Yanqui on a Southern Swing

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Reagan's tour was more courteous than momentous, meant to create an impression of U.S. sensitivity rather than diplomatic coups. For all that, Reagan handled himself well. He delighted the Brazilians, treated Colombian contrariness with aplomb and showed requisite concern toward Central American countries. An unambitious agenda, to be sure, but in its approach to Latin America the Reagan Administration can do worse than behave with simple, graceful solicitousness. —By Kurt Andersen. Reported by Douglas Brew with Reagan and Gavin Scott/Brasilia