What are the challenges Joe Biden’s foreign policy faces in Latin America? The American president has promised to open a new era in foreign relations with Latin American countries after four years of Trump’s unilateral and unpredictable foreign policy. However, there are processes underway in Latin America that impose significant constraints for US foreign policy: processes of democratic erosion in several countries of the region, a competitive regional environment led by regional Latin American powers, and a growing presence of China in the region. This article discusses how these processes shape Latin American regional politics and how they challenge the Biden’s broad agenda, ranging from environmental issues, migration, corruption, and human rights. Finally, the article analyzes the engagement of the United States with Latin American countries in light of recent events. Thus, th...

In the last decade South American has been the scenario of different political crises with considerable repercussions on regional stability. In that sense, the participation of regional institutions for the solution of political crises has become increasingly important. This article seeks to understand the scope and limitations of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) for the solution of political crises in the region. Since its origins, Unasur has sought to play an important role in efforts to maintain political stability in South America. However, while in some cases its participation has been effective; in others it has been limited or insufficient. One question remains: What determines Unasur's effectiveness in resolving political crises? This article argues that it is important to observe the interests and actions of the South American States in the face of each crisis to und...

Sudamérica ha presenciado numerosas crisis políticas en las últimas décadas que han comprometido la estabilidad y el equilibrio de poder a nivel regional. Estas crisis, de distinto tipo y magnitud, han convocado la participación de mecanismos de integración y cooperación que, a través de los distintos mecanismos con los que cuentan, buscan solucionarlas. Esta tesis busca describir, evaluar y comprender los alcances y limitaciones de la Unión de Naciones Sudamericanas (UNASUR) para la solución de crisis políticas en la región entre los años 2008 y 2013. Un análisis a profundidad de estos casos nos indica que la actuación de UNASUR ha sido eficaz en determinadas situaciones para la solución de la crisis, mientras que en otras no. ¿Qué determina, entonces, la eficacia de UNASUR para la solución de crisis políticas? El artículo sugiere enfocar el análisis en los interes...

Sudamérica ha presenciado numerosas crisis políticas en las últimas décadas que han comprometido la estabilidad y el equilibrio de poder a nivel regional. Estas crisis, de distinto tipo y magnitud, han convocado la participación de mecanismos de integración y cooperación que, a través de los distintos mecanismos con los que cuentan, buscan solucionarlas. Esta tesis busca describir, evaluar y comprender los alcances y limitaciones de la Unión de Naciones Sudamericanas (UNASUR) para la solución de crisis políticas en la región entre los años 2008 y 2013. Un análisis a profundidad de estos casos nos indica que la actuación de UNASUR ha sido eficaz en determinadas situaciones para la solución de la crisis, mientras que en otras no. ¿Qué determina, entonces, la eficacia de UNASUR para la solución de crisis políticas? El artículo sugiere enfocar el análisis en los interes...

In the last decade South American has been the scenario of different political crises with considerable repercussions on regional stability. In that sense, the participation of regional institutions for the solution of political crises has become increasingly important. This article seeks to understand the scope and limitations of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) for the solution of political crises in the region. Since its origins, Unasur has sought to play an important role in efforts to maintain political stability in South America. However, while in some cases its participation has been effective; in others it has been limited or insufficient. One question remains: What determines Unasur's effectiveness in resolving political crises? This article argues that it is important to observe the interests and actions of the South American States in the face of each crisis to und...

What are the challenges Joe Biden’s foreign policy faces in Latin America? The American president has promised to open a new era in foreign relations with Latin American countries after four years of Trump’s unilateral and unpredictable foreign policy. However, there are processes underway in Latin America that impose significant constraints for US foreign policy: processes of democratic erosion in several countries of the region, a competitive regional environment led by regional Latin American powers, and a growing presence of China in the region. This article discusses how these processes shape Latin American regional politics and how they challenge the Biden’s broad agenda, ranging from environmental issues, migration, corruption, and human rights. Finally, the article analyzes the engagement of the United States with Latin American count...

In the last decade South American has been the scenario of different political crises with considerable repercussions on regional stability. In that sense, the participation of regional institutions for the solution of political crises has become increasingly important. This article seeks to understand the scope and limitations of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) for the solution of political crises in the region. Since its origins, Unasur has sought to play an important role in efforts to maintain political stability in South America. However, while in some cases its participation has been effective; in others it has been limited or insufficient. One question remains: What determines Unasur's effectiveness in resolving political crises? This article argues that it is important to observe the interests and actions of the South American States in the face of each crisis to und...

What are the challenges Joe Biden’s foreign policy faces in Latin America? The American president has promised to open a new era in foreign relations with Latin American countries after four years of Trump’s unilateral and unpredictable foreign policy. However, there are processes underway in Latin America that impose significant constraints for US foreign policy: processes of democratic erosion in several countries of the region, a competitive regional environment led by regional Latin American powers, and a growing presence of China in the region. This article discusses how these processes shape Latin American regional politics and how they challenge the Biden’s broad agenda, ranging from environmental issues, migration, corruption, and human rights. Finally, the article analyzes the engagement of the United States with Latin American count...

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