Washington’s Bolivian immigrant community sees Bolivian president Evo Morales as a divisive figure. Washington Post
The Bush administration’s efforts to engage Latin America are being seen as a response to Hugo Chavez’s influence in the region. LA Times
Andres Oppenheimer asks whether President Bush’s upcoming visit to Latin America is too little, too late. Miami Herald
Mexico looks to develop its trading relationship with China as a means to overcome dependence on the US market. Wall Street Journal
Colombia supplies 62 percent of the cut flowers sold in the US, and the industry has been tarnished by use of pesticides and other chemicals, affecting both the environment and Colombian workers. AP
As cooperation on interdiction matters with the US has been effectively terminated, Venezuela has increasingly emerged as a transit point for illegal drugs. Miami Herald
Mary O’Grady comments on alleged bribes paid to former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide by US telecom company Fusion to establish rates below international FCC standards. Wall Street Journal
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