Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Daily Headlines: September 24, 2008

* U.S.: The abortion rate for Latinas was roughly three times that of whites since the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision according to a report from the Guttmacher Institute. (Hat tip: La Plaza).

* Puerto Rico: Torrential rains and flooding have killed four people and could lead to “a great collapse” of the island’s plantain industry.

* Guatemala: Center-left President Alvaro Colom has proposed a big boost to the country’s military including a 60% increase in the number of soldiers.

* Peru: Peru has expressed interest in joining an Asian-Pacific free trade alliance that includes Chile.

Image- The Blotter

Sources- Reuters, La Plaza, Los Angeles Times, forbes.com, Reuters AlertNet, AFP

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