* U.S: Rep. Xavier Becerra respectfully refused the possibility of becoming chief trade negotiator under incoming President Barack Obama.
* Chile: One of the country’s main conservative groups will campaign against a non-discrimination bill as a result of misguided worries over gay rights.
* Argentina: Executives of the Argentine and Venezuelan subsidiaries of German firm Siemens admitted to paying millions of dollars in bribes.
* Peru: Peruvian immigration authorities are placing “increased scrutiny” on Mexican travelers due to drug trafficking.
Image- Los Angeles Times
Sources- Reuters, Monsters & Critics, MSNBC, Voice of America
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Daily Headlines: December 17, 2008
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