ABSTRACT
Historical relations between Latin America and Europe are quite complex, insofar as they combine elements of continuity and change and are affected by regional and extra-regional variables that alter the power balance and the nature of alliances. At this juncture, the interregional dynamic of EU-Latin America relations is mostly determined by elements of change that reflect the uncertainties of a shifting international context. After the great financial crisis of the first decade of the 21st century, a new era has begun. It is an era characterized by different material capacities and power imbalances that offer more alternatives in possible associations with emerging actors, and by the weakening of the traditional links derived from the colonial past. Paradoxically, however, all players are witnessing a reduction of their autonomy due to the increasing mutual dependence that globalization entails and the need to tackle common problems such as economic instability, security, climate change, or the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda.
