Latin America
What to expect in Latin America in 2014
December 16, 2013This year in Latin America began with the tragedy of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
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Kerry declares end of Monroe Doctrine: Is it for real?
November 22, 2013Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, the Monroe Doctrine is hated as an oppressive mechanism whereby the U.S. claims the unilateral right to limit the national sovereignty of area nations.
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Chile: Left surges in elections
November 19, 2013Chileans voted November 17 for president, both houses of Congress and some local offices. To nobody's surprise, the left "New Majority" coalition and the Socialist and Communist parties made significant advances.
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“Hasta Siempre, Comandante”: On the anniversary of the murder of Che
October 11, 2013On October 9, 1967, hirelings in the employ of Bolivian dictator Rene Barrientos, supported and instigated by the United States government via C.I.A. operative Felix Rodriguez, carried out the cold blooded murder of comandante Ernesto "Che"...
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Book review: “Cuba and its Neighbors – Democracy in Motion”
October 4, 2013"Cuba and its Neighbors - Democracy in Motion" enables the reader to broaden his or her understanding of Cuban political life.
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