U.S. Foreign Policy Revitalizes Monroe Doctrine to Counter China's Influence in Latin America
The Trump administration has revitalized the Monroe Doctrine, originally issued by President James Monroe in 1823, to prevent extra-regional powers from intervening in the Western Hemisphere. This policy, known as the 'Donald Trump Corollary,' aims to deny non-Hemispheric competitors, primarily China, the ability to position forces or control strategically vital assets in Latin America. China's expanding presence in the region, through trade, infrastructure, and defense cooperation, has prompted the U.S. to pursue countermeasures. The U.S. is leveraging relationships with other extra-regional actors like the European Union and India to reinforce its position and curb Chinese influence. 
