RSSChile’s much-belabored “economic miracle,” fashioned from high growth rates, macroeconomic stability and explosive export expansion, is widely considered by neoliberal advocates to be the masterpiece of the economic model that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded and s[...]
Archive for 2004
Honduras Again Validates its Banana Republic Status
Chile: Challenging the thesis that neoliberal reforms fully account for the country’s “economic miracle” — The Leight Report On Tuesday, December 28, 2004, COHA will publish the most recent political/economic essay by COHA Research Fellow Jessica Leight. Ms. Leight spent five weeks in Ch[...]
Aiding Oppression in Haiti: Kofi Annan and General Heleno’s Complicity in Latortue’s Jackal Regime
President Bush’s Haiti Policy undermines his proclaimed ideal of valuing democracy as well as stability. As Kofi Annan comes to Washington to meet with Secretary of State Colin Powell, among others, he is prepared to do Washington’s bidding regarding Haiti. Most likely, the interim government o[...]
December 15th, 2004 - 2:06 pm § in Front Page, Press Releases
John Bolton’s Appointment Would Destroy State Department Credibility
With court confidante Condoleezza Rice soon to be at the helm of the State Department, the possible ascension of ultraconservative political appointee John Bolton will stress the Bush administration’s conversion of the agency from a relatively passive and ineffective dissenter under Colin Powell, [...]
For Nuclear Brazil, It’s Good to Have Friends in High Places
Secrecy shrouding Brazil’s nuclear capabilities, suspected technological advances and provocative statements made by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his presidential campaign alarmed U.S. nuclear control advocates. But, according to Secretary of State Colin Powell, future nuclear weapons prolif[...]
The Race Heats Up: Candidates for OAS Secretary-General Are Announced
As expected, former heads of state and senior ministers are the principal candidates to become the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Former President of El Salvador Francisco Flores, Chile’s Minister of the Interior José Miguel Insulza and Mexico’s Foreign Aff[...]
December 14th, 2004 - 7:53 am § in Brazil, Press Releases
For Nuclear Brazil, It’s Good to Have Friends in High Places
Secrecy shrouding Brazil’s nuclear capabilities, suspected technological advances and provocative statements made by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his presidential campaign alarmed U.S. nuclear control advocates. But, according to Secretary of State Colin Powell, future nuclear weapons prolif[...]
Haiti’s Ship Sails on Without a Captain and With a Very Disreputable Crew: Kofi Annan, Roger Noriega, Colin Powell and Lula of Brazil have much to answer for failing to implement the UN’s Stabilization Mission
Embroiled in the oil-for-food scandal and amidst calls for his resignation, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has failed to give MINUSTAH, the Brazilian-led UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti, the necessary military and political direction required to halt the post-coup violence plaguing the country. [...]
December 8th, 2004 - 8:18 am § in OAS, Press Releases
Next leader of the Organization of American States still an Open Question
Corruption emerges as a major hemispheric characteristic. A below-the-surface battle has broken out in the race to be the next Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) after previously-elected Miguel Angel Rodríguez stunned the regional organization by resigning from his pos[...]
December 8th, 2004 - 8:14 am § in Costa Rica, Press Releases
Paradise Lost: Costa Rica Falls Victim to Corruption and Clientelism
The ‘Switzerland of the Western Hemisphere’ is being severely shaken by numerous allegations of political corruption. At least three former presidents have been accused of heavy involvement in bribery scandals, with possibly more to come if the 1970s and 80s are scrutinized. Current President [...]