just to the regional grouping that has been put on the table, latin america, africa and latin america i would just add a fourth, also to import a look at the pacific as well as many other characteristics of thunder development resources in terms of some natural gas that frankly united more with some of these other places than with asia as a whole, and cheesy different strategies that are applied here in this respect. i think generally speaking you for a great discussion on the economic dynamics of this, but what are the political implications, what can we glean from developments in terms of investment or activities with respect to china about not only the american response but are there larger strategic aspirations in mind in beijing. i think what's interesting if you look at the situation globally, is how generally underdeveloped the political strategic rationale is for many of the activities. in fact, chinese leadership have been in many respects either uninterested or have not yet thought about how to cultivate some of these relationships that have been developed over the course of

. >>> coming up, we look at the companies in latin america extending a warm welcome to chinese tourists. >>> back at the currency markets now. and as you can see, some weakness there for the euro. 1.3435 against the dollar, but in terms of the japanese yen, we're looking at a ten-year low for the euro. >>> welcome back. you're watching "world business today" live on cnn. >>> european debt fears are front and center in investors' minds this monday. we've heard a lot from politicians and protesters. greek businesses have also been dealing with increased scrutiny of their country's financial affairs. john defterios joins us once again from athens. you were talking about the private and public sectors finger-pointing. we've heard a lot from the public sector, on the streets. what about the private sector? >> reporter: in fact, that's a great point. during the entire austerity plan we haven't heard from leading greek industrialist so we invited one to share his thoughts, the cham of the group that uses an energy group, infrastructure group and mining group. it's nice to have you on cnn. what

will take place in the historic mission district for its 33rd year to showcase the very best of latin americaan cultures and traditions. now therefore be it resolved that i, ed win lee, along with the board of supervisors, in recognition of the celebration of our diversity, proclaim may 28 to 29, 2011, as carnaval weekend in san francisco! >> so, greetings. i would get to follow the mayor. well, of course let me start by saying to mayor ed lee, on behalf of san francisco cultural arts traditions, on behalf of the artists and per for mars that take part -- performers that take part in carnaval, in part of all the carnaval community, we thank you very much for this proclamation and we are deeply honored that you showed up here today personally to present it. now, mayor lee, if you'll forgive me, i was told there would be a teleprompter. so i'm not that good of a speaker. just off the cuff, so i've got a couple of notes. and basically i want to make this brief because i want to get on to the performances but there are three things that i would like you guys to remember or to address. one is sort

some countries in latin america, mainly chile. and with cuba with always a long-standing and often conflicted relationship. canada also. but 75% of any mexican foreign ministers time is devoted to the u.s. and i tried to devote as much time as they could to immigration. because i thought and continue to think this is mexico single most important issue with the u.s. and also i think it's the united states and most single important issue with mexico. there are more than 3 million americans of mexican descent in the u.s. there are important states in the u.s. like california, like texas, like arizona, like nevada, like illinois where mexicans make up a very significant part of the electorate, or of the population at large. it's a central asia and it's an issue that has to be addressed, and that nobody wants to addressed forthrightly. >> how should it be addressed? >> it should be a dress a little bit the way we said back in 2001 and 2002 with my good friend from secretary of state colin powell, the way presidents bush and fox wanted

for example, certain countries in latin america. when china has an interest to invest definitely on a natural resource, they feel that if they are going to go through the same place, they naturally will be finished by the next five years. how should we manage this kind of very overwhelming focus of economy as even they are dealing with more time those mac's generation economic development. so here it's going to be for china. for them to be able to overcome the middle income trap, to improve their different model of growth to be more sustainable. they change the different strategy and that has an huge implications. the previous session is started discussing that whether it's one of domestic acer looking in the equality, more sustainable in the resource. they have to be more friendly in the environmental aspect. and that's actually not for their own domestic policy to be able to adjust the closed model. but it will also reflect the way they engage with many developing countries. that will actually become a property aspect in a sense t

i am from california and in the valley here, people, especially from latin america, are getting sickn -- working in the fields for hours every day for little pay and no health care. please help them because without them no one could even be vegetarian the sincerely, natalie. >> sometimes desperate for attention but not rebellious. i don't have bad influences and i try hard not to give in to peer pressure but somewhere along the road someone calms long with temptation close to their side and offers me whatever they got, but do i get the power to say no? always sitting blankly at the sky hoping for a miracle to happen, hoping someone will come around to understand. i don't want toys anymore and i don't want it show my baby pictures and if i'm crazy and loud then you're insane and rude and if today is not our day, so be it, there is always tomorrow. thank you. >> ok. the average american dream and dreamer built dreams on shatorde hopes and left off on their own spaceships of life. but the average american laws are in a state of corruption. man is allowed to work -- to go to war and kill

will launch across 43 countries and territories in latin america and caribbean.ut it faces challenges for its streaming service. and there is brad band internet reaches before speeds there that are slower. >> there is a new kitchen gadth yet -- gadget that promises to make homemade popsicles in minutes. and michael finney put to it test. >> this is a fun way to spend part of a labor day holiday. and experimenting with this item. it's a quick pop maker and seems like a good idea. but is it? the quick pop maker makes big claims. it says you can make healthy frozen pops instantly. and gives a time frame. >> seven to nine minute autos do you believe that? >> maybe? maybe. >> doubt snfl. >> might not be good, though. >> are they fast? are they good? these three middle school students are helping us test this product. there to the left is celly and her friend tailor and danielle. >> make sure that the molds are completely dry and placed in the freezer for 24 hours. >> so we put it in the freezer and rather than wait 24 hours, we have a second one that is already been i

performed at over 100 colleges and correctional facilities in the united states, africa, asia, latin americad europe. he has released two albums to critical acclaim, taught at brooklyn college, new york university, the new school in columbia university, and is now touring lyrics for lockdown. one of those is sponsored by the naacp. i learned that he is beginning rehearsals for the remakes of "the wiz." let's welcome him. [applause] our moderator for this afternoon, world renowned anti- racist, multicultural educator. [applause] yes. as many of you in the audience know, she is an accomplished front line teacher. a teacher, educators, researchers, writers, consultant, speaker. she is like a mother, auntie, big sister, all in one, for me. she has taught in canada, the caribbean, and the u.s. and has been involved in the development of teachers for two decades. she consults on anti-racist inclusion very and equitable education. she assists school districts and schools to continually restructure themselves for equitable outcomes for all students.

and asked them -- hemisphere in latin america and asked them not to vote for this.t iss the peace process back. the key is to have a jewish state and have the palestinians recognize israel. i think that's where the starting point needs to be. a vote by the u.n. could set us back when israel is surrounded by tremendous uncertainty. we saw events in cairo last week, sear uncertainty in egypt, jordan has its challenges. -- iran continues to move forward. all things are combined are putting israel in a difficult position which makes it harder to reach that settlement everyone would like to have. i hope our allies will join the united states in voting against that measure. >> greta: looks like the vote will go through. the security council may veto it, but it going through, now what? >> ultimately it is going to be vetoed by the united states. the psychological impact can be significant. i don't want to overplay it. i think it is a step back. i think it makes peace harder to achieve. i'm not giving up on some of these countries. our allies in mexico, gentleman may co-, c

across latin america, a new brand of religious centers is challenging tradition. this religion now stresses merchandise as well as miracles. >> in the 1980's, she was a singer and had a tv show for kids. she even made it to the cover of playboy magazine, lives change. she became an evangelical christian. now she sings music. she runs a shop selling religious objects and is a proud member of the controversial universal church of the kingdom of god. the church claims a membership of up to 15 million around the world. all members are strongly expected to give at least 10% of earnings to the church. >> when somebody does not give their tie it to god, it is stealing from god. i go to the church. i give 10% of my money. if they use the money correctly or not is not for me to judge. >> the universal church of the kingdom of god, with its trademark enormous temples, is usually the best finished example of the business-like orientation. right around this corner, they are building their biggest tumble ever. whoever donates money for the construction will have their name ins

we have well known writers in latin america that are not well known here, but in the latin american world, are very well known. incredible amounts of vibrancy going on. musicians. it is great. >> switching gears up it, what do you feel are some of the biggest issues facing your district? >> when i was first campaigning, there were a lot of murders going on. it seems to be settling down, but we need to be vigilant. how can we have a public safety environment that is going to be collaborative between community and police? that is something that i want to work on. how can we maintain strong relationships around public safety issues. occasionally, we have a murder. how can we respond, as a community. ? we have had several murders since i have been in office, and every time i look at how i can support the family, victims, regardless of the situation. try to get people involved in talking with the police, helping the community feels safer. these are the ways that i would like to be able to respond, something that i would always like to be a part of, the effort, as supervisor. one thing that i a

across latin america, a new brand of evangelical churches and groups are opening large centers, television channels, and challenging tradition. this religion it now stresses merchandise as well as miracles. he had a 1980's, television show for kids. she even made it to the cover of "playboy" magazine. 15 years ago, she became an evangelical christian. now she sings gospel music. ♪ she runs a shop selling religious products and is a proud member of the controversial universal church of the kingdom of god. the church claims a membership of up to 15 million around the world. estimates put it around 3 million. she is expected and strongly encouraged to give at least 10% of her earnings to the church. >> when somebody -- why go to the church -- i go to the church and i give 10% of my money. >> the universal church of the kingdom of god, with its trademark enormous temples, is considered a religion with a business-like orientation. they are using -- around the corner, they are building their biggest temple ever. it is a grandiose project. the building is modeled after the biblical temple of solo

they have to been touring latin america for the last five years in their beloved camper van which bruce sold his home to buy. traveling on this the drizzly difficult stretch of road in a remote part of the amazon, a bridge collapsed beneath them and they got stranded in a ravine. their vehicle came off of the road 200 miles from the nearest city. because they were carrying a satellite phone, they were able to call relatives 5,000 miles away and give them their precise coordinates. those relatives contacted the dover coastguard? then alerted the coast guard in cornwall. then the international liaison contacted the brazilian coast guard. they are used to rescue ships from water, not of vehicles with wheels that come off of the road. >> it is unusual for us to be dealing with anything in land. especially, a car accident. >> late this afternoon, they were located and rescued by helicopter. they are said to be on injured. back home, the friends who have toured with them in south america are relieved but not surprised. >> i think you would have to -- >> do you think this would stop them? >> n

they are from latin america. representation is so key. that doesn't invalidate any of your stories. on the contrary, it makes us unified. whether it was logistics, or whether no mexican was available or whatever, but they are not here. so i really -- but again, i do appreciate your work. i think it is time for you go the next step. i appreciate the panel issue. thank you very much. >> thank you for your comments. next speaker. >> good evening honorable chair person and members of the board. my name is carl cruz, i am with the american immigration lawyers and the national lawyers guild. i want to shed some light and go further than due process deprivation and explain what it is we are looking at in terms of the proposals we saw in 2007 and 2008. evans involved in some minor lobbying efforts. we need to take all this in keeping with what the office could be. on the one hand, we might get comprehensive immigration reform. on the other hand, we might get nothing at all. i know no one wants to consider this possibility, but what does san francisco do if we don't get comprehensive immigra

. >> i know that many of my buyers down in latin america who buy u.s. corn are looking at all of the alternatives that they possibly can, just because the corn prices are so high. >> reporter: agriculture commodities have become popular with investors as demand for food from developing countries like china has soared. even though today's government report didn't send grain prices through the roof, trader shellady says hold on-- the harvest has just started. >> the only real way we're going to know what the size of this corn crop is going to be is when the trucks finally go across the scales. >> reporter: by this time next month, analysts say they should know just how bountiful and how expensive this year's corn crop will be. diane eastabrook, "nightly business report," chicago. >> suzanne: it looks like warren buffett has a new golden child. the berkshire hathaway c.e.o. today hired little-known hedge- fund manager ted wescheler. wescheler will work with todd combs managing part of berkshire's massive investment portfolio, and the two will run those inv

september 11th, this great tragedy made other countries become more self-reliant, especially those in latin america good to have you on the program. thank you very much for your time today. >> thank you. >> maria. >> we'll see you soon. mohamed el-erian joining us from pimco. >>> up next as "the wall street journal" and the world marks 2001, a look back at the men who ran theity and the exchange on 9/11. former mayor rudy giuliani and former chairman dick grasso joins me. >>> the local economy in this iconic part of new york.

of confounded during the cold war the school of the americas with design to teach latin american soldiers how to fight communism that's what its graduates did with their quote counterinsurgency training made them infamous for murdering jesuit priests and massacring a thousand villagers in el salvador to torturing dissidents in colombia to overthrowing democratically elected government in chile argentina one hundred. eighty insurgency tactics being those that are taught to latin american military to go back and will press their own people in the interests largely of u.s. corporations in the oligarchies at these u.s. corporations support sixty nine congressmen recently sent a letter asking president barack obama to close the school permanently citing the pentagon's refusal to disclose the names of graduates and instructors shedding authorities would also save american taxpayers one hundred eighty million dollars over the next ten years most us people don't have a clue as to what's being done in their name and being done with their tax tax dollars under pressure the school was closed briefly

of support from with the russian federation and i think the international community in africa latin america. all of them stated very clearly that they are supporting the small because simply this moves comes at a time when there is a very serious impasse and a peace process and we have seen today that netanyahu the prime minister of israel has really given a slap on the face for the proposal that has been put forward by the pier in which we called for the resumption of talks between the two sides israel has declared. that it's going to construct the one thousand one hundred settlement units in jerusalem and this is actually a total erosion of the international effort to really bring back the two sides to the negotiating table so yes i think the international community and israel and the united states they hear it very clearly what the international community wants they want end of accumulation freeze of seven months resumption of talk of talks on very clear terms of reference in a healthy environment for peace right but no one is rushing to the negotiating table on all sides by. well. the r

hundred eighty nine united states cheered them on and they mostly took place by themselves in latin america became democratic after one hundred seventy five the united states again was just sort of a cheering position and also that you made a change changes in east europe in east asia such as in south korea and in taiwan with respect to david's point which i think is a very good one about the sort of hysteria that gripped the country great after nine eleven i think is absolutely right there were intelligence estimates at the time that were that there were five thousand al qaeda agents running around loose within the united states and that was basically off by about five thousand in addition people or explore expecting additional. reactions in terms of many nine eleventh's so the initial concern was quite reasonable but after a couple of years you think they start to be some reevaluation and after five years of this with nothing happening essentially even more so and when obama came in i really hope that now that eight years after that there would be some initial reevaluation but we still go

much of the slavery because it's a lot of it is child laborers throughout africa and china and in latin america and they're forced basically into working and now this industry is second only to the arms trade in terms of the black market it's thirty one point seven billion a year people should keep in mind that when those are who argue against minimum wage that the market should set wages they don't take into consideration that the oligarchs and the plutocrats of the clutter krauts who run the system of course are always going to gravitate toward slave pay the reason you have minimum wage. set is because you need to defend against the tendency toward slave labor again you know these people say the activists involved here and they say that the way to stop it the number one way to stop this slavery of the twenty seven million people around the world mostly women and children is to reduce demand for cheap goods that will never happen wal-mart customers will never agree to that but max let's look at the how the demand for cheap money has actually ensley even more people who guard urges recapitaliza

and european countries impose and support military dictatorships in asia latin america and african nations but it's when the president of iran referred to september eleventh as the most serious of temper eleventh attacks and started speaking about questions surrounding the holocaust that delegations all caught up and started leaving the general assembly hall what was different though about his speech this year is his reference to the september eleventh attacks and osama bin laden want to take a listen justification. as instead of assigning a fact finding team they killed osama bin laden and threw his body into the woods and to be more reasonable to bring him to justice well you don't need. a leader also said that the majority of the nations around the world that are currently suffering from a global crisis have now have had no role in creating it he said the same small powers that dominate the united nations have dominated all the decisions around the world that have led to several different crisis he also i jab took a several jabs at nato he said despite nato's proclamations of making rea