W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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World
FARC and Colombian government near successful conclusion of peace talks
December 17, 2015There are now "agreements" on agrarian rights, illegal drugs, political participation, and victims.
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U.S.
U.S. and Cuba come to table to talk mutual compensation
December 14, 2015State Department spokesperson John Kirby regards "resolution of outstanding claims" as a top priority for normalization.
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World
Cubans stranded in Costa Rica, blame falls on U.S. Cuban Adjustment Act
December 7, 2015A dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica over the fate of Cuban migrants heading to the U.S. highlights the injustice of the U. S. CAA of 1966.
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Arts
New book offers no optimism for a free Puerto Rico
November 12, 2015Nelson A. Denis looks not at earlier colonial history, but rather measures taken to subdue Nationalists before and after their 1950 uprising.
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World
UN General Assembly once more rejects U.S. blockade of Cuba
October 29, 2015The UN General Assembly voted on Cuba's resolution calling for "an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. against Cuba."
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World
Venezuela’s experiment with socialism under siege from the right
October 26, 2015President Maduro's socialist government is under siege from business-oriented right-wingers; voting on December 6 for National Assembly delegates will be a test of strength.
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World
Land and political prisoners: unfinished business for Colombian peace talks
September 23, 2015Obstacles loom and agreements so far are partial ones.
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World
Cuban health care draws worldwide praise
September 18, 2015Cuba's health care reforms are the basis for health care providers to extend medical care, medical education, and disease prevention.
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