Regional Leaders Blast Colombia Over U.S. Alliance

by Juan Forero, NPR

The United States and Colombia have reached agreement on a plan that will give the U.S. greater access to seven military bases in Colombia. Washington says it's part of the effort to battle drug traffickers and leftist rebels. But across Latin America, some believe the U.S. is strengthening its presence in the area to threaten and possibly unseat regional leaders.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 28, 2009