Leftward in Latin America

Uruguay's tilt to the left marks the fifth time a Latin American country has moved leftward in recent years. But it may be that as in the case of Brasil, the leftward move is more in rhetoric than in practice, at least economically. While it is discouraging to see voters embrace failed policies and ideas, it is at least reassuring to know that with the exception of Venezuela the elections are relatively free of interference, and the will of the people is being expressed.