Latin America’s Preeminent Banana Republic and its Uninspired Political Process November’s presidential election is a big event, but it is unlikely that major changes will result, as Honduran politics seem to represent only half-hearted democracy. Maduro’s presidency has been an …
Monthly Archive: October 2005
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An Eye for an Eye? Disregarding Fairness, Disconnecting from the FTAA
Brazil takes on the U.S. over the faltering hemispheric trade pact. EU in the race down to the wire. With the EU being responsible for a higher volume of trade with the region than the U.S. , Washington has to …
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China’s Economic Invasion Into Mexico: A Threat to the U.S. or an Opportunity for Mexico?
A new phase in the Sino-Mexican bilateral relationship has begun with the September 11, 2005 visit by Hu Jintao to Mexico. The growing ties are based on common interests, and a shared desire to promote development. While economic engagement has …
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The Lagos Legacy and Chile’s Upcoming Elections
Lagos, a popular president will be tough to follow. Lagos’ foreign policy wilts when compared to his domestic achievements. The election is Bachelet’s to lose, as the conservative opposition implodes. When Chileans head to the polls in December, popular incumbent …
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Haiti: And You Call This an Election?
Secretary Rice, on a whirlwind trip to Haiti, glosses over problems that are doomed to chain-saw upcoming elections. Iraq’s election morass is modest when compared to Haiti’s. The State Department is much softer on its incompetent and malevolent interim Haitian …
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