World Politics

Will Trump Conquer Latin America?

America is striking back at China with a new Monroe Doctrine.

Apr 19, 2025

The story

The United States has long been dominant in Central and South America. In the past, it beat back a succession of major players seeking influence there, including the Spanish, the British, and the Soviets.

But the last few decades have witnessed a new player — China — find great success in expanding its influence. It has done this through its global playbook: a series of infrastructure and investment projects.

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sharon smith1 year ago

Latin America needs the U.S. to continue balancing trade and policing needs to keep its countries on an even playing ground. The cartels have taken their toll, but the U.S. has made some headway in control of them. This is something that continues to affect life in our urban centers, with continued pipelines of dangerous, illegal drugs.

Laney B1 year ago

All you have to do is listen to the Bernie Sanders-and-Sandy Cortez tour to know that the U.S.A. will have to enact an operation like this inside our OWN SOVEREIGN BORDERS:

"Operation Condor, a CIA-backed plan, saw the United States.....overthrow leftist ones sympathetic to communist ideas"

Kate Devaney11 months ago

Why aren't the oppressive and horrific conditions of life for the citizens in China not

Kate Devaney11 months ago

Why aren't the oppressive and horrific conditions of life for the citizens in China not proven and broadcasted to these countries citizens how are opening themselves to the influence of this tyrannic regime.