The Monroe Doctrine Revived: A New Era of US Military Intervention in Latin America The creation of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (ACCC) and the establishment of the Western Hemisphere Joint Task Force signal a significant shift in US policy towards Latin America, recalling the era when Washington dictated regional decisions.
The US push for greater military presence in the region is a departure from past failed interventions, but also an attempt to reassert its dominance over a continent weary of its influence.
The ACCC, launched by President Donald Trump with great fanfare, ostensibly aims to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.