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Husband of Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez attacked

Colombia says will not be provoked by Venezuela

Six dead after suspected Colombian rebels burn bus

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Aid agency newsfeed

Helena Christensen shows what is at stake in photographic climate change exhibition for Oxfam

El Salvador: Deadly Storm Displaces Thousands

Schoolchildren in Colombia Welcome School Kits Packed at U.S.-Held Youth Event

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Blogs

Vulnerable in Haiti need climate adaptation costs covered

What Mexico must do differently on climate change

Climate policy to come only after disaster?

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AlertNet insight

Guyana may cut more forests despite Norway deal

Colombia failing to support displaced and abused women - report

Hundreds stranded after floods hit El Salvador

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