U.S. and Latin American Relations

Featuring updates and revisions reflecting the latest policychanges and global events, U.S. and Latin American Relations,2nd Edition offers in–depth theoretical and historical analysesto explore the complex dynamic between the United States and thevarious countries that comprise Latin America. Tracing theevolution of U.S.–Latin American relations from the 19th century tothe present day, chapters reveal the shifting attitudes and policyapproaches that have shaped current policies and may influencefuture regional relations. This new edition includes updatedcoverage of such issues as political economy, challenges to U.S.hegemony, immigration, human rights, and drug trafficking. Alsoaddressed are potential consequences for the state of U.S.–LatinAmerican relations in light of Edward Snowden s 2013 leakeddocuments revealing how the NSA was conducting widespreadsurveillance of Latin American presidents most notablyBrazil s Dilma Rousseff and Mexico s Enrique PeñaNieto. Engagingly written, U.S. and Latin American Relations,2nd Edition offers insights into the forces that have shapedU.S.–Latin American relations and the challenges that lie ahead inforging an equitable and enduring partnership in a rapidly changingworld.

Preface

Chapter 1: The Theoretical Context of U.S. Latin American Relations

Chapter 2: The Roots of U.S. and Latin American Relations

Chapter 3: The Rise of U.S. Hegemony

Chapter 4: The Era of Intervention and the Good Neighbor

Chapter 5: The Early Cold War Period

Chapter 6: The Cuban Revolution

Chapter 7: The Communist Threat and U.S. Intervention

Chapter 8: Free Trade and Neoliberal Reform

Chapter 9: Challenges to U.S. Hegemony

Chapter 10: Latin American Immigration and U.S. Policy

Chapter 11: Human Rights and Democracy

Chapter 12: Drug Trafficking and Terrorism

Bibliography

Gregory Weeks is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His books include The Military and Politics in Postauthoritarian Chile (2003), and Understanding Latin American Politics (2014).