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US Base Deal for Colombia: Back to the Status Quo

As the dust settles on the August 10 Colombian Constitutional Court ruling declaring invalid the U.S.-Colombia military bases agreement, politicians and analysts are saying that the decision was for the better.  Most of those voices come from former supporters of the deal —including Liberal Party presidential candidate, Rafael Pardo. Last October, the United States and Colombia signed an … Continue reading “US Base Deal for Colombia: Back to the Status Quo”

Obama Moving Cautiously Toward Normalization With Cuba

Sunday’s announcement by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Washington will begin talks with Cuba on bilateral migration issues and resume direct postal service between the two countries suggests the new administration of President Barack Obama intends to proceed cautiously toward normalizing ties with the Caribbean nation, according to veteran experts . The announcement, which … Continue reading “Obama Moving Cautiously Toward Normalization With Cuba”