Fujimori: the other side of the story (part 2)
Klein/Mack Resolution to combat terrorism in Latin America passes Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. Reps. Ron Klein (FL-22) and Connie Mack (FL-14) praised Committee passage of their resolution calling on the U.S. government to work with countries in the Western Hemisphere to combat terrorism and Hezbollah’s growing influence in Latin America. H.Res. 435 passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously this morning and now awaits a vote in the full House of Representatives.
Fujimori: The Other Side of the Story – Part II
The Americas report of October 16th, 2007 focused on Alberto Fujimori’s extradition from Chile. As stated he is now in jail in Peru facing seven charges that range from claims of having committed crimes against humanity to corruption. We also provided background information of what Peru experienced prior to Fujimori taking office and some of his accomplishments during the time of his presidency. Today’s story focuses on the implications of Fujimori’s presence in Peru for the Garcia regime and for Ollanta Humala, the Chavez backed candidate for president in the Peruvian elections of 2011.
NEWS:
- Bolivians foil Morales.
- Thousands march against Chavez reforms. Chavez’s secret services suspected of trying to spy on Zapatero. PDVSA to Enlarge its Workforce. IAPA denounces "serious outrage" against press freedom in Venezuela.
- Russia Boosts Links in Argentina.
- US the Target of Muslim Terrorist Organization Operating in Lima, Peru. Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro Continue to Aid Peru’s needy. Trade between Peru & Venezuela Amounts to U.S. $500 Million.
- Brazil Proposes FTA with India And South Africa.
- Costa Rican President Makes First China Visit since Cutting Taiwan Ties.
- Ecuador rejoins OPEC.
- Argentine first lady is clear favorite in presidential race.
- Colombian President Kicks off Election Crusade. Colombia candidates murdered by FARC.
- "The Iranian House of Latin America" visits Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
- Bush’s drug war funding plan draws fire in U.S., Mexico.
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