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Marcela Sanchez evaluates the Democrats’ “New Trade Policy for America” in terms of its impact on Latin America. Washington Post

Telmo Ricardo Hurtado, a former Peruvian military officer, lived under the rader in Miami Beach until his arrest by US immigration authorities. Miami Herald

Andres Mejia-Vargnaud, director of the Bogota-based Instituto Libertad y Progreso, argues in favor of the US-Colombia free trade agreement. Miami Herald

President Lula of Brazil has finally put together his second-term cabinet, which should provide him with the ability to put through some modest reforms through the congress. Economist

As Bolivian president Evo Morales announces plans to nationalize the private telecom company, analysts question to what extent Hugo Chavez is guiding his policy decisions. AP

Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa softened his stance on the proposed constituent assembly, declaring that he will not try to dissolve Congress, but rather limit its powers. AP

Protests organized by university and high school students continued in Santiago against the new transportation system. BBC

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