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Hugo Chavez’s remarks on Monday announcing plans to deepen “21^st century socialism” could mean significant losses for foreign companies like Verizon and AES that invest in Venezuela. Chavez was sworn in today. New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald,

American newspapers were universally critical of Chavez. New York Times, Washington Post

As the transition in Cuba continues, a debate over a potential gradual opening of the economy is taking place. Wall Street Journal

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