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Ancient policies are being applied to a modern world.

After the United States government celebrated the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, President Donald Trump issued warnings about what might come next. “Something will have to be done about Mexico,” he said. “American dominance in the Western hemisphere will never be questioned again.”

It was intended to ward off European colonization or other interference in the Western Hemisphere. In return, the U.S. also agreed to stay out of European affairs.

Most of the Americas have suffered from interference from their powerful northern neighbour – and are usually the worse off for it

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Two centuries ago, US President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European powers in what would became known in history books as the “Monroe Doctrine”.

A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in Latin America.

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