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faustasblog.com - 23 hours ago
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Welcome to the Carnival of Latin America and
the Caribbean. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad started his tour of South
America by accepting Lula’s invitation to Brazil , which was first scheduled for last May but was postponed after public outcry. Protestors were at the airport Around 200 ...
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telegraph.co.uk - 13 days ago
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Hugo Chavez has intensified his country's threat of
conflict with Colombia after accusing its South American neighbour
of "lies" and "hypocrisy" over hosting US bases.
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Hugo Chavez intensifies conflict threat with Colombia
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themoderatevoice.com - 11 days ago
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As the Venezuela article we posted yesterday headlined
If War Breaks Out, Venezuela’s ‘Fifth Column’ Will Have
to Be Confronted ably demonstrates, tensions – and paranoia – are increasing along the Venezuela-Colombian border. A few days ago during his weekly ...
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Hugo Chavez: ‘Prepare for War … Colombia Now in U.S. ...
faustasblog.com - 7 days ago
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At the Washington Times, Islamic militants boosting role
in drug trade The sea lanes of the South
Atlantic have become a favored route for drug traffickers carrying narcotics from Latin America to West and North Africa, where al Qaeda-related groups are increasingly involved in transporting ...
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Islamic militants and the drug trade
faustasblog.com - 11 days ago
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My latest article, Chavez Sort-of Backtracks on War
Statements is up at Real Clear World. Please read
it and leave a comment.
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Chavez Sort-of Backtracks on War Statements
faustasblog.com - 8 days ago
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Welcome to the Carnival of Latin America and
the Caribbean. The must-read post of the week: Yoani
Sanchez’s Shadow Beings ARGENTINA Las FARC, Chávez, Irán, Bolivia y ¿Argentina? Argentina-Brazil Trade Spat Threatens Weaker Peso BRAZIL Presidential politics in Brazil Her ...
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The Nov. 16 Carnival of Latin America and the Caribbean
news.bbc.co.uk - 29 days ago
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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has insulted Colombia's defence
minister over comments critical of the country's anti-drug trafficking
efforts. In his weekly TV programme, Mr Chavez said that Gabriel Silva must be "mentally retarded". Last week, Mr ...
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Chavez insults Colombian minister
faustasblog.com - 28 days ago
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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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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, ...
nypost.com - 25 days ago
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Sean Penn , the Hollywood star who wants
to be a journalist, has now become an amateur
diplomat by visiting America's noisiest enemies in the Southern Hemisphere and promising to relay their messages back to Washington. After Penn's visit with Hugo ...
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Advice from Penn pal Chavez
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 ...
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Colombia and US sign bases deal
reuters.com - 25 days ago
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Hugh Bronstein BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia and the
United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S.
access to military bases in the South American country, deepening its standing as Washington's main ally in the region. Left-leaning leaders in ...
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Colombia, U.S. sign military cooperation deal
truthdig.com - 24 days ago
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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 ...
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Camping Out In Our Own Backyard
faustasblog.com - 24 days ago
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Happy Halloween! Via My Roatan They say an
8-ball of Colombia’s finest really gets you “in character”
to pull this costume of! (h/t Dick).
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Trick or treat: The Zelaya costume
faustasblog.com - 21 days ago
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Welcome to the Carnival of Latin America and
the Caribbean. This week’s big news: the new Honduras
agreement. Please see this morning’s roundup on the international reaction , and last Friday’s post . More posts on Honduras below. LATIN AMERICA Hacia una visa común ...
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The Honduras agreement Carnival of Latin America and the ...
news.bbc.co.uk - 19 days ago
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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
commonsensewonder.blogspot.com - 19 days ago
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Colombia's ELN rebels show new vigour
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With Hugo's help, no doubt
news.yahoo.com - 17 days ago
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CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's government is sending
15,000 soldiers to the border with Colombia , saying
the military buildup is needed to increase security, combat drug trafficking and root out paramilitary groups. The deployment to the ...
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Venezuela sends 15,000 troops to Colombia border
news.bbc.co.uk - 15 days ago
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has urged his armed
forces to be prepared for possible war with Colombia
amid growing diplomatic and border tensions. He said the best way to avoid war was to prepare for it. In response, Colombia said it would seek UN ...
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Chavez steps up Colombia war talk
faustasblog.com - 15 days ago
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Welcome to the Carnival of Latin America and
the Caribbean. Today’s top story: Yoani Sánchez and Orlando
Luís Pardo Lazo last Friday, November 6, were kidnapped off a street in Havana just as they were about to participate on a peace demonstration. They were severely beaten by three ...
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The beaten Cuban bloggers Carnival of Latin America and ...
