Paraguay’s President Backs Trump’s New Monroe Doctrine In Latin America

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has voiced his support for President Trump's new approach to Latin America, known as the "Monroe Doctrine." Peña believes that this increased US involvement will bring benefits to the region. The Monroe Doctrine, originally introduced in the 19th century, asserts that further efforts by European nations to colonize or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. Trump's updated version aims to counter the growing influence of China and Russia in Latin America. Peña's endorsement of this policy reflects Paraguay's close ties with the United States. As one of the US's strongest allies in the region, Paraguay sees potential advantages in the Trump administration's more assertive stance towards Latin America's geopolitical landscape. The article highlights the ongoing shifts in the dynamics between the US, its regional partners, and the competing interests of other global powers in the Latin American sphere.