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“This is Our Hemisphere”: Trump Displays Power

Published January 5, 2026, 21:04
“This is Our Hemisphere”: Trump Displays Power

The Trump administration is demonstrating its power with a social media post accompanied by the message “This is our hemisphere,” directly referencing the operation in Venezuela. This post represents a modern version of the Monroe Doctrine, which has historically been used by the United States to exert influence in Latin America. The operation in Venezuela is not considered an isolated incident, but part of a broader strategy to counter the growing influence of China in the region. The approach includes sanctions, diplomatic isolation, economic pressure, and, in some cases, direct military action. The arrest of Maduro marks a break with traditional US rhetoric about a “rules-based order” and a return to more direct and interventionist tactics.