Sudan: Colonialism's dead hand
Hopefully the recent ceasefire agreement between the warring parties in South Sudan will halt that country's downward spiral into civil war.
In Okinawa, anti-base mayor's re-election sends a message
In Okinawa's Nago City mayoral election, which centered on the plan to construct a new U.S. military base in the city, anti-base incumbent Inamine Susumu won with a wide margin.
Venezuela cuts ties with Colombia
Once again, tensions are rising between the right-wing, U.S.-allied government of Colombia and the left-wing government in neighboring Venezuela.
Costa Ricans protest military pact with U.S
The Costa Rican opposition is protesting an announced agreement that would allow 7,000 U.S. troops to operate on Costa Rican soil, coordinated with 46 U.S. ships in territorial waters.
Okinawa election rally: U.S. base is not deterrent
Japan peace movement and voters continue to press against relocation of U.S. military base in Okinawa.
Japan’s prime minister resigns over U.S. base on Okinawa
The prime minister of Japan resigns because of solid opposition throughout Japan to relocating a U.S. military base on Okinawa.
World Notes: Greece, Honduras, Western Sahara
Greek workers reject cuts, new U.S. base for Honduras, rights abuses in Western Sahara.
People, profits and the uses of Colombia
With military cooperation treaties dating back to 1952, Colombia now serves as a prime tool for U.S. regional control.
Japan public opinion prevented hasty settlement of Futenma
The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is in disarray over the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa.
US role in Colombia and Honduras sparks Latin American criticism
Storm signs are up over Latin America as new tensions play out against historical memories. The great liberator, Simon Bolivar, said in 1929 that the United States is "destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty". Over nearly 200 years of U.S. military and economic intervention in Latin American affairs have taught the leaders, governments and peoples of the hemisphere to be on their guard.
