Who's best for Latin America? Both candidates have support

Some in Latin America say John McCain has an edge in the region because he favors free trade. Others are attracted to Barack Obama's charisma and his status as a minority. Likely Republican presidential nominee John McCain seems to have the upper hand on Latin American issues, especially on trade, say prominent Latin American intellectuals and politicians who have been following the U.S. elections. Still, Democratic presumptive nominee Barack Obama's charisma and background have sparked excitement in the region. Although no polls have been commissioned in Latin America on the U.S. presidential race, analysts can cite opinions shared by the general public and political leaders about the contest. But they disagree about which candidate can better manage the regional issues that should be high on the next U.S. president's... [read full story]