news.bbc.co.uk - 25 days ago
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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 ...
faustasblog.com - 28 days ago
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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 ...
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To hell on a hand basket
themoderatevoice.com - 27 days ago
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themoderatevoice.com —
Amid the torrent of news, one might have
missed one of the largest drug busts in history
just days ago – against La Familia – Mexico’s most deadly narco-trafficking mafia group. Confiscated by over 3,000 agents from emergency and security services in 19 states were 1,100 ...
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Drug Busts in U.S. Belie the True Danger: El Heraldo, ...
news.bbc.co.uk - 19 days ago
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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 ...
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New row over Colombia
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Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines —
... 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.
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Camping Out in Our Own Backyard
The Hollywood Liberal —
... neighbors see 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 ...
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