W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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Evo Morales remains popular despite corruption charges
January 14, 2013Socialist-oriented projects, aimed at shoring up national independence and protecting indigenous rights, were on track. Yet the specter of governmental corruption had materialized.
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Cuban foreign travel eases, U.S. is stymied
January 14, 2013New Cuban regulations taking effect on January 14 allow for hassle-free foreign departures and easy return for travelers.
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Free David Ravelo! Peace in Colombia – with justice!
December 10, 2012Ravelo, a well-known human rights activist, is the victim of flawed judicial processes.
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Cuban report to United Nations condemns U.S. blockade
November 8, 2012"The best humanitarian aid Cuba could receive - the equivalent of billions of tons - would be to end the blockade."
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Cuba drops most restrictions on foreign travel
October 23, 2012The Cuban government announced new policies on foreign travel from Cuba to take effect January 14, 2013. Cubans may leave the island for any purpose on presentation of a valid passport and an entry visa,
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Burden of Colombian past weighs on peace negotiations
October 15, 2012Protection must await a successful outcome of peace negotiations which were set to begin in Norway on October 17 between the Colombian government and the FARC.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins third term
October 9, 2012Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on October 7 overwhelmingly defeated Henrique Capriles, presidential candidate of the right-wing Roundtable of Democratic Unity Coalition.
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School of the Americas: key tool for empire
October 9, 2012"How would you describe the School of the Americas?" "As a school of assassins, torturers, and leaders of coups."
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