Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 108th Congress (Congressional Research Service)
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 108th Congress
Congressional Research Service Report for Congress
...The Latin American and Caribbean region has made enormous strides over the
past two decades in political development, with all countries but Cuba led by
democratically-elected heads of state. But several nations face considerable
challenges that threaten political stability, including economic decline and rising
poverty, violent guerrilla conflicts, drug trafficking, and increasing crime.
Bush Administration officials maintain that U.S. policy toward Latin America
has three overarching goals: strengthening security; promoting democracy and good
governance; and stimulating economic development. Some observers argue that the
Administration has not been paying enough attention to the region and to instability
in several countries. They maintain that the United States, faced with other pressing
foreign policy problems like the war in Iraq and the global anti-terrorist campaign,
has fallen back to a policy of benign neglect of the region. In contrast, others
maintain that the United States has an active policy.....
Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities.
CRS's analytic capabilities integrate multiple disciplines and research methodologies. In a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, CRS provides Congress with the vital, analytical support it needs to address the most complex public policy issues facing the nation. Its work incorporates program and legislative expertise, quantitative methodologies, and legal and economic analysis.
Congressional Research Service Report for Congress
...The Latin American and Caribbean region has made enormous strides over the
past two decades in political development, with all countries but Cuba led by
democratically-elected heads of state. But several nations face considerable
challenges that threaten political stability, including economic decline and rising
poverty, violent guerrilla conflicts, drug trafficking, and increasing crime.
Bush Administration officials maintain that U.S. policy toward Latin America
has three overarching goals: strengthening security; promoting democracy and good
governance; and stimulating economic development. Some observers argue that the
Administration has not been paying enough attention to the region and to instability
in several countries. They maintain that the United States, faced with other pressing
foreign policy problems like the war in Iraq and the global anti-terrorist campaign,
has fallen back to a policy of benign neglect of the region. In contrast, others
maintain that the United States has an active policy.....
Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities.
CRS's analytic capabilities integrate multiple disciplines and research methodologies. In a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, CRS provides Congress with the vital, analytical support it needs to address the most complex public policy issues facing the nation. Its work incorporates program and legislative expertise, quantitative methodologies, and legal and economic analysis.
