Note: The rest of today’s posts will concentrate on today’s U.S. presidential inauguration and the handover of power. Thus, this edition of “Daily Headlines” is a little longer than normal.
* Costa Rica: Western Union established a “no-fee money transfer service” for those who wish to send donations and help victims of a recent deadly earthquake.* Cuba: Argentine President Christina Fernandez met with her Cuban counterpart Raul Castro to strengthen ties between both countries.
* Mexico: In an unusual exhibition the country’s military museum is featuring jewelry, weapons and other “narco bling” used by drug gangs.
* Brazil: Over 654,000 formal jobs were lost last month, the biggest decrease in nearly a decade.
* U.S.: Will telecom tycoon and world’s second-wealthiest man Carlos Slim breathe new life into the New York Times?
* Ecuador: President Rafael Correa said that a new mining law designed to promote foreign investment may be finalized by the end of this week.
Image- AFP (“Children evacuated after (the January 8th) earthquake watch TV as they remain sheltered at the Fraijanes Church.”)
Online Sources- The Latin Americanist, Tico Times, MSNBC, Guardian UK, Reuters, Bloomberg, The Telegraph
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