America in Latin American Wars of Independence

Hey I'm pretty new to this website but really enjoy reading and thinking here.

I've always wondered what if the USA directly supports and aids the Latin American independence wars on the side of the separatists in order to remove European power in the Western Hemisphere. Maybe in order to take Cuba, Puerto Rico or Panama?

Please leave your thoughts on plausibility, outcome, and aftermath.
 
I imagine that Simon Bolivar would have feared the United States as much as he did Spain. It's important to remember though that the U.S wasn't invincible or even a middle power when Latin America broke from Spain.
 
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