Latin America, no US backyard IRI Defense Minister

Latin American region is no longer a place where the US can easily wield its influence, IRI Defense Minister General Ahmad Vahidi said upon his arrival from a visit to Bolivia Thursday.

“Latin America is no longer the US’ backyard and Iran will enhance its constructive relations with the regional countries,” he said.

He said Iran and Bolivia are determined to further enhance their growing ties.

Vahidi was invited to Bolivia by the country’s Defense Minister Maria Cecilia Chacon and attended a military ceremony in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz on Tuesday.