ABSTRACT
Collective ambitions in Latin America (LA) go hand in hand with the processes of independence and the creation of states. Since the nineteenth century, the continent has experienced wave after wave of different types of regionalism: the ‘Bolivarian’ joint project, ‘introverted’ regional associations and ‘open’ regionalism. LA’s ‘left-turn’ has given rise to a new wave of regional projects. Described by some as post-liberal, these projects have also seen changes. Shared ambitions have therefore continued to be at the heart of the political debate of LA decision-makers.
