The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was the first long-term military alliance between the United States and Latin America.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

An intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European countries, established in 1949 for mutual defense against aggression.

Military Alliance

An agreement between two or more nations to provide mutual support and defense in case of a military conflict or threat.

Latin America

A region in the Western Hemisphere, comprising countries in South and Central America, the Caribbean, where Romance languages are predominantly spoken.