US 'arc of instability' just gets bigger Sep 3, 2009
Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano (whose book, Open Veins of Latin America was offered to Obama by Chavez at the recent Organization of American States summit) in an interview to an Ecuadorian paper, stressed how the US had spent a century fabricating military dictatorships in Latin America, so when there's a military coup, such as in Honduras, Washington is at a loss for words. As for the military bases in Colombia, Galeano said they "offend not only Latin America's collective dignity but one's... (Asia Times Online)
61 postmodern reads Jul 25, 2009
Christine Brooke-Rose, "Amalgamemnon" Anne Carson, "Autobiography of Red" Georges Perec, "A Void" Eduardo Galeano, "Memory of Fire" trilogy Luther Blissett, "Q" Wu Ming, "54" Richard Flanagan, "Gould's Book of Fish" Milorad Pavic, "Dictionary of the Khazars" (which comes in male and female editions) Witold Gombrowicz, "Ferdydurke". Erica Jong, "Fear of Flying" (maybe). (Harper's Magazine)
Recommended summer reads Jun 16, 2009
"Mirrors," by Eduardo Galeano (2009). The elegance of Galeano's words - they're just penetrating, so beautiful. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The G-20's coming! The G-20's coming! May 31, 2009
President Hugo Chavez, at a meeting of Latin American leaders last month, gave Mr. Obama a copy of "Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent," by Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano. I was hoping for a return of the favor -- perhaps a copy of "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" by Pitt graduate Michael Chabon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Chavez: Next gift for Obama authored by Lenin May 30, 2009
Chavez gave Obama a copy of "Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent" by Eduardo Galeano at an April summit. The book jumped the next day to the No. 2 seller on Amazon. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chavez Slams Terror Report, Claims 'New Aggression' by U.S. May 2, 2009
April 18: Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, right, hands President Obama the book titled "The Open Veins of Latin America" by Eduardo Galeano. CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez on Friday condemned a U.S. report that alleges Venezuela fails to cooperate in fighting terrorism and called on President Barack Obama to end the decades-long trade embargo against Cuba. (Fox News)
Obama takes a new tack Apr 28, 2009
At the Summit of the Americas, he shook hands with Chavez at a photo-op and graciously accepted a paperback copy of Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent, by Uruguayan journalist Eduardo Galeano. He might not read the book (it was in Spanish), but we doubt that accepting it and shaking hands with Chavez, who, after all, is the democratically elected leader of Venezuela, compromised U.S. security in any way. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Hugo Chavez's book gift to Barack Obama is an overnight bestseller Apr 20, 2009
Written by Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano, the book looks at the impact of foreign intervention in Latin America in the past five centuries. It covers the continent's conquest by the Spanish nearly 500 years ago right up to the present day. (BBC News -- Americas)
Book gets sales boost from Chavez, Obama Apr 20, 2009
The socialist leader presented Mr. Obama with a hardcover edition of Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent, by famed Uruguayan journalist Eduardo Galeano. Mr. Chavez said he inscribed the book: For Obama, with warm regards. (Globe and Mail)
Summit Ending On Hopeful Note For Obama Apr 20, 2009
If anyone's fortunes may have risen coming out of the summit, it may be those of Uruguayan journalist Eduardo Galeano, author of the book, "The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent.". The 1971 book documents how foreign interests have dominated and afflicted Latin America since the Spanish conquest. (CBS News)
US must engage through diplomacy, Obama says Apr 20, 2009
At one meeting attended by South American leaders, Chavez made a show of walking around the table as the cameras rolled and handing Obama a copy of "Open Veins of Latin America," a 1971 book by Eduardo Galeano chronicling US and European imperialism in the region. Senator John Ensign, Republican of Nevada, told CNN yesterday that it was "irresponsible" for Obama to be seen "laughing and joking" with the Venezuelan president. (Boston Globe)
While U.S. President Barack Obama and his 33 hemispheric neighbors wrapped up a summit Sunday, hopes are soaring high for a potential thaw of a half-century cold war between Washington and Havana.• Obama: "positive signs" in relations with Cuba, Venezuela Apr 20, 2009
The book, titled "Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent," by Uruguayan journalist Eduardo Galeano, blames foreign interests like the United States for exploiting Latin America for centuries. "We had this debate throughout the campaign. I mean the whole notion was somehow that if we showed courtesy or opened up dialogue with governments that had previously been hostile to us that would show weakness. And the American people didn't buy it and there's a reason... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chavez book pick rockets up bestseller lists Apr 20, 2009
The work by Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano is about the region's colonial past and exploitation by the world's big powers -- themes hammered constantly by Chavez, who frequently accuses the United States of "imperialist" policies. Chavez had inscribed the book to his US counterpart with the message "For Obama, with affection.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Obama uses soft diplomacy to win over Americas Apr 19, 2009
The book, entitled "The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent" and written by left-wing Uruguayan Eduardo Galeano, gives an account of the exploitation of Latin American resources by big powers including the United States. "I thought it was one of Chavez's books," Obama told reporters later. (Xinhuanet, China)
At summit, Obama seeks to ease friction Apr 19, 2009
Venezuela's president, Hugo Chavez, gave President Obama a copy of ''The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent,'' a book by Eduardo Galeano about US and European economic and political interference in the region ... In front of photographers, Chvez gave Obama a copy of "The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent," a book by Eduardo Galeano that chronicles US and European economic and political interference in the region. (Boston Globe)
Americas leaders urge steps to stem economic meltdown Apr 19, 2009
The 1971 book, by Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano and entitled "The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent," has a handwritten dedication from Chavez, "Para Obama con afecto" (To Obama with love). At 5th Summit of the Americas. (Xinhuanet, China)
At Summit, Obama Offers Partnership, Humor Apr 19, 2009
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hands U.S. President Barack Obama a book titled "The Open Veins of Latin America" by Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano, during a UNASUR countries meeting at the Summit of the Americas on Saturday, April 18, 2009 000002D3 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago ... The book by Eduardo Galeano is an essay on five centuries of exploitation of Latin America by North American and European interests. (CBS News)
Chavez 'to restore US ambassador' Apr 19, 2009
However, it was a Spanish-language copy of The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent, a book by Eduardo Galeano chronicling exploitation in the region. Asked about his first meeting with George W Bush's successor, Mr Chavez said: "I think it was a good moment... I think President Obama is an intelligent man, compared to the previous US president.". (BBC News -- Americas)
At Summit, Obama Gets Friendly With Chavez Apr 19, 2009
Then, as the first full day of meetings began in the two-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, just off Venezuela's coast, Chavez walked over to Obama, patted the president on the shoulder and handed him the book, "The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent" by Eduardo Galeano, an essay about U.S. and European economic and political interference in the region. Obama was taking part in a series of plenary sessions, group gatherings and one-on-one meetings that... (Newsmax)
Chavez Gift: Book that Assails USA for Exploiting Latin America... Apr 19, 2009
At President Obama's meeting with the heads of South American countries this morning, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez stood, walked over to him, and presented him with a copy of " by Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano. Obama politely posed for a photograph with Chavez, shook his hand, and accepted the gift. The book, first published in Spanish in 1971, offers a critique of the consequences of 500 years of European and U.S. colonization of Latin America. "The division of labor among nations is... (The Drudge Report)
