Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Jorge Heine: Donroe Doctrine - Subversion of Latin America
Jan 8, 2026
Jorge Heine, the former Chilean ambassador and foreign policy expert, dives into the chilling implications of U.S. military actions in Latin America, particularly Venezuela. He argues that the U.S. aims for domination rather than aid, highlighting how these moves foster anti-American sentiment over oil motives. Heine contrasts Brazil's active non-alignment with the EU's submissiveness to U.S. pressure, emphasizing a shifting multipolar landscape. He also discusses the resilience of China-South America trade ties amid threats from the U.S. and the long-term costs of military coercion for American influence.
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A New Threshold In The Hemisphere
- The US attack on Venezuela marked a new threshold: first military strike on South American mainland in modern times.
- Jorge Heine warns this signals a shift to hemispheric domination under the 2025 US National Security Doctrine.
Doctrine Prioritizes Control Over Aid
- The 2025 US doctrine prioritizes the Americas not to help but to subjugate and extract resources.
- Heine argues this approach will provoke resistance and backfire long term.
European Capitulation Sends A Dangerous Signal
- Europe largely acquiesced to US demands, weakening its leverage and rewarding coercion.
- Heine contrasts Europe's capitulation with Brazil's resistance as a cautionary lesson.
