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LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

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October 3, 2024

What Advances Did the Region Make at the United Nations?

Among the Latin American leaders who addressed the U.N. General Assembly last month was Argentine President Javier Milei. // Photo: United Nations.

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  • Several Latin American presidents addressed the United Nations General Assembly in late September. Among them, Argentina’s Javier Milei accused the international organization of imposing a “socialist” agenda, Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lua da Silva urged countries to do more to fight climate change and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele touted the improved security in his country, which critics say has come at the expense of human rights. What did Latin American countries accomplish at the General Assembly? What do the statements that were made—and any that were left unsaid—say about the current state of the region? How valuable is the General Assembly as a forum for Latin American and Caribbean nations?

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Carlos Alvarado Quesada, former president of Costa Rica and current professor of practice and diplomacy at Tufts University: “The participation of Latin America in the recent General Assembly suggests that each country is navigating its challenges independently. This fragmentation contrasts sharply with the cohesive positioning observed in the Caribbean, where nations effectively rally together as part of the Alliance of Small Island States. This alliance has adopted a strong and influential stance on critical issues such as climate change and the reform of international financial institutions, making a substantial impact on global discussions. Latin America’s fragmentation stands in contrast to the unified approaches of other regions, such as the African Union, which has successfully coordinated its position on key matters like…”

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