The Boston Globe
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 00:00
The State Department sparked an international incident in June when it denied a visa for Colombian journalist Hollman Morris to study at Harvard University, before reversing the decision last month.
Friday, August 20, 2010 - 00:00
Reports that the Obama administration is preparing to loosen some restrictions on travel to Cuba for academic, cultural, and religious groups merit only tepid applause.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
A prominent Colombian journalist, previously denied a US visa over security concerns, was granted permission yesterday to come to Harvard University for a prestigious Nieman Fellowship.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 00:00
President Raul Castro never took the lectern, brother Fidel Castro was a no-show, and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez canceled his trip to Cuba.
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 00:00
Federal investigators said today they followed a trail of cash from Boston to Colombia - and are now bringing eight Colombians to Boston to face drug trafficking charges.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 00:00
The mandarins in Bogota aren't stupid. They've taken enough US tax money to know that in post-9/11 America you don't have to prove anything.
Friday, July 16, 2010 - 00:00
The State Department should not deny a visa to someone as well-known as Morris without questioning the allegations against him.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 00:00
Mexico's political system has also gone backwards in one key area: the role of its military.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 00:00
Watchdog groups say it's no more than an attempt by an angry government to discredit a crusading journalist.
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 00:00
Colombia may also have lessons far beyond the region, Gates said, including for the fragile government in Afghanistan.