W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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Opinion
Fidel Castro, leader of Cuban revolution, turns 90
August 11, 2016Fidel Castro exemplifies the idea of revolution and is a model for how to lead one. He is the preeminent symbol for revolutionary action.
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World
July 26 on the mind, in Cuba and everywhere
July 27, 2016Revolutionaries went on to defeat the U. S. supported dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. In doing so, they launched the Cuban project of building a socialist society.
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World
Venezuela in crisis, U.S. intervenes
July 14, 2016Venezuela's people are suffering the consequences of a parasitic elite, and their economy's over-reliance on oil extraction.
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World
Cuba, the unifier, promotes peace in Colombia
June 30, 2016When FARC and the Colombian government began negotiations in 2012 to end 52 years of war, the two sides looked to Cuba.
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World
New, but partial, peace agreement signals war’s end in Colombia
June 27, 2016Questions remain about whether the state will follow through on its commitments.
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World
Argentina’s new government accepts U. S. military bases
June 16, 2016For U.S. military planners looking to Latin America, there's a new day. Argentine president Mauricio Macri is on board with U.S. foreign policy.
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U.S.
Economic blockade against Cuba – still alive and dangerous
June 6, 2016From financial penalties to blocking transactions with Cuban state-run businesses, the U.S. blockade of Cuba is still in force.
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World
Cuba applies a fix to its food markets
May 31, 2016New pricing regulations aim to reduce consumers' food bills and help stop corruption in the supply chain.
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