Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Carter's Impact on Human Rights in Latin America
Table of content
Introduction
- Main Idea: Carter aimed to raise awareness of human rights concerns and link them to US foreign policy.
Success Stories
- Chilean Action: The U.S., alongside the UN, pressured Pinochet to dissolve the Chilean secret police, DINA.
- Quantitative Improvements
- Uruguay: Political prisoners decreased from 5,000 in 1977 to less than 2,500 in 1979.
- Chile: Fewer Chileans were murdered or ‘disappeared’ between 1977-1980 compared to any other period between 1973-1990.
- Argentina: Reductions in murders and disappearances during their 'dirty war'.
Real-World Example: Imagine if your local police force had a reputation for unfairly arresting people, but after some international pressure, they started to change their ways. It's like that, but on a much larger, national scale.
Criticism
- Inconsistency: Carter was reproached for not consistently applying the human rights policy.
- Example 1: Approved covert operations in Nicaragua despite past controversies.
- Example 2: Supported El Salvador with military aid even when they were known for human rights violations.
Real-World Example: Think of it like a teacher who says cheating is wrong, but then turns a blind eye when their favorite student does it.
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Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Carter's Impact on Human Rights in Latin America
Table of content
Introduction
- Main Idea: Carter aimed to raise awareness of human rights concerns and link them to US foreign policy.
Success Stories
- Chilean Action: The U.S., alongside the UN, pressured Pinochet to dissolve the Chilean secret police, DINA.
- Quantitative Improvements
- Uruguay: Political prisoners decreased from 5,000 in 1977 to less than 2,500 in 1979.
- Chile: Fewer Chileans were murdered or ‘disappeared’ between 1977-1980 compared to any other period between 1973-1990.
- Argentina: Reductions in murders and disappearances during their 'dirty war'.
Real-World Example: Imagine if your local police force had a reputation for unfairly arresting people, but after some international pressure, they started to change their ways. It's like that, but on a much larger, national scale.
Criticism
- Inconsistency: Carter was reproached for not consistently applying the human rights policy.
- Example 1: Approved covert operations in Nicaragua despite past controversies.
- Example 2: Supported El Salvador with military aid even when they were known for human rights violations.
Real-World Example: Think of it like a teacher who says cheating is wrong, but then turns a blind eye when their favorite student does it.
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