The End of the School of the Americas?

By Robin Lloyd

The annual protests against the School of the Americas--the U.S. Army's training institute for Latin American military leaders--are unlike any in the United States. Choreographed by Catholic activists, they eschew the militant rhetoric, providing a moving experience for both religious and secular activists. The [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

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    Close it down now !

    United States Posted by blondemike on Jan 24, 2007 at 1:46 PM

    Hmm, deep silence. What, don’t tell me you had never heard of the School of the Americas’ deeds. Latin America suffered the consequences of their training of local military to be torturers, kidnappers, rapers, all in the name of anti-communism.

    Costa Rica Posted by Maria on Jan 27, 2007 at 8:58 PM

    Thanks, Maria, again. Can’t believe there isn’t more response to this piece considering the notoriety of the school.

    United States Posted by blondemike on Jan 28, 2007 at 2:36 PM
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