Patrick Duddy, a retired American diplomat, is the director of Duke University’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. From 2007 to 2010 he served as the U.S. ambassador to Venezuela. On September 11, 2008 he was expelled from Venezuela by then President Hugo Chavez. In July of 2009 He returned to Venezuela as President … Continue reading "U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere Needs Attention"