Colombia today warned Venezuela not to brush aside last month’s deaths of nine Colombians on the border as paramilitary gang violence, an incident that fueled tensions between the Andean neighbors. The administration of Colombian President Alvaro Uribe feel similar skepticism to that of the international community, cynicism that could hinder foreign investment in both regions and [...]

Making huge waves in Latin America and deserving of being on the international radar – A trial began yesterday for Argentina’s last dictator; Reynaldo Bignone, a retired general, along with five former generals and two others who are accused of kidnappings and murders are being tried for atrocities prosecutors say took place in the Campo de [...]

The agreement reached Friday morning, following the deposition of Manuel Zelaya and the legitimate substitution by Roberto Micheletti, is an important step in solving the political crisis that has struck the nation of Honduras. In a gesture without precedent, President Roberto Micheletti accepted that the National Congress inevitably decides the return or not of Mr. [...]

Mac Margolis of Newsweek has developed an insightful piece on Hugo Chávez and his aspirations of being a freedom-fighter against Hollywood bureaucracy, when in truth, the propaganda machine has simply veered its head towards the bright lights of tinseltown. This move should frankly come as no surprise in the pattern of erratic irrationalism his regime [...]

In what can only be seen as a boisterous and misinformed public relations disaster, Manuel Zelaya has today proclaimed he will return to power in the nation of Honduras. Asia One News reports that ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said yesterday that he was confident he would eventually be reinstated, despite the collapse of negotiations [...]

It seems Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is at it again. Chavez has claimed he has seized the landmark Hilton hotel on Margarita Island because its owners dared to impose conditions on its use by his government to host a summit there last month. “To hold the conference we had to ask for permission… and the [...]

The Arcadia Foundation wishes to congratulate the citizens of Honduras for upholding democracy in these tumultuous times. As excerpted from Media NewsWire: At present date it appears Manuel Zelaya, former President of Honduras, will not be returning to the executive branch. Mr. Zelaya breached article 239 of the Honduran constitution, covertly attempting to doctor the [...]

Below is a video provided from CNN, where host of “GPS”, Fareed Zakaria, speaks with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe about the ongoing war against drugs and working with U.S. President Obama. Embedded video from CNN Video

By Robert Carmona-Borjas, Founder of the Arcadia Foundation The Arcadia Foundation has long been an an advocate for rule of law. When the President of any nation illegally attempts to prolong his or her executive position, it is a clear indicator of a disregard of constitutional law and in this case indicates corruption at the [...]

In a clear violation of the constitution regarding  the prolonging of one’s term in office, after high-ranking officials were linked to a bribery scandal involving Hondutel, including the man’s own nephew – Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has apparently ventured home to what should be a mixed welcome. Not to rant, but facts are fatcs. Though [...]