Latin American states are led by Iconic Leaders who last The Short term, while North America is led by Democratically elected leaders through strong Institutional structures, which last the long term. Time enough for South American nations to gain from institutionalising Governance Structures than depend on individuals
Only some news reports have the potential to spread like wildfire and transcend borders; and these are reports that have titanic ramifications for the world at large. A case in point was the press release from the office of Venuzuelan President Hugo Chavez, which said that he would be undergoing an operation on June 10, 2011 to remove an abscessed tumour with cancerous cells. The world was left stunned and speculations were being made on how long the 57-year-old Chavez would continue and who would be the possible successor!
This has led to a very relevant debate on Latin American leadership and its future. Interestingly, Latin American states have mostly been led by iconic leaders, statesmen and politicians. Hugo Chavez himself is one Venezuelan leader who attracted enough international attention with his Bolivarian ideology and bold leadership. From the ranks of an ordinary military officer, he went on to become the 56th President of the state and is ruling since 1999. Similarly, a press operator in an automobile parts factory, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva became the 35th President of Brazil. He served Brazil for two terms from 2003 to 2010 with dignity and pride during which Brazil gained immense prosperity and prestige. He has been widely recognised as the most popular and influential Latin American political figure. He was often described as “a man with audacious ambitions to alter the balance of power among nations.” The third iconic figure who fortified Latin American politics is Cuban Revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. He not only served Cuba as Prime Minister during 1959 to 1976 and later as President during 1976 to 2008 but also saved Cuba from US imperialist aggression, and he is recognised as one of the world’s greatest leaders.
This has led to a very relevant debate on Latin American leadership and its future. Interestingly, Latin American states have mostly been led by iconic leaders, statesmen and politicians. Hugo Chavez himself is one Venezuelan leader who attracted enough international attention with his Bolivarian ideology and bold leadership. From the ranks of an ordinary military officer, he went on to become the 56th President of the state and is ruling since 1999. Similarly, a press operator in an automobile parts factory, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva became the 35th President of Brazil. He served Brazil for two terms from 2003 to 2010 with dignity and pride during which Brazil gained immense prosperity and prestige. He has been widely recognised as the most popular and influential Latin American political figure. He was often described as “a man with audacious ambitions to alter the balance of power among nations.” The third iconic figure who fortified Latin American politics is Cuban Revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. He not only served Cuba as Prime Minister during 1959 to 1976 and later as President during 1976 to 2008 but also saved Cuba from US imperialist aggression, and he is recognised as one of the world’s greatest leaders.
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
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