Weekly Report - 14 October 2003

"We have always been allies of the United States and as such we feel abandoned."

Salvador Talavera, leader of former Contras in Nicaragua, seeking compensation from the US as war veterans.


"Lula has been genetically modified by the conservative forces that are sustaining his government."

João Pedro Stédile, leader of Brazil's movement of landless peasants.


"The billion dollars from American tourists will be saved for Cubans living in freedom and not for their current jailers."

Roger Noriega, US Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, heralding a clampdown on travel to Cuba.