This article is about the potential of Latin America to become a commodity superpower in the 21st century. Latin America has the raw materials needed to help meet the growing demand for natural resources in a greening world. The article is discussing if Latin America can take advantage of this potential opportunity. The tone of the article is optimistic that Latin America could become a commodity superpower, but cautious that it may not be able to deliver on its promise. The summary of this article is: Latin American countries have access to natural resources such as commodities that could make them into a "superpower" in this century. With growing demand for natural resources around the world due to greening efforts, these countries have a substantial opportunity they can capitalize on; however, success depends on their ability and willingness to act upon it.