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Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" Challenges China in Latin America

  • Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" asserts US dominance in the Western Hemisphere, aiming to push out rival powers like China.
  • The US views China's growing economic influence in Latin America, including $518 billion in trade and $180 billion in investments, as a threat.
  • Latin American nations, including Brazil and Mexico, largely dismiss US threats, prioritizing diversified trade relationships.
  • China vows to protect its significant investments in the region, from oil fields in Venezuela to infrastructure like Peru's Chancay port.
  • The US raid on Venezuela and Maduro's arrest signals a new front in the US-China rivalry, with potential for broader regional chaos.

Why It Matters: Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" escalates US-China rivalry over Latin American influence, facing regional resistance.

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