The clash of world views between Washington and the new government in La Paz make the United States consider (and use, as in the case of the invasion of Iraq) the option militar.Pero U.S. military also conducted in the case of so-called Bolivarian psychological operations (Military Operations Other Than War). The U.S. military is responsible Jim Treadwell, who led the Fourth Psychological Operations Group during the invasion of Iraq. There, his task was to develop the so-called black propaganda (Information Warfare). In June 2005 Time Magazine reported that the Pentagon deployed units from 2 to 4 specialists in psychological operations to carry out promotional campaigns for U.S. interests in strategic regions of the world. In the case of Bolivia, your task is to "neutralize potential terrorist activities or regional destabilization." The new unit responsible is called the Joint Psyops Support Element (JPSE) based in the Special Operations Command U.S. Army in Tampa, Florida. The director of this unit is Jim Treadwell. An example of black propaganda is an anonymous document, which appeared in various websites under the title "The Soothsayer", which presents a series information of what will be Bolivia six months after the arrival of the MAS government. This document, as well as presenting a picture of civil war and deep economic crisis, concludes with a picture of an American serviceman with a map of Bolivia in hand. The (mis) information and black propaganda indicates that the U.S. was obliged to occupy the country militarily. Now, like any other advertising campaign, the $ 77.5 million budget for this unit of U.S. propaganda will find ways to use media in Bolivia and abroad. But with funds or insufficient funds, much of the Bolivian press is engaged in a propaganda war against new government in Bolivia. Meanwhile, the Marines are acclimated in Paraguay. Then an article on the subject.
U.S. MILITARY BASE And the Guarani Aquifer.
About 500 Marines from Southern Command of the U.S. military settled on 1 July in Paraguay to conduct joint maneuvers with the military of that country. The arrival of the troops raised questions on various social organizations Guarani on the possible consequences of the impunity granted to foreign troops by the National Congress.
While the Paraguayan government denied any possibility of installing a U.S. base, international analysts and organizations agree that social approval of the Immunity Act that enables the entry of the Marines, marks a history of unpredictable consequences for the future of Latin America.
Indeed, the landing in Paraguay and the possible installation of a military base in Mariscal Estigarribia, about 200 kilometers from the border with Bolivia is an important step forward for U.S. geostrategic interests. From the geographical point the troops will control both the large reserves of oil in northern Argentina and Bolivia, as the largest freshwater reserve in the world, the Guarani Aquifer.
Real World Radio interviewed Vidal Acevedo, Coordinator Demilitarization Program and Alternative Service Nonviolent Peace and Justice (SERPAJ) of Paraguay, who said details of this complex process and stressed the seriousness of the case for the fate of the region. What information
SERPAJ handles regarding the possible installation of a U.S. military base?
We say that the conditions exist for you to install a military base in Paraguay, because in the Chaco, more precisely in the town of Mariscal Estigarribia, quite near the border with Bolivia, and is a track where aircraft can land B -52 and Galaxys, which are able to mobilize large numbers of troops and armaments. On the other hand, the resolution 503 of the National Congress granted absolute immunity to U.S. troops for 18 months and allowed the entry of 499 military personnel for alleged joint training in a period that began last July 1 and supposedly end in December 2006, although a permit is renewed.
In your opinion, how this decision affects national sovereignty?
In legal terms it means a real violation of court, since, through this decision they are granting impunity to the U.S. military. Our country will not be able to make any claim in the event that persons or property damage, because the U.S. does not recognize the International Criminal Court and has not ratified the Rome Statute. Even Foreign Minister Leila Rachid, acknowledged that the Marines have absolute immunity and that if they commit crimes in our country may be tried in the United States.
What lies behind the arrival of these troops?
According to our analysis, this has to do with the growing interest of the United States to increase its influence in South America, mainly due to the many natural resources are there in our region. Paraguay is located on the Aquifer Guarani, the largest freshwater reserve in the world. There is no doubt that sending troops is related to this and also taking into account the oil and gas reserves that exist on the border with Bolivia, where the Marines now. The U.S. government knows that in the next 15 or 20 years the energy crisis is more serious and current geopolitical strategy is subject to that.
Keep in mind also that Bolivia is a time of high social conflict, it is not inconceivable that the U.S. intention is to install a military base to have faster onset of action by its troops in case of any popular uprising. The U.S. government is always seeking new ways to maintain their hegemony.
Given the seriousness of these events, what was the reaction of the population?
We learned of this issue from a series of notes between the Government of Paraguay and the United States Embassy, who agreed to this resolution without any legislator to comment or disseminate what was happening. Most people found out through the press and when practically the Marines were coming.
Serpaj If we are working with organizations and movements social, trying to plan actions for condemnation of this situation. We are thinking of demonstrations in places where they carry out military actions combined. Anyway, we can say that so far the reactions are quite warm despite the seriousness of the events.
What is the situation in the Triple Border, taking into account the interest of militarization of the area shown by Washington?
In this case the excuse that puts the U.S. government is fighting terrorism and drug trafficking. Ciudad del Este is an essentially commercial area and has a very important Arab community, then the U.S. authorities have an excuse since there are solved economically terrorist cadres. In reality the issue is that this area is a key point to control the Guarani Aquifer and the many natural resources of the continent.
is true that drug trafficking and smuggling are so strong is that area, but in fact those involved are military and police. Recently, a major cigarette smuggling was seized in Argentina, who finished the plane stopped for driving a Paraguayan army colonel. Under the pretext of the fight against these evils, the U.S. government is marking presence and exploring the possibilities presented by the region's natural wealth.
Keep in mind that there are also important hydroelectric dams and by controlling the rivers that flow in that area, the United States will also begin to control the Guarani Aquifer, which is undoubtedly its main objective.
What explains the position of the Paraguayan government?
We understand it as part of a systematic approach that carries out the Paraguayan government with the administration of George W. Bush. Do not forget that by taking Nicanor Duarte Frutos's first political signal it sends is a trip to Washington to meet with all key leaders of the White House. In the same vein, Vice President Luis Castiglioni was recently in the United States defining common policies on security issues. The undeniable rapprochement between the two governments shows clearly that the United States unfortunately is beginning to have greater influence from Paraguay in the region.
other hand, most transnational corporations with a presence in the region are American, then the approach of Duarte seeks to maintain certain economic privileges, which, moreover, contribute to strengthening the Colorado Party, which has over 60 years power. How
synthesize internal political situation in Paraguay? Where are the alternatives to the movements popular?
's ruling Colorado Party is the main cause of poverty, social injustice and impunity that prevails in our country. Unfortunately still taking advantage of power based on the trilogy Government, Party and the Armed Forces. Through patronage and holding public officials as their greatest electoral strength has been maintained as a majority force.
Moreover, the "opposition party" as the Liberal Party really do not exercise that role and maintain the same conservative line, then it is difficult to speak of clear policy alternatives, at least thinking about the next few years.
Hopes are focused on the political impact of farmers' organizations is increasingly strong. Currently, the peasant movement in Paraguay is who is leading the construction of citizenship with greater force, because unfortunately unionism in our country is undergoing a period quite decadent.
farmers together with other emerging social organizations such as youth movements or workers gancheros were the ones who slowed the implementation of the Privatization Act 1615, from constant protests, road blockades and roadblocks.
These movements are now the leading voice within the whole rebellious this horrific situation that atraviesa Paraguay. + (EP)
Fuente: Boletín Informativo No. 99. 13 de enero de 2006 del Congreso Bolivariano Pueblos de lo por el Grupo remitido Guayubira.26/01/06 - Prenot
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