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It is traditionally assumed that the US long ago established a zone of influence in the Western hemisphere where its hegemony goes unchallenged. Thus, global organizations such as the UN & regional organization such as the Organization of American States (OAS) should be ineffective bodies in mediating conflicts in this US sphere of influence. In this study, however, we find that Latin American international crises since 1947 have been characterized by a greater incidence of global organization activity than one would expect, although UN intervention was not as important in abating conflict levels as the OAS & the US. How can one explain this important global organization activity in light of the alleged US hegemony over the area, & what factors influence the effectiveness of its mediation in Latin America? What lessons can be learned from these findings that can be applied to other conflict areas & for the future? These findings may serve as a lesson for other regional organizations. 5 Tables, 1 Figure, 2 Appendixes. Adapted from the source document.