Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Morning headlines: Chavez off to China; resentment continues over Falklands War

*Hugo Chavez leaves today for a five-day trip to China, while Chile’s government passed a bilateral free trade agreement with China.

*Guaraní natives seize Paraguayan gas pipeline.

*The Falklands War ended nearly 25 years ago, yet it still upsets Argentineans today. (Image via Time).

*Nicaragua heads a pro-life push in disability treaty negotiations, while most Brazilians are in favor of their country’s strict anti-abortion laws.

*Lastly, a new candidate for the lamest headline involving Latin America has emerged. Can it beat the reigning title-holder?

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