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1 { U.S. FOREIGN POLICY ON LATIN AMERICA Jeanne Almeida Dan Haines Alex May Kawansi Taylor

2 3 MAIN GOALS: 1. Consolidating the region as a strategic partner. 2. Accommodating challenges from the Left. 3. Alleviating Narco-terrorism problems. GEORGE W. BUSH’S POLICIES

3  Bush got rid of Guerillas in Colombia which led to 66% approval rating.  Tried to keep Latin American countries democratic.  Overall Bush’s approval in Latin America was low. BUSH’S POLICIES CONT. Daniel Barrera – Colombian Drug Lord

4  Presidency marked w/ empty promises  Swore to promote free trade and U.S. business interests  Economic conflict  Immigration Promises  Millennium Challenge US MEXICAN RELATIONS UNDER BUSH

5  Very nationalistic approach to LA relations  Emphasized trade, market reform, and an over-simplified view of democracy  EXTREMELY opposed to left- wing regimes  Supported Reich and Noriega Colin Powell: Secretary of State

6 Otto Reich Roger Noreiga Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs EXTREMELY Anti-Leftist

7  Strongly argued for Latin American Reform  Similar policies as Powell  More respectful of Leftist LA officials  Big supporter of the Organization of American States (OAS) Condoleezza Rice: Secretary of State

8  Close Guantanamo Bay  Improve relations with Cuba  Open up trade with Cuba  Reestablish US leadership in Latin American countries  Create economic security within Latin American countries by increasing aid to the region.  Develop a closer relationship with Brazil.  Increase production of renewable energy sources. BARACK OBAMA’S L.A. FOREIGN POLICY GOALS

9 { At the Summit of the Americas, Obama reaches out to controversial Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez and is warmly received. After nearly a decade of strained relations, Chávez declares a "new era" has begun and pledges to send an ambassador back to the US to begin re-establishing diplomatic relations. OBAMA & CHAVEZ

10  Shares several of Obama’s goals for relations with Latin America.  Unpopular in some countries due to remarks viewed as inappropriate.  Honduras Constitutional Crisis & Manuel Zelaya. Hillary Clinton: Secretary of State

11  U.S. & Brazil signed ten bilateral agreements   Education initiatives have created new academic and research partnerships.   Obama’s-100,000 Strong in Americas   Rousseff’s-Science Without Borders   The two countries signed an agreement in 2011 to enhance cooperation on trade and investment. U.S.-BRAZILIAN RELATIONS UNDER OBAMA

12   USAID is concluding its bilateral support to:   Prevent and control tuberculosis   Support HIV/AIDS prevention.   Promote clean energy technologies in Brazil, and mitigate climate change   Ongoing programs continue to preserve natural ecosystems, and foster sustainable forest management in Brazil.  These exchanges strengthen U.S. and Brazilian institutional partnerships, develop a workforce prepared for 21st century opportunities, and contribute to long-term economic growth for both countries. CONT.

13   Department of Homeland Security said that it is considering using the National Guard to counter the threat of drug violence in Mexico from spreading to the US.   Obama administration outlined plans to redeploy more than 500 federal agents to border posts.   Outlined plans to redirect $200 million to combat smuggling of illegal drugs, money and weapons   1,200 National Guard troops sent to the U.S.-Mexico border in 2010. U.S.-MEXICAN RELATIONS UNDER OBAMA

14 Thomas Shannon Jr.Arturo Valenzuela Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs 2005-2009 Now US ambassador to Brazil Defends Bush’s involvement in LA 2009 - 2011 Praises LA relations Approves of Obama’s LA policy

15  What challenges surround the expansion of NAFTA?  How has the measures that Obama has taken strengthened U.S.-Brazilian relations?  Do you think Obama would’ve been more successful with his policies if Bush had been more favored in Latin America? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS


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