Argentina’s swing to the left threatens ties with US and Brazil
Stance of president-elect could lead to closer ties with left-wing governments of Mexico and Venezuela
29 October 2019 - 17:11
Mexico City — Alberto Fernandez has yet to take office in Argentina, but already diplomats in Buenos Aires are anxiously awaiting what is set to be yet another pendulum swing in the country’s foreign policy, this time to the left.
That may mean a less fulsome embrace of Donald Trump than incumbent Mauricio Macri, under whom Argentina aligned more with US goals in regional affairs, especially regarding Venezuela...
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