Latin America – Page 59 – People's World

People, profits and the uses of Colombia

February 9, 2010 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

With military cooperation treaties dating back to 1952, Colombia now serves as a prime tool for U.S. regional control.

Controversy rises over plans for Haiti

January 22, 2010 By Emile Schepers

With Haiti very far from seeing an end to its tribulation, there is both cooperation and conflict in the rescue effort.

ALBA marks fifth anniversary at Havana summit

December 20, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Cuban President Raul Castro welcomed representatives of ALBA nations to Havana Dec. 11-14 for their eighth summit meeting.

Thousands pay homage to Victor Jara

December 8, 2009

In Chile this weekend, thousands paid tribute to legendary folksinger Victor Jara who was brutally murdered in 1973 by the military coup regime led by dictator Augusto Pinochet.

World socialists gather in Caracas

November 28, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

If nothing else, the "First International Meeting of Parties of the Left" in Caracas last week was ambitious.