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Camping Out In Our Own Backyard
truthdig.com - 29 days ago
Camping Out In Our Own Backyard
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Despite protests by many Latin countries, the Obama administration and Colombia have signed a deal that agrees to give U.S. military access to seven Colombian bases, a move claimed to counter drug trafficking while others believe it to be an expansion of U.S. imperial power. The BBC: ...
faustasblog.com - 10/27/2009
To hell on a hand basket
— faustasblog.com — No Carnival this week, but you may understand why I needed a weekend of tango after reading... these headlines: Brazilian police have seized weapons from the FARC destined to the Rio slums. (link in Portuguse) As the educational budget in Venezuela is reduced, Chavez increases his budget by ... (more) To hell on a hand basket

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Colombia and US sign bases deal
news.bbc.co.uk - 30 days ago
Colombia and US sign bases deal
— news.bbc.co.uk — The United States and Colombia have signed a deal giving the US military access to seven Colombian... bases. Both the US and Colombia have previously stressed their aim is to use the bases to combat drug trafficking and rebels. The prospect of the deal ... (more) Colombia and US sign bases deal

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New row over Colombia
news.bbc.co.uk - 25 days ago
New row over Colombia
— news.bbc.co.uk — Colombian opposition groups have reacted angrily after details of a controversial military deal with the US were... made public. Under the 10-year deal, the US military will not only have access to military bases, but also be able to use major ... (more) New row over Colombia

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Camping Out in Our Own Backyard
The Hollywood Liberal — ... it as American interventionism. The BBC: The United States and Colombia have signed a deal giving the US military access to seven Colombian bases. Both the US and Colombia have previously stressed their aim is to use the bases to combat drug trafficking and rebels. The prospect of the deal had caused alarm among some of Colombia’s neighbours, who object to an increased US military presence. Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela have all recently expressed concern. Read more READ THE WHOLE ITEM Related Entries [image] [image] [image] This entry was posted ...

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