Uruguay's invitation in late 2014 sounded like a dream to the Alshebli family. But it didn’t take long for a series of cultural and financial shocks to leave them feeling defeated.
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Syrian Refugees in Uruguay Face an Uncertain Future
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Leonardo Haberkorn
Explainer: How Is Latin America Responding to Europe's Refugee Crisis?
Leaders from Brazil to Venezuela have pledged to welcome those fleeing violence in the Middle East, particularly Syrians.
Novo secretário-geral terá desafio de tornar papel da OEA mais relevante
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Isabel Fleck
Para Eric Farnsworth da COA, o Secretário-Geral da OEA Luis Almagro deve enfrentar dificuldades em criar consenso em áreas como na “promoção dos direitos humanos” e na garantia de “eleições livres e justas”.
Uruguay Update: President Vázquez's Agenda after Mujica
The Broad Front’s Tabaré Vázquez took office March 1. What’s new on his agenda and what tasks will he inherit from José Mujica’s administration?
2014 Election Blog: Voter Turnout in Latin America's Presidential Votes
Among seven countries with presidential elections this year, Bolivia had the highest...
8 Fast Facts on Uruguay's 2014 Presidential Runoff
Find out about the November 30 election, including where the two candidates stand on...