This presentation is a historical overview of political relations between the United States and Latin American countries, with an emphasis on:

• U.S. proclamations
• Territorial expansion
• Military interventions
• Covert/overt political operations in the region
• Cold War politics
• Trade issues
• The rise of Leftist presidents in Latin America
• The effects of Latin American immigration on U.S. demographics

The presentation will be rounded out with a Q&A session.