Encyclopedia of U.S. - Latin American Relations

No previous work has covered the web of important players, places, and events that have shaped the history of the United States’ relations with its neighbors to the south. From the Monroe Doctrine through today’s tensions with Latin America’s new leftist governments, this history is rich in case studies of diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation and contentiousness. Encyclopedia of U.S.-Latin American Relations is a comprehensive, three-volume, A-to-Z reference featuring more than 800 entries detailing the political, economic, and military interconnections between the United States and the countries of Latin America, including Mexico and the nations in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Entries cover: Each country and its relationship with the United States Key politicians, diplomats, and revolutionaries in each country  Wars, conflicts, and other events  Policies and treaties Organizations central to the political and diplomatic history of the western hemisphere Key topics covered include: Coups and terrorist organizations  U.S. military interventions in the Caribbean  Mexican-American War  The Cold War, communism, and dictators  The war on drugs in Latin America  Panama Canal  Embargo on Cuba  Pan-Americanism and Inter-American conferences  The role of commodities like coffee, bananas, copper, and oil  "Big Stick" and Good Neighbor policies  Impact of religion in U.S.-Latin American relations  Neoliberal economic development model  U.S. Presidents from John Quincy Adams to Barack Obama  Latin American leaders from Simon Bolivar to Hugo Chavez With expansive coverage of more than 200 years of important and fascinating events, this new work will serve as an important addition to the collections of academic, public, and school libraries serving students and researchers interested in U.S. history and diplomacy, Latin American studies, international relations, and current events.