Monthly Archives: February 2009
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Western Hemisphere Analysis is collecting news, analysis and opinion on Latin America and the Caribbean. It is owned and operated by James Bosworth, who also writes Bloggings by Boz. I can be contacted at boz AT westernhemisphereanalysis dot com
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Inter-American Dialogue: Media and Governance: A Reform Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Dialogue released this report [PDF] on improving journalism in Latin America and reforming the government’s relationship with the media. In January 2008, the Inter-American Dialogue organized an intensive, full-day workshop to review a set of challenges facing the … Continue reading
Wilson Center: The United States and Mexico: Towards a Strategic Partnership
Last week, the Wilson Center released a new report on a potential US-Mexico strategic partnership. Within, they make a number of recommendations for the new US administration in the areas of security, economic integration, migration and border issues.
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Tagged Economics, illicit trafficking, Mexico, migration, Security, US Foreign Policy
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Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift
The Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy, led by three former Latin American presidents, released a statement [PDF] outlining their vision of the drug war and how they believe developed nations should go after the problem. The commission makes … Continue reading
Posted in Reports, US Foreign Policy
Tagged Brazil, Colombia, drugs, illicit trafficking, Mexico, US Foreign Policy
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