2008 in the New World

Latest update: 01/01/2009

- Argentina - Barack Obama - Cuba - Ingrid Betancourt - USA

In this edition we take a tour of the news that made headlines across the Americas in 2008; Cuba celebrates 50 years of its ongoing revolution; and a portrait of all-round art hero Luis Felipe Noe at home in Buenos Aires.

THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

AUTO INDUSTRY

The car industry hits the brakes
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Argentina wants its oil back
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

United States: the fiery debate over healthcare reform
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Troy Davis case revives capital punishment row
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Gruesome trophies: US troops pose with bodies of Afghan civilians
CUBA

Cuba seeks 20 years in prison for American accused of spying
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Opening up: Cuba to get high-speed internet
USA

Delayed trial begins for Guantanamo's youngest inmate
USA - CUBA

Obama rebukes Havana over 'disturbing' human rights
GUANTANAMO BAY

Fifty prisoners to face indefinite detention, US media say
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Shortage of swine flu vaccines sparks anger in the US
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mexican community restaurants in demand
CUBA - USA

Raul Castro says Cuba will not appease the US with 'gestures'
CUBA

US launches new round of talks with Havana
AMERICAS SUMMIT

Discord over Cuba prevents consensus on final statement
AMERICAS SUMMIT

Not words, but 'deeds' needed from Cuba, Venezuela, says Obama
USA

End of embargo 'way down the road,' says Obama aide
AMERICAS SUMMIT

Chavez designates new US ambassador
AMERICAS SUMMIT

Obama denies Morales claim on assassination plot
DIPLOMACY

Obama offers talks to Cuba

- Argentina - Barack Obama - Cuba - Ingrid Betancourt - USA

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