US looks at Colombia for military base

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Colombia Reports

US looks at Colombia for military base
Monday, 13 April 2009 18:22


The United States confirms it is looking into the possibilities of moving its military capacity to Colombia after the closing of its base off the coast of Ecuador.

“I am not going to deny that we are talking about this possibility,” U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield stated.

He went on to say that the United States is not looking for a new partnership with Colombia, but seeks to build on the existing relationship. “Colombia and the United States are working together in efforts against illegal drug trafficking and international crime. Part of that collaboration, without a doubt, calls for access to military bases in both countries, which requires an adjustment,” Brownfield said.

Nevertheless, the air base will continue to be under Colombia’s control and jurisdiction, he assured.

This consideration in Washington echoes a statement made March 3 by Colombia’s Minister of Defense offering the United States the option to expand its facilities in some of the military bases in the area.



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[endarkenment]

1. Change that appears to be mostly smoke and mirrors.

Here would be real change: we don't need any military bases in Latin America. Get out. Go home. Stand down.

[Judi Lynn]

2. You've got that right! They can handle their own affairs themselves. They need a vacation from U.S.

interference. A permanent vacation.

[Lorien]

3. The cost of Empire is crushing us already

we need to pull out of the 700 bases we already have!

[IndianaGreen]

4. A US base in Colombia is a threat to progressives in Latin America

Obama must close the school for torturers and assassins at Fort Benning, Georgia.