What does it mean when a telecom billionaire and a mining executive contribute $20M for a business loan program in Haiti? It means that these guys just bought themselves total access to the telecom and mining industries in Haiti. Commission Pledges $20M to Help Haitian Businesses BY TRENTON DANIEL AND JACQUELINE CHARLES jcharles@miamiherald.com PETIONVILLE — Former President […]
April 23, 2010
Democracy Now interview President Evo Morales this morning after the close of the Climate Summit. Click here to go to the video at the Democracy Now website.
March 28, 2010
Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez and Ecuadoran President, Rafael Correa Venezuela and Ecuador Create Joint Mining, Fishing, Cacao, Auto Lubricant Companies By James Suggett- Venezuelanalysis.com Mérida, March 27th 2010 (Venezuelanalysis.com) – On Friday, Ecuadoran and Venezuelan officials created a series of bi-national companies to produce automobile lubricant and food, and progressed on plans for joint oil […]
January 23, 2010
Marguerit Laurent, Haitian activist and head of the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network has written an intriguing article regarding the possibility that mining and drilling activities triggered the earthquake. You can read her article here. In Marguerite’s article, you will find a map of the current mining and oil drilling locations in Haiti. The article offers many sources of information […]
June 17, 2010
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