[El Universal, Mexico]
La Capital, Argentina
Obama Brings
Chance to Build a New Future
"By welcoming
the change that Obama seems to embody, with dialogue as his banner and
tolerance as his distinctive characteristic - but without renouncing the strength
to oppose fundamentalist terrorism - the world may find a faster way out of the
labyrinth that lurks ahead. Let us hope so."
EDITORIAL
Translated By Miguel Gutierrez
April 19,
2009
Argentina
- La Capital - Original Article (Spanish)
The Summit of
the Americas,
which is taking place in Port of Spain,
Trinidad in Tobago, has become
the scene of surprising turns in the foreign policy of the nation that
continues to be the leading power on the planet, the United
States of America.
Under the guidance of this new leader of color, the charismatic
and surprising Barack Obama, the great nation to the north is confronting a global
repositioning that raises complex and unprecedented challenges.
Many, no doubt, were enormously surprised at the statements
issued by the U.S.
president yesterday, in connection with one of the traditional "black
beasts" of Washington foreign
policy: the Cuba of Fidel Castro, which is now ruled by his brother, Raúl.
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Obama referred to nothing less than a "new
beginning" in relations with the island, and showed himself to be willing
to talk about a wide range of issues. On the other hand, the response was
equally expansive and flexible: "We are willing to discuss human rights, the
media, political prisoners …", said Raúl Castro. Moments earlier, the
president of Argentina
had urged the U.S.
to end the embargo against the island.
Cuban
dictator Raul Castro has responded to U.S. overtures
by saying Cuba is willing to discuss
anything and everything
with the U.S. - as long as talks come
'without precondition'
in a spirit of equality.
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This is not the place to discuss in depth, the complex realities
of Cuba and its
eternally troubled relationship with the United
States
. But by welcoming the change that
Obama seems to embody, with dialogue as his banner and tolerance as his
distinctive characteristic - but without renouncing the strength to oppose fundamentalist
terrorism - the world may find a faster way out of the labyrinth that lurks
ahead. Let us hope so.
SEE ALSO ON THIS:
Granma, Cuba:
Castro: Easing of Cuba Restrictions 'Positive', But Not Nearly Enough
El Espectador, Colombia:
Cuba in Obama's Sights
Merco Press, Uruguay:
Lula Vows Not to Embarrass Obama Over Cuba Embargo
El Universal, Venezuela:
Of Obama and Chavez: 'Unconditional' Meetings and 'Equal' Treatment
El Caribe, Dominican Republic:
Obama's Task at Summit of the Americas: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Gazeta, Russia:
Castro and Chavez Split Over Obama
Semana, Colombia:
Around the World, Politicians Have Learned from Nixon
Tal Cual, Venezuela:
Crimes of Hugo Chavez Worse than Richard Nixon's
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