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An unsolved double murder in Brazil adds to a recent spike in crimes believed to be linked to disputes over the Amazon's vanishing forest. Pictures of Hugo Chavez are released by Venezuela and Cuba - an attempt to end feverish speculation about his health. Finally, a new Brazilian soap explores the dark past of the country’s military dictatorship.

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A Russian spy nest
30/06/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

A Russian spy nest

A throwback to the Cold War era. A group of suspected Russian spies have been arrested, accused of leading undercover lives in the United States. General David Petraeus takes over as head of US troops in Afghanistan, after Stanley Mc Chrystal's sudden dismissal. And 10 years behind bars. That's what French prosecutors have asked for this week, in their trial against Panama's former dictator, Manuel Noriega.
Landslide victory for Juan Manuel Santos
24/06/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Landslide victory for Juan Manuel Santos

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Oil spill, Obama's biggest test since taking office
16/06/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Oil spill, Obama's biggest test since taking office

In this edition: tough criticism of the US President when it comes to the oil spill. Will his handling of the disaster permanently damage his popularity? ; a week of shocking violence in Mexico, as drug-related crimes lead to a record number of deaths; and Maradona as manager, the Argentine football icon hopes the 2010 World Cup will prove his talents as a coach.
Distinguished career ends amid scandal
09/06/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Distinguished career ends amid scandal

A US journalism legend resigns amid scandal - veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas has retired over controversial remarks she made about Israel; we meet with Louisiana fishermen, who are facing a summer with no profits, as no end appears to be in sight for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill; and South Americans are wild about football and perhaps no country more so than Brazil - we take a look at their case of World Cup fever.
Oil spill: Obama's "Katrina"?
02/06/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Oil spill: Obama's "Katrina"?

Barack Obama has launched criminal and civil probes into the Gulf coast oil spill, but it could be too little too late. As he comes under harsh criticism for his handling of the disaster. Central America is reeling after Tropical Storm Agatha, which killed over 180 people this week. And a jail that doesn't look or feel like one. Our correspondents in Argentina take us inside an evangelical prison.

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