De Punta del Este a Puerto España
Hace algunos días falleció en La Habana, a la edad de 91 años, Carlos Lechuga, una de las figuras cimeras del periodismo y la diplomacia cubana. Era un consagrado periodista cuando se incorporó a las filas clandestinas del Movimiento revolucionario 26 de Julio.
From Punta del Este to Port of Spain
Some days ago Carlos Lechuga, one of the shining lights of Cuban journalism and diplomacy, died in Havana at the age of 91. He was already an acclaimed journalist when he joined the clandestine ranks of the July 26th Revolutionary Movement.
Summit of the Americas: Obama Goes to Trinidad
President Barack Obama will travel to Trinidad and Tobago on April 17 with the opportunity to define the approach his administration will take towards Latin America. The region’s presidents, many of whom enthusiastically welcomed Obama’s election in November, now must hope that the new leader in the White House makes more use of this unique forum than was the case with his predecessor.
Notes on Free Trade, Manufacturing and Service Occupations and Agitators
Recent controversies over the 'Buy American' slogans advanced by the Steelworkers Union (and the Steel companies) in fighting for all purchases by the stimulus be to US producers – have also given rebirth to long-standing debates about globalization and 'free trade.'
Should Bank Executives Apply for Unemployment Insurance?
I recently signed a petition sponsored by to fire Ken Lewis, the CEO of the Bank of America. The petition was obviously inspired by the Obama administration’s removal of the President of General Motors.
Atlanta: Community Forum Addresses Foreclosures, Predatory Lending
ATLANTA - Several dozen Atlantans gathered at the First Iconium Baptist Church in East Atlanta Saturday, April 04, 2009, to hear expert testimony on and ask questions about home foreclosures and predatory lending.
US-Korea Free Trade Deal Sparks Controversy
In April 2007, South Korea and the US reached a controversial free trade arrangement after fourteen months of negotiations. Unions and other organizations representing South Korean workers and farmers, supported by the local social democrats, consider the deal a threat to South Korean jobs, and their industries as a whole.
Right-wing Group Invents Oppression by the 'Homosexual Agenda'
In a statement exposing falsehoods contained in a TV ad against marriage equality produced by an anti-gay coalition, LGBT civil rights group Human Rights Campaign (HRC) this week accused the group of hiring actors to invent or distort social issues related to the question of same-sex marriage.
US, Cuba Set to Improve Ties, Seek Dialogue
HAVANA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- After half a century of ever-widening political differences, Cuba and the United States appear to have reached an opportune moment for rapprochement based on respect and mutual benefit.
EPA in the Business of Economic Recovery
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allocated close to $300 million this week in funds appropriated through the economic stimulus package passed last February. Those funds have been sent to states for 'shovel ready' environmental clean-up projects and the agency's 'clean diesel' program.
