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The nations of Latin America, with whom we share the Western Hemisphere, have often looked upon the United States as the "big brother". Historically, we have often played that role; however, with the improving economic standards, the spread of democratic governments in the region and the realization that we need these countries as trading partners, the relationships have been undergoing shifts in the past decade. The return of the Panama Canal Zone to Panamanian control in Dec. 1999 was but one indication that the Latin American countries are increasingly demanding a role in choosing their own destinies.
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