Russia looking to have greater influence in Latin America

South American country, Bolivia, following suit with it's growing partner Venezuela, is set to buy arms from Russia. Russia's top diplomat in Bolivia said that Bolivia's plan to purchase 5 civil defense helicopters will only deepen the relationship between these two countries. Ambassador Gubalev and his country, Russia, want to extend their influence in Latin America including military spheres of influence. Russia is set to begin military exercises in the caribbean close to venezuela before the end of the year. Bolivia is looking to purchase the helicopters to help flood victims and perhaps even to fight in the drug war, which, has traditionally been done in partnership with the US. And since Bolivia kicked the United State ambassador out of their country, they are now looking for help elsewhere. To read more about this click here