Venezuela along the lines of the Monroe Doctrine: US hegemony and the struggle for influence in the Western Hemisphere

Venezuela is currently facing an extremely sensitive historical turning point, amid escalating debate over whether the United States is reviving the Monroe Doctrine in a contemporary formulation aimed at reimposing its traditional hegemony over the Western Hemisphere. Recent military and political developments between Washington and Caracas, accompanied by shocking statements and unilateral measures, have constituted a clear indication of a qualitative shift in the nature of the conflict between the two parties. This shift transcends a mere bilateral crisis, reflecting instead a broader struggle over regional and international influence. The most striking aspect of this context was not the large-scale US military strikes that targeted sites within Venezuelan territory, including areas surrounding the capital, Caracas, but rather the subsequent political […]