Geopolitical Economy Report The Donroe Doctrine: This is Trump's neocolonial plan for Latin America
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Oct 25, 2025 Explore Trump's neocolonial ambitions in Latin America, including his meddling in Argentina's election and aggressive strategies targeting Venezuela. Discover how the U.S. aims to sever ties with China and Russia while justifying intervention with dubious drug-trafficking claims. Learn about Marco Rubio's influential role in these efforts and the historical context of the revived Donroe Doctrine. Examine the implications for Colombia and the broader geopolitical landscape as the U.S. seeks to reestablish its dominance in the region.
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Open Calls For Colonial-Style Control
- Some U.S. political figures and media have openly floated colonial ideas, including annexation-style rhetoric toward Venezuela.
- Fox News hosts and Republican allies publicly suggested colonizing Venezuela or making it the "51st state."
Drug War Claims As A Pretext
- U.S. forces have conducted lethal operations at sea claiming anti-drug missions, often without evidence of drug trafficking.
- Ben Norton argues these actions are a pretext for broader imperial operations in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Sanctions On Gustavo Petro
- Colombia's president Gustavo Petro has publicly warned the region could be dragged into wider conflict by U.S. actions.
- The U.S. Treasury then sanctioned Petro, alleging drug links that independent data and Petro himself dispute.