The violent protests in Chile surprised even the wisest observers of South American events. Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa notes Chile’s hugely successful economy, and three decades of harmonious co-existence between right and left, with a strong political center, has supported private enterprise and international trade.
Read MoreThe incumbent, pro-Venezuela and pro-Cuba Evo Morales was a candidate after ignoring a national plebiscite that voted not to allow Morales to run for a third term or be indefinitely re-elected.
Read MoreIn my latest article, I pointed out that as the United States withdraws from the world and international affairs, China and Russia step in, to the detriment of U.S. interests. I noted that withdrawal from world affairs could affect not only our interests but also our own national security.
Read MoreDuring the United Nations General Assembly last month president Trump in his speech pointed out that, “The future does not belong to globalists. The future belongs to patriots.”
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Several events happened in the last several weeks that are worrisome for hemispheric security.
The first is the victory of Alberto Fernandez and his candidate for vice-president, former president Cristina Kirchner in the Argentine primaries.
The second is the exit of the national U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton.