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Latin America & Caribbean / Comment

The European Union and South American Populism

14/06/2007 By Susanne Gratius

The democratic compromise is not only the most important "acquis" of political dialogue between Latin America and the EU, but also the common ground for their strategic partnership.

Although both regions affirm in every occasion that they share the same values, the resurgence of populism in Latin America, particularly in Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela increases the gap between both partners.

Recent declarations of Hugo Chávez to "distance from Spain" due to Spanish criticism on the closure of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), or the denial of Evo Morales to sign a free trade agreement between the Andean Community and the EU are clear signs for a deteriorating relationship with the EU.

This comment examines the impact of populism in European Union's policy towards South America and concludes with a series of policy recommendations.


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Keywords

Bolivia Democracy Democracy aid Democracy promotion Democratisation Ecuador Latin America & Caribbean Populism Venezuela

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Bio author: Susanne Gratius

PhD in Political Science by the University of Hamburg. Expert in Latin America.