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Brazil's foreign policy: The samba beat, with missteps
The following article at the Economist recounts the Brazilian diplomatic mischiefs in the region amid the recent celebration of the LatAm Summit. It also analyses the Brazilian falling of grace with left... US Drafts Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay
One of president-elect Barack Obama's first pledges was to close down Guantanamo bay 'in a responsible way', and US Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced today that plans were being drafted to close the...
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Latam Leaders Gather in Brazil, Cuba Says No to Oas´S Return
During the UNASUR meeting in Brazil, Cuban President Raul Castro stated his country had no interest in returning to OAS. On the contrary, Cuba was rather pleased to join the Rio Group, Castro said. On the other hand, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called on UNASUR members... Russian Navy Deploys Ships to Venezuela
"A Russian Navy squadron set off for Venezuela Monday in a deployment of Russian military power to the Western Hemisphere unprecedented since the Cold War." What is going on? "Although the U.S. Navy is a powerful fighting force, it cannot be strong everywhere. The arrival of... Report Blames Rumsfeld for Detainee Abuses
"Report Blames Rumsfeld for Detainee Abuses By SCOTT SHANE and MARK MAZZETTI Published: December 11, 2008 WASHINGTON — A report released Thursday by leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee said top Bush... ALBA countries eye single virtual currency
Amid the world financial crisis, teh Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) continued to sort out new strategies for a virtual currency called Sucre. ALBA Economy Ministers met in Caracas on... CARICOM summit: respect rights of developing nations
The CARICOM Summit held in Cuba issued a final declaration calling on the International Community to respect the rights of developing nations. It also awarded Cuban leader Fidel Castro "the Honorary... Suspected 9/11 Mastermind Gives Guilty Plea
Five men accused of being involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the self-styled 'mastermind', passed a note to the judge saying they wanted to plead guilty. The five men, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, who was suspected of planning the 9/11... Cuban, Venezuelan bases unecessary
In reaction to unusual international media questioning over the recent Venezuelan-Russian joint naval exercises, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin made a strong clarification. "Russia sees no need to set up... Venezuela, Russia end VenRus 2008 naval exercises
In the first ever military presence in the region after the end of the Cold War, Russia participated with Venezuela in a joint naval exercise called VenRus 2008. This military cooperation heralds the beginning of... Raul Castro attends first Catholic beatification in Cuba
Despite US embargo, Cuba continues to improve bilateral relations with foreign governments and States. Today and as an example of the betterment of its relations wit the Vatican, President Raul Castro... Fidel Castro to receive Caricom award
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) is to grant Cuban Fidel Castro an award for his contributions to the Caribbean region and the world. This award will certainly irk Castro´s opponents in Florida and conservatives... Medvedev in Cuba to improve ties
After visiting Peru, Brazil and Venezuela, Russian President Medvedev called upon Havana. His visit is most welcome as Cuba and Russian had distanced themselves after the end of the cold war. But now and amid the... World's oldest person dies at 115
" An American woman who was recognised as the world's oldest person for a year has died at the age of 115. Edna Parker died at a nursing home in Indiana, her family said. Mrs Parker had been a widow since... Fidel Castro urges Lat Am to tag Venezuela
Speaking from Havana, Fidel Castro urged other Latin American countries to follow the Venezuelan lead - under Hugo Chavez- in order to prosper. Castro "praised Venezuela for having 'absolute transparency' in... Top Members Today
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