Why The Monroe Doctrine Cannot be Reestablished

Why The Monroe Doctrine Cannot be Reestablished

Author: Mises Institute January 9, 2026 Duration: 13:21
With American intervention in Venezuela, some are claiming that the Trump administration is simply invoking the Monroe Doctrine, or its corollary, the “Donroe” Doctrine. In reality, neither doctrine is an appropriate reason for US military intervention in Latin America.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-monroe-doctrine-cannot-be-reestablished

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