Human Rights and United States Policy Toward Latin America

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Focusing on the influence of humanitarian values, this study examines U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America from the early sixties to 1980. It explores the reasons these values shaped government decision-making and analyzes how internal bureaucratic processes influenced the specific content of policies during this pivotal era. The author provides insights into the complex interplay between human rights considerations and political strategies in shaping U.S. actions in the region.