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Monday, December 10, 2012
Daily Headlines: December 10, 2012
* Mexico: Acclaimed Mexican-American singer and songwriter Jenni Rivera is presumed dead after authorities located the remains of the crashed plane she was traveling in.
* Puerto Rico: Outgoing Governor Luis Fortuno will hold an extraordinary session to push for approval of a resolution urging the U.S. government to honor the results of a recent referendum on statehood for the island.
* Argentina: The U.S. and E.U. increased the pressure against supposedly unfair trade practices by Argentina.
* U.S.: It took four tries but Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Márquez finally beat Philippine pugilist Manny Pacquiao.
Note: We'll be back on Tuesday with more headlines from the Americas as well as updated news on Jenni Rivera and the health of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.
Video Source – YouTube via Associated Press
Online Sources- CNN, Deadspin, Washington Post, Reuters
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