A Left Turn after Chavez?

... latest trends in Latin American politics and Russia's prospects in the region. When socialists came to power in countries across Latin America several years ago, experts talked about the region’s “left turn.” Due to demise of Hugo Chavez and approaching parliamentary and presidential elections in many leading countries in the region, this trend may change. Is Latin America’s left turn likely to give way to liberal-rightist policies, and what could this mean for Russia? The ...