Lowered US intervention in Latin American inside affairs marked a major shift in inter-American relations. For instance, the US abrogated the Platt Modification, which had granted it the best to intervene in Cuban affairs, and withdrew its Marines from Nicaragua. This fostered a better sense of autonomy and self-determination throughout the area.
This shift in coverage, initiated within the Thirties, aimed to domesticate improved diplomatic relations and strengthen partnerships within the Western Hemisphere, notably through the rise of fascism in Europe. Cultivating stronger ties with Latin American nations was deemed essential for hemispheric safety and protection. This era noticed elevated Pan-American cooperation on points starting from commerce to cultural trade.