The Russia-Ukraine conflict has kicked over the geopolitical game board (to poorly translate the expression from Spanish) -- and threatens to thrust Latin America back into a Cold War diplomatic world, reports the Miami Herald. Many countries in the region have responded by walking a delicate line, declining to support Russia’s invasion abroad without forcefully condemning it at home. The U.S. has sought to increase its engagement with governments in the region — including longtime adversaries of the United States and allies of Russia, like Cuba and Venezuela.
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Russia conflict fallout (March 15, 2022)
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict has kicked over the geopolitical game board (to poorly translate the expression from Spanish) -- and threatens to thrust Latin America back into a Cold War diplomatic world, reports the Miami Herald. Many countries in the region have responded by walking a delicate line, declining to support Russia’s invasion abroad without forcefully condemning it at home. The U.S. has sought to increase its engagement with governments in the region — including longtime adversaries of the United States and allies of Russia, like Cuba and Venezuela.