W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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Honduran Coup in 2009 was invitation to plunder
January 22, 2013Land takeovers for industrial farming are on a fast track with harmful effects accumulating. And plans are unfolding for manufacturing and trade enclaves under privatized governance.
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Campaign to free Colombia’s David Ravelo draws global support
January 15, 2013Responding to the imprisonment of Colombian human rights activist David Ravelo, members of the North American Committee for the Defense of David Ravelo were in Colombia on Ravelo's behalf.
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Cuban foreign travel eases, U.S. is stymied
January 14, 2013New Cuban regulations taking effect on January 14 allow for hassle-free foreign departures and easy return for travelers.
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Evo Morales remains popular despite corruption charges
January 14, 2013Socialist-oriented projects, aimed at shoring up national independence and protecting indigenous rights, were on track. Yet the specter of governmental corruption had materialized.
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Free David Ravelo! Peace in Colombia – with justice!
December 10, 2012Ravelo, a well-known human rights activist, is the victim of flawed judicial processes.
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Cuban report to United Nations condemns U.S. blockade
November 8, 2012"The best humanitarian aid Cuba could receive - the equivalent of billions of tons - would be to end the blockade."
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Cuba drops most restrictions on foreign travel
October 23, 2012The Cuban government announced new policies on foreign travel from Cuba to take effect January 14, 2013. Cubans may leave the island for any purpose on presentation of a valid passport and an entry visa,
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Burden of Colombian past weighs on peace negotiations
October 15, 2012Protection must await a successful outcome of peace negotiations which were set to begin in Norway on October 17 between the Colombian government and the FARC.
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