There is powerful symbolism in what's happening in Costa Rica. Here is a country with enormous affinity with the United States, where there is a tremendous convergence of shared values ... and even they are not convinced that unquestioned support of the United States is in their best interests.
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There is a risk that such an idea will be seen as led by the U.S., or if the U.S. was seen as coordinating or directing it, ... That is problematic and could produce a strong reaction in Central America.Michael Shifter
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There has been a sense that Latin America can take care of itself, but Washington needs to start repairing the tattered relations.
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Morales is acutely aware of the symbols, both in terms of the indigenous identity of the country and by setting the standard for cutting salaries.
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The Rumsfeld comment is further proof that the administration doesn't have a coherent policy. There are very conflicting signals.
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To be frank, it doesn't surprise me. Chavez is a case apart but if you look at the finance ministers -- Chile, Uruguay, Brazil -- all of them would please Milton Friedman with their fiscal discipline and their closing down of debts. And even those on the
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