All Posts Tagged With: "South America"

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The bowler hat: Born in Britain, perfected by Bolivia

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October 9, 2009
The bowler hat: Born in Britain, perfected by Bolivia

Worldfocus producer and correspondent Ivette Feliciano explores a fascinating fashion trend in Bolivia -- the bowler hat -- which has roots in Europe.

Hoping for interviews with South American leaders

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September 21, 2009
Hoping for interviews with South American leaders

Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano shares a video and blog of her efforts to get two South American presidents as guests on the show.

As global Internet use swells, piracy concerns also mount

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April 7, 2009
As global Internet use swells, piracy concerns also mount

Australia and India anticipate huge Web growth while Sweden battles with Internet piracy and sees impressive results.

Russian president makes first trip to Venezuela

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November 26, 2008
Russian president makes first trip to Venezuela

Nikolas Kozloff explains the significance of Dmitiri Medvedev's meeting with Hugo Chávez in Venezuela.

China extends interests to Latin America

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November 19, 2008
China extends interests to Latin America

Chris Sabatini of the Council of the Americas discusses China's interests in the Americas and what impact this could have on the U.S.

Brazil Today: Religion, ethanol and roads

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November 7, 2008
Brazil Today: Religion, ethanol and roads

"Brazil Today" is a series that explores Brazil's spiking conversion to Pentecostalism, its pioneering path toward energy independence and its improving - but expensive - roadways.

More tolls, but better roads in Brazil

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November 4, 2008
More tolls, but better roads in Brazil

Brazil has experienced explosive economic growth the past several years, but its infrastructure kept pace.

Colombian military officers punished for killing civilians

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October 30, 2008
Colombian military officers punished for killing civilians

Christopher Sabatini explains the Colombian military's ties to American capital.

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