Democrats pushing Colombia away?

The Americas Report has have been covering the most recent events in Colombia and Mr. Uribe’s efforts to get the funds necessary to continue with ‘Plan Colombia’ and to ratify a much expected Free Trade Agreement.  But the Para-politics scandal in February 2007 has complicated U.S.-Colombia relations. An analysis of the situation and why the Democrats have frozen the funds for ‘Plan Colombia’ and why they oppose the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement.

Articulo: "El Partido Demócrata y Colombia."

El "Americas Report," ha seguido los últimos acontecimientos de Colombia y los esfuerzos del presidente Uribe por obtener los fondos para continuar con el ‘Plan Colombia,’ y por lograr la ratificación el Tratado de Libre Comercio. Pero el escándalo de la para-política ha complicado su situación. Por qué el Partido Democrata ha congelado los fondos para la lucha contra el narcotráfico y por qué se oponen a la ratificación del Tratado de Libre Comercio.

NEWS:

• Bolivian President Evo Morales says that capitalism is the worst enemy of humanity. Morales expresses his admiration for the Cuban physicians working in Bolivia. Bolivia and Brazil’s Petrobras, seal agreement on transfer of oil refineries.
• Uribe orders Colombian military to rescue former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three US contractors that the FARC are holding hostage. FARC targets FTA with the US.
• Corruption scandal in Argentina (Skanka).
• Venezuela TV closing raises fears about Press Freedom.
• Brazil energy minister under pressure over scandal.
• Ecuador: Economy Minister accused of speculation with foreign debt obligations. Ecuador, Argentina for Bank of the South. 
• Peru: no evidence tying bomb attack to Shining Path.
• Mexico opposition Party wins in Yucatan state race. Mexican drug violence escalates.
• Guatemala: Colom lower but still ahead.

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