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