Navigating Adversaries: A Strategy for Latin America’s Distant States (Tier 3)
These are the Tier 3 states: distant or adversarial governments that have strained or openly antagonistic relations with Washington.
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Broadening the Coalition: Engaging Latin America’s “Middle” Partners (Tier 2)
Beyond the inner circle of steadfast allies, there’s a wider ring of Latin American countries that are friendly with the U.S. but not yet deeply integrated into its strategic initiatives.
Anchoring the Alliance: Closest Allies in Latin America (Tier 1 Partners)
Every successful alliance has its core anchors, those partners with both the capability and the will to drive joint initiatives. In the context of U.S.-Latin America trade and tech alliances, the “Tier 1” countries represent Latin America’s closest allies with strong existing partnerships.
A Prosperous Hemispheric Alliance: Vision 2030-2040 (Long-Term Strategy)
Fast forward to the mid-2030s. What does success look like for the U.S. and Latin America? The ultimate goal of the strategy is nothing less than a prosperous hemispheric alliance, a deeply integrated economic and technological community spanning from Canada to Chile.
Deepening the Partnership: Mid-Term Strategies for Hemispheric Growth (3-5 Years)
ith the initial groundwork laid, the U.S.-Latin America alliance must pivot to a more ambitious phase. Over the mid-term (3-5 years), the name of the game is deepening, expanding the circle of partnership, building capacity, and cementing the institutional ties that will carry the alliance forward.
Laying the Foundations: Quick Wins for a U.S.-Latin Tech Alliance (Short-Term Strategy)
When opportunity knocks, timing is everything. In the U.S.-Latin America trade and tech relationship, that knock is sounding loudly right now. The next 1-2 years offer a critical window for quick wins; concrete actions that can jump-start a deeper alliance.
