South America

Chavez Suggests U.S. Giving Latin American Leaders Cancer

CARACAS, Venezuela (defend.ht) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who is suffering from cancer has suggested that the United States is inducing cancer in South American leaders after learning of the diagnosis of Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez.

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There Was Once a Crazy President in Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (defend.ht) - In 1996 Ecuador had experienced a mentally unbalanced President, Abdala Bucaram Ortiz. His charisma, one of the factors that brought him to the presidency, was built on the basis of personal achievements areas completely unrelated to politics. His gifts as a singer and guitarist have contributed to its popularity.

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly