Latin America

The Future of Mercosur: An Argentine Perspective
Latin America Analyses

The Future of Mercosur: An Argentine Perspective

Once again there is an intensifying debate on the efficiency and the future of Mercosur. In this debate, Mercosur’s very existence has been called into question. There is discussion of how to move forward, but occasionally the consideration crops up as to whether it is reasonable to continue on the originally charted route. In recent months, this existential doubt has been especially clear in the Brazilian business sector. The idea of abandoning the customs union and going back to a free-trade zone is once again being considered

By Félix Peña
10 Jul 2005 //
16 mins Reading time
The Uribe Administration’s Security Strategy: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges
Latin America Analyses

The Uribe Administration’s Security Strategy: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges

President Uribe’s Democratic Defence and Security Policy to restore order has seen significant success and has substantially reduced levels of violence, generating a new climate of security. However, to attain total pacification of the country, a number of challenges must yet be overcome, since the guerrillas have a huge capacity for destabilisation and the success of the process of demobilisation of paramilitary units is far from guaranteed

By Román D. Ortiz
05 May 2005 //
16 mins Reading time

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