Bush Excluded by Latin Summit as China, Russia Loom (Update1
Bush Excluded by Latin Summit as China, Russia Loom (Update1)
By Joshua Goodman
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Latin American and Caribbean leaders gathering in Brazil tomorrow will mark a historic occasion: a region-wide summit that excludes the United States.
Almost two centuries after President James Monroe declared Latin America a U.S. sphere of influence, the region is breaking away. From socialist-leaning Venezuela to market-friendly Brazil, governments are expanding military, economic and diplomatic ties with potential U.S. adversaries such as China, Russia and Iran.
“Monroe certainly would be rolling over in his grave,â€
Re: Bush Excluded by Latin Summit as China, Russia Loom (Upd
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Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Latin American and Caribbean leaders gathering in Brazil tomorrow will mark a historic occasion: a region-wide summit that excludes the United States.
They why aren't we excluding all their criminals that break into the USA?