Trump revives Monroe Doctrine
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Key Points:
- Playa Girón, Cuba, is historically significant as the site of the failed 1961 U.S.-backed Bay of Pigs invasion aimed at overthrowing Fidel Castro, marking a pivotal moment in Cuban resistance to American intervention.
- The Monroe Doctrine, a nearly 200-year-old U.S. policy asserting dominance over the Western Hemisphere, has been revived by President Trump, who predicted the imminent collapse of Cuba's communist government amid Venezuela's crisis.
- Cuba views American expansionism as deeply rooted in U.S. history and strategy, with officials warning that Washington's current focus on Venezuela could be a prelude to increased pressure on Cuba.
- The close alliance between Venezuela and Cuba, involving subsidized oil and Cuban support in security
