South America as Independent Powerbroker
Latin America has historically been known as America's back yard. Over the decades the US has put pressure and wielded power on its neighbour, either subtle, in the form of trade advantage or embargoes or more heavy handedly in the form of military intervention. Once upon a time the first task of a newly elected South American leader was to visit Washington to assure Uncle Sam that business would continue as usual. Recent events in Ecuador and Bolivia suggest that South America is willing and able to stand up to the US. Myles spoke to South American expert Michael McCaughan.
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