What actually is the “Donroe Doctrine”?
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration has adopted a highly interventionist stance toward Latin America, reminiscent of Cold War-era policies, exemplified by the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and threats of military action against other countries in the region.
- US interventions in Latin America are historically common, with around 17 successful regime changes between 1898 and 1994; the recent actions mark a return to such policies after a 35-year period of relative restraint post-Cold War.
- The motivations behind the current US focus on Latin America are mixed and unclear, involving concerns over crime, migration, energy resources, foreign influence, and personal political animosities rather than a consistent ideological framework.
- Countries like Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico face increased uncertainty and
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