Politics and Economics of Latin America. Volume 5 ( Politics and Economics of Latin America )

Publication series :Politics and Economics of Latin America

Author: Walter N. Bakker  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9781536113921

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781608761890

Subject: D73/77 National Politics

Keyword: 各国政治

Language: ENG

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Politics and Economics of Latin America. Volume 5

Chapter

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Contents

Preface

Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Economic and Social Indicators

Summary

Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections

Summary

Latin America: Terrorism Issues

Summary

Terrorism in Latin America: U.S. Concerns

Colombia

Venezuela

Peru

Tr-Border Area

Cuba

U.S. Policy

Increased Regional Cooperation Since 9/11

End Notes

El Salvador: Political, Economic, and Social Conditions and U.S. Relations

Summary

Background

Political Situation

Legislative Record

2009 Elections

Municipal and Legislative Elections

Presidential Election

Prospects for Governance

Economic and Social Conditions

Gangs and Violence18

Relations with the United States

U.S. Foreign Aid

Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Compact

Counter-Narcotics Issues

Support for U.S. Military Operations in Iraq

Migration Issues

U.S. Trade and the CAFTA-DR

End Notes

Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress

Summary

Recent Developments

Political Conditions

March 2009 Government Shake-Up

Background to the Succession

Human Rights

Overview

Varela Project

Economic Conditions

Economic Changes under Raúl

Cuba’s Foreign Policy

U.S. Policy toward Cuba

Policy Overview

Debate on the Direction of U.S. Policy

Clinton Administration’s Easing of Sanctions

Bush Administration Policy

Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba

U.S. Reaction to Cuba's Political Succession

Response to Raúl’s Overtures

Response to Raúl Official Selection as President

Obama Administration Policy

Aftermath of 2008 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Legislative Initiatives

Restrictions on Travel, Remittances, and Agricultural Exports

Travel and Remittances

Agricultural Exports and Sanctions

Legislative Initiatives

Trademark Sanction75

Offshore Oil Sector Development

Drug 1nterdiction Cooperation

Legislative Initiatives

Cuba and Terrorism92

Cuba as the Victim of Terrorism

U.S. Funding to Support Democracy and Human Rights

Oversight of U.S. Democracy Assistance to Cuba

Radio and TV Marti

Controversies

Funding

Migration Issues

1994 and 1995 Migration Accords

Coast Guard Interdictions

Migration Talks

Guantanamo Naval Base

Legislative Initiatives in the 111 Congress

Legislation in the 110th Congress

Approved Measures

Additional Considered Measures with Cuba Provisions

For Additional Reading

Active CRS Reports

Archived CRS Reports

End Notes

Panama: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations

Summary

Most Recent Developments

Political and Economic Conditions

From the Endara to the Moscoso Administration

Endara Government (1989-1994)

Pérez Balladares Government (1994-1999)

Moscoso Government (1999-2004)

Torrijos Government (2004-2009)

May 2004 Elections

Challenges for the Torrijos Government

May 2009 Elections

Human Rights

U.S. Relations

Background on the 1989 U.S. Military Intervention

Status of Manuel Noriega

Overview of Current U.S.-Panamanian Relations

Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

U.S. Trade Relations and a Potential Free Trade Agreement

Operation and Security of the Panama Canal

Historical Background and the Panama Canal Treaties

Canal Transition and Current Status

Canal Expansion Project

Contamination of Firing Ranges and San Jose Island

End Notes

Cuba: U.S. Restrictions on Travel and Remittances

Latin American Affairs

Summary

Most Recent Developments

Background to Travel Restrictions

Chronology of Cuba Travel Restrictions

Current Permissible Travel to Cuba

Current Restrictions on Remittances

Reaction to the June 2004 Tightening of Travel and Remittance Restrictions

Estimates of U.S. Travelers to Cuba

OFAC Review of Travel and Carrier Service Providers

Enforcement of Cuba Travel Restrictions

Civil Penalties

GAO Report on Enforcement of Cuba Sanctions32

Arguments for Lifting Cuba Travel Restrictions

Arguments for Maintaining Cuba Travel Restrictions

Legislative Initiatives in the 111th Congress

Legislative Initiatives in the 110th Congress

First Session Action

Second Session Action

Additional Initiatives in the 110th Congress

Legislative Initiatives in the Aftermath of 2008 Hurricanes

Legislative Initiatives in the 109th Congress

First Session Action

Second Session Action

Additional Initiatives in the 109th Congress

Legislative Initiatives in the 108th Congress36

First Session Action

Second Session Action

Additional Initiatives in the 108th Congress

Legislative Initiatives in the 107th Congress39

First Session Action

Second Session Action

Additional Legislative Initiatives in the 107th Congress

Legislative Initiatives in the 106th Congress

End Notes

Chapter Sources

Index

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