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1999
DECEMBER
December 21, 1999
The Mission to Haiti
20,000 U.S. troops landed in Haiti five years ago to "restore" democracy. As the last of these troops depart, Senior Correspondent Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on the changes in Haiti brought about by American presence.


December 21, 1999
Floods in Venezuela
Alfredo Toro Hardy, Venezuela's ambassador to the United States and John Clizbe, vice president of disaster services for the American Red Cross, discuss the devastating flash floods that may have claimed up to an estimated 30,000 lives.


December 13, 1999
Changing of the Guard
Correspondent Tom Bearden reports on the history of the Panama Canal and Tuesday's ceremony marking the transfer of ownership of the historic passageway.


December 8, 1999
Tug of War
Jose Peretierra, attorney specializing in immigration and human rights law; Yvonne Conde, author of "Operation Pedro Pan;" and Otto Reich, senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discuss the international conflict between the United States and Cuba over a six year old boy.


December 1, 1999
Forum: Controlling The Canal
Does handing over the Panama Canal pose national security dangers to the United States? Experts respond to your questions.

OCTOBER
October 8, 1999
Agosto Pinochet
Spencer Michels updates the legal battle over the extradition of Chile's General.

AUGUST
August 11, 1999
U.S. Involvement in Colombia
Following a background report, three policy experts discuss the drug war in Colombia.

APRIL
April 27, 1999
Boom or Bust in Brazil
Foreign correspondent Charles Krause reports from Brazil on the country's economic rebound.

MARCH
March 10, 1999
Democracy in Central America
President Clinton wraps up a four-day visit to Central America.

JANUARY
January 5, 1999
Secretary Albright
U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the Clinton administration's change in policy towards Cuba.


January 1, 1999
"Fidel's Cuba"
Cuba marks 40 years of rule by Fidel Castro.

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