El continente americano dentro de la problemática mundial

Authors

  • João Augusto de Araújo Castro

Abstract

In this paper a very general picture is drawn, a tabulation of topics for the subsequent development of current political problems and the important topic of world problems and the position of the American continent within it. This is marked by the confrontation of power between the USSR and the US. The countries that make up the continent present the most diverse conditions in terms of political institutions, living conditions and economic and social level. And despite the fact that we are within its area of influence, there is a tendency in the US to take Latin America as a block, as if it were a whole endowed with the same political, economic and cultural characteristics. However, Latin America is an important element in the free play of world politics.

Keywords:

United States, Soviet Union, International System, American Continent, United Nations

Author Biography

João Augusto de Araújo Castro

Embajador, diplomático de carrera e intelectual brasileño, representa a su país ante el gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Fue ministro de relaciones exteriores del Brasil desde 1963 a 1964.  Posteriormente, fue embajador en Atenas y en Lima, y jefe de la misión de Brasil ante las Naciones Unidas entre 1968 y 1971. Mientras desempeñaba este cargo, pronunció la conferencia en que se basa este artículo.