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news.yahoo.com - 40 hours 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
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commonsensewonder.blogspot.com - 2 days ago
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Colombia's ELN rebels show new vigour
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With Hugo's help, no doubt
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news.bbc.co.uk - 3 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
faustasblog.com - 5 days ago
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faustasblog.com —
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 ...
themoderatevoice.com - 11 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, ...
news.bbc.co.uk - 8 days ago
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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 ...
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Colombia and US sign bases deal
nypost.com - 9 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
faustasblog.com - 7 days ago
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faustasblog.com —
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 - 12 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
truthdig.com - 8 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
news.bbc.co.uk - 13 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 - 19 days ago
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Welcome to the Carnival of Latin America and
the Caribbean. In the unusual news of the week
department, Josefa the Cuban mummy was finally laid to rest. Fidel’s resting at this usual spot, too. ARGENTINA Monopoly slayers and freedom fighters Argentina is the latest Latin ...
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Josefa’s Carnival of Latin America and the Caribbean
