Karen Hughes, the Bush administration’s chief image strategist, is well aware that many Latin Americans hold a dim view of U.S. policies. So she has launched a campaign to make her government simpático. Better known for her efforts to improve the Muslim world’s view of Washington and as a Bush confidante, Hughes is boosting the region’s student exchange programs, allowing ambassadors to speak out more, deploying new public relations specialists and revising aid programs to make a bigger impact. Full Story