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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAgency for Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and CaribbeanThe Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL) is an intergovernmental agency created by the Treaty of Tlatelolco to ensure that the obligations of the Treaty be met. OPANAL... Association of Caribbean StatesThe Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) was signed on 24 July 1994 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, with the aim of promoting consultation, cooperation and concerted action among all the co... Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL)The Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) is no longer in operation.
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FOCAL was created as an independent, non-governmental think-tank meant to enhan... Embassy RowEmbassy Row, published by Sources as part of the Parliamentary Names & Numbers directory, lists all embassies and high commissions to Canada, and all Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates abro... Latin American Economic SystemThe Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) is a regional intergovernmental organization that groups 26 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Its headquarters are in Caracas, Venezuela. SELA was established... Latin American ParliamentThe Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) is a regional, permanent and unicameral organism, integrated from the national Parliaments of Latin America, elected democratically by means of universal suffrage in countries th... League of Arab StatesA regional organization of Arab states in Southwest Asia, and North and Northeast Africa. The Arab League currently has 22 members and four observers. The main goal of the league is to "draw closer the relations between ... Organization of American StatesThe Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the nations of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation on democratic values, defend common interests and debate the major issues facing the region and th... Union of South American NationsThe Union of South American Nations (Dutch: Unie van Zuid-Amerikaanse Naties - UZAN, Portuguese: Uniao de Naçoes Sul-Americanas - UNASUL, Spanish: Unión de Naciones Suramericanas - UNASUR) is an intergovernmental union i... United NationsThe United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. Day in and day out, the UN... New ReleasesFOCALPoint: Focus on education challenges in Latin America, improving quality in Bolivia and Venezuela2010-06-09 Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) The June edition of FOCALPoint focuses on education challenges in Latin America. It highlights the need to improve quality after significant advances were made in broadening access. Regional perspecti... Murder attempt against pro-ChA¡vez journalist in Portuguesa state2009-01-15 A murder attempt against Rafael Finol, political correspondent on the privately-owned daily El Regional in Acarigua, Portuguesa state, central-western Venezuela. Sources welcomes Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL)2008-12-13 Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) The Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) is an independent, non-partisan think tank dedicated to strengthening Canadian relations with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sources Select ResourcesAmerica Likes Democracy, Except In Venezuela Chavez in the Crosshairs Weisbrot, Mark Article 2012 CounterPunch Venezuelans can be sure that their vote counts. The government in Venezuela has done everything to increase voter registration and participation. The BBC's 'Bogeyman' Narrative on Hugo ChavezArticle 2013 News Unspun The changes in Venezuela, and throughout Latin America, over the past decade: the development of peaceful, democratic alternatives to the policies of neoliberalism; standards of living improved for mi... Caribbean Experts and Information in the Sources DirectorySpokespersons, Experts, and Resources Website Sources Organizations and experts on Caribbean topics. The Chavez LegacyThe Revolution Within the Revolution Will Continue Zeese, Kevin; Flowers, Margaret Article 2013 Chavez was a leader who, in unity with the people, was able to free Venezuela from the grips of US Empire, brought dignity to the poor and working class, and was central to a Latin American revolt aga... How Chavez Changed History for the BetterA New Kind of Socialism Landau, Saul Article 2013 Counterpunch Hugo Chavez's impact on Venezuela. Murder attempt against pro-ChA¡vez journalist in Portuguesa stateSources News Release Article 2009 A murder attempt against Rafael Finol, political correspondent on the privately-owned daily El Regional in Acarigua, Portuguesa state, central-western Venezuela. Preparing for a Post-Chávez VenezuelaNot One Step Backward, Ni Un Paso Atrás Ciccariello-Maher, George Article 2013 CounterPunch Hugo Chávez is no more, and yet the symbolic importance of the Venezuelan President that exceeded his physical persona in life, providing a condensation point around which popular struggles coalesced,... The real first casualty of warPilger, John Article 2006 Censorship by journalism is virulent in Britain and the US - and it means the difference between life and death for people in faraway countries. Toward Revolution and Collective Leadership - InterviewAgainst The Current vol. 161 Spronk, Susan; Webber, Jeffery R. Article 2012 Against The Current An interview with Andrés Antillano. Bolivia. The U.S. Embargo against VenezuelaThe State Department's Mock Indignation Gives a Bad Name to U.S. Diplomacy Article 2006 Council on Hemispheric Affairs A discussion of the 2006 U.S. arms embargo against Venezuela. Venezuelan Elections: Latest Step in the Long RoadAgainst The Current vol. 161 Webber, Jeffery R. Article 2012 Against The Current "The elections are a mix," the Argentine-Mexican Marxist Guillermo Almeyra suggests, "between a legal and democratic process of conflict resolution, a disguised and mediated, but sharp, class struggle... Would You Believe That the United States Tried to do Something That was Not Nice Against Hugo Chávez?The Plan to Destabilize Venesuela Blum, Willaim Article 2013 CounterPunch Wikileaks releases documents on U.S. efforts to overthrow Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. New InternationalistNew Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. |
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