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Barrick Setback Signals Increased Risks for Mining Companies in Latin America

The Associated Press

Barrick Setback Signals Increased Risks for Mining Companies in Latin America
A Chilean court's halt to construction of Canada-based Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8 billion mine in the Andes is only the latest setback in...

Human Rights / Mexico / United States

Massacre Survivors Still Trying to Get Former President of Mexico Into Conn. Court

The Connecticut Law Tribune

Massacre Survivors Still Trying to Get Former President of Mexico Into Conn. Court
Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo says he's focusing on his teaching duties at Yale University and not letting himself be distracted...

Brazil

26 Brazilian Police Officers Tried in 1992 Prison Massacre

The Associated Press

Trial has begun for 26 Brazilian military police officers involved in the infamous 1992 massacre at Sao Paulo's Carandiru prison, which...

Mexico / United States

Attorney Investigating Soldier's Death Gets Window Into Mexico's Justice System

The Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney Investigating Soldier's Death Gets Window Into Mexico's Justice System
After a former U.S. Marine's fatal fall from a balcony in Cancun, Mexico, was ruled accidental, his skeptical relatives reached out to...

Colombia / Mexico / United States

Fla. Appeal Court Rules Against Mexican Pop Diva

Daily Business Review

A Miami-Dade circuit judge erred in granting Mexican songstress Paulina Rubio's request to disqualify the opposing attorney in a lawsuit...

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