The Development of Hungarian-Latin American Relations between 1959 and 1969

Abstract

Abstract
The Development of Hungarian-Latin American Relations between 1959 and 1969
The study examines the development of relations between Hungary and Latin American states in the decade following the victory of the Cuban Revolution, i.e. between 1959 and 1969. The Cuban Revolution brought a new direction and rhythm to the development of relations by arousing the political interest of the Soviet Union in the island country, which in turn attracted the attention of Hungary, which ultimately resulted in the rapid development of diplomatic and trade relations. After Buenos Aires, the second Hungarian embassy in Latin America was opened in Havana, and it grew into perhaps the most significant mission in terms of diplomatic and foreign policy steps in the region. At the same time, Hungarian-Cuban relations were by no means as cloudless as Hungarian society at the time believed. Hungary also had successes with important South American countries, as economic relations were established in this decade with Brazil and Chile, for example. At the same time, the political and economic pressure of the United States of America had a strong impact on the possibilities of shaping relations.