President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins a four-nation Latin America tour . Experts say Iran has been building relations in Latin America for decades . The trip is the latest step in a longstanding effort to shore up support in the region . Iran has been trying for years to build ties with countries that are part of its regional strategy, including Cuba, Venezuela and Bolivia. Iran recently launched a Spanish-language television network .
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins a four-nation Latin America tour . The trip is the latest step in a longstanding effort to shore up support in the region . Iran has been trying for years to build ties with countries that are part of its regional strategy, including Cuba, Venezuela and Bolivia. Iran recently launched a Spanish-language television network .