NACLA Update 06/25/09 - A Thaw in U.S.-Bolivia Relations/Hilda and Che

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A Thaw in U.S.-Bolivia Relations?
by Jason Tockman
Relations between Bolivia and the United States took a dive during the Bush administration. Overtures made by both the Obama administration and Bolivian President Evo Morales suggest a possible thaw in bilateral relations. But stubborn and perhaps insurmountable obstacles stand in the way of diplomatic ties moving beyond Bush-era lows.
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'A Great Feeling of Love': Hilda and Che
by Hobart Spalding
Most works on the Cuban Revolution concentrate on larger political issues, breakthrough moments, and endless political debates, but this book strikes a more personal, day-to-day note without ever neglecting the political. It reminds us of the ties between the political and the personal, which are often overlooked in writings about famous personages.
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