http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenepa_War
The Cenepa War (January 26 – February 28, 1995), also known as the Alto Cenepa War, was a brief and localized military conflict between Ecuador and Peru, fought over control of a disputed area on the border between the two countries. The indecisive outcome of the conflict — with both sides claiming victory — along with the mediation efforts of the United States of America, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, paved the way for the opening of diplomatic negotiations that ultimately led to the signing of a definitive peace agreement in 1998, putting an end to one of the longest territorial disputes in the Western Hemisphere.
Originally posted by zeeblebot"along with the mediation efforts of the United States of America"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenepa_War
The Cenepa War (January 26 – February 28, 1995), also known as the Alto Cenepa War, was a brief and localized military conflict between Ecuador and Peru, fought over control of a disputed area on the border between the two countries. The indecisive outcome of the conflict — with both sides claiming victory — along ...[text shortened]... nt in 1998, putting an end to one of the longest territorial disputes in the Western Hemisphere.
Originally posted by no1marauderIf you are intimating America is the source of the worlds economic crisis <in which case logic dictates> when America repairs its crisis at home - the rest of the worlds economic woes will be healed.
Maybe you haven't read a newspaper in the last 6 months and missed how the financial crisis in the US has beem[sic] a major contributor to the world wide economic slowdown.
I think not.......in both cases.
Originally posted by generalissimoa patronising policy? that's a slight understatement, isn't it?
Chavez is a bafoon who doesn't think twice before blaming other people for his own failures.
The US did have a patronising policy towards some latin american countries, but that doesn't mean it should be blamed for everything.
Originally posted by SeitseThis would be hilarious if it weren't for complete absense of logic! ....
Maybe he doesn't know a single bit about history and how the U.S. has been behind all major events in Latin America for the last hundred years, including coup d'etats, dictators, political murders, etc.
Many say: U.S. "involvement" in Latin America is the reason for their poor economies and ruined governments.
How do the same individuals (you know who you are) supporting that view justify their long history of posts on RHP saying, "U.S. refusal to be "involved" with Cuba is the reason they remain backward and poor?
You can't have it both ways..... After all to quote Obama's stated view: Their are no "special" countries, each is only 1 of 190. Even the U.S.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungThe US should establish friendly ties with the more reasonable countries in Latin America, such as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil (even though Lula is a drunkard).
So, we have an active thread, but no one seems to want to say what they think the US should be doing...just criticism and defense of the US.
How does the US make the situation better in an honorable way?
Originally posted by MacSwainYep, you hit the nail on the head. If the US tries to help, it's called interference and the reason things are bad. If the US does nothing, it's pointed out as the reason they're hurting. This is true of everywhere on the planet, not just Latin America.
This would be hilarious if it weren't for complete absense of logic! ....
Many say: U.S. "involvement" in Latin America is the reason for their poor economies and ruined governments.
How do the same individuals (you know who you are) supporting that view justify their long history of posts on RHP saying, "U.S. refusal to be "involved" with Cu ...[text shortened]... ed view: Their are no "special" countries, each is only 1 of 190. Even the U.S.