Brian A. Nichols: “Our priority in Cuba, as the rest of the hemisphere, needs to be democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.”

Public frustration with corruption represents one of the greatest threats to confidence in political systems across the region.

We respect the Calderon administration for its commitment to confront the narco-traffickers directly, and we stand by Mexico as a partner in its fight to guarantee the rule of law for all Mexican citizens.

Problematic PRC actions represent a serious challenge to U.S. interests in the region, with its growing security ties and opaque infrastructure investments that undermine transparency and sovereignty.

We must work tirelessly to support democracy where undemocratic regimes prevail.