Spain seeks 'legal security' from Bolivia after nationalisations
30/12/2012 - SPAIN - BOLIVIA

Spain seeks 'legal security' from Bolivia after nationalisations

The Spanish government on Sunday stressed the importance of “legal security” for foreign investors after Bolivia nationalised units of Spain’s Iberdrola utility group, a move by President Evo Morales to assert control over the country’s resources.
Lance Armstrong: the rise and fall of a sports superstar
24/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Lance Armstrong: the rise and fall of a sports superstar

From sports hero to disgraced cheat - cycling's Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his titles and possibly his prize money. Next, we focus on Nevada, one of the seven states that will decide the outcome of the US presidential election. Finally, a Cypriot hedge fund owed money by Argentina creates chaos at one of Africa's biggest ports.
USA: Coptic Christian community condemns anti-Islam film
19/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

USA: Coptic Christian community condemns anti-Islam film

The United States’ ties with the Muslim world are under strain after a film insulting Islam sparks deadly protests. The US Coptic Christian community has condemned the production. Next, Bolivia tells Washington it is time to take it off the drugs blacklist as officials point to a drop in coca cultivation. Finally, we take you to Hawaii, where a new generation is taking to the waves.
A controversial foreign trip for Mitt Romney
01/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

A controversial foreign trip for Mitt Romney

We look at how Mitt Romney stirred controversy on his pre-election trip overseas. Brits and Palestinians took offence at some of the presidential hopeful's comments. Meanwhile, a huge patent battle has begun between Apple and Samsung. The case could result in billions of dollars in damages. Finally, we bring you a report on race walker Claudia Balderrama, who trains at altitudes most people have trouble breathing in.
HSBC hit by a money laundering scandal
19/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

HSBC hit by a money laundering scandal

An apology, a resignation, and a promise not to do it again: this as HSBC is accused of being "pervasively polluted" by US senators. The bank could yet face a fine of up to 1 billion dollars. And Mitt Romney continues to face questions over his taxes and the timing of his decision to leave Bain Capital. Finally, as a Shell oil ship slips anchor, more questions are raised about the oil giant's Artic drilling plan.
Striking Bolivian police battle workers in La Paz
26/06/2012 - BOLIVIA

Striking Bolivian police battle workers in La Paz

Mutinous Bolivian police officers clashed with workers and farmers rallying in support of President Evo Morales in La Paz on Monday, after rank-and-file officers rejected an agreement their leaders made with the government over pay hikes.
Morales takes coca leaf fight to UN meet
14/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Morales takes coca leaf fight to UN meet

This week, Bolivia's president addressed the UN in a bid to overturn a ban on the chewing of coca leaves. Morales said he was not advocating the production of cocaine but rather wanted to protect the country’s cultural and medicinal heritage. In Mexico, being a journalist is a risky business. We meet the reporters learning to treat bullet wounds and deal with death threats. Finally we head to Ohio where we see firsthand the tragic consequences of the US housing meltdown.
President Morales backtracks on Amazon highway
21/10/2011 - BOLIVIA

President Morales backtracks on Amazon highway

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Friday that he is scrapping a controversial plan to build a highway through an Amazon ecological reserve, after a massive protest march by indigenous people.
Bolivian natives reach La Paz after march from Amazon
19/10/2011 - BOLIVIA

Bolivian natives reach La Paz after march from Amazon

Bolivian President Evo Morales has offered to hold talks with indigenous protesters after they completed a grueling march from the Amazon to the capital city of La Paz in protest at plans to build a highway through their ancestral homeland.
Indigenous Bolivians protest against Amazon road
30/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

Indigenous Bolivians protest against Amazon road

Amazonian Indians campaigning against plans to build a road through a nature reserve. Web users in the Philippines report on the damage caused by Typhoon Nesat. And a video capturing all the high points of a Break dance festival in the Netherlands.
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