Monday May 29: MTV Latin America begins a week-long series of interviews focusing on Mexico’s presidential candidates. Uruguayan leaders meet to rally support for a plan to construct a paper mill near the Uruguay-Argentina border.
Tuesday May 30: On a visit to Ecuador, Hugo Chavez signs several energy contracts that are expected to save $300 million in fuel imports for Ecuador. A report from the Brazilian Catholic group asserts that there has been an increase in the murders of the country’s indigenous people.
Wednesday May 31: Poll numbers published show Felipe Calderon and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador tied for the lead in Mexico’s presidential race. Thursday June 1: Legendary Spanish singer Rocio Jurado died from cancer.
Friday June 2: Latin American currencies weakened against the dollar based on the possibility of a faltering U.S. economy. Chile’s government partially acquiesced to student protesters that hade been demonstrating for the past week.
Saturday June 3: Bolivia's government begins a land distribution program that would give away “idle land.” Several Latin American states agreed to a comprehensive energy plan that includes constructing a pipeline from Mexico to Panama.
Sunday June 4: Russia will sell weapons to Venezuela in spite of a U.S.-imposed arms ban against Venezuela. Exit polls show Alan Garcia beating Ollanta Humala for the Peruvian presidency. latin america, history, economy, politics
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