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Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Officials want to tap vast reserves to produce electric-car batteries, but threat of nationalization could scare off foreign investors
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has selected Adm. Patrick M. Walsh to lead an assessment of operations at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Defense Department announced Feb. 3.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Dominguez said FARC fighters had threatened to kidnap or attack journalists who gave negative coverage to the group
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Amnesty International reiterates that hostage-taking is a serious violation of international humanitarian law, which can constitute a war crime
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Narcotrafficking / Working with the Mexican Government / Merida Initiative
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
I would like to briefly outline what I think could be some positive steps taken by the Obama Administration early on to further deepen US – Latin American relations:
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Going forward, it is important that we consider the potential ramifications of these elections and how we can help the people of Latin America.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Despite these noble and well conceived efforts we have not been able to develop a true, consistent, effective and lasting partnership with our Latin American neighbors.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
I believe that it will be clear that both a new U.S. spirit of respect and new U.S. policies are crucial to building a constructive partnership between the United States and Latin America in the next few years.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Exceedingly high expectations must be managed on all sides, but nonetheless now is the time to take concrete steps to build the agenda.