Glance at politics in Latin America

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By The Associated Press – 17 hours ago
A look at the politics of Latin American countries, and at their relationships to the United States:
SOUTH AMERICA:
_Argentina: center-left, accuses U.S. of interference in regional affairs.
_Brazil: center-left, economic competitor of U.S., but also cooperates on promoting biofuels and other policies.
_Bolivia: socialist, ally of anti-U.S. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
_Paraguay: president-elect is center-left, no record yet.
_Chile: center-left, embraces free trade with United States.
_Ecuador: leftist, ally of Chavez, clashes with U.S. corporations.
_Uruguay: center-left, seeks freer trade with U.S.
_Peru: center-right, sometimes feuds with Chavez.
_Venezuela: socialist, along with Cuba, the most hostile toward U.S. government.
_Colombia: conservative, free-market government and a major recipient of U.S. aid.
CENTRAL AMERICA:
_Panama: centrist, close historic ties with U.S.
_Costa Rica: centrist, backs free trade with U.S., large U.S. investments.
_Honduras: center-left, close historic ties with U.S.
_Nicaragua: leftist, often denounces U.S. influence, but welcomes U.S. aid.
_El Salvador: conservative, only country in Americas with troops aiding U.S. in Iraq.
_Guatemala: center-left, close historic ties with U.S.
NORTH AMERICA:
_Mexico: conservative, defends free trade pact with U.S. government while criticizing treatment of migrants.
CARIBBEAN:
_Cuba: communist, has feuded with U.S. since 1959.
_Dominican Republic: centrist, close historic ties with U.S.
_Haiti: center-left, depends heavily on U.S. and other aid.