Authorities discuss action plan after 90% of Chaitén is flooded

Chilean government authorities met on Thursday to discuss a plan of action related to the flooding in southern town Chaitén, recently afflicted by a volcanic eruption, an official from the presidentia...

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• Peru

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• Mexico

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• Bolivia

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• Mexico

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• Bolivia, Brazil

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• Brazil

   Lula announces Carlos Minc as new environment minister

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• Mexico

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• Chile

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• Colombia

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