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Washington's Anti-Aristide Game Plan for Haiti

Friday, 25 June 2004, 10:21 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Murky circumstances surrounding the departure of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide may at last be clarified. More >>

A Dissenting Statement on John Negroponte

Thursday, 24 June 2004, 10:20 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

qWhile John Negroponte is today being sworn in as U.S. ambassador to Iraq, it is not a cause for celebration. Though the Bush administration is strenuously attempting to portray Negroponte a distinguished career Foreign Service professional, it should ... More >>

Brazil: Uprising Exposes Human Rights Crisis

Wednesday, 23 June 2004, 10:37 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Benfica Uprising Exposes Human Rights Crisis in Brazil: An Arrow Aimed at the Heart of the Lula Presidency? More >>

Giving Haitian Self-Rule a Bad Name

Monday, 21 June 2004, 10:22 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

• The euphemistically named “interim government” in Haiti is in fact flagrantly unconstitutional and not even remotely legitimate; rather, it represents de facto rule, distinguished primarily by its U.S. authorship. More >>

Haiti: Another Failed Washington Regime Change

Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 10:11 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

• On Sunday, June 20, a U.N. peacekeeping mission led by Brazil will take over command authority in Haiti from U.S. forces, which have witnessed an alarming deterioration of the political and economic situation on the island in recent weeks. More >>

Dissenting on Reagan on Latin America

Friday, 11 June 2004, 10:09 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

• The Reagan White House showed far more interest in narrowly defined national security concerns than authentic democratization, social justice and anti-poverty efforts. More >>

Venezuela’s Most Challenging Moment Is Here

Tuesday, 1 June 2004, 9:25 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

• Recall validation petition ends today as country heads for a count-down over whether a referendum vote will be announced on June 4. More >>

Negroponte: A Rogue for all Seasons

Friday, 23 April 2004, 11:44 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

President Bush confirmed recent rumors by announcing on Monday that John D. Negroponte was being nominated to become this country’s ambassador to Iraq, a post that he would assume on June 30, when sovereignty ostensibly will be transferred to Iraqi authorities. More >>

IMF/World Bank - Debt Freedom or Disguised Bondage

Thursday, 15 April 2004, 10:08 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

The ancient Hebrew tradition known as Jubilee encouraged its celebrants to forgive those who had incurred debts over the past fifty years. More >>

Upcoming U.S Presidential Race and the Latino Vote

Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 8:28 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

How to win over Latino votes without offending those opposed to rewarding violators of the law who illegally enter the country. More >>

VENEZUELA: Chávez Fights for Time

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 9:08 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Above all else, President Hugo Chávez needs time for the country’s poor— his natural constituency— to directly benefit from Venezuela’s current premium oil prices, in order for him to strengthen his hold on office— will six weeks be enough? More >>

Venezuela: The Tension Continues

Tuesday, 6 April 2004, 10:33 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Above all else, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez needs time for the country’s poor to directly benefit from the recent prices in oil premiums, in order for him to successfully remain in office. The potential increase the number of Chávista Supreme Court justices ... More >>

Venezuela: The Tension Continues

Tuesday, 6 April 2004, 8:32 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

• Above all else, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez needs time for the country’s poor to directly benefit from the recent prices in oil premiums, in order for him to successfully remain in office. More >>

French Compensation Could Make Amends to Haiti

Thursday, 1 April 2004, 9:33 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Haiti’s political opposition decided this afternoon to turn down Secretary of State Powell’s peace plan solution. If nothing is done, Haiti’s current reality can only change for the worse in the next few hours and days, as forces of the violent opposition ... More >>

Violence A Viable Option Throughout Latin America

Tuesday, 30 March 2004, 9:55 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Skeptics noticeably aside, Latin America’s transition to democracy is now widely, if perhaps mistakenly accepted as reflecting a genuine sea change. Regional boosters, like Secretary of State Colin Powell, will insist that, with the possible exception ... More >>

Violence Remains In “Democratic” Latin America

Tuesday, 30 March 2004, 8:41 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs

Guatemala, Colombia and El Salvador still are not safe havens for those calling for reforms “Democracy” often more apparent than real Intimidation and murder often accompany political rallies and free elections Skeptics noticeably aside, Latin America’s transition ... More >>

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