I must try and break through the cliches about Latin America. Superpowers and other outsiders have fought over us for centuries in ways that have nothing to do with our problems. In reality we are all alone.

Summary

This quote suggests that Latin America has often been the battleground for power struggles among superpowers and outside influences, which have overshadowed the region's genuine issues. The speaker acknowledges that the region is frequently portrayed through clichés and stereotypes that fail to capture its true essence. By stating that Latin America is "all alone," it implies a sense of isolation and the need for a genuine understanding of its unique challenges and complexities, stripped from the distortion of external interests.

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