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Security in Latin America

Which of the definitions of security are most relevant to the nations in Latin America.  How do those definitions vary within the region?

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The most relevant definition of security as regards Latin America is the pursuit of justice and human rights based on the philosophy of liberation. The philosophical perspective of liberation suggests that security is based on the interactions among various actors. Whether the interactions are positive or negative, one can define their state of security. The positive terms may include freedom and capacity to achieve things while the negative terms may include the absence of threats. 

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