The triumph of democracy in Honduras marked a turning point. The recent election results in Colombia; the remarkable economic, political, and social progress of Peru, the new conservative governments in Panama and Chile; Felipe Calderón’s handling of a complex political situation in Mexico; and the increasingly blatant authoritarian excesses of Venezuela and its satellites—all of this has created an adverse environment for Chávez and his cohorts.
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Colombian Forces Kill 12 Leftist Rebels in Raid
Colombian forces have killed 12 leftist rebels in an attack on fighters assigned to protect Alfonso Cano, leader of Colombia’s main rebel group, the FARC.
Tehran has been promoting an aggressive policy aimed at bolstering its ties with Latin American countries with the declared goal of “bringing America to its knees.”
In recent months there has been a growing interest in the deepening relationship between Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva and Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Brazil has long been an American ally and analysts are questioning the motives behind Lula’s eagerness in furthering ties with Iran; a long-time US enemy.
Chavez’s socialist world vision includes Iran, China, Russia, Syria and Belarus as “good friends”
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez intends to inject new urgency into his socialist and anti-imperialist revolution, claiming “capitalism is destroying the world”. Sounds like Obama White house top visitor Andy, ‘workers of the world unite’, Stern. Privately owned enterprises are now being expropriated with increasing frequency – sounds just like the US.
Colombian security forces free long-held Farc hostages
Colombian security forces have rescued two senior police officers and a soldier who had been held hostage by Marxist rebels for almost 12 years.
Introducing Colombia’s own Obama
The sharply drawn contrasts between Colombia’s two leading presidential contenders have striking similarities to the United States’ 2008 election. Mr. Santos’ solid executive experience, particularly as chief architect of the country’s remarkable success versus Colombia’s narco-trafficking revolutionary guerrillas, contrasts with Dr. Mockus’ limited and frequently quixotic political experience.
Chavez socialism spreads in South America – Bolivia Nationalizes Power Companies
Venezuela experienced frequent power outages after nationalizing its power companies From VOANews.com Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Saturday that he is nationalizing several private electricity companies. Officials had said that police had moved into the offices of at least three power companies, including the British-run company Guaracachi, and Corani, which is controlled by a subsidiary of France’s GDF Suez. The Reuters news agency quoted a police official who said officers were enforcing a presidential decree nationalizing the companies. President Morales […]
Honduras and the Rule of Law
Why is the US bullying one of its few democratic allies in Latin America?
Chavez spreads dominance in South America with Iranian style tactics
The perils of peripheral warfare: Iran & Venezuela share the tactics of asymmetric war
After taking the wrong side in Honduras’ LEGAL removal of its Chavez supported leader, Clinton now says ‘time to move forward’
“He [Lobo] has a unity government. He has a truth commission that will be stood up. He expedited the safe departure of former President Zelaya. And we think that Honduras has taken important and necessary steps that deserve the recognition and the normalization of relations.”