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A severe drought continues in Argentina.
The Economist speculates that Argentina may not produce enough wheat next year to meet domestic demand...for only the the second time since the 1870's.
More on that and the economic/political implications at:
http://www.economist.com/world/americas/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13740297
Dengue also continues to ravage northern Argentina.
And, the Southern Cone awaits the impact of a constantly mutating"swine flu."
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