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Poverty pushes Las Vegas residents underground

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In this edition: just weeks after winning the bid for the Summer Olympics, a wave of violence between rival drug gangs in Rio de Janiero hits the headlines; Las Vegas' homeless set up camp in the tunnels underneath Sin City.

THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Political and social events from Americas. The programme is recorded under live conditions with interviews conducted outside.

02/04/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US, Mexico join forces against drug trafficking

In this edition: Barack Obama sets deadline for ailing US carmakers; Mexico and the US agree to crack down on drug violence south of the border; and El Salvador marks the 29th anniversary of the brutal assassination of Archbishop Romero.
25/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Obama extends hand of friendship to Iran

In this edition: President Obama addresses the Iranian people on the occasion of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year; in Argentina, the victims of the military dictatorship are still seeking justice; and, in Rio de Janeiro, favela tourism.
19/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Why Obama needs Lula

In this edition: Brazilian President Lula is Obama's "go-to" guy for repairing regional relations; should US taxpayers regret bailing out AIG?; US unemployment levels at a 25-year high and tango-therapy to dance yourself happy in Argentina.
12/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mexican artists inspired by crime scenes

Our weekly review of the news in the Americas takes a look at Mexican artists who find inspiration in crime. Also in this edition: a bishop's comments turn abortion into a national scandal, and indebted Americans see their houses auctioned.
05/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Bolivia's grey gold revolution

In this edition: AIG, the company that Washington thinks is "too big to fail"; Greenville, USA, a city leading the way in eco-friendly living; and Bolivia, where electric cars are revving up the economy of this lithium nation.

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