Sunday, March 7, 2010

Weekend Headlines: March 6-7, 2010

* Puerto Rico: Economic concerns, not the possible change in political status, reportedly took precedence during a recent hearing in front of the Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status.

* Mexico: After the death of a Mexican Red Cross worker caught in gunfire some Red Cross clinics in northern areas have refused to treat the injured.

* U.S.: “Nearly 20 Latino members of Congress” have publicly called for the repeal the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell law that bans homosexuals from openly serving in the military.

* Guatemala: Two senior law enforcement officials including Guatemala’s head of national police were arrested over alleged drug trafficking.

Image – Washington Post
Online Sources- Reuters, New American Media, MSNBC, BBC News

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