This book on Latin American Diasporas in Public Diplomacy explains and illustrates, through case studies, the different strategic roles that diaspora groups play in modern public diplomacy efforts. These are categorized by being participatory, having a strong involvement of non-state actors, involving frequent partnerships, and placing an increased focus on global issues. In particular, this book provides, in its 13 chapters, the perspective of Latin American diasporas and nations, which are severely underrepresented in the public diplomacy literature. Additionally, because it is written from a strategic communication perspective, this book provides insight into a variety of public diplomacy approaches employed by modern-day diasporas from Latin America. It also describes some examples of diaspora-targeted, state-led public diplomacy efforts in the region. Taking a regional focus to the exploration of diasporas in public diplomacy, this edited book facilitates cross-country comparisons and the understanding of the phenomena beyond the country-specific cases.
Author(s): Vanessa Bravo, Maria De Moya
Series: Palgrave Macmillan Series in Global Public Diplomacy
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 353
City: Cham
Foreword
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction: Diasporas from Latin America and Their Role in Public Diplomacy
Diasporas in Public Diplomacy
Diasporas and Participatory Public Diplomacy
Latin American Diasporas
Why Do They Leave and Where Do They Go?
The Latin American Context
Structure of This Book
References
Part I Diaspora Relations: States Courting the Diaspora
2 Transnational Social Protection and the Role of Countries of Origin: The Cases of Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, and Ecuador
Beyond the Goodwill: Why Countries of Origin Engage Their Diasporas
Transnational Social Protection as Theoretical Framework
Consulates, Diaspora Engagement, and Transnational Social Protection
Social Protection Services and Migrants’ Resource Environment
Conclusion
References
3 State–Diaspora Relations in El Salvador and Colombia: Building Legitimacy at Home While Trying to Protect and “Court” Citizens Abroad
The Latin American Context
Why El Salvador and Why Colombia?
The Situation in Recent Years: After Bukele (2019) and Duque (2018) Became Presidents
Conclusion: What Can Be Learned from These Cases?
References
4 Diaspora Engagement Policies in Argentina: The Unfolding of a Still Lukewarm Approach
The Expansion of Politics and Policies Beyond Borders
Argentina’s Attempt to Reach Out to Its Citizens Abroad
Background on Emigration and Diaspora Institutions
Expanding Consular Services
Launching Political Initiatives
Enhancing Assistance
Conclusion
References
5 Chileans in China and How They View Their Role in Public Diplomacy: Between Entrepreneurship and State Policies
Theoretical Approach to Public Diplomacy and Diaspora
Diaspora in a Globalized World
Social Capital, Bonding Relationships and Bridging Relationships of Diasporas
Sino Chilean Relations
Methodology
Findings
Characteristics of These Chilean Diaspora Members in China
Geographic Distribution: Homogeneity vs Heterogeneity
Changing Nature of the Chilean Diaspora
Public/Private Interaction to Develop Public Diplomacy Strategies
Promotional Interaction
Relational Interaction
Narrative Interaction
Chilean Diaspora and Social Capital
Conclusion
References
Part II Diaspora-led Public Diplomacy
6 The New Cuban Diaspora
Understanding the Cuban Diaspora Community
U.S.–Cuba Relations
The Role of the Cuban Diaspora in Florida
Cuban-American Organizations
Strategic Narratives and Diaspora Public Diplomacy
Narratives About the Cuban Diaspora
Public Narratives About Cuba
Shifting Narratives
Cuban Diaspora Organizations
CANF Strategic Narratives
CubaOne Strategic Narratives
Audience Narratives Used by the Diaspora Organizations
Conclusion
References
7 #RickyRenuncia: The Hashtag That Took Collective Outrage from Social Media to the Streets
Theoretical Perspectives: Social Capital, Social Media, and Virtual Cosmopolitanism
Latinx Social Media Activism
Method
Sample
Results: What Was the Conversation?
Peaks in Conversation
Key Conversation Drivers
Demographics
Sentiment
Discussion
References
8 Civil Society as an Advocate of Mexicans and Latinos in the United States: The Chicago Case
The Latino Diaspora, the Latino Nation and Public Diplomacy
Gaining the Advocates’ Perspectives
The Perspectives
Immigration Rights Perspective: Oscar Chacón, Executive Director of Alianza Americas
Education Sector Perspective: Javier Laguna, Director of the Chicago Campus of the Autonomous National University of Mexico (UNAM)
Grassroots Social Activism Perspective: Elvia Yolanda Torres, Social Activist
The Business Community Perspective: Joaquín Boker, President of the U.S.–Mexican Business Association’s Chicago Chapter (AEM)
Lessons Learned
References
9 The Diaspora of Bahia and Afro-Brazilian Culture in Contemporary France
The Multiethnic Brazilian Culture
Brazil’s Diaspora, Territories of Brazilianness, and Cultural Diplomacy
From Bahia to Paris; from Bonfim to Madeleine
It All Started with Bonfim
The Lavage de la Madeleine: A Case Study in Diaspora Public Diplomacy
2005: A Turning Point
Conclusion
References
10 The Strategy of the Venezuelan Diaspora: Collaboration, Representation, and Reconstruction of Venezuelan People in Colombia, Latin America and the World
The Twenty-First-Century Venezuelan Diaspora
The Diaspora Communities’ Adopted Homes
The Venezuelan Diaspora as Public Diplomacy Actors
Narratives About the Diaspora and Reasons for Leaving
Rebuilding and Developing the Homeland
Diaspora Media
Contributions of the Venezuelan Diaspora Abroad and in the Homeland
Conclusion
References
11 Mexican Diasporic Women in Public Diplomacy: A Case Study of “Mex and the City” in the United States
Gender in International Relations and Public Diplomacy
The Roles of Women in Diplomacy
Mexican Women and Diplomacy
Mexican Diasporic Media and Public Diplomacy
Mex and the City Case Study
Mex and the City (M&TC) and Women’ Life Stories
Final Considerations
References
12 Brazilian Ethnic Media in the United States: An Analysis of Their Social Control and Pluralistic Functions in an Electoral Context
Overview of the Brazilian Political and Electoral System
Brazilian Immigration to the United States
Ethnic Media and Their Functions
Ethnic Media and Public Diplomacy
Brazilian Diaspora Newspapers
Analysis of the Media Coverage
Pluralistic Ethnic Media Functions
Social Control Functions
The Prominence of Election Coverage
Ethnic Media Functions Identified in the Election Coverage
Pluralistic Functions in Depth
Social Control Functions in Depth
Topics in the Newspaper Coverage
Discussion
References
Part III Conclusion
13 Conclusion: Lessons Learned and Future Research
Latin American Diasporas and the Public Diplomacy Literature
Power Imbalances
Diasporas in Opposition
The Latin American Context
Future Research: Potential and Limitations of the Diaspora’s Impact
References
Index
