Latin America’s Unfinished Quest

The Latin American countries that have performed the best in recent decades are those that have steered clear of both right-wing zealotry and left-wing populism. So why haven’t countries like Brazil and Chile become modern, center-left development models for the region?

SANTIAGO – The participants came, European guests were greeted, speeches were delivered, toasts made, and, in the end, the annual meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was hailed as a success. But what remained the morning after was the clear sense of a region that is deeply divided, missing a common purpose, and, above all, lacking leadership.

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