W. T. Whitney, Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney, Jr.
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World
Peace finally possible in Colombia, justice less certain
January 27, 2016An agreement to end five decades of armed conflict between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the government of that country now seems inevitable.
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U.S.
Let Cuba Live Committee of Maine says end Cuban Adjustment Act
January 13, 2016"We call upon Congress to repeal the Cuban Adjustment Act," which has "led to the deaths of Cubans crossing the Florida Straits in boats."
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World
Cuba celebrates triumph of its revolution
January 4, 2016For Cubans, January 1, 1959, marks the "triumph of the revolution." That day revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro gained state power.
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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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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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