The Right is Wrong About Latin America with Greg Grandin
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The Monroe Doctrine and Its Legacy
This chapter explores the historical evolution of the Monroe Doctrine, tracing its origins as an anti-colonial stance to its later role as a justification for U.S. intervention in Latin America. It highlights the initial positive reception of the doctrine in Latin America, its transformation into a tool of American imperialism, and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. The discussion also examines the shifting dynamics of American and Latin American relations, including the impact of Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy and the current political landscape.
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