Latin America: Forgotten in the US Vote
None of the three American presidential candidates has articulated anything close to a broad vision for US-Latin American relations. Indeed, with the exception of the immigration issue, on which only Senator Barack Obama has acted courageously, all of the candidates apparently view Latin America solely in terms of free-trade deals.
Berkeley -- As voters in the United States handicap the presidential race, Latin Americans can watch and imagine what a President Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama or John McCain might do for their countries. Which candidate is best for Latin America? Does it make any difference if Barak Obama or Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee and does it matter if one of them or the Republican John McCain wins in November?
Berkeley -- As voters in the United States handicap the presidential race, Latin Americans can watch and imagine what a President Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama or John McCain might do for their countries. Which candidate is best for Latin America? Does it make any difference if Barak Obama or Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee and does it matter if one of them or the Republican John McCain wins in November?