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LATIN AMERICA AS BATTLEGROUND. Introduction: What To Do? National goals: sovereignty and flexibility Political interests: survival in power, weakening.

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1 LATIN AMERICA AS BATTLEGROUND

2 Introduction: What To Do? National goals: sovereignty and flexibility Political interests: survival in power, weakening of rivals

3 Strategic Options: The Menu of Responses 1.Reformist: seeking U.S. aid 2.Radical: supporting revolution 3.Reactionary: joining the anti-communist crusade 4.“Non-aligned”: promoting Third World solidarity

4 John F. Kennedy, 1962

5 Eduardo Frei Montalva (1964-70)

6 Salvador Allende Gossens (1970-73)

7 Ernesto “Che” Guevara

8 Fidel Castro Ruz, ca. 1979

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10 The Cold War: Consequences for Latin America 1.Polarization, weakening of political center 2.Ascendancy of right-wing forces 3.Assaults upon the political left 4.Transitions toward democracy 5.Acknowledgement of U.S. hegemony

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