Latin American Prospects for BRICS

... economic breakthroughs if the current course is maintained after the elections. However, if opposition forces come to power, Bolivia may well follow the path of Argentina, which abandoned plans to join the bloc after a change of government. Cuba’s expectations ... ... not be easy for Havana to maintain the status quo and prevent the hegemon from increasing its pressure. Contradictions between Venezuela and Brazil One country that shares Cuba’s aspirations is Venezuela, which faces severe Western sanctions and a serious ...