Brazil's Foreign Policy Is "Back in the Game"
Brazil's Foreign Policy Is "Back in the Game"
In this sweeping essay for AQ, Brazil’s foreign minister outlines his views on populism, Venezuela, U.S. ties, Latin American integration and more.
Latin America faces many challenges to ensure a better life for its citizens. The best tool to tackle such challenges is improving democratic governance, which does not always find fertile ground to thrive. The main obstacle to democratic governance continues to be populist politicians and their shaky commitment to democracy. The making of a democratic and prosperous Latin America requires dispelling the cheap illusions sold by populist politicians in order to build strong institutions and a secure path to development and prosperity.
Most political scientists would agree there’s no...
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