This regional stasis may worsen as a result of growing nationalism; an increase in social divisions within states; weapons proliferation and an increase in military spending; and environmental degradation. It seems that Latin America has abandoned the principles, commitments, and foundations of full regional integration.
这样的区域停滞可能伴随民族主义滋长、国家内部社会分化、武器扩散和军事开支增加以及环境质量恶化而变得更加严重。 拉丁美洲似乎已经放弃了全面地区融合的原则、目标和基础。 事实上，国家利益和民族自尊心现在已经开始登上舞台。