A New U.S. Policy Toward Latin America?

By Joseph S. Tulchin, Center for Hemispheric Policy, Uniersity of Miami, 18th March, 2011.

To appreciate fully the impact of the November 2010 elections in the United States on hemispheric affairs, it is necessary to begin with a quick review of the Latin American policy of the Obama administration before the elections. Some might ask, “What policy?” Indeed, there are grounds for sarcasm, even cynicism. Such a negative posture, however, would be unfounded or, at least, a gross exaggeration.