WTO

The World Trade Organization has begun meetings in Cancun, Mexico. Thousands of people have come to protest (and enjoy Cancun, no doubt). The protests turned violent when a South Korean farmer stabbed himself and died a protestory suicide. Of course, "Despite much public optimism this year, few now believe that Cancun will result in a definitive deal, and there are reports that a so-far unscheduled extra ministerial meeting is being planned. " So let's just enjoy Cancun...