EU and Latin America: Reviving a Ten Year Old Partnership

At first glance, one could question the reasons behind the considerable efforts put into improving relations between the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC). The shared colonial-historical past and long-lasting cultural affinities with certain European states appear to be the only relevant ties between these two continents, with an entire ocean of differences dividing them. Despite such misconceptions, a concrete analysis of the situation clearly brings to light the advantages and possibilities that would result from the development of relations between the two regions.

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Author:Pedro Seabra
Series:IPRIS Viewpoints
Issue:12
Publisher:Portuguese Institute of International Relations and Security (IPRIS), Lisbon, Portugal