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Latin nations congratulate selves on freedom from U.S.

By the A.M. Costa Rica wire services

Latin American leaders welcomed Cuba and touted their independence from the United States during a two-day summit in Brazil that began Tuesday.

Venezuelan President Hugo ChÃ¡vez remarked on Cuba's integration into the Rio Group Tuesday, saying the country's presence at the meeting is a strong signal that Latin America no longer answers to the United States.

Representatives from 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries gathered at the Costa do Sauipe resort in Bahia state.

The summit, which excludes the United States and Canada, is aimed at deepening economic and political ties in the region. Leaders also are working to bolster integration and
development as they look at ways to survive the economic crisis.

During Tuesday's meeting, several leaders blamed developing nations for the global economic crisis.

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, whose country recently defaulted on a foreign debt payment, called for a stronger regional development bank to deal with the credit crunch.

The heads of state of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay convened separately Monday for the Mercosur regional trade bloc meeting, which Cuban President RaÃºl Castro attended as a special guest.

Castro discussed his willingness to hold talks with incoming U.S. President-elect Barack Obama over the decades-old trade embargo against Cuba.

Bush praises Salvador ties
in meeting with its president

By the A.M. Costa Rica wire services

President George Bush has had what will likely be his last official meeting with the president of El Salvador. The two leaders stressed their countries' close historical ties.

Bush said he and President Elias Antonio Saca discussed free trade and fighting drug trafficking. Bush described President Saca as a close ally who has worked hard and invested resources for the benefit of the Salvadoran people.

Bush commended Mr. Saca for his efforts to stem the flow of drugs out of El Salvador. Bush said there must be a comprehensive approach to fighting drug trafficking, addressing supply and demand.

Saca noted the importance of the United States to his country's economy, as more than half of El Salvador's exports go to the United States. Remittances are critical to the country, accounting for billions of dollars each year.

El Salvador is one of five Central American nations to enter into a free-trade accord with the United States during Bush's second term.

Saca noted U.S.-Salvadoran ties were strengthened during the country's 12-year civil war. The United States provided military aide to successive Salvadoran governments that battled leftist rebels until 1992. Saca said ties with the United States have only grown stronger since then.

Bush particularly thanked Saca for his country's participation in the multinational coalition in Iraq, where El Salvador is Latin America's last remaining troop contributor.

Author:	GoodToGo [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:09 pm ]
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Copied from AM Costa Rica: Quote: Latin nations congratulate selves on freedom from U.S. By the A.M. Costa Rica wire services Latin American leaders welcomed Cuba and touted their independence from the United States during a two-day summit in Brazil that began Tuesday. Venezuelan President Hugo ChÃ¡vez remarked on Cuba's integration into the Rio Group Tuesday, saying the country's presence at the meeting is a strong signal that Latin America no longer answers to the United States. Representatives from 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries gathered at the Costa do Sauipe resort in Bahia state. The summit, which excludes the United States and Canada, is aimed at deepening economic and political ties in the region. Leaders also are working to bolster integration and development as they look at ways to survive the economic crisis. During Tuesday's meeting, several leaders blamed developing nations for the global economic crisis. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, whose country recently defaulted on a foreign debt payment, called for a stronger regional development bank to deal with the credit crunch. The heads of state of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay convened separately Monday for the Mercosur regional trade bloc meeting, which Cuban President RaÃºl Castro attended as a special guest. Castro discussed his willingness to hold talks with incoming U.S. President-elect Barack Obama over the decades-old trade embargo against Cuba. Bush praises Salvador ties in meeting with its president By the A.M. Costa Rica wire services President George Bush has had what will likely be his last official meeting with the president of El Salvador. The two leaders stressed their countries' close historical ties. Bush said he and President Elias Antonio Saca discussed free trade and fighting drug trafficking. Bush described President Saca as a close ally who has worked hard and invested resources for the benefit of the Salvadoran people. Bush commended Mr. Saca for his efforts to stem the flow of drugs out of El Salvador. Bush said there must be a comprehensive approach to fighting drug trafficking, addressing supply and demand. Saca noted the importance of the United States to his country's economy, as more than half of El Salvador's exports go to the United States. Remittances are critical to the country, accounting for billions of dollars each year. El Salvador is one of five Central American nations to enter into a free-trade accord with the United States during Bush's second term. Saca noted U.S.-Salvadoran ties were strengthened during the country's 12-year civil war. The United States provided military aide to successive Salvadoran governments that battled leftist rebels until 1992. Saca said ties with the United States have only grown stronger since then. Bush particularly thanked Saca for his country's participation in the multinational coalition in Iraq, where El Salvador is Latin America's last remaining troop contributor. At least there was no shoe throwing! And praise the Lord for the shining star of US and Central American relations! Viva El Salvador!

Author:	Thirdworld [ Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:42 pm ]
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The oppressed are finally tired of the oppresor.

Author:	Phantom [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:58 am ]
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Notice that none of these countries feel the need to pronounce their independence from Canada, Mexico, England, Greenland, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Bulgaria, China, Japan, Korea, ect, ect, ect Why is it that Americans seem to feel threatened if they are not controlling all of the other countries in the world? Why is independence from us considered such a bad thing?

Author:	MarkL54 [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:49 am ]
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I wish more countries would declare their independance from the U.S. then maybe my taxes would drop, leaving more money for mongering.

Author:	Pidd [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:11 pm ]
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I guess this means they will return the foriegn aid checks UNCASHED? hmmmm sure Peace PIDD

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Author:	BondTrader [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:54 pm ]
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Now Hopefully..U.S.A.I.D. can shut down all their operations in Latin America, repatriate all the expense associated with Foreign Aid and Repatriate all the foreign Aid as well. U.S. would be much better off with all those taxpayer dollars staying in the U.S. Those Latin American countries that still need aid can get it from Hugo Chavez...that is if Venezuela has any money left when oil is back below $20 a barrel.

Author:	Jsmythe23 [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:35 pm ]
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We don't give aid, we use cash to manipulate and it's one of the reasons we aren't well liked. We'd be better either giving legitimate aid with no strings or not giving anything and staying out of people's business. That said I think you'll see a slowdown in the animosity coming from abroad as Bush leaves and Obama's foriegn policy changes take effect.

Author:	JazzboCR [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:38 pm ]
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As Brother Jsmythe23 alluded to, something like 80% of the foreign aid the U. S. gives is required to be spent on U. S. products or services. Even the post-war Marshall Plan for the tremendous good it did, also kept U. S. factories pumping out product in the post-victory slowdown. The Japanese though place far fewer restrictions on the aid they give and in any case give a much greater percentage of their GDP as aid, most especially in Latin America. Brazil most particularly has benefited from Japanese largesse.

Author:	Jsmythe23 [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:14 am ]
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Quote: ooooh...manipulation... naughty naughty... i need to change my panties before my next Nanci Palosee.. goody goody.. utopian pacifist.. Yes Greengo manipulation, as in telling Brazil to make prostitution illegal or the aid stops, or like telling Costa Rica to let our IRS in or the aid stops. I'm no "utopian pacifist", I just don't like having my freedoms limited by the long arm of the far right morality squad after I left the US to get away from it.

Author:	Bilko [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:18 am ]
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The aid given by the USA to Latin American countries has traditionally leaned heavily toward military aid, such as nice shiny new guns and torture training for right wing dictators such as Somoza, Noriega, Pinochet and Rios Montt, D'Aubuisson, Alvarez, etc. etc. etc. Do some research and see how often Bush administration officials come up, Negroponte, Eliott Abrams, and the like. Some people in the USA can't understand why they aren't grateful for our generous gifts of death squads. Ingrates!

Author:	VegasBob [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:42 am ]
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Once again brother Greengo's post is extremely humorous......I THINK. i'm still using my Green Hornet decoder ring to decipher what he said.

Author:	Dapanz1 [ Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:57 pm ]
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Quote: The oppressed are finally tired of the oppresor. Right on. dapanz1

Author:	JazzboCR [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:39 am ]
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The old saying, "Be careful what you wish for cuz' you just might get it" is never more true than here, Trading a foreign oppressor for a native one is no bargain. Remember that Robert Mugabe and countless others started as revolutionaries or reformers.

Author:	Haywood Jablommi [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:02 pm ]
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The overwhelming percentage of US foreign aid goes to creating markets for US goods and does not benefit the people in the countries or our citizens. It only serves to help our megacorporations exploit ever more people on this Earth. The media sanitizes it and spins it and the shepple cant understand why " those people dont appreciate us." It's just the 21st century version of empire building and colonialism.

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Author:	Dapanz1 [ Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:36 pm ]
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Haywood nailed it. Anyone know which country receives the most foreign aid from the US? You might be surprised. The US is ruled by one small, not so obscure country. dapanz1