U.S. foreign policy, close to home

Improved trade and economic ties with Latin American countries would benefit the U.S., if we help strengthen democracy and security in the region.

The United States cannot afford to keep putting Latin America on the back burner as it focuses the bulk of its attention on Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The Western Hemisphere holds significant strategic interest for the U.S. — as well as enormous promise.

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