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No new era for Cuba
By Peter John Cannon, 23rd July 2010
It is far too early to say that Cuba's recent release of 52 political prisoners heralds a new era which should lead to a change in EU policy towards the country.
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Brazil's turn against the West
By Peter John Cannon, 2nd June 2010
Brazil, one of the world's emerging powers, is pursuing a foreign policy which is increasingly in opposition to the United Kingdom, the United States and the West, as part of its aim of securing a position for itself in a new international order
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The Falklands Test
By Peter John Cannon, 18th March 2010
The dispute over the Falkland Islands has been reignited by Argentina as a British company has begun drilling for oil. Despite the wish of the Falkland Islanders to remain British, Latin America and the United States have taken Argentina's side, leaving Britain to defend democracy alone.
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Iran's outreach to Latin America
By Peter John Cannon, 9th March 2010
At a time of growing pressure at home and abroad, the Iranian regime is seeking to build alliances in Latin America, moving beyond countries like Venezuela and increasing cooperation with Brazil, the region's leading power.
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The Bomber Minister
By Peter John Cannon, 30th November 2009
As Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cements relationships with South American countries, it is worth remembering that Iran's new defence minister is wanted for the bombing of the AMIA Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires in 1994.
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Evolution NOT Revolution
By Carolina Corsello, 28th October 2009
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The Latin American Left Turn
By Kyra Choucroun, 14th October 2009
A look into the rise of the left in Latin America.
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The Crisis in Honduras
By Peter John Cannon, 11th August 2009
The interim government in Honduras, the product of the first successful coup in Latin America since the Cold War, has agreed to admit an OAS delegation. Efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to the crisis, which has left Honduras internationally isolated, have thus far been blocked.
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Cuba's Return to Respectability
By Peter John Cannon, 1st August 2009
The recent decision of the Organisation of American States to lift its ban on Cuba is a major victory for the Cuban regime, and a concerning defeat for democracy.
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The Latin American Path to Progress
By Martin Kite-Powell, 6th July 2009
Latin America has seen its share of progress toward greater economic security and prospects of a growing middle class over the last decade, but what steps should be taken to see to it this progress is genuine and lasting?
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Battles over Borders
By Peter John Cannon, 31st May 2009
Despite the recent resolution of Bolivia and Paraguay's long-running border dispute, arguments over boundaries remain a problem throughout Latin America.
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Chávez, the other great American diplomat
By Peter John Cannon, 30th April 2009
The Venezuelan leader has been touring various countries in an effort to challenge the influence of the United States and build a new international order, while seemingly also seeking to improve relations with the US.
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Change in the Americas?
By Peter John Cannon, 15th April 2009
The Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago will be the first major test for the new US administration in its relations with Latin America.
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Iran's ambitions in Latin America and Africa
By Dr. Fariborz Saremi, 9th February 2009
Iran has been working hard to forge ties with other governments opposed to the US, in Latin America and in Africa, in order to gain support for its position.
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"A new Bolivia is being re-founded"
By Camilla Hagelund, 3rd February 2009
Bolivians have voted on a new constitution in a historic referendum in which the eldest of the indigenous remembers a time when they were not allowed to vote.
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Another challenge for Obama: the crisis in Mexico
By Peter John Cannon, 28th January 2009
As well as problems in the Middle East and elsewhere, the new president will need to address the violence engulfing the USA's southern neighbour.
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The case for Brazil
By Daniel Lawrence, 12th January 2009
Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council has resurfaced. But its entry, while deserving merit, is not without problems.
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The new US Presidency: a promising future for Cuba and relations in the region?
By Kate McCormick, 6th January 2009
The Obama Administration presents an opportunity for a new foreign policy towards Cuba
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