The US vs Latin America A 70 Year Relationship Built on Exploitation
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From the Monroe Doctrine to Hybrid War: The History of US Interventionism in Latin America 💡
From the Monroe Doctrine to the hybrid warfare in Venezuela, relations between the US and Latin America have been defined by constant asymmetry and interventionism. We analyze the history of American hegemony, from the 1973 overthrow of Allende in Chile to modern-day threats against Mexico and the support of far-right leaders.
🔎 Key Episodes of Intervention & Geopolitical Analysis
We examine the critical moments where US policy was dictated by geopolitical and economic interests:
The Monroe Doctrine: Originally a defensive principle, it evolved into a pretext for unilateral intervention and political blackmail across the hemisphere.
Cold War & Chile (1973): The role of the CIA in the coup against the democratically elected Salvador Allende and the subsequent support for dictator Augusto Pinochet to protect US economic interests (copper mines, banking).
Nicaragua & the Contras: The indirect funding and training of right-wing rebels (Contras) by the US to overthrow the Sandinistas—a textbook example of proxy warfare.
Panama (1989): "Operation Just Cause" and the invasion to arrest Manuel Noriega, which fundamentally aimed at maintaining control over the Panama Canal.
Modern Threats & Hybrid War: The ongoing hybrid warfare in Venezuela (regime change threats, economic blockades for oil control) and threats of military action against Mexico under the pretext of the "war on drugs."
Ideological Support: Backing far-right leaders like Bolsonaro in Brazil and Milei in Argentina to promote neoliberal policies and open markets to American capital.
🎯 The Root Causes of US Policy
The aggressive stance of the US is driven by:
Geopolitical Supremacy: Maintaining Latin America as a secure "backyard" and buffer zone.
Economic Interests: Protecting corporate investments and securing access to critical raw materials.
Ideological Crusade: Anti-communism and, more recently, anti-populism.
Military-Industrial Complex: Expansion of defense markets and tactical influence.
💬 Conclusion & Call to Action
History proves that despite shifts in rhetoric—from anti-communism to the "war on drugs"—the core objective remains the preservation of US hegemony.
Do you believe that recent developments, such as the rise of BRICS, can overturn this historical asymmetry in Latin America? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Fantastic breakdown of the pattern. The Monroe Doctrine's evolution from defensive posturing to justification for intervention mirrors how geopolitical frameworks often get weaponized over time. I've watched similar dynamics play out in how certain doctrines get invoked selectively depending on who's in power. The BRICS question is fascinating because it offers an alternative financial arhcitecture that could theortically reduce dependency, but implementation is where these grand plans usually hit friction with existing power structures.