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Members of Congressional Monitoring Group on Labor Rights in Colombia Send Letter to President Obama | Democrats -Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives
George Miller, the senior Democratic member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, joined other members of the Congressional Monitoring Group on Labor Rights in Colombia in sending a letter to President Obama last week expressing concern
120529  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-laborrights  [x]uscongressdocument 
4 days ago by isacson
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Many of the most serious transnational criminal and terrorist threats to the United States may be more likely to exploit points of vulnerability at ports of entry (POE) and at northern and coastal borders, rather than to risk entry across the Southwest border
120521  mexico  bordersecurity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
10 days ago by isacson
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DHS transitioned at the end of fiscal year 2010 from using operational control as its goal and outcome measure for border security to using an interim measure of apprehensions on the southwest border
120521  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]uscongressdocument 
10 days ago by isacson
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Much more needs to be done to ensure that these reforms are fully implemented, to establish a more effective and transparent Mexican judicial system, and to address the pervasive problems of corruption and impunity
120521  mexico  humanrights  [x]uscongressdocument 
10 days ago by isacson
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I look forward to hearing from our witnesses to shed light on the terrorist activity and irregular warfare engaged in by the Castro Regime
120521  cuba  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
10 days ago by isacson
Pulling back the curtain on US drug demand - TheHill.com
We must pull back the curtains on the false debate between legalizing drugs and current drug policy. The real answer lies in our ability to aggressively reduce the U.S. demand for illegal drugs
120427  entireregion  uspolicy  narcotrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Feinstein: New ATF Data Proves Overwhelming Majority of Guns Recovered in Mexico Come from U.S. - Press Releases - News Room - United States Senator Dianne Feinstein
The trace data indicates that between 2007-2011, 68.5 percent of firearms recovered in Mexico (68,161 out of 99,691) were either manufactured in or imported from the United States
120426  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on the challenges and opportunities in Latin America - latimes.com
Over the three years that the Colombia and Panama free-trade agreements were blocked, our patient friends in Latin America were left to wonder whether the U.S. still cared about them
120426  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Rubio: Iran Building Major Terrorist Network in Latin America
Their Quds Force presence in the region, as they continue to invest in what they call ‘cultural centers’ and as they begin to train intelligence officers in the region and so forth
120413  entireregion  iranianforeignpolicy  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
6 weeks ago by isacson
The Americas Summit and Obama’s failed leadership - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com
President Obama has not shown leadership with our neighboring allies, and unfortunately, I do not expect to see it arise at the summit
120413  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
6 weeks ago by isacson
94 House Members Send Letter to Clinton to Suspend Security Assistance to Honduras
“In the absence of a serious commitment to stopping human rights abuses, including a full investigation and prosecution of the killings and the suspension of any members of the Honduran official security establishment involved in the abuses, the U.S. should suspend military assistance to Honduras”
120315  honduras  uspolicy  humanrights  [x]uscongressdocument 
10 weeks ago by isacson
Growing risk posed by Iran-Venezuela axis - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com
In a scenario where the Strait is closed, a coordinated shutdown of Venezuela’s oil to the United States would be a double blow to the United States
120216  venezuela  venezuelanforeignpolicy  iranianforeignpolicy  energy  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
American Guns and Mexican Violence - By Sen. John Cornyn - The Corner - National Review Online
While it’s true that most of the traceable guns originated north of the border, those weapons represent a very small portion of total Mexican gun seizures
120209  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
War on drug cartels needs Congress - POLITICO.com Print View
If Congress is serious about prosecuting gun traffickers, it can pass legislation increasing the penalties on “straw purchasers”
111208  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
december 2011 by isacson
Rep. Dennis Kucinich: The Last Thing American Workers and Our Economy Needs...
Unfortunately, the proposed free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama do nothing to address the significant flaws in the free trade model that prioritize the rights of multinational companies
111004  colombia  panama  uspolicy  freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Workers' rights a part of trade deals - POLITICO.com Print View
Colombian employers, including a major beverage company, are simply converting cooperatives to other contract forms to continue to prevent workers from exercising their basic labor rights
111003  colombia  c-laborrights  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Congressman James McGovern : Latest News : U.S. Rep. McGovern calls for accounting, oversight of U.S. Aid to Colombia's Department of Administrative Services
U.S. Rep. McGovern called for better accounting and oversight of U.S. Aid to Colombia's Department of Administrative Services in a floor speech this morning, as well as in a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cosigned by U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky on Wednesday.
110909  colombia  c-DASScandal  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
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110630  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Colombia FTA Implementing Bill Fatally Flawed Without Worker Rights Action Plan | Congressman Sandy Levin
He also announced his opposition to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement implementing bill without any reference to the Action Plan on Worker Rights
110628  panama  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar: Representing the 28th District of Texas
This announcement comes at a critical time. The United States has yet to experience spillover violence thanks in large part to an unparalleled increase in resources, including the National Guard personnel
110621  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Report: Four ATF Agents Working on Controversial Operation ‘Fast and Furious’ Tell their Story
Agents say DOJ still being untruthful about efforts to let guns ‘walk’ into hands of drug cartels
110615  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
American military-style weapons are arming Mexico’s brutal drug trafficking organizations at an alarming rate and policymakers are not adequately responding
110614  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Chairman McCaskill Releases Report on Counternarcotics Contracts | Claire McCaskill | U.S. Senator for Missouri
According to a new Subcommittee report, federal agencies do not have systems in place to adequately track money spent on more than $3 billion in counternarcotics contracts or evaluate whether those contracts are achieving their goals
110609  entireregion  uspolicy  narcotrafficking  mercenariesandcontractors  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
The report synthesizes information gathered through a country visit, briefings, interviews, and a review of documents from both government and non-government subject matter experts
110526  mexico  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
The United States Senate Committee on Finance: Hearings - The U.S.- Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
110512  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
The United States Senate Committee on Finance: Newsroom - Chairman's News
Finance Chairman Begins Senate Work to Advance Trade Agreement, Says Trade Adjustment Assistance Must Pass with FTAs
110512  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
Subcommittee Hearing: “On the Border and in the Line of Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel Violence” | The House Committee on Homeland Security
110512  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
110510  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
The Castro regime’s reported proposals to ‘modernize’ the long-repressed island amount to nothing more than a charade designed to manipulate the outside world
110420  cuba  politicsandsecurity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
It’s not up to other nations to determine how, when, or whether Manuel Zelaya should return to Honduras. It is up to the Honduran people
110420  honduras  politicsandsecurity  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
Article
Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Federal Firearms Licensees also had concerns with supplying guns to known straw purchasers, but were assured by officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
110415  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
Press Releases - Press Office - Congressman Connie Mack
That disappointment pales in comparison to the outrage I have at the Obama Administration for passing on the initial extradition offer made by Colombia last fall followed by the failure by the Justice Department to submit their paperwork in a timely fashion to the Colombian government
110415  colombia  venezuela  c-relationswithvenezuela  c-extradition  venezuelanforeignpolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
.: United States Senator John McCain :: Press Office :.
Deploy no fewer than 6,000 National Guard troops to the United States-Mexico border
110414  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
.: United States Senator John McCain :: Press Office :.
Deploy up to 6,000 National Guard troops to the United States-Mexico border
110414  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
.: United States Senator John McCain :: Press Office :.
I don’t think anyone living in the region would consider this to be a border that is ‘under control.’
110414  mexico  bordersecurity  [x]uscongressdocument  uspolicy 
april 2011 by isacson
Baucus and Kerry: The Colombia Trade Deal—A Different Kind of Jobs Bill - WSJ.com
It is no secret that violence and labor rights concerns are the major reasons the Colombia agreement has stalled. These are concerns we share, and we are encouraged by Colombia's progress
110404  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
| Washington Office on Latin America
Unless the current government or its successor is prepared to carry the police reform process forward, not only will a critical opportunity have been missed but the security challenges facing Guatemala will worsen further
110402  guatemala  publicsecurity  humanrights  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
Let's make a commitment to war on Mexican cartels | Viewpoints, Outlook | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Today, Mexico is on a dangerous path to where Colombia once was. Mexico may need a similar strategy
110330  mexico  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
Press Releases - Press Office - Congressman Connie Mack
Makled is extremely important to U.S. and regional security and his extradition holds serious foreign policy implications. As a United States Congressman I wanted to relay that this case in particular is being examined closely
110330  colombia  venezuela  c-relationswithvenezuela  venezuelanforeignpolicy  c-narcotrafficking  c-uspolicy  c-extradition  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
Ros-Lehtinen letter on foreign aid
110324  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
Press Releases - Press Office - Congressman Connie Mack
While the stated focus of the President’s trip was ‘strengthening the nation's economic relationship with its neighbors and improving regional security’ it would appear the President failed on both fronts
110323  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
Stop putting guns into hands of 'narco-terrorists' - The Hill's Congress Blog
The murder of Brian Terry is concrete proof that ATF’s system is flawed and dangerous
110322  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
De-funding gun enforcement puts U.S. at risk - The Hill's Congress Blog
The ATF’s proposal is not about gun control or compiling a registry of long gun owners. Rather, this is a law enforcement response to the evidence
110322  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
The Consequences of Trade Inaction in Latin America - By Sen. Marco Rubio - The Corner - National Review Online
America’s trade complacency is unacceptable. We should be an indispensable friend to our Latin American neighbors, but instead we are being replaced
110321  panama  colombia  c-freetrade  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
Business & Financial News, Breaking US & International News | Reuters.com
"We share the sense of urgency that we have heard from all of you," Deputy Trade Representative Miriam Sapiro told the House of Representatives Ways and Means trade subcommittee
110318  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
GOP leader calls for action on Colombia FTA - From Our Inbox - MiamiHerald.com
Why would the White House tolerate a situation in which our firms are taxed at the Colombian border on their goods, while our European competitors are not?
110318  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
Members Ask Obama Administration to help Safeguard American Workers in Colombia Trade Agreement | Press Releases | Committee on Education and the Workforce, Democrats
Six Democratic members of the House, led by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today issued a detailed memo to the Obama Administration outlining several necessary conditions before the President submits the Colombia Free Trade Agreement
110318  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
I have long been a strong supporter of Plan Colombia, and I am pleased that the House just passed legislation that will ensure continued support for this crucial program
110225  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2011 by isacson
Rep. Ted Poe on death of two American teenagers in Mexico | The State Column
Despite the continued loss of American life, the United States government refuses to admit that there is a war on our border
110211  mexico  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2011 by isacson
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110209  colombia  panama  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2011 by isacson
U.S. Senator Dick Lugar
Lugar, the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released today a report on the need to ratify long-pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with Colombia and Panama
110209  colombia  panama  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2011 by isacson
IowaPolitics.com: U.S. Sen. Grassley: Presses administration to move forward on trade agreements
Senator Chuck Grassley in a letter to President Barack Obama this week pressed for action on three pending trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea
110208  colombia  panama  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2011 by isacson
Job creators need action, not rhetoric - The Hill's Congress Blog
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor Monday regarding the need to pass free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama
110208  colombia  panama  c-freetrade  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2011 by isacson
Sen. Pat Roberts: Pending Free Trade Agreements Should be Approved to Boost Ag Exports and US Economy | The State Column
Implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement also provides immediate benefits to Kansas Ag producers by eliminating or phasing out tariffs on key beef products, wheat, and feed grains
110127  colombia  panama  c-freetrade  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2011 by isacson
Rep. Sandy Levin Statement at Hearing on Pending Free Trade Agreements | The State Column
With respect to the Colombia agreement, the new Santos administration has now articulated a new approach which provides an opportunity to address the serious concerns consistently expressed by us regarding this FTA
110127  colombia  panama  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2011 by isacson
Haiti must help us help it - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com
Haitians across society -- from the economic and political elite, to the nascent and unsteady civil society, to the masses of poor -- have to realize that our concern for their welfare does not give them leverage to shun our demands
110113  haiti  naturaldisasters  internationalcommunity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2011 by isacson
Entrevista con John McCain sobre TLC - Política en Colombia y el Mundo - ELTIEMPO.COM
En entrevista exclusiva con EL TIEMPO, el ex candidato presidencial analizó el nuevo panorama político y diplomático en América Latina
110110  colombia  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2011 by isacson
U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
I again ask the Administration to immediately cease any efforts being taken to undercut the judicial system in Honduras by pressuring the current government to absolve Zelaya of his crimes
110107  honduras  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2011 by isacson
Sen. Chris Dodd: The Future of Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Policy in the Hemisphere
Just as, for too long, America has thought of Latin America as our backyard instead of our neighborhood, too many Americans--even those with a strong interest in foreign policy--see this particular region as, well, minor
101111  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
november 2010 by isacson
Letter to the Editor: One simple way to stop arming Mexico’s drug gangs « Mexico Institute
Starving Mexico’s brutal drug cartels of military-style weapons would make all of us in the United States and Mexico safer.
100920  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
september 2010 by isacson
MYRICK: Hezbollah car bombs on our border - Washington Times
A well-known international arms dealer was trying to orchestrate an arms-for-drugs deal in which cocaine from FARC - the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, which works with Mexican drug cartels to take cocaine into America - would be traded for thousands of weapons housed by a Hezbollah operative
100902  mexico  uspolicy  terrorism  [x]uscongressdocument 
september 2010 by isacson
Colombia's fight against the drug trade - Latest News - Newsroom - Mark R. Warner
Senators Warner and Dodd also met on Tuesday with President Uribe's former Defense Minister, Juan Manuel Santos, who on Sunday received 47 percent of the vote and strengthened his position as the frontrunner in a June 20th runoff election to succeed Uribe as Colombia's president.
100602  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-narcotrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
june 2010 by isacson
Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana - Press Releases
100518  mexico  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2010 by isacson
Dodd Statement on New Costa Rican President, Laura Chinchilla | U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd
I am looking forward to working with President Laura Chinchilla to strengthen the already robust U.S.-Costa Rican relationship
100512  costarica  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
may 2010 by isacson
Robert Menendez - US Senator for New Jersey: Newsroom
The “Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2010” (S.3087) would help refocus the OAS on key mission areas through reform and greater transparency in budgeting, accounting, and hiring.
100429  entireregion  internationalcommunity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2010 by isacson
Speaker Nancy Pelosi | News Room | Press Releases
President Felipe Calderón of Mexico will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on May 19
100419  mexico  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2010 by isacson
Ending drug violence - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com
Last week, we introduced the Counternarcotics and Citizen Security for the Americas Act of 2010, which directs a more focused approach
100412  entireregion  narcotrafficking  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
april 2010 by isacson
Robert Menendez - US Senator for New Jersey: Newsroom
Our counternarcotics strategies in Latin America have to reflect the changing conditions in the region, including the need for a focus on citizen safety and civilian institution building, and the growing desire for partnership against common threats
100330  entireregion  uspolicy  narcotrafficking  [x]uscongressdocument 
march 2010 by isacson
Hoekstra discusses missionary deaths | WOOD TV8
Hoekstra has long criticized the CIA for its role in helping Peruvian fighter pilots target the plane
100204  peru  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument  video 
february 2010 by isacson
Congresista de EE.UU. rechaza Comisión de la Verdad en Honduras | La Tribuna.hn - Una voluntad al servicio de la patria.
El congresista dijo ser partidario de “cerrar el libro” de la crisis desatada el 28 de junio de 2009 y que gestionará el restablecimiento de visados a funcionarios del gobierno interino que presidió Roberto Micheletti, revocados por Washington.
100203  honduras  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2010 by isacson
Aldo Civico: Human Rights in Colombia: Rep. Jim McGovern (D)
The lenses that McGovern uses to read Colombia are those of human rights. To him, the promotion of a culture and practice of human rights is essential even for achieving security, and lay the foundation for lasting peace
100201  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
february 2010 by isacson
“Falsos positivos son gran problema en Washington” - Versión para imprimir | ELESPECTADOR.COM
Entrevista con el representante demócrata Jim McGovern
100131  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2010 by isacson
Haiti, moving forward - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com
The United States must lead the way in using this humanitarian crisis to begin reversing the poverty and environmental degradation that plagued Haiti long before this tragedy while continuing efforts to address corruption and strengthen governance
100126  haiti  naturaldisasters  uspolicy  internationalcommunity  [x]uscongressdocument 
january 2010 by isacson
.:: BOLETIN NOTICIAS SNE ::.
Cuando venía camino a la finca del Presidente, tras el aterrizaje del avión y estábamos a bordo del bus, pensaba que estábamos todos juntos, los colombianos y los americanos en el mismo bus, sentados juntos, intercambiando conversaciones
100111  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]uscongressdocument  [x]othergovernmentstatement 
january 2010 by isacson
U.S. GAO - Status of Funds for the Merida Initiative
According to information provided by State, about two-thirds, or approximately $830 million, had been obligated by the end of September, and about 2 percent, or $26 million, had been expended
091203  mexico  centralamericaregional  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
december 2009 by isacson
Democracy Won in Honduras, Now Obama Can Help It Advance - HUMAN EVENTS
The Obama administration should remove Ambassador Hugo Llorens from his post so he cannot manipulate this vote. Federal investigators at the Government Accountability Office are currently examining allegations about Ambassador Llorens’ unprofessional conduct and possible interference with internal Honduran politics
091203  honduras  politicsandsecurity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
december 2009 by isacson
Chavez destabilizes region; don’t blame U.S., Colombia - TheHill.com
Colombia is an important friend and ally, and the U.S.-Colombia DCA strengthens the already excellent partnership between our countries
091124  colombia  venezuela  c-relationswithvenezuela  venezuelanforeignpolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
november 2009 by isacson
Lift the ban -- let Americans visit Cuba - Other Views - MiamiHerald.com
U.S. law lets American citizens travel to any country on earth, friend or foe -- with one exception: Cuba. It's time for us to scrap this anachronistic ban
091117  cuba  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
november 2009 by isacson
Democractic elections in Honduras deserve America's support -- chicagotribune.com
I recently traveled to Honduras as part of a GOP congressional delegation observing efforts to ensure an open, free and fair election there this November
091015  honduras  politicsandsecurity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
october 2009 by isacson
DeMint: What I Heard in Honduras - WSJ.com
As all strong democracies do after cleansing themselves of usurpers, Honduras has moved on
091012  honduras  politicsandsecurity  uspolicy  [x]uscongressdocument 
october 2009 by isacson
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