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'Time has come for Latin America' : Sao Paulo - The mayor of Sao Paulo said the Brazilian city was ready to host Latin America's first World Expo in 2020, dismissing security concerns following a surge in violence last year. Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad said the city wanted to host ... Independent Online

Latin America's time has come Lula da Silva, Brazil's most popular president ever who strived for social justice and economic growth lifting millions out of poverty , said that while he was president, economics was turned on its head. Instead of waiting for the economic pot to grow ...

Doubts come to surface about 'the decade of Latin America' : At the same time, the middle class has grown by 50m people while inequality has shrunk – a unique feat. For some, the region is now enjoying what Sir Martin Sorrell, head of advertising group WPP, hailed in 2010 as “the decade of Latin America ”.

Rather, it's almost always, “Blame the victims”. That pretty much sums up the American attitude towards countries in Latin America over the past ... View article...