U.S. - Latin American Relations Beyond Cuba, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador

Abstract

An analysis of future problems in US Latin American relations is pursued by focusing in the foreign policy objectives of US diplomacy. Primarily the problems of the ten countries of South America are considered since it is felt by the author that those of Central America are well known and do not need further analysis. The coming elections in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru pose distinct threats to stability. Economic difficulties, specially foreign debt, inflation, low growth rates and poverty, is the major challenge facing most of the region. Lack of mutual understanding and cooperation has worked against positive and constructive policies. The drug problems will continue to be a major source of friction. Democracy will return to the region but will not solve any of the major problems facing most South American countries.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1989
Accession Number
ADA235803

Entities

People

  • Jorge Swett

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Argentina
  • Central America
  • Commerce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Economic Development
  • El Salvador
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Hispanics
  • Latin America
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Security
  • South America
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

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