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Plan Colombia

Drug Wars: Brazil's Amazon The New Rio Grande

Eric Ehrmann | Posted 09.08.2009 | World

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Eric Ehrmann

The last thing president Lula and Brazilian democracy need is the United States on its northern border using the drug war to interfere in internal politics like it has done in the past with Mexico.

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Can We "Reset" Relations with Colombia?

Robert Naiman | Posted 04.05.2009 | World

Read More: El Salvador, Raul Grijalva, Sherrod Brown, Colombia, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Obama Administration, Congress, Human Rights First, Barack Obama, Foreign Policy, Plan Colombia, Richard Lugar, World News
Robert Naiman

Our failed Colombia policy deserves special attention: it's literally a matter of life and death.

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Latin America Sends Congratulations--and a Piece of its Mind

Laura Carlsen | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: Cuba Embargo, Cristina Kirchner, Lula, Latin America, Rafael Correa, Evo Morales, Obama, Plan Mexico, Barack Obama, Plan Colombia, Multilateralism, Politics News
Laura Carlsen

Pundits have said that the election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States won't change the nation's world image overnight. But in ...

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Former Colombia Foreign Minister Argues For An Extension Of Tough U.S. Drug Plan And Free Trade, Supports McCain

Diane Tucker | Posted 10.15.2008 | Home

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Diane Tucker

I think Senator McCain will probably win in November because what North Americans value most is security, stability and experience, and that is McCain.

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Despite Controversies, Colombia's On the Upswing -- and Bogota's Cool

David Paul Appell | Posted 12.13.2008 | World

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David Paul Appell

Bogotá, the sprawling Andean capital of 7 million, is a safe, under-the-radar gem with plenty of nifty surprises up its municipal sleeve.

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Ingrid for President / Ingrid Para Presidenta

David Paul Appell | Posted 12.13.2008 | World

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David Paul Appell

Betancourt has hinted at another run for the top job. If she does, she could become not just one the world's most respected presidents but also a much-needed beacon of hope in Latin America.

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