Jaime Daremblum
La cínica estrategia de Ortega
Daniel Ortega, en la década de los ochenta, transformó a Nicaragua en un estado cliente de la Unión Soviética, no es un verdadero aliado ni de la democracia ni del capitalismo. Pero el hecho de que tolere, aunque de mala gana, al capitalismo le sirve ahora para desmantelar la democracia.
Venezuela Needs De-Cubanization
The longer the Cubans stay, the greater the chance of serious friction in the military and other institutions. (Read this article in Spanish here.)
Venezuela necesita des-cubanizarse
La cubanización de Venezuela ha contribuido de muchas maneras a crear inestabilidad e incertidumbre y ha aumentado también las posibilidades de violencia.
Israel Gets Active in Latin America
Many countries are now reconsidering their support for Palestinian statehood recognition. (Read this article in Spanish here.)
As Obama Ignores Latin America, Foes Rush In
The parlous state of U.S. influence is showcased by the fate of a Colombian drug lord. (Spanish translation of article included.)
The Chinese Dragon Sweeps Through Latin America
Time to stand up and take notice — English and Spanish speakers alike. (Spanish translation included.)
Meet the ‘New Cuba,’ Same as the Old Cuba
Take a bow for the new revolution: for all the naive optimism of some foreign observers, Cuba hasn’t really changed.
Chavez-style Economics Fail Miserably in Bolivia
Jaime Daremblum, Costa Rica's ambassador to the United States from 1998 to 2004, writes that Bolivian president Evo Morales (pictured) slavishly follows Hugo’s playbook, with similarly disastrous results.
 | THE OBSOLESCENCE OF FEMA: Oklahoma Tornado: Glenn Beck and Twitter to the Rescue. “Shortly after the destructive twister tore through the town of Moore outside Oklahoma City , conservative radio personality and talking head Glenn Beck used Twitter to organize a ‘convoy of hope’ to travel to Oklahoma to provide early disaster relief. Within hours, Beck’s team had used Twitter to locate trucks and supplies, and they were on their way, arriving in the Moore area bearing food, water, and diapers.” Way ahead of FEMA. ... |
| IOWAHAWK TO JOSH MARSHALL: “You’re an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks.” |
| FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORMING AMERICA: How Hope and Change Gave Way to Spying on the Press. |