Democracy
Venezuela’s Chavez Announces Price, Media Controls
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By Lucimara NunesHugo Chavez spoke in Porto Alegre amid conflict at home and criticism abroad.
Culture
Networking, Strategies as World Social Forum Closes
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By Lucimara Nunes Forum organizers showcased new networks for global social movements and small businesses.
Democracy
Activists: Globalized Trade Unfair to Developing Nations
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By Érica Junghans International finance reform is a priority for multinational social-change groups.
Democracy
Exonerated Death Row Inmate at World Social Forum
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By Érica JunghanForced confessions were among the topics at an anti-death penalty conference.
Culture
Chomsky Talk on ‘Empire’ and Iraq War
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By Érica JunghansThe celebrity leftist opinion leader drew an audience of over 18,000.
Culture
Financial Crisis Spurs Hope for Cooperation, Debt Relief
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By Lucimara NunesDelegates call for political unity in South America and Africa, to compete with the U.S. and a united Europe.
Democracy
Iraq Questions Abound at World Social Forum
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By Lucimara NunesA possible U.S.-led war against Iraq has turned into a defining issue at the Porto Alegre conference.
Culture
Brazilian President Says Poverty is the Priority
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By Nunes & JunghansBrazil’s leader said he will speak for the poor at the World Economic Forum.
Democracy
Peace March, Debt Forgiveness at World Social Forum
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By Junghans & NunesOpening ceremonies included a huge peace march, and calls for debt forgiveness for developing nations.
Culture
Poll Finds Dissatisfaction with Global Economy
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By Lucimara NunesA poll of 15,000 people in 15 countries reveals deep discontent with the global economy.