More on the US Military Presence Offshore and In Costa Rica – 2 Articles http://hcvanalysis.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/more-on-the-us-military-presence-offshore-and-in-costa-rica-2-articles/

Amidst a growing climate of US militarism and the militarization of its relations with Latin America, the region is justified in its apprehension over impending threats to its sovereignty. While the media speculates about war against Iran, US solidarity activists are concerned about the near to total media blackout of news about the escalation of US militarism in our own hemisphere. Whether all of this is a mere shifting of the pawns or an increase, this massive military presence in the region (paired with the US’s regional track record) necessitates careful vigilance if we are to address US military expansionism.