President Bush’s visit to Latin America has ignited large protests in Sao Paulo, Brazil. New York Times, Miami Herald, LA Times, Washington Post
The Bush administration claims that aid to Latin America has doubled, yet this talking point has been achieved through use of a misleading base year. Washington Post
Coinciding with the arrival of Bush in Brazil, former Sao Paulo mayor Paulo Maluf was indicted by the Manhattan district attorney’s office in a construction kickback scheme involving a New York bank. New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal
Uruguay has threatened to downgrade its status in Mercosur to a partial member if it is unable to negotiate a free-trade agreement with the United States. Financial Times
Production at Mexico’s state-run oil company, Pemex, has declined due to government interference and lack of investment. New York Times
Afghani soldiers are receiving training in counternarcotics in Colombia sponsored by the US Department of State. Miami Herald
According to Forbes magazine, Carlos Slim increased his net worth by $19 billion since 2006, a staggering increase that analysts contend reflect the monopoly power his holdings represent. LA Times
Washington Post reporter Peter Baker blogs from President’s Bush’s airplane during his seven-day trip through Latin America. Washington Post
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