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Pesticide deaths and Soybeans

By Giovanni at 03/28/07 09:36

Paraguay is the fourth-largest exporter of soybeans in the world, but the crops need regular doses of a potent herbicide to thrive. The death of a child due to exposure to the poisonous pesticide caused a ruckus in Paraguay.

Original source: Americas.org. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. americas. org/ item_ 30910, anchor: Eco-Injustice in Paraguay]

Paraguayan bishop travels to Britain to say thanks

The Methodist Bishop of Paraguay and his wife traveled more than 4,000 miles to Bradford in the United Kingdom just to be able to say thank you.

Original source: Reuters. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. bradfordera. com/ site/ news. cfm?newsid=18126343&BRD=52&PAG=461&dept_ id=569780&rfi=6, anchor: Methodist Bishop of Paraguay, wife, visit Bradford area]

Mexican substitute downs Paraguay soccer team

In a sudden reversal of fortunes, Paraguay's national soccer team was downed 2-1 by Mexico after a Mexican substitute scored twice within 5 minutes of coming onto the field.

Original source: Reuters. Soccer-Borgetti's quickfire double lifts Mexico