1997
NOVEMBER
November 24, 1997
Mas Canosa's Legacy
A Cuban exile's life-long struggle to rid Cuba of Castro's rule.

OCTOBER
October 27, 1997
Confronting History
The Argentine Ambassador talks about a nation coming to terms with its past

October 16, 1997
Refusing To Forget
How can Argentina heal the wounds of its "Dirty War?"

October 16, 1997
Cold War Face Off
A look back at the Cuban Missile Crisis 35 years later.

October 13, 1997
Neighborly Visit
A look at President Clinton's trip to South America.

JULY
July 25, 1997
Ernesto Zedillo
Mexico's president talks about his ability to lead his country in the wake of a stunning defeat for his ruling party, the PRI, in congressional elections held July 6th.

MAY
May 8, 1997
Summit Of The Americas
In an effort to demonstrate continued support for the region, President Clinton met with the leaders of seven Central American countries to discuss trade and immigration issues.

May 1, 1997
South Of The Border
President Clinton is set to visit Mexico, Costa Rica and Barbados. Mack McLarty, U.S. special envoy to the Americas, provides a preview of this presidential trip.

APRIL
April 24, 1997
Hostage Handling
Elizabeth Farnsworth brings an update on the Peru hostage rescue story.

April 23, 1997
The Day After
Analysis of the mission of Peruvian army commandos the day after they raided the Japanese embassy in Lima. The force brought out alive 71 of 72 hostages held since December.

FEBRUARY
February 26, 1997
Chile's Recipe For Success
After years of socialist experimentation and brutal dictatorship, Chile is now South America's economic powerhouse. How did this tiny country do it?

February 10, 1997
Ecuador's Succession Crisis
Ecuador's military leaders helped work out an agreement that made Vice President, Rosalia Arteaga, the interim president after the nation's congress ousted the elected leader, Abdala Bucaram, on the grounds of mental incompetence.

February 7, 1997
Forum: Peruvian Hostage Crisis
What's behind the hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Peru? Is a solution in sight?

February 3, 1997
President Fujimori
Alberto Fujimori, President of Peru, discusses the status of the hostage situation at the Japanese Embassy in Lima and his recent meeting with Prime Minister Hashimoto of Japan.

JANUARY
January 27, 1997
Stalemate: Day 41
As the ongoing standoff between the Peruvian government and rebels entered its 41st day, Charlayne Hunter-Gault discusses the latest moves in Lima with Jonathan Miller of National Public Radio.

January 23, 1997
Lloyd Axworthy
The issue of how to deal with Fidel Castro has long been a source of tension between two close allies, the United States and Canada. Canada has consistently opposed the U.S. economic embargo against Cuba and is the largest foreign investor in the island nation.

January 2, 1997
Peru, Day 16: No Deals
Peru's president has reiterated his intention not to negotiate with Marxist rebels holding 74 hostages at the Japanese ambassador's home, and will not rule out a military solution.