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Honduras divided over presidential election

Honduras prepares for a tense presidential election; New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, wants to end the sale of tax-free cigarettes by Native Americans; Oprah Winfrey's show comes to an end...in 2011.

Canada: Quebec separatists' victory overshadowed by shooting
05/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Canada: Quebec separatists' victory overshadowed by shooting

Separatists seize power in Quebec, but victory soon turns to chaos following a fatal shooting. Next, to win the Latino vote, US Democrats give the floor to leading Hispanic politicians at their convention in North Carolina. Finally, authorities urge visitors to Yosemite National park in the US to seek medical attention following an outbreak of a deadly lung disease.
Mitt Romney, Businessman and Mormon
29/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mitt Romney, Businessman and Mormon

America's Republicans braved the weather in Florida for their national convention this week. It’s an opportunity to showcase nominee Mitt Romney, who so far has had trouble connecting with the public. Next, in the run-up to elections in Quebec, we witness the recent surge in support for a pro-independence party. Finally, could talking to the enemy work? Colombia's leaders have said they’ll hold peace negotiations with FARC rebels.
US elections: abortion in the spotlight
22/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US elections: abortion in the spotlight

The US presidential campaign heats up following Republican Todd Akin’s remark that women have natural defences to prevent pregnancy in cases of what he called "legitimate rape". Also in the US, drought in the Midwest causes food prices to soar and forces farmers to sell off their cattle. Finally, while Ecuador has offered political asylum to Julian Assange, some civil rights groups claim the country’s own freedom of speech laws could do with a shake-up.
USA: Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as running mate
15/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

USA: Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as running mate

Republican Mitt Romney names Paul Ryan as his running mate in the US presidential contest. It's a choice that's set to please Tea Party voters, as the economy dominates the debate. Next, in Colombia, a children's sticker album has enraged local authorities. Youngsters are indeed being encouraged to collect images of some of the country's most notorious criminals. Finally, it’s time to say “Bye Bye London, Hello Rio de Janeiro”, as the curtain comes down on the 2012 Olympics.
Colombia's Indians take justice into their own hands
09/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Colombia's Indians take justice into their own hands

We head deep into Colombia's Cauca mountain range, where members of the indigenous Nasa community are demanding that both security forces and FARC guerrillas stay off their land. Next, gay rights activists in the United States hold ‘kiss-ins’ outside Chick-Fil-A chicken restaurants to protest against the company chairman’s strong opposition to same-sex marriage.

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