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Bbc: Us Urges Aristide to Delay Return

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the return of Jean-Bertrand Aristide to Haiti in time for the 2011 run-off election and the reaction of the United States. Links to related articles are featured. (March 14, 2011)
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Bbc: Fatal Floods as Hurricane Tomas Sweeps Over Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Tomas on the population of Haiti following the earthquake, floods, and cholera epidemic that occurred earlier in the year. (November 5, 2010)
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Bbc: Venezuela Leader Hugo Chavez Severs Ties With Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the reasons behind Venezuela's severance of ties with Colombia. Links to related articles and timelines are provided. (July 23, 2010)
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Bbc: Venezuela and Colombia Leaders to Hold Talks on Rift

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the potential effectiveness of the scheduled talks between Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez and Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos. Links to related articles are provided. (August 8, 2010)
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Bbc: Week of 8 11 14: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the newly elected leader of Columbia, as well as his plans to combat the terrorist organization FARC.
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The Timba Website: Cuban Music

For Students 9th - 10th
A newspaper article describing the 'invasion' of the United States by Latino music.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Mexican Music: Three Fun Songs for Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provided on this website are three fun traditional Mexican songs for children to sing and enjoy. The songs are The Poll Parrot, To Jerez We Will Go and The Gruel. Printable pdf files of the music and lyrics are available for download.
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The Nature Conservancy: Nicaragua Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Nicaragua's natural resources are being threatened by its advancing agricultural frontier. Read what's being done about it at this site.
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BBC

Bbc: Q & a on Colombia's Civil Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
A question and answer format that provides a general but clear understanding of the conflicts plaguing Colombia today.
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Bbc Profile: Raul Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile on Raul Castro, younger brother of Fidel Castro and his likely successor. Focused on the years between his rise to power and the present.
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Bbc: Timeline u.s. Cuba Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline on Cuban - American relations covering the years 1898 through 2006. Also provides links to related topics.
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Bbc: Jean Bertrand Aristide Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile covers the life of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, focusing on his political career and the crises he faced in Haiti. (March 3, 2011)
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Bbc: Haiti Flooding Kills at Least 23 People

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the increasing number of deaths in Haiti caused by widespread flooding. (June 7, 2011)
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Bbc: Mass Student Protests in Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the mass protests occurring in Colombia concerning the policies of President Juan Manuel Santos. (April 7, 2011)

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