* 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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