W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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Honduras and Paraguay coups raise questions about Venezuela
May 6, 2015So far the U.S. has held back in regard to Venezuela, though it applauds destabilization there.
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U.S. military intervenes in Latin America, Marines going to Honduras
April 6, 2015The official version of their mission is to carry out "training for forces in the region, humanitarian assistance missions, and anti-drug operations."
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Venezuela reaching overseas to help build stronger domestic economy
January 21, 2015Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was touring the world in January as troubles mounted at home.
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Latin American, Caribbean nations bolster economic ties with China
January 12, 2015Latin American and Caribbean cooperation with China serves economic needs on both sides.
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Cuba’s infant mortality rate at its lowest level ever
January 9, 2015Cuba's infant mortality rate (IMR) for 2014 was 4.2, unchanged from the previous year and again the lowest in Cuban history.
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Subversion contractors an obstacle to U.S.-Cuba ties
December 11, 2014The focus so far has been on pushing Obama toward changes he is legally authorized to carry out. The missing link, however, may be popular pressure put on Congress.
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New York Times calls for reset of U. S. agenda on Cuba
November 24, 2014Editorials calling for new U.S. relations with Cuba is the signal for U.S. organizations and individuals involved with Cuba to launch a unified campaign.
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Crisis in Colombian peace talks: who is responsible?
November 20, 2014Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a halt to peace talks in Havana between his government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
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