The Monroe Doctrine Returns: Trump Shifts US Foreign Policy Toward Cuba
President Trump declares the revival of the Monroe Doctrine on January 5, 2026. Cuba and Venezuela face intensified U.S. pressure as foreign policy shifts toward interventionism.
Back to the future of foreign policy. On January 5, 2026, President Donald Trump shocked the diplomatic world by declaring that the 'Monroe Doctrine'—a policy more than 200 years old—is officially back. This pivot, signaled during recent maneuvers against Venezuela, has sent shockwaves to Cuba, where residents are bracing for a new era of American interventionism and economic pressure.
Trump Revives Monroe Doctrine in 2026
According to reports from Morning Edition, President Trump's latest rhetoric frames the Western Hemisphere as a region under exclusive U.S. oversight. By invoking the Monroe Doctrine, the administration's signaling a hardline stance against foreign influence in Latin America. It's not just talk; the recent attacks on Venezuela suggest a willingness to use political and economic leverage to reshape the region's leadership.
Cuba Braces for the Impact of U.S. Pressure
In Cuba, the mood is somber as citizens prepare for what this policy shift could mean for their daily lives. Historically, the Monroe Doctrine has been used to justify U.S. intervention in the Caribbean. With the Trump administration's focus on eliminating socialist influence, Cuba fears tightened sanctions and a complete reversal of any remaining diplomatic progress.
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