its next meeting.

Cuba elected to council of International Civil Aviation Organistion

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug. 22, CMC – Cuba has been elected to occupy a seat in the council of…

August 22, 2016
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Supporters of suspended Brazilian President Rousseff protest the government of Temer during senate impeachment vote, August 9, 2016. | Photo: @LemusteleSUR

Brazil Senate Votes for Dilma Rousseff Impeachment Trial

SAO PAULO, Brazil, August 10, 2016 - Despite protests by thousands in major cities in Brazil, the senate…

August 10, 2016
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Brazilian interim President Michel Temer can't escape continuing corruption allegations against him and his political cronies. | Photo: Reuters

Brazil Businessman Testifies: Temer Requested 'Financial Support'

Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 6, 2016 - Brazil's Interim president Michel Temer was accused of providing illegal payments…

August 7, 2016
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Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff attends a news conference in Brasilia | Photo: Reuters

Without Evidence, Senate Pushes For Dilma Rousseff's Dismissal

BRAZIL, August 4, 2016- The Senate Committee in charge of the impeachment process against suspended president of Brazil,…

August 4, 2016
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President of the Dominican Republic Industries Association (ARID) Campos De Moya

Haiti’s ban on DR products is illegal says Industry official

SANTO DOMINGO- Dominican Republic, Jul. 31, CMC – President of the Dominican Republic Industries Association, has called a…

July 30, 2016
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Justice and Police Minister Jennifer Van Dijk-Silos

Suriname to hike price, age limit to deter gun ownership

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Jul 27, CMC – Suriname has announced new measures aimed at limiting gun ownership in the…

July 27, 2016
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Human rights group claims more than 1, 300 killed in Haiti

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jul 25, CMC – The National Defense Network Human Rights (RNDDH) says more than…

July 26, 2016
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The thousands of women that marched during Brazil's Marcha Das Mulheres Negras last year. | Photo: Twitter / @blackwomensproj

Afro-Latin American Women Leading Fight Against Racism, Sexism

While The Cuban Revolution is known the world over for its advances in combating structural racism, anti-Black racism…

July 24, 2016
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United States and Cuba sign counternarcotics arrangement

HAVANA, Jul. 24, CMC – The United States and Cuba have signed a counternarcotics arrangement that will facilitate…

July 24, 2016
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