Cuba's Castro, Bolivia's Morales say cooperation to bloom

[Thom Little]

Cuban President Fidel Castro and Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales say cooperation between their countries will bloom despite U.S. worries about more nations allying with Cuba and a growing leftward tilt in Latin American politics.

Morales on Saturday ended a visit to Cuba that lasted less than 24 hours but underscored his desire to boost ties with Castro and other left-leaning leaders in the region.

During the visit the two men announced a 30-month plan to erase illiteracy in the South American nation as Cuba moves to increase hemispheric cooperation without U.S. influence.

Cuba also agreed to offer free eye operations to up to 50,000 needy Bolivians with vision problems, as well as 5,000 full scholarships for young Bolivians to study medicine on the island.



http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2006-01/01/content_508493.htm

[Judi Lynn]

1. Great photo with the article. So refreshing to see the absense of excess

It would be spectacular to see leaders act a little more disciplined here, as if they had a bit of sense and took their jobs seriously.

[mdelaguna2000]

2. Exciting and positive plans...

It's so nice to read about political leaders making plans to foster the health and education of their countrymen. The contrast with those currently in power in the U.S. is utterly revolting. Nice to see Latin America moving ahead and looking out for itself.

[Divernan]

3. Cuba's doing very well through working with Venezuela/Bolivia

Despite all the professional spinning from the State Dept. claiming the contrary.