I had a tough time choosing an article or current event to cover for today. I considered speaking on the US-Mexico border, the Nazi vestiges in some Paraguayan villages and hotels or even the current rise of Latin American generals who are seeking out MBAs. I've decided though to continue on this topic that I touched on before, which is the expansion of Brazilian endeavors across Latin America. An expansion coupled with resistance from many. It comes as a surprise to see that so many countries including Argentina, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia have stalled and protested many projects which Brazil has tried to implement in their countries. There is an interesting dynamic in Latin America now. As the New York Times article mentions, it seems as though Brazil has begun to replace the United States as a major influence in Latin America. With its status as an economic powerhouse, how far will it go in terms of maximizing its personal benefit and sacrificing the utility and benefit of others?
Also, I'd like to know how much influence Brazil actually has over other Latin American countries.
Of course, Brazil's actions aren't entirely self-serving. With these new mining companies, hydroelectric plants and dam projects etc., in other countries, come jobs. So the issue isn't black and white. It's a complex one, a recurring one that is increasingly becoming more prevalent these days.
Let's just hope that Brazil decides to adopt some ethics in its business before you see the birth of…OccupyBrazil.
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