71. Every nation in the Americas except Cuba is a democracy, but some Latin American nations have had rocky experience under military dictators. 72. Following the slaying of a federal lawmaker, police arrested a former army officer Wednesday and searched two homes owned by a former military dictator. 73. Former military dictator Lt. Gen. Prosper Avril has gone home, more than four months after seeking political asylum in the Colombian Embassy, Radio Metropole reported Friday. 74. For years, Brazil and Argentina competed for influence on the continent, and its military dictators viewed each other with suspicion. 75. Flamboyant military dictators were common. 76. Former military dictator Lt. Gen. Prosper Avril has gone home to Haiti, four months receiving political asylum from Colombia, independent Radio Metropole reported Friday. 77. Former military dictator Desi Bouterse, chairman of the National Democratic Party, is not running for a National Assembly seat. 78. Former military dictator to become senator. 79. Gadfly of military dictators. 80. Four decades ago, Venezuelans united to overthrow their last military dictator. |