* U.S.: After spending several days in space, Mexican-American astronaut José Hernandez said that the “American economy needs” illegal immigrants and advocated the legalization of their status.
* Puerto Rico: Nine employees at Puerto Rico’s main airport were arrested and accused of participating in a drug smuggling ring.
* Bolivia: Aside for rallying for immigrants’ rights during his visit to Spain, Bolivian president Evo Morales was able to get the European country to cancel over $77 million in debt.
* Cuba: Thousands of marchers demonstrated in Havana and called for the liberation of five alleged Cuban spies jailed in the U.S.
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Online Sources- AP, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Guardian UK
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Daily Headlines: September 16, 2009
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