W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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Politics
A U.S. general hypes China as threat in Latin America
March 29, 2023The Monroe Doctrine is back, but was it ever really gone?
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Culture
Truth-telling about Nicaragua’s long revolution for liberation and democracy
March 14, 2023An overview of recent Nicaraguan history, written by a direct eyewitness and participant.
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En español
Perú: La rebelión indígena continúa, el gobierno se tambalea
March 9, 2023
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World
Indigenous rebellion continues as post-coup Peruvian government flounders
March 9, 2023Protesters reject the replacement president and the elite-dominated congress. They demand a new constitution.
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En español
Presidente de México quiere alianza internacional contra bloqueo a Cuba
February 16, 2023
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World
Mexico’s president aims for international alliance against Cuba blockade
February 16, 2023AMLO’s term is nearing its end, but Cuba needs every friend it can get.
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News
U.S. economic sanctions aggravate earthquake response in Syria
February 13, 2023The delivery of humanitarian aid is always difficult in situations of natural disaster. But in Syria, years of economic warfare waged by the U.S. makes things even more challenging.
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World
Court says Colombian state exterminated left-wing Patriotic Union, but doesn’t mention U.S. role
February 7, 2023The flow of money and arms from the U.S. to Colombia’s military and its affiliated paramilitary forces gets scarce mention in a new ruling.
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