South and Central America
New Chilean president to continue military occupation of earthquake ravaged regions
By Rafael Azul, March 15, 2010
Shortly after his March 11 inauguration, President Sebast’an Pi–era extended the state of emergency in central Chile and re-imposed the curfew in the Concepción region.
Haitian president at White House: US military occupation to continue
By Hiram Lee, March 12, 2010
President Obama and Haitian President René Préval met at the White House on Wednesday to discuss ongoing recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
Earthquake exposes social chasm in Chile
By Rafael Azul, March 8, 2010
Anger is mounting in Chile over the inadequacy and indifference that have characterized the governmentÕs response to the earthquake of February 27.
Military occupation of earthquake-ravaged region expands in Chile
By Rafael Azul, March 4, 2010
The death toll in Chile mounted to more than 800, with thousands still classified as missing. Many parts of the earthquake zone have yet to receive any significant quantity of aid.
As death toll from quake, tsunamis mounts
Massive military mobilization in Chile
By Patrick Martin, March 3, 2010
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet doubled the number of troops mobilized in the central coastal region devastated by Saturday’s earthquake, as first reports from the hardest-hit areas suggested th...
Wall Street Journal cites Chilean earthquake to praise Pinochet
By David Walsh, March 2, 2010
According to the Wall Street Journal, the impact of the Chilean earthquake is a vindication of the fascist dictatorship of General Pinochet.
British oil drilling off Malvinas escalates tensions with Argentina
By Paul Bond, March 2, 2010
Britain’s decision to begin exploratory drilling has stoked tensions with the Argentine government over control of the disputed Malvinas (Falklands) Islands, and the oil reserves on the seabed aroun...
Government declares martial law in central Chile after earthquake
By Rafael Azul, March 2, 2010
As the death toll from the massive earthquake has reached 723 and rising, 10,000 soldiers have taken control of Maule and Bío Bío, the two regions most directly affected.
Chile earthquake death toll tops 700
By Rafael Azul, March 1, 2010
The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake has left hundreds and perhaps thousands dead. The Chilean government has responded by imposing military rule in parts of the country.
Canada’s prime minister uses Haiti visit to promote “hard power”
By Guy Charron, February 25, 2010
Canada’s Conservative government has been anxious to assert a leading role in the relief and reconstruction of Haiti, so as to advance the interests of Canada’s corporate elite in the Caribbean an...
Mass protests greet Sarkozy visit to Haiti
By Alex Lantier, February 19, 2010
Mass protests greeted Sarkozy’s arrival in Haiti, as plans proceed for the US and other major powers to take control of Haiti’s government and indefinitely suspend elections.
Haiti disaster is worst in modern history
By Hiram Lee, February 18, 2010
A new report released by the Inter-American Development Bank declares the disaster still unfolding in Haiti as the worst in modern history.
