Friday, June 20, 2008

Daily Headlines: June 20, 2008

* Mexico: The government has appealed to the World Court to intercede in the cases of five Mexicans who face execution in the U.S.

* Venezuela: Cement firms have 60 days to negotiate a deal with the government or face being expropriated according to a decree issued yesterday.

* Peru: Federal and local officials reached a deal to stop a 10-day protest over taxing mining income.

* Guatemala: Chemical giant Monsanto will purchase a Guatemalan-based corn seed company.

Image- Javno

Sources- AFP, Bloomberg, Forbes.com, Reuters UK

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