Saturday, January 19, 2013

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Cuba critics look to test government on travel law
Ivan Lee, 12, says goodbye to a family member before traveling to Miami, Florida, where he will reunite with his mother who has been living there for years, as he prepares to board a plane at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Cubans formed long lines outside travel agencies and migration offices on Monday, as a highly anticipated new law took effect ending the island's much-hated exit visa requirement. The new law    also extends the amount of time Cubans can remain abroad without loosing their Cuban citizenship. Before the law, Cubans had to return within 11 months, but now can remain 24 months abroad, and are eligible for extensions. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)HAVANA (AP) -- For years, Cuban dissidents say, authorities' message to them has been the same: Sure, you can leave the country. Just don't expect us to let you come back.


Puerto Rico to consider anti-discrimination bill
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Puerto Rico’s legislature is expected to approve a long sought-after bill that would make it a crime to discriminate against people based on their gender or sexual orientation.


Cuba acknowledges 51 cholera cases
HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba’s Public Health Ministry on Tuesday acknowledged 51 new cases of cholera in the capital amid growing concerns about the illness’ spread and disappointment in the diplomatic community over the government’s lack of transparency.


Venezuelan VP: Chavez asked questions during visit
In this photo released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's Vice President Nicolas Maduro, right, speaks with opposition leader, Miranda state Gov. Henrique Capriles, center, and Lara state Gov. Henry Falcon during a meeting with state governors in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Maduro said in a televised meeting with state governors that President Hugo Chavez has been making progress in his treatment for a severe r   espiratory infection and asked questions of his aides during a visit in Cuba. (AP Photo/Miraflores Press Office)CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela's vice president said Tuesday that President Hugo Chavez has been making progress in his treatment for a severe respiratory infection and asked questions of his aides during a recent visit to Cuba, where the president is recovering.


Rains bring little relief to Brazil energy sector
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Recent rains have brought some relief to the depleted reservoirs of Brazil’s hydroelectric plants but have done little to dispel concerns over the country’s ability to fulfill its energy demands for the year.


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