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<p>Although Latin America's indisputable reference currency is the U.S. dollar, many of the countries in the region have economic ties with European countries. The creation and introduction of the euro in 1999 marked the beginning of a new era in international monetary and financial relations, although it is still difficult to draw any definitive conclusions regarding its scope and its implications for Latin America. This study evaluates the internationalisation of the euro and its likely effects on the international monetary system, as well as on the development of relations between Europe and Latin America, including trade and financial flows.</p>