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There are increasing claims regarding the attachments that Latin American immigrants have to the home country, and their potential roles as lobbyists for the home country. These claims are not based on systematic analyses of the immigrants but reflect instead the rhetoric and aspirations of home country leaders. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which such claims reflect immigrant attitudes and behavior. Specifically, it will draw on surveys of Latin American immigrants that examine how they view home country issues, their level of involvement in activities related to home countries, and the strength of their attachments to U. S. institutions and society. The paper will pay particular attention to attitudes and behaviors directly linked to politics as distinct from those tied to cultural and social realms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the conference paper "Image and Propaganda as a component of U.S. power, and the impact of the Vietnam War: From Vietnam to Iraq" that was prepared for presentation at the 46th Annual ISA Convention in Hawaii. It says that the image held of one nation by another may either facilitate or obstruct implementation of particular policies and actions. It also mentions that components such as state behavior and actions are just some of the factors which propaganda draws on to build the desired impression.