The White House leans on tariffs, sanctions and military might to pressure the region.

The approach rewards Trump-loyal leaders like Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, with billions in aid while punishing critics, including Colombian President Petro with sanctions and threats.

Trump’s policies recall the Monroe Doctrine of the 1800s and 20th century interventions in Guatemala, Haiti and Cuba.

MEXICO CITY — They’re blowing up boats in the high seas, threatening tariffs from Brazil to Mexico and punishing anyone deemed hostile — while lavishing aid and praise on allies all aboard with the White House program.

Welcome to the Monroe Doctrine 2.0, the Trump administration’s bellicose, you’re-with-us-or-against-us approach to Latin America.

Not yet a year into his term, Presiden

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