Latin American Relations to the United States of America and the World. (Essay Sample)

Alex John
Professor Alex G.
Geopolitics 301
February 23, 2020
Latin American Relations to the United States of America and the World.
Cuba’s relations with Latin America and the rest of the hemisphere have increased in scope and level over the previous decade as direct outcome of two intertwined developments: the dynamic political system in the region and the continuous action of reforms by the Cuban government. Cuba has fostered close ties with CARICOM countries based on a wide agenda of cooperation efforts.
The rise of oil price in 1973 made Venezuela far richer than Latin American countries. Not only Oil riches are the main factor behind Venezuela’s rise but also political stability having elected four successive democratic governments. Venezuela is a close ally to Cuba thus making the consequences of a larger alliance very serious. America will be seeking to maintain its interests in the region while the Latin American countries will attempt to bargain for a more profitable trade deal.
The United States is concerned about these changes because Latin America is important to the United States first due to geography. Success in that hemisphere is critical to US stability. Also, Latin America is, in general economic terms, a region poised for growth in the future years it is a huge opportunity for US trade and, specifically, US exports.
The US has more free trade partners in Latin America than in any other region of the world. As Latin America struggles to rise in global recognition many Latin American nations, like Colombia and Brazil, are increasingly valuable participants in UN on-the-ground efforts. And global powers continue to see Latin America as a rising player in setting the commercial and trade agenda.
From a security angle, stability in Latin America will be beneficial in rooting out lawlessness and drug traffickers who apply the region as an entry to the United States. In the case of Venezuela, it is of interest not only because of the erosion of a democracy and creation of a narco state in the hemisphere,