US slashes aid to Nicaragua over democracy concernsWASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday canceled more than $60 million in assistance to Nicaragua, citing concerns about democracy, rule of law and a free market economy in the Latin American nation now led by a former Marxist guerrilla leader. Leader of protests in Peru’s Amazon takes refuge in Nicaraguan embassyLIMA, Peru — A Peruvian Indian leader charged with sedition for heading protests against Amazon development has sought refuge in Nicaragua’s Embassy and is seeking asylum, the government said Monday. OAS overturns Cold War ouster of Cuba, but Cubans say don’t want to returnSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — The Organization of American States voted by acclamation on Wednesday to revoke the 1962 measure suspending communist Cuba, overturning a landmark of the Cold War in the hemisphere. Deadlock over Cuba persists at Organization of American StatesSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — A debate tinged with Cold War-era rhetoric over Cuba’s possible return to the Organization of American States looks set to end with no result Wednesday after the 34-nation group failed to agree on moves that could allow communist island back in. Clinton leaves Americas conference, says no consensus on CubaSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said a rancorous Organization of American States conference in Honduras failed to reach a consensus on moves to allow Cuba to rejoin. Ahead of hemisphere meeting, Hillary Clinton says US committed to new approach to neighborsSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A diplomatic tug-of-war over Cuba’s outcast status in the Organization of American States takes center stage at the group’s meeting this week in Honduras, testing U.S. efforts to engage the communist nation. Ahead of hemisphere meeting, Clinton says US is committed to new approach to neighbors, CubaSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A diplomatic tug-of-war over Cuba’s outcast status in the Organization of American States takes center stage at the group’s meeting this week in Honduras, testing U.S. efforts to engage the communist nation. US attempts to engage Cuba to be tested at Tuesday meeting of foreign ministers in HondurasSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A diplomatic tug-of-war over Cuba’s outcast status in the Organization of American States takes center stage at the group’s meeting this week in Honduras, testing U.S. efforts to engage the communist nation. Battle over the future of Cuba set to dominate meeting of AmericasWASHINGTON — A fight over Cuba’s possible readmission into the Organization of American States is set to dominate the group’s meeting this week in Honduras and may put Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in an uncomfortable position. Clinton to visit El Salvador, Honduras to further US goals in Latin AmericaWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday she will travel to Latin America in coming weeks to further U.S. goals in a region where she recently expressed concern about inroads by Iran, Russia and China. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. |