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United States asserts regional dominance via new security doctrines
The United States is advancing a renewed regional security strategy in Latin America, characterized by the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and a revitalized Monroe Doctrine. The U.S. Department of State recently released a video asserting that ‘this hemisphere is ours,’ reinforcing American supremacy in the Western Hemisphere and framing the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a calculated maneuver.
To operationalize this strategy, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has activated the Joint Task Force for the Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) to synchronize military operations and intelligence sharing with allies. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for ground attacks against cartels in the region, noting that such operations are already underway in Ecuador and authorized in Colombia.
A planned demonstration of military force involving B-52H Stratofortress bombers flying from North Dakota to Chile and Argentina was postponed following a technical failure with a refueling aircraft. This military buildup coincides with efforts to establish a centralized intelligence hub that would require member nations to share data on specific individuals and organizations.
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Brazil · China · Donald Trump · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marco Rubio · Pete Hegseth · SOUTHCOM · U.S. Department of State · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. government presented the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a calculated maneuver. revistaforum.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A planned U.S. military demonstration involving B-52 bombers in Chile and Argentina was postponed due to a technical failure. www1.folha.uol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the start of ground attacks against cartels in the region. www.apostagem.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SOUTHCOM activated the Joint Task Force for the Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) to integrate intelligence and surveillance. www.apostagem.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Department of State released a video reiterating the Monroe Doctrine and asserting U.S. dominance over the Western Hemisphere. revistaforum.com.br