Not Winning the War on Drugs

Though progress has been made, our current strategy should be revisited and revamped. The pervasive drug trade is a detriment to stable and healthy economies and society.

Two cheers for Fernández

President Fernandez has had a successful presidency and has earned the trust of the Dominican people.

http://www.economist.com/world/la/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11332852

Uribe Calls Pelosi's Bluff

President Uribe has been a steadfast ally of the US. Congress' refusal to pass the Colombian Free Trade Agreement is a disgrace.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121072510215190281.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

The U.S. Role in a Mexico Assassination

Disturbing killings in Mexico should be of concern for American authorities. Illegal drug trafficking is an issue that transcends borders and must be addressed effectively.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121055459537484059.html?mod=todays_columnists

Chávez’s Takeover Spree

It is time Mr. Chavez leaves his nationalizing agenda behind and allow the Venezuelan people to chose.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/24/opinion/24thu3.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin

Better Roses Than Cocaine

There is no reason not to approve a free trade deal with Colombia that will help the nation fight drug trafficking.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/24/opinion/24kristof.html?ref=opinion

What's at Stake in Colombia

Congress must approve the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. It is in our best interest and a step forward to democracy, transperancy and productivity in Latin America.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120891112269636667.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Bogotá Eyes the Irish Model

Congress must pass the Colombian Free Trade Agreement. Not only does this affirm our commitment to Colombia, but also, it provides a modernization model for Latin America. The Irish example is Europe's success story; Colombia can be Latin America's economic pioneer.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120631596510858221.html?mod=todays_columnists

Desperate Haitians nostalgic for dictators

Dictatorships in Latin America have provided stability, but what are the costs? Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, which is a model for economic progress through democratization.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/23/america/haiti.php

Opposition Party May Tone Down Radical Voice

This will definitely be interesting to watch. Mexico's internal politics have a direct correlation on its efficiency to deliver to its 108.7 million population and also work with the US on immigration.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120553313572037761.html?mod=hpp_us_inside_today

Thais seize notorious arms-deal suspect

Capturing weapons suppliers is a critical component of defeating terrorism and religious/ethnic extremism. Perhaps what is most interesting is that the laptop that was recovered by Colombian forces after the killing of FARC commandant Raul Reyes led to this arrest.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/06/asia/dealer.php

Ecuador pulls diplomat from Bogota

Chavez and Correa order troops to respective borders with Colombia. This is definitely a situation to monitor.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/02/chavez.colombia/index.html

Raúl Castro gives signals that Cuba will change

Let us remain cautiously hopeful of Cuba's new president. In the end, it is the interest of the freedom-deprieved Cuban people that must be taking into account.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/america/cuba.php?page=3

Let Freedom Ring

What an exciting few days for freedom across the world. As the international community welcomes Kosovo, Pakistan had elections dealing a blow to the ruling party of President Musharraf and Fidel Castro stepped down as president of Cuba.

As my best friend would say (and I modified):
Forever a Patriot, Forever Free!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/pakistan/index.html

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/19/america/castro.php?page=1

Desperado

Accurate take on the Chavez regime and his subjugation of the Venezuelan people and their limited freedom.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120209345977739855.html

Four Bolivian regions declare autonomy from government

This is a clear sign that Evo Morales is not in the best interest of Bolivia.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/15/bolivia.unrest/index.html

The man who insists he's the president of Mexico

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador just needs to give up and stop his leftist rhetoric.

The article does a great job of pointing out that a more moderate crop of left-of-center governments are taking control in Latin America as opposed to the venomous socialist rhetoric of Venezuela's Chavez, Bolivia's Morales and Ecuador's Correa.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1215shadowpresident.html

Guatemalans, Mexicans blending as families

"Inter-Latin American" families and culture will present an ever growing problem for the immigration debate here in the U.S. and the self-identification of immigrants.

Fujimori goes on trial in Peru

Latin America is known for its idisyncratic leaders. Fujimori is no exception.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/12/10/fujimori.peru.ap/index.html

Two popular Mexican singers slain

The wave of violence that has swept Mexico is a direct result of increased prosecution of drug cartels. The Calderon administration has been aggressive in addressing this issue and deserves respect. A weak democracy is at stake, and the Mexican people do not deserve this.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/04/AR2007120400566.html?nav=rss_artsandliving/entertainmentnews