Program Number: 17

Contents: Report: A report on the historical reasons for Argentina's current political crisis and the attempts of her leaders to improve U.S. - Argentine relations which were hurt by human rights complaints; and an explanation of why Mexico and Spain resumed diplomatic relations after 38 years; and an examination of Venezuela's concern over Brazil's aspirations for world?power status. Interview: Demetrio Boersner, (see above), considers the historical perspectives of the U.S. toward Latin America and the role played by Venezuela in the North-South dialogue between developed and developing nations.

Recorded: March 31 and April 8, 1977

Final Production: April 8, 1977

[Air Date]: April 25, 1977

Timings: v.o. 24:50, m.o. 30:08