Wednesday, August 14, 2013

NSA Spying Clouds US Secretary of State Kerry's Visit To Brazil And Colombia



Concerns Over Surveillance Cloud Kerry Visit to Colombia, Brazil -- Voice of America

STATE DEPARTMENT — John Kerry made his first trip to South America as U.S. Secretary of State this week. His goal was to boost ties while he sought to temper concern about U.S. surveillance activities in the region. Details leaked by former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden have complicated U.S. relationships in Latin America and beyond.

Kerry's first stop was Colombia.

After a show of support for the nation's war wounded, Kerry and Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Holguin pledged cooperation and understanding - even on the issue of spying.

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My Comment: Brazil is not buying John Kerry's explanation, and Colombia is asking even more questions.This is not looking like a successful trip.

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