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.
Haiti will rise again
In 1985, Central Mexico, including Mexico City, was hit by an earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale – much larger than the one that hit Haiti on January 12 of this year. Hundreds of buildings collapsed and thousands were killed.
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.
In South America, left-wing presidents face military aggression
Two leftist South American presidents are under the gun.
Obama missile move positive step in nuclear reduction
President Barack Obama announced Sep. 17 that he plans to replace the Bush administrations missile defense system in the Czech Republic and Poland with a “new approach” by deploying a reconfigured system aimed at intercepting shorter-range missiles.
