Democracy faltering in Latin America amid rising autocracy
The article notes erosion of democratic norms across Latin America since the Cold War. It cites Haiti Paraguay Ecuador Venezuela Colombia and Peru with Fujimori's controversial third term amid vote rigging and intimidation. It discusses U S policy dilemmas over democracy versus trade and drug control and urges firm OAS oversight and unilateral pressure on Peru.
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Opinions Yours Ours And Theirs Editorial Page Note
The Chronicle Telegram outlines that its opinions appear in editorials while guest editorials cartoons and columns invite reader participation and letters to the editor. The page encourages audience engagement and viewpoint sharing through correspondence.
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Clinton's mixed legacy shadows a fading presidency
As Bill Clinton nears the end of his term, critics note a hesitating public accounting amid successes in trade, welfare reform, deficit reduction, and Kosovo. He pushed major acts yet avoided grand appeals, leaving a ledger of achievements tangled with unspoken contrasts and humility.
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More funding urged to accelerate medical research gains
A pair of new studies argue federal support for biomedical research, especially NIH, could save lives and trillions in costs. The JEC and Funding First findings push doubling NIH budget over five years, with current $16 billion baseline and a proposed $2.7 billion rise for 2001.
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