{"id":186619,"date":"2022-06-18T22:23:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T19:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uacrisis.org\/?p=186619"},"modified":"2022-06-18T22:24:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T19:24:27","slug":"ukraine-in-flames-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uacrisis.org\/en\/ukraine-in-flames-100","title":{"rendered":"Latin America: a pro-Russian continent?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Latin America may seem to be a region too far from Ukraine and Russia that has unleashed one of the bloodiest wars in Europe after WWII to be preoccupied with its developments \u2013 nevertheless, it will feel the impact of aggression as well. They key area is food security, the threats to which constituted by Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports, disrupted logistical chains, attacks on agricultural infrastructure and undermined sowing campaign are already felt far and wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The countries of Latin America were already experiencing inflation and rise of the food prices \u2013 a situation brewing public unrest, which will only be aggravated by the effects of Russian aggression on the food markets around the globe. So it appears that Russo-Ukrainian war should be watched closely by the decision-makers and stakeholders in Argentina, Chile, Peru and other countries of what can sometimes be called \u201cGlobal South\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, there is evident lack of unity regarding Russian aggression among the countries of Latin America, partially generated by the previous lack of Ukrainian presence on the agenda of these states and corresponding shortage of expertise \u2013 aggravated by long-term Russian soft power and economic influence. Argentina, Chile and Columbia have declared their open support for Ukraine, while Venezuela \u2013 quite predictably \u2013 serves as a key Russian ally in the region, supporting its aggression against Ukraine and criticizing the sanctions. However, Maduro\u2019s regime does not enjoy the substantial level of influence in the region, and so the position of more potent countries \u2013 namely, Mexico and Brazil \u2013 may be considered of greater importance. Yet they have been rather cautious in public statements, and Mexico has refused to implement sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discrepancies and crucial differences of the region, driving its countries\u2019 policies and perception of Russo-Ukrainian war is an issue to be explored in Ukraine In Flames #100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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