Fausta Wertz
Obama in Puerto Rico: How Will His ‘PR’ Stunt Play Out?
Expect a raucous welcome, but knowledgeable Puerto Rican voters in the U.S. know the island's Republican governor has their economy recovering via his austerity measures.
‘The Most Important Blow Ever Against the FARC’
That quote from Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos refers to the death in battle of Mono Jojoy, the terrorist rebel group FARC's most senior military commander.
Puerto Rico and the Recurring Plebiscite
Congress quietly passed HR 2499, the Puerto Rico Democracy Act. But why? And does anyone understand what's in it?
Obama Rolls the Dice and Craps Out in New Jersey
The White House poured resources and personnel into the state only to see the GOP challenger walk away with the victory.
Governor’s Race Neck and Neck in High Tax New Jersey
Governor Corzine has caught up in the polls as a third-party candidate acts the part of spoiler for GOP challenger Chris Christie.
Chavez Takes Another Shot at a Limitless Presidency
The results of Sunday's vote on eliminating term limits will have ramifications for Venezuelans — and the entire world.
Chavez Continues Nationalization Drive
The Venezuelan president tightens his control on business and society.
Colombia Rescues the FARC’s Most Famous Hostage
Former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt was freed during a military operation on Wednesday. More proof that Colombia is winning its war against terrorism.
Hugo and the Venezuelan Chocolate Factory
Hugo Chavez may have lost the referendum that would have granted him absolute power in Venezuela. But that hasn't stopped him from nationalizing much of the country's economy.
Pelosi Plays Politics with Colombia Trade Deal
By eliminating the deadline for ratification, Nancy Pelosi proves she is willing to endanger the security of the continent just to show that Democrats are the ones in charge.
Forget it, Jake, it’s Atlantic City.
PJM Princeton, NJ: Is it something in the water cooler at City Hall? Five of the last seven mayors of Atlantic City have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of some crime -- and now Robert W. Levy has resigned under a cloud of deceit, depression, and substance abuse. Fausta Wertz reports that none of his replacements look very promising, either.
“Not Dead Yet” Castro Calls Clinton-Obama “Invincible”
For a guy who's supposedly dying, Fidel Castro is awfully prolific. PJM's Fausta Wertz looks at the ailing dictator's latest article analyzing U.S. presidential politics.
Immigration Report: The Hispanic View
A few reasons why many Hispanics didn't want the immigration bill. by Fausta Wertz
Chavenezuela
How the Man Who Would Be Castro marked a new milestone on the path towards totalitarianism by shutting down the nation's most popular television station. He will keep at it until there is no free press left and no one to report the fact that it disappeared. By Fausta Wertz
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| The Obama Administration fought to keep a search warrant for James Rosen’s private e-mail account secret, arguing to a federal judge that the government might need to monitor the account for a lengthy period of time. ... |