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Is the U.S. Planting Evidence to Help Fight the Left in Latin America?

Revolter, BoRev AlterNet: PEEK. July 28, 2008.
US intervention, laptop accusations, and a right-wing media frenzy.

Celebrate Betancourt's Release, Not Colombia's Oppressive Regime

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. July 10, 2008.
We shouldn't let Ingrid Betancourt's long-awaited rescue distract from the abuses of the Uribe government.

Funder Gives Money to McCain ... and Terrorist Groups?

Isaac Fitzgerald, The Young Turks AlterNet: Video. July 3, 2008.
Carl Lindner Jr., a top funder for John McCain, has knowingly given money to terrorist organizations.

Chavez's Call for FARC Disarmament Takes Washington By Surprise

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. June 11, 2008.
Political chasm between Washington and Latin America continues to deepen, as Chavez rejects FARC's armed campaign.

Photos in Colombia's "Magic Laptop" Undermine Claim of Chavez-FARC Connection

Daniel Denvir, NACLA. May 31, 2008.
The pix suggest an intelligence agency -- either Colombia's or that of an "allied" government -- operating in Ecuador.

More Doubts About Colombia's "Magic Laptop" and Its Allegations Against Hugo Chavez

Daniel Denvir, NACLA. May 28, 2008.
Interpol's analysis didn't find what most of the media claim it found.

Was Colombia's Attack on Ecuador Carried Out by U.S. Warplanes?

Kintto Lucas, IPS News. March 26, 2008.
Sources: the Manta air base played a role in locating, and carrying out reconnaissance of, the FARC camp in Ecuador.

Colombia: French Negotiators Were to Meet Slain Rebel on Day He Was Killed

Kintto Lucas, IPS News. March 10, 2008.
Colombian officials warned French envoys away from the meet.

Latin America News Coverage: Half the Story Is Worse Than None

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. February 1, 2008.
Those who follow the commercial media's coverage of Latin America can end up with less understanding than those who ignore it.