Obviously the MAS [Morales' party] doesn't want to provoke the U.S., but neither will it want to rely on the U.S..

They will reassert the state as economic, political and social actor after decades of governments that weakened or dismantled state institutions.

It's still a mystery for a lot of people what he will do or who will actually run the government.

To that end, the party will be supportive.

This is our coming-out party: The Olympics got our name out in front of the world, and these will be the brand name products we'll be introducing with that.

The U.S. is not really speaking with a unified voice to Latin America. I don't think the administration has yet identified a definitive strategy.