Oct 30

Colombia grants US access to military bases (AFP)

AFP – Colombia granted the United States access to seven military bases on Friday for counternarcotics operations, signing a deal that has angered leftist South American governments wary of US presence in the region. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 30

Pact signed to expand US use of Colombia bases (AP)

AP – In a private, low-key ceremony, the U.S. ambassador and three Colombian ministers on Friday signed a pact giving American personnel expanded access to military bases in this drug-producing country, a deal that Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has called a threat to the region’s security. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 30

US admiral concerned about China military buildup (AP)

AP – A U.S. Navy admiral expressed new concern Friday over China’s military buildup and urged Beijing to be clearer about its intentions. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 30

Colombia, U.S. sign military cooperation deal (Reuters)

Reuters – Colombia and the United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S. access to military bases in the South American country, deepening its standing as Washington’s main ally in the region. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 30

Military ballot law has states in a time squeeze (AP) Read the rest of this entry »