Privatization plan shakes Mexico's ejido roots
In Anenecuilco southeast of Mexico City, residents debate President Salinas de Gortari's push to privatize the ejido system. The proposal would allow sale, rent, and joint ventures of communal plots, sparking concern among farmers who fear loss of land rights and credit access while supporters see promised freedom and investment.
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Anenecuilco
Mexico
Mexico City
Emiliano Zanata
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
United States
Canada
Salinas
Congress
Santana Busto Sanchez
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Kids in Brazil protest death squad killings
Thousands of homeless Brazilian children march in Rio de Janeiro and other cities voicing accusations of death squad murders. A 13 year old boy atop a wooden cross leads the protest as mothers of slain youths march with UNICEF, church groups, and local government backing.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Alex Rosa Dos Sants
Unicef
Fernando Collor de Mello
Baixada Fluminense
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Four killed in crash of medic helicopter
A Care Flight helicopter carrying an accident victim to Reno crashed into the Sierra near Bridgeport California, killing four aboard. A mayday was radioed moments before contact was lost, with snow delaying search efforts until a Navy helicopter located the wreckage.
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Stephanie Kruse
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Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
U.S. 395
Mono County Public Service
Debbie Rupp
Navy
Rupp
Kruse
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