Poland Restricts Solidarity Era Academic Freedoms
Parliament revokes freedoms won by universities during Solidarity and grants the government power to dismiss teachers not aligned with Communist Party doctrine. The 3 year old higher education law is amended to increase party control over appointments, programs, and student life. Critics say it returns centralized management and harms academic autonomy.
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Mexicans Turn to U S Banks as Capital Flight Grows
Wealthy Mexicans park millions in U S banks with frequent border visits to add funds. Analysts warn capital flight rises as peso volatility and oil price concerns push dollars out of Mexico to protect asset values. Government faces foreign debt of about 96 billion and a dollar shortage.
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