Länk - Ahmadinejad i latinamerika
Man kan se Ahmadinejads resa som ett tecken på att sanktionerna från USA och Europa börjar verka:
Läs mer: Counterterrorism Blog: Ahmadinejad's Excellent Latin American Adventure
Iran's geo-strategic interests in the region are easy to see: It desperately needs political allies and new markets for its goods as it comes under increasing pressure from Europe and the United States over its nuclear program. With some money to burn, Ahmadinejad is looking to buy some friends and support among leaders in a region that is turning increasingly hostile to the United States, free trade and drug erradication programs.
Läs mer: Counterterrorism Blog: Ahmadinejad's Excellent Latin American Adventure