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Should Obama, If Elected, Make a Clean Break With Bush's Latin America Policy?

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 08.18.2008 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

The "divide and conquer," Cold War strategy in Latin America has only succeeded in further reducing Washington's standing in the region, which is now lower than it has ever been.

Bush Administration, More Isolated in Latin America, Cries "Terrorism"

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 04.17.2008 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

Washington has alienated Latin America through its economic policy prescriptions, which are widely associated with Latin America's unprecedented long-term economic failure.

Empowering Chavez

Philip Giraldi | Posted 04.14.2008 | Politics


Philip Giraldi

Like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran, Hugo Chavez relies on blunders by the United States to legitimize and empower himself.

A Test for Democrats on Foreign Policy

John Fund | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics


John Fund

The simple truth is that the opposition to the Colombian trade agreement -- from the Democratic presidential contenders to Nancy Pelosi -- has nothing to do with reality.

Honoring the Legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez

Rep. Hilda L. Solis | Posted 04.02.2008 | Politics


Rep. Hilda L. Solis

Cesar Chavez's work inspired me to find ways to help others and led me to civil service and I believe it's important to preserve his memory for future generations.

Note to News Operations: There's a War In South America

Tom D'Antoni | Posted 03.07.2008 | Media


Tom D'Antoni

There's no conflict in war. No drama. Is that right? They don't speak English and there are no stars, no people who are household names, even Chavez.

Hostage Drama Shows Flaws in Washington's Policy on Colombia

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 01.17.2008 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

It has had the makings of a telenovela - a Latin American soap opera: hostages held for years deep in the Colombian jungle, anxious anticipation and t...

"Suitcase Scandal" is Another Foreign Policy Blunder

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 01.10.2008 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

The now infamous "suitcase scandal" has deeply alienated the new Argentine government and is likely to further sully Washington's reputation in Latin ...

Chavez, S. American Allies Launch Regional Bank

AP | Bill Cormier | Posted 12.10.2007 | Business


Hugo Chavez and leaders of six other South American nations launched a regional development bank that they tout as the continent's answer to U.S.-infl...

Venezuela Accuses US Embassy Official Of Conspiring To Defeat Chavez's Referendum

AP | EDISON LOPEZ | Posted 11.28.2007 | Politics


Venezuela threatened Wednesday to expel a U.S. Embassy official for allegedly conspiring to defeat a referendum championed by President Hugo Chavez, a...

Grab the golden ring

David Horton | Posted 11.28.2007 | Politics


David Horton

Members of the public vote for conservatives, it is said, in spite of the (you would think) blindingly obvious fact that they are voting against their...

Video: King Of Spain Telling Chavez To Shut Up

Dark14 | Posted 11.19.2007 | Politics


During the Ibero-American summit in Santiago, Chile, King Juan Carlos of Spain becomes somewhat agitated at Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. Read...

King Of Spain Telling Chavez To Shut Up Becomes Ringtone Hit

BBC News | Posted 11.19.2007 | Politics


The king of Spain's recent undiplomatic outburst at the Venezuelan president has become a ringtone hit across Spain. An estimated 500,000 people have...


 

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