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Latin America, stretching from the Antarctic regions of Chile in the south to Mexico in the north, is an increasingly important and dynamic part of the world. Its population is expected to reach 625 million people by 2015, its politics are increasingly democratic, and it looks set to develop into an economic powerhouse. New Zealand has well-established ties to a number of Latin American countries but there is potential to develop much broader links in the future.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade produces and maintains information papers for certain countries and territories throughout the world. The papers countain information on the bilateral relationship and also general information on the country or territory as well as links to related information on other government websites.
New Zealand has well-established links to a number of Latin American countries, particularly trading links. New Zealand also cooperates with Latin American countries in a range of international organisations, including the United Nations, APEC, FEALAC, and the WTO.
There is potential to develop much broader links between New Zealand and Latin America in the future. Recognising this potential, the New Zealand government, in 2000, launched a plan designed to develop New Zealand's relationship with Latin America. Read more on the Latin America Strategy.
