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Trump's 'Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine' is simple: forget the Middle East, Europe, and Asia — dominate the Americas. From pardoning jailed Honduran presidents to threatening sanctions against left-wing candidates, Trump is actively reshaping Latin America's political landscape.
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Rory argues that Trump's foreign policy has a rare coherence when it comes to the Americas: he is explicitly pursuing a 'Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine', seeking to dominate the Western Hemisphere as a strategic priority over the Middle East, Europe, or Asia. Evidence includes the kidnapping of Venezuela's president, relentless pressure on Cuba, sanctions threats against left-wing candidates, and rewards for allies like Milei. China and the global left will see the current Latin American shift as a Trump victory. Alastair then focuses on Brazil: Lula, now 80, faces Flávio Bolsonaro in an October first round, with Trump expected to back him. A Brazilian survey shows a Trump endorsement would increase vote intention for 17% but decrease it for 15% — its impact is ambiguous. Alastair notes the overseas Peruvian vote — largely based in the US — may have tipped Fujimori's narrow win, raising questions about direct Trump influence on diaspora voters. [1] — Rory Stewart "Trump's 'Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine' is simple: forget the Middle East, Europe, and Asia — dominate the Americas. From pardonin…" 45:35
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