U.S. neutrality patrols after the Graf Spee crisis

How would the world react if the United States sent warships to South America after the Graf Spee crisis, and what ships should it send?

The United States already sent cruisers into the region as part of its Neutrality Patrol, which was the practical force for the mission; a carrier such as Ranger added risk without clear need.

The premise partly describes what happened: U.S. cruisers patrolled waters around South America as Washington enforced its declared neutrality zone. Cruisers had the endurance, presence, and flexibility the mission required without escalating to a battle fleet. Ranger would be an unattractive choice for South Atlantic conditions.