The Necessary Quest for Latin American Unity
Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.
When I listen to African leaders in global forums these days, I feel a mix of pride and envy. In an increasingly fragmented world, Africa has achieved something rare: a unified voice. Over the past two decades, the continent has managed to weave national ambitions into a true collective strategy. Africa’s path is not perfect—coups, civil and military conflicts, and democratic setbacks continue to challenge its stability. But the continent’s progress on the international stage is undeniable. The African Union and its 55 members have negotiated as a bloc a pandemic treaty, obtained a...
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