April 2002
Request for Greater Powers in Trade Affairs - 2002-04-27
President Bush is seeking expanded trade negotiation powers from Congress to boost economic growth and confidence among American trading partners. He emphasized the need for…
Protests Around World Bank Buildings in Washington - 2002-04-22
Hundreds protested outside the World Bank and IMF in Washington against financial policies, coinciding with a meeting of global finance ministers. The peaceful demonstration highlighted…
Thousands March in Washington Against US Military Aid to Colombia - 2002-04-22
Thousands protested in Washington against US military aid to Colombia, leading to over ten arrests. The demonstration was largely peaceful and coincided with other protests…
Continued Protests in Washington - 2002-04-22
Protests against U.S. foreign policy and World Bank strategies are ongoing in Washington, with groups opposing military aid to Colombia planning unauthorized demonstrations. These protests…
A Lesson for the President of Venezuela - 2002-04-19
President Bush advises Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to reflect on the recent political turmoil and coup attempt. The Organization of American States is involved in…
President Bush Meets with Colombian President Andrés Pastrana on U.S. Aid - 2002-04-18
President Bush met with Colombian President Andrés Pastrana to discuss U.S. aid, with plans to redirect over a billion dollars towards fighting leftist rebels. This…
Request from a Kidnapped Colombian Lawmaker
Juan Carlos Narváez, a kidnapped Colombian lawmaker, has asked police to cease their search efforts for him and other officials abducted by FARC. He made…
Parliament Representatives Taken Hostage in Colombia - 2002-04-11
Men in military uniforms have taken 6 representatives hostage in the Colombian state parliament building in Cali. The situation is developing, and details are scarce.…