The most popular programs for the Central America Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=907 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 20:18:43 GMT Representative Steve King talked about U.S. policy toward Latin America, including immigration and U.S. Mexican/border issues, Hugo Chavez, Cuba, the Summit of the Americas, and trade. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285420-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285420-8 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robert White talked about Colombian President Uribe's visit to the U.S., the recent military coup in Honduras, the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, human rights violations, and overall U.S. relations with Colombia and Central American countries. He responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. Former Ambassador White served Chief of Embassy Political Affairs in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and Deputy Ambassador in Bogota, Colombia. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287355-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287355-6 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Before the U.S. Senate considered their ratification in 1978, the Panama Canal Treaties were the subject of a television debate. William F. Buckley debated for ratification and Governor Ronald Reagan debated against ratification. The event was chaired by Senator Sam Ervin. The other participants served as examiners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154034-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Riordann Roett talked about Obama administration policy toward Latin America, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included drug violence in Mexico and the stability of the Mexican government; the economy, especially in Brazil; the inauguration of Honduran President-Elect Porfirio Lobo Sosa; regional response to the earthquake in Haiti; and other issues. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291592-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291592-4 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Scholars and development bankers talked about the foreign policy implications for the U.S. of China's growing influence in Latin America. Topics included the China Development Bank, a state-owned bank that aims to help China expand overseas; Latin American commodities exports; and ways that the region can continue to grow economically when Chinese economic growth stabilizes. The panelists answered questions from audience members at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301080-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Subcommittees held a joint hearing on U.S. policy toward Mexican and Central American criminal organizations. The hearing focused on the Merida Initiate, originally a Bush administration policy still enforced by President Obama, that provided counter-drug assistance and equipment to Mexico, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301886-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professor Julie Greene talked about her book, [The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded in the Katherine Anne Porter Room in Hornbake Library at the University of Maryland, College Park. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303077-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303077-6 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Eduardo Galeano talked about his book [Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone] (Nation Books; May 25, 2009). In his book Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano tells a history of the world through 600 brief stories of human adversity, focusing on people often ignored by history. Several passages of the book were read. The guest interviewer was John Dinges. They also discussed Mr. Galeano's 1971 book, [Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent], which Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez gave to President Obama during the Fifth Summit of the Americas in April 2009. They talked about Mr. Galeano's life and career, including military regimes, book bans, and repression. Columbia University journalism professor John Dinges is the author of [The Condor Years: How Pinochet and His Allies Brought Terrorism to Three Continents]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287073-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT William Brownfield spoke about security challenges and drug-related violence in Central America. He said that more than 95 percent of all illicit drugs that enter North America from South America have transited Central America. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301002-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Professor Chasteen talked about his book [Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America], published by W.W. Norton and Co. Mr. Chasteen talked about the challenge of writing this book and the challenge of telling the story of nineteen Latin American countries as a single unit. The author's lecture focused on the colonization of Latin America by European countries and the creation of social inequities in Latin American societies. He further detailed how indigenous societies were destroyed by conquerors and by colonization, the process of social race mixing and miscegenation, and the strain that race mixing put on the caste system in these societies. He also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161923-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held a hearing on the political situation in Honduras following the expulsion of the president by a military coup. Witnesses testified about the events and policies that led to the coup and U.S. efforts to foster dialog between competing factions in Honduras. Several Republican members criticized the Obama administration for calling President Manuel Zelaya's ouster a coup and for urging his reinstatement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287598-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on the political and economic status of El Salvador in Central America and its relation to U.S. interests. The subcommittee has been holding a series of hearings on countries in the Americas to provide information for assessing the Bush administration's foreign assistance budget proposals. Rep. Moakley, head of a congressional task force to investigate the killings of members of religious groups in El Salvador, testified to the necessity for the dearming and prosecution of the F.M.L.N., the opposition group to the El Salvadoran government. He said the military in El Salvador were involved in covering up the investigation of the murder of Jesuit priests and nuns in 1989. Ms. Argueda promoted the National Republican Party of El Salvador as being a means to bring about a stronger democracy in El Salvador. She also called for the U.S. Congress to continue military and economic aid to the government of El Salvador to combat the F.M.L.N.'s attacks against civilians and politicians. Mr. Silva said the elections held in El Salvador in March, 1991, which resulted in a victory for the National Republican Party, was conducted in an environment of violence and intimidation. He scorned the El Salvadoran government for failing to conduct serious dialogue with opposing parties. Mr. White, former U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, discussed the U.S.' foreign policy concerning El Salvador, the goal of which is to produce a negotiated peace. He criticized the U.S. for building up the El Salvadoran military, which is in opposition to the formation of true democracy in El Salvador. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17518-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Before the official transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panamanian authorities, the history and operations of the canal were discussed. Mr. McCullough talked about the importance of the canal and its history. Mr. Alfaro then talked about his youth in Panama and protests in the 1960s against U.S. policies towards Panama. Other participants then discussed canal operations and treaty negotiations and responded to viewer comments and questions. The program ended with historic footage of the treaty signing ceremony and a presidential address from President Carter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154079-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Muse talked about the book he co-wrote with John Gilstrap, [Six Minutes to Freedom], published by Citadel. Muse talked about his rescue by the U.S. Army's Delta Force. He said he had defied Panama's dictator, Manuel Noriega, by broadcasting on an underground radio station, encouraging civil resistance. Eventually, Mr. Muse was caught and arrested by Noriega's forces. As the only American civilian imprisoned for months in Panama's Modelo Prison, he described the torture he witnessed and recounted his rescue by Delta Force. After his presentation Mr. Muse responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193691-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Greg Grandin talked about his book, [Empire's Workshop: Latin America, the United States, and the Rise of the New Imperialism], published by Metropolitan Books. He discussed U.S. relations with Latin America, explaining that the U.S. has intervened in Latin America repeatedly from Thomas Jefferson's presidency to the current Bush administration. At this event he focused on the Reagan administration's involvement in Central America during the 1980s, when it backed the Salvadoran government in a civil war and the Nicaraguan Contras against the Sandinista regime. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194769-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The author of [Divorcing the Dictator: America's Bungled Affair with Noriega] discussed the book. Kempe's theme is that the U.S. started the relationship in 1960 without thinking of the consequences. "The United States created the problem that we later had to correct with an invasion." He discussed researching Noriega's early childhood and getting access to the Panamanian dictator's inner circle. Kempe compared his book to the book [Our Man In Panama], written by John Dinges, that was published at the same time. Both were published shortly after the December 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11450-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin America. Among the issues they discussed were increased competition from China, market access barriers, and the impact of the political environment in the region on U.S. efforts to boost exports. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307346-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Kurt Muse talked about his book, [Six Minutes to Freedom], published by Citadel. The book recounts Mr. Muse's imprisonment in Panama for agitating against Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and his rescue by Delta Force. The interview was conducted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) sponsored by the American Conservative Union at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204213-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204213-7 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Deposed Honduran President Zelaya spoke about the political situation in Honduras and U.S.-backed efforts to negotiate a solution to the turmoil caused by a coup that had ousted him from power. He spoke about his plans to return and called on the United States to match its strong words of condemnation for the coup with actions. In his remarks he urged the Obama administration to cut off tens of millions of dollars in assistance to the de facto government and freeze the visas and assets of those involved in plotting his overthrow. Following his speech he answered questions from the audience. In Spanish with vioceover translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288665-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288665-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Chesa Boudin talked about his life as a young adult in Venezuela when Hugo Chavez came to power. His parents are former members of the Weather Underground, Kathy Boudin and David Gilbert. As such he grew up in an environment of extreme left wing politics. Using this background, he studied the political and economic situation in Central and South America. He answered questions from the audience. Chesa Boudin is the author of [Gringo: A Coming of Age in Latin America], published by Scribner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286636-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton and senior State Department officials spoke about relations with Latin American countries and the challenges and issues facing the U.S. and Latin America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290612-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Goldman talked about Jose Marti and his importance as a political leader who wanted to help free Cuba. Marti was killed in 1895 in the Cuban revolution. Marti was also a poet and an author who wrote with feeling about America. There was no questions and answer period. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180244-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180244-2 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Michael Reid talked about his book, [Forgotten Continent: The Battle for Latin America's Soul]. He spoke about the spread of capitalist democracies in Latin America and the challenge posed by populist movements there. He said that democracy in the region is strong and more people are voting than ever before and discussed how this would impact the region in the future. Ignacio Walker Prieto, Joydeep Mukherji, and Christopher Sabatini provided commentary. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200074-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erik Wasson talked about the status of the U.S.-Panama trade agreement that was signed on June 28, 2007, yet has still not been approved by the U.S. Topics included the details of the pending trade deal and impact on the two countries. Mr. Wasson also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This is the second in a three-part series on trade deals. The product identification numbers of the other parts are 300405-5 and 300408-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300410-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300410-6 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz talked about her book [Blood on the Border: A Memoir of the Contra War], published by South End Press. In this, the third volume of her memoirs, the author recounts the Contra War in Nicaragua. She spent months at a time in Central America throughout the 1980s and witnessed the effect in several regions of civilian casualties due to CIA-trained contra soldiers. Ms. Dunbar-Ortiz argued that the war on terrorism began long before the September 11, 2001 attacks and compares the foreign policy of Ronald Reagan to the present administration. Professor Dunbar-Ortiz read passages from her memoirs, talked about the history of the region, and answered questions from members of the audience. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, historian and activist, has written on Native American history in the U.S. and Nicaragua. Her talk, "Sandinistas, Miskito Indians, and the Contra War: A Case Study in the History of Nationalism, Indigeneism, and U.S. Imperialism in Latin America" was sponsored by the Tenneco Lecture series in conjunction with the History Department and the Latin American Studies Program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191160-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee hears testimony on methods of drug smuggling. Rodriguez, a convicted money launderer, testifies in Spanish with English translation. NOTE: This live hearing includes two fifteen minute recesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2124-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of the U.S. 2012 elections for U.S.-Latin America policy opportunities regarding immigration, trade agreements, economic cooperation, and drug policy. They also discussed the rise of the Latino population and voters in the recent election and their impact on Obama administration immigration and trade policies. Topics included the implications of the legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states for drug policy in Mexico. In addition, the speakers compared China's relations with Latin and South America to its relationship with the U.S. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs delivered the daily White House briefing. He answered questions about the withdraw of U.S. troops from cities in Iraq and the coup in Honduras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287366-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Panama Canal officially came under Panamanian control as a result of the treaty signed during the Carter administration. With the canal custodial transfer also came the need to appraise, schedule and decide ownership of the associated records. The archivist responsible for records appraisal, the Panama Canal Commission's transition program planner, and the Panama Canal Authority records officer talked about the events leading to the division of records, records transfer, and plans for the future. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165827-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT CR, pp. H8983-H9064. The House passed H.R. 2224, to authorize continuation of the Panama Canal Commission to proceed in its management of the canal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1336-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT General Douglas Fraser gave update on U.S. efforts in fighting transnational organized crime and drug trafficking in Central and South America. He focused his comments on the challenges of the region and outlined U.S. Southern Command's plan for dealing with crime and security issues specifically in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. He called the transnational organized crime problems in Central America a regional and hemispheric problem with there being no one solution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305065-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant General Boykin spoke at a ceremony to honor the 23 American troops killed 15 years ago in December, 1989 during Operation Just Cause in Panama. Ms. LaSpada read a message from the president. The ceremony also includeed a presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call of remembrance, placing of a wreath, playing of Taps, a poem, and prayers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184893-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech about the direction of United States foreign policy in Central America. Specifically, President Reagan discussed the importance of supporting the rebel Contras in Nicaragua in their bid for liberty. President Reagan told four stories from Nicaragua to illustrate his point http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1448-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1652-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Naim talked about his article, "The Lost Continent" in the November-December issue of [Foreign Policy] magazine. The article looked at the future of Latin America in light of the election of populist leaders over the last year. He talked about the reasons for those election results, the impact of the new leaders on their individual countries, and the future of relations between Latin America and the U.S. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195550-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195550-5 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cockburn's address is part of a symposium titled "Guatemala in the 90's - The Struggle for Democracy in a Country at War." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12660-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Partnership for the Americas Commission released their report, "Re-Thinking U.S.-Latin American Relations: A Hemispheric Partnership for a Turbulent World." The report included policy recommendations on economic and poverty issues, security, foreign policy, and energy development in the U.S. and Latin America. After their presentation, the commissioners responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Cardenas moderated the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282554-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Before the official transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panamanian authorities, the history, operations and future of the canal were discussed. Ms. Wertheimer talked about the renegotiation of the original treaty and the ratification process in the Senate. Representative Rohrbacher then discussed current opposition to the policy and answered viewer questions. Other participants then talked about how the turnover was conducted and the future implications for U.S.-Panama relations. Throughout the program various scenes of canal operations were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154074-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters and announced that Costa Rican president Oscar Arias will serve as international mediator in the Honduran political crisis. She made the announcement after meeting privately with Honduran president Manuel Zelaya, who was forced into exile on 28 June. She said Zelaya as well as the politician who took over as Honduran leader, Roberto Micheletti, agreed to the Arias role as mediator. She also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287511-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287511-2 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Deb Olin Unferth talked about her book [Revolution: The Year I Fell in Love and Went to Join the War]. In 1987, she set off to Central America with her boyfriend, determined to join a revolution. She was interviewed while at the Texas Book Festival. The program concluded with schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-5 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Salvadoran President Jose Napoleon Duarte discussed the struggle to establish and consolidate constitutional democracy in El Salvador and the role of U.S. support in solidifying the process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/899-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9434-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee continues hearings to assess international narcotics control programs. Rodriguez discusses law enforcement in Panama. The witness speaks in Spanish with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1456-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee begins hearings to assess international narcotics control programs for Panama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1054-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1054-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary Shannon, President Vazquez, Secretary Rice and others addressed the 36th annual conference of the Council of the Americas on topics of creating jobs and building hope for hemispheric growth. Other topics included expanding democracy, social responsibility, and changing political institutions. Secretary Rice talked about her recent trip to Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and El Salvador. Assistant Secretary Shannon responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192333-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, recalled a positive visit with President Carter in 1979 and expressed his desire to have talks with President Reagan. President Ortega outlined the needs of his country and his desire for peace in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/914-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT This interview began with a clip of Arthur Liman, the chief counsel of the Senate Iran-Contra committee, interrogating Richard Secord on his involvement in selling weapons. After the clip Mr. Liman talked about the hearing and his opinion of the affair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/764-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mayer, an international banker, discusses banking institutions in Panama in relation to the drug smuggling community. Vogel reveals successful drug smuggling methods in detail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2096-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Adam Clymer talked about and read from his book [Drawing the Line at the Big Ditch, The Panama Canal Treaties and the Rise of the Right]. Mr. Clymer argues that the U.S.' decision to cede control of the canal became a conservative cause and a platform that Ronald Reagan used for his bid for the presidency in 1980. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202527-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee examined U.S. foreign policy towards El Salvador, focusing on possibilities for political settlement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11104-1 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT