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Place Created: Punta del Este, Uruguay
Year Created: 1961
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Description: The Alliance for Progress was a major foreign aid initiative by President John F. Kennedy. It aimed to promote economic development, social reform, and democratic stability in Latin America. Driven by Cold War anxieties and the desire to stop the spread of communism, the ten-year program sought to achieve increased per capita income, equitable wealth distribution, land reform, improved education and healthcare, and stronger democratic institutions. While it did lead to some improvements in social indicators and infrastructure, the Alliance faced challenges due to a lack of commitment to reforms in some Latin American nations, political instability, and shifting U.S. priorities. These factors prevented it from achieving its objectives.
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Punta del Este, Uruguay