Brazil against Yankee Military Base in Colombia
Colombia, Washington's main ally in the region, says the deal with Washington is aimed at strengthening anti-drug efforts.
The United States is in talks with Uribe's government about relocating US drug interdiction flight operations to Colombia after being kicked out of neighboring Ecuador. Colombia expects to sign a deal this month after a final round of talks in Washington.
The plan is expected to increase the number of US troops in Colombia above the current total of less than 300 but not above 800, the maximum permitted under an existing military pact, officials said. More
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