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In Colombia, Peso ‘Banknote Trees’ Ripe For Harvesting

'Arbol de billetes', or 'banknote tree' in Cali, Colombia
"Arbol de billetes", or "banknote tree" in Cali, Colombia Angelica Vernasa via Twitter

BOGOTA — Maybe money does grow on trees. This week, in the Ciudad del Río sector of Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city, passersby were surprised to see a tree “flowering” with banknotes. Fastened to the tree’s branches (with laundry clips) were real peso bills. Too good to be true? Some people seemed to think so […]

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Austerity’s Bite: Undocumented Immigrants In Spain Lose Health Care

Waiting for hours in hospitals is now the least of Spain's immigrants' worries
Waiting for hours in hospitals is now the least of Spain's immigrants' worries kozumel

MADRID – Since September 1, undocumented immigrants in Spain are now excluded from public health care. Only pregnant women and minors can still enjoy free public coverage, which had long been available to all undocumented residents. Others can still get care in cases of emergency, but for basic medical treatment, immigrants in Spain illegally will […]

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