Daily Archives: October 18, 2009

ALBA Summit in Cochabamba: The Andean Block Stays the Course

The leftist Andean block–comprised of Venezuela, Bolivia, and Ecuador–is solidifying its commitment to internal trade and resistance to U.S. “imperialism.”  As the 7th Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas concludes today in Cochabamba, Morales, Chavez, and Correa–along with the leaders of Cuba and Nicaragua and the ousted leader of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya–all look to be on the same page.  This alliance isn’t falling apart any time soon.

-NF

Hat tip: Latin American Herald Tribune