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Venezuela Gives the Most

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I read a recent report from the AP that Venezuela gives more money to Latin American countries than the United States. An interesting fact, if it proves true. Through direct investment, aid, and grant programs, Hugo Chavez’s government has offered 8.8 billion dollars for development and infrastructure to countries like Bolivia and Nicaragua. Of course... »

bm207 Tracking Corruption in Latin America

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Corruption is a global problem, and Transparency International has made it their business to track and measure corruption worldwide. In this program I head to TI headquarters in Berlin to ask about their projects in Latin America. My first guest is Marta Erquicia, programme coordinator, Americas Dept. at TI. Then via telephone we hear from... »