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Two Mexican women became first lesbians to wed in Latin America

Two Mexican women became the first lesbians to wed in Latin America and Mexico's first gay couple, as they got married in Mexico City on Thursday.

Argentine gay couple becomes first in region to marry

Two Argentine men have become the first same-sex couple to marry legally in Latin America. Alejandro Freyre, 39, and Jose Maria Di Bello, 41, tied the knot in a civil ceremony in the southern city of Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego province.

Honduras crisis may spur Latin America coups - Fidel Castro

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro predicted that Latin America would be swept by a wave of military coups if Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was not returned to power after his ouster in a June 28 coup.

Obama: Latin America on equal footing with U.S.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A day before embarking on a trip to Latin America, President Obama described his planned talks with Latin American leaders as discussions among equals.

Hidden Threats and Greenwashing Abound for Investors in Foreign Real Estate

Purchasing property in Latin America is nothing new to American investors, but with the recent economic downturn and uncertain U.S. market, U.S. homebuyers and retirees may be more tempted than ever to invest in ostensibly attractive real estate deals in Latin America.

Chavez seeks re-election chance in Venezuela vote

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's socialist President Hugo Chavez seeks voters' support on Sunday for a reform that would let him stay in power for as long as he keeps winning elections.

Latin America summit excludes U.S. and welcomes Cuba

Raymond Colitt Reuters UK 12/17/2008
 
Latin America summit excludes U.S. and welcomes Cuba

COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil (Reuters) - Latin American leaders on Tuesday blamed the global economic crisis on rich countries and welcomed Communist-run Cuba at a summit meeting designed to weaken U.S. influence in the region.