An End to Latin American Dragooning

Editorial, The New York Times | November 28, 2008

A third of the US’ oil, most of its immigrants, and nearly all of its cocaine come from Latin America. ++ President-elect Obama could easily overlook the region as he enters office at such a demanding time; that would be foolish. ++ Given the maladroit leadership of President Bush, little more will be needed than “good sense and sensitivity” to turn the relationship around. ++ Listening, rather than heavy-handed browbeating, is the key to such important topics as “drug trafficking, energy policy, economic integration and immigration.”