Clinton and Honduras

Honduran Human Rights Leader: Clinton "Reckless," U.S. Silent About "Terrorismo"

Roberto Lovato | Posted 08.29.2009 | World


Roberto Lovato

Human rights leaders fear the Obama Administration's handling of the coup reflects the same willingness to overlook human rights violations that characterized previous U.S. administrations.

Who's in Charge Of Obama's Foreign Policy?

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 08.16.2009 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

Most disturbing is that Obama has been silent in the face of repression by the Honduran coup government, which has shot and killed demonstrators, closed down radio and TV stations and arrested journalists.

What Kind of "Hope" Is Obama Offering Honduras and Latin America?

Roberto Lovato | Posted 08.10.2009 | World


Roberto Lovato

In the land of esperanza, Obama must recognize that talk of "hope" that is accompanied by continued military funding for governments like those of Honduras or Colombia rings hollow.

Top 10 Reasons the U.S. Isn't Getting its Panties in a Bunch over Honduras

Katie Halper | Posted 08.08.2009 | Comedy


Katie Halper

3. We kinda sorta trained the coup leaders at the School of the Americas so it's like kinda awkward.

Honduran Violence, U.S. Aid Test Obama's Global Image

Roberto Lovato | Posted 08.06.2009 | World


Roberto Lovato

Latin America may well be where the decline and fall of Obama's global rock star status begins.

Obama Has the Power and Responsibility to Help Restore Democracy in Honduras

Roberto Lovato | Posted 07.30.2009 | World


Roberto Lovato

The big difference between Iran and Honduras? President Obama and the U.S. can actually do something about a military crackdown that our tax dollars are helping pay for.