Latin America Articles

The Hemispheric Divide

The United States is no longer the master of its hemispheric domain. Gone are the days when Washington could expect Latin America to bow down to its interests. After years of failed foreign and domestic policies, the United States will have to she

Taking Root

It's premature to proclaim the death of Latin American democracy--but the United States still needs to pay more attention to what happens there.

More Latin, Less America?

There will be a Free Trade Area of the Americas.

A Whole New World?

The United States in moving inexorably toward closer political and economic association with Latin America. A quartet of recent books helps us plan the journey.

Trade Blocked

A foreign economic policy that emphasizes regionalism and stresses Latin America will have at least three negative consequences.

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May 26, 2012