In its relation with Latin America, however, the political interests have prevailed because this has been the area where the United States has had more control of since the days of the Cold War. Along with this political influence, this country has also been interested in establishing commercial links, in order to make its presence stronger and have even more power in the area.
En su relación con América Latina, no obstante, los intereses políticos han prevalecido en gran medida, pues ha sido su zona de mayor influencia desde la época de la llamada Guerra Fría. Aparejado a esta injerencia política, también ha habido un interés por establecer vínculos comerciales, para incrementar su presencia y poder en la zona.