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News1809-01-2026, 15:28

Donroe Doctrine: Trump's Aggressive Latin America Policy Unveiled

  • The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a reinterpretation of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, used by Trump to justify assertive US policy in the western hemisphere.
  • It emerged after a military operation led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, framed as 'Operation Absolute Resolve'.
  • The doctrine asserts US right to project political, economic, and military power, prioritizing US influence over international norms.
  • Latin America is central due to its proximity, historical ties, and strategic resources, with Venezuela's oil reserves highlighted.
  • Critics warn it risks neo-imperialism, drawing parallels to past US interventions and sparking international condemnation.

Why It Matters: Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' signifies an aggressive, interventionist US foreign policy in Latin America, prioritizing American strategic interests.

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