The Huge Paradox at Biden’s Summit of Latin American Leaders
While claiming to support social and environmental goals, leaders failed to challenge the excessive corporate powers that undermine those objectives.
Why Some Leaders in Poorer Countries are Championing the Environment
Under what conditions do governments of poorer countries become active defenders and protectors of the environment?
Rocky Road to Gender Equality in Latin America
Women leaders do not by definition implement policies promoting women’s rights.
The Costa Rica Consensus
In a recent speech at the Newseum, former Costa Rican president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias describes concrete ways of moving beyond our over-militarized world.
Some on Right Think Nicaragua’s Incursions Into Costa Rica Call for U.S. Attack
Invading Nicaragua for its transgressions against Costa Rica is a little, uh, premature.
Monroe Doctrine 2.0
Keeping our Latin American neighbors seemingly independent, but still supportive of U.S. corporations, requires new methods.
The Lowest Form of Military Aggression
On July 1, 2010, Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly authorized the U.S. military to undertake policing duties in Costa Rica, based on an expired “Cooperation Agreement.”
Costa Rica’s Love-Hate Relationship With Heavy US Military Footprint
Why has the United States dispatched a massive force to Costa Rica of all places?
Rushing to Universal Coverage
It’s great that Rush Limbaugh appreciates universal health care.
Limbaugh Loves Universal Health Coverage
Obama’s reform passed, yet Limbaugh has not kept his pledge to deport from our shores.
Fear and Voting in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican and U.S. governments use scare tactics to win a referendum on a free trade agreement.