* Bolivia: Numerous indigenous communities celebrated the redistribution of thousands of acres of land by the government.
* Latin America: Wiseass remark of the week goes to Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell for his reaction to rumors that Russia might use military bases on Venezuela or Cuba.
* Chile: Trade, the environment, and technology are some of the areas to be addressed during President Michelle Bachelet’s five-day visit to India.
* U.S.: Wal-Mart’s expansion plans include revamping two of its Texas superstores into massive “Supermercados de Walmart”.
Image- Guardian UK (2008 image of Bolivian indigenous demonstrators backing President Evo Morales)
Online Sources- Reuters, AFP, csmonitor.com, earthtimes, CNNMoney.com
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Daily Headlines: March 17, 2009
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