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Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine': Justifying Maduro Capture Operation

1/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump justified the operation that captured Nicolás Maduro by invoking the Monroe Doctrine, calling it the "Donroe Doctrine" and saying American dominance in the Western Hemisphere would not be questioned.
The operation, named Absolute Resolve, involved extensive planning and over 150 U.S. aircraft.
Critics argue the intervention reflects a historical pattern of U.S. actions in Latin America justified by the Monroe Doctrine and undermines democracy.

History

Historical Context

The Monroe Doctrine, articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, established U.S. opposition to European colonialism in the Americas. This doctrine justified interventions, such as the 1903 U.S. support for Panama's independence. Recently, President Trump invoked it to legitimize military actions in Venezuela, reflecting a historical pattern of American interventionism that raises concerns about democracy in Latin America.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump justified the operation that captured Nicolás Maduro by invoking the Monroe Doctrine, calling it the "Donroe Doctrine" and saying American dominance in the Western Hemisphere would not be questioned.
The operation, named Absolute Resolve, involved extensive planning and over 150 U.S. aircraft.
Critics argue the intervention reflects a historical pattern of U.S. actions in Latin America justified by the Monroe Doctrine and undermines democracy.

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