Daily briefs: November 3rd

* A judge ordered former Uruguayan dictator Juan Maria Bordaberry to stay in his homeland, and face corruption and human rights abuses charges stemming from his rule in the 1970s.

* A Canadian-owned mining project in northwestern Argentina is having trouble starting since it first requires a $2 billion investment.

* Paraguayans of Japanese descent excitedly welcomed Japan’s Prince Ashkino who is visiting the country on a goodwill mission.

* Violence continued in Oaxaca, Mexico (image) as riot police are having trouble establishing order after nearly half a year of protests against the local government.

Links- Reuters AlertNet, Reuters, BBC News, International Herald Tribune

Image- Monsters and Critics

Tags- Uruguay, corruption, human rights, international economy, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay