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"The resolution adopted today during the European Parliament plenary is an important sign indicating that the EU is very well aware of its global role. Latin America is the favourite tourist destination of many Europeans, but it means much more than this to Europe. Latin America may fall short in the area of democracy, judging by European standards and principles.
The European Parliament recently debated a resolution concerning blatant human rights violations in Cuba. The situation ended in the death of people who were exercising their right to free expression. These are tragic situations which must never happen again. However, the European Union’s experience indicates that a relationship built over time, based on friendship and diplomacy, is much more productive in the long term.
A constructive approach will allow the European Union to successfully become an exporter of democratic principles, as it wishes to be. Latin America is a huge continent, which cannot be ignored from an economic or social perspective. In fact, the European Investment Bank has already been operating in the South American continent for a long time, offering the opportunity for long-term investments, which is a noteworthy sign in itself. The resolution adopted today is part of a clear mandate given to the EU High Representative on how to approach relations with Latin America."@en1
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