Latin America: President Correa of Ecuador criticizes U.S. role in region

Leader criticises US role in region

telesurtv.net reported ​​Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa inaugurated the Esquipulas Regional Forum in Guatemala Tuesday with a call for the strengthening of Latin American socialism and a critique of US policy in the region. During his opening speech, President Correa emphasized the structural issues impeding regional development, saying those issues will only be overcome through socialism. “For such an unequal region as Latin America, there is no other option but socialism,” stated the president. Correa also criticized the U.S. blockade on Cuba, calling it “the worst violation of international law, Inter-American law and human rights”…..Correa also criticized the U.S. blockade on Cuba, calling it “the worst violation of international law, Inter-American law and human rights”. His comments came as part of a larger critique against neo-liberal policies and Washington’s intervention in internal affairs around the region. “Why should we discuss our issues with Washington?” he asked the audience, which burst into applause. Read Article