"Articulated in Monroe's 1823 address to Congress, it was intended to ward off European colonization or other interference in independent nations of the Western Hemisphere. In return, the U.S. also agreed to stay out of European wars and internal affairs. At the time, many Latin American countries had just gained independence from European empires. Monroe wanted both to prevent Europe from reclaiming control and to assert U.S. influence in the hemisphere."
"Political scientists are now looking back on the use of the Monroe Doctrine through history and drawing connections to how the Trump administration is seeking to apply it to current foreign policy, including the Republican president's assertion that Washington would "run" Venezuela until a suitable replacement for Maduro was in place, Here's a look at the Monroe Doctrine, how it has been invoked over time and how it has informed Trump's decision making:"
The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in President James Monroe's 1823 address to Congress to prevent European colonization or interference in independent nations of the Western Hemisphere while the United States agreed to avoid involvement in European wars and internal affairs. Many Latin American countries had just won independence, prompting U.S. efforts to prevent European reclamation and to assert influence in the hemisphere. The doctrine has been invoked over centuries to justify U.S. intervention in the region, often centering on Venezuela. Recent presidential assertions have cited the doctrine to justify actions against Venezuelan leadership and prolonged U.S. involvement until Maduro's replacement.
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