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This Thursday, President Bush will take a trip to Latin America. The plane ride in Air Force One ought to be cozy, but once he hits the ground it's likely to be a bumpy ride. This CNN article shows a little of what awaits the President on his trip south:
"The fiery leader of oil-rich Venezuela, who has labeled Bush "the devil" and dismisses him as the "little gentleman from the North," plans to play to this discontent. He has called for protests during Bush's stay and is leading a rally in Argentina when the president visits neighboring Uruguay."
Not exactly Spring Break in Panama. But of the five countires he is visiting, the President has his biggest opportunity in our nearest neighbor to the south - Mexico. This country is caught up in the mix of what is some of the most current inflammatory political issues. Dialogue concerning immigration and national security tend to find their way back to Mexico. Helle Dale of the Heritage Foundation argues in an article released today that in order to support Mexico and encourage reform, President Bush should:
-Offer further assistance to help combat drug cartels.
-Encourage legislation to break up monopolies and democratize unions.
-Urge an end to the system of special interest privileges.
-Stress the importance of limited, corruption-free government.