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U.S. FOREIGN POLICY ON LATIN AMERICA

Jeanne AlmeidaDan HainesAlex MayKawansi Taylor

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

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

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

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

Otto Reich Roger Noreiga

Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs

EXTREMELY Anti-Leftist

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

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

{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

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

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

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.

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

Thomas Shannon Jr.

Arturo Valenzuela

Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs

2005-2009Now US ambassador to BrazilDefends Bush’s involvement in LA

2009 - 2011Praises LA relationsApproves of Obama’s LA policy

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