The so-called “Donroe Doctrine,” a term coined by journalist Ben Norton, represents what critics allege is Donald Trump’s vision for a modern, coercive hegemony over Latin America and the Caribbean. Framed publicly as a hardline stance against socialism, the policy is interpreted by geopolitical analysts as a neocolonial blueprint designed to reassert unchecked U.S. dominance in the hemisphere. This approach reportedly moves

beyond traditional diplomacy, favoring instead the weaponization of economic pressure, support for pliable authoritarian figures, and the potential for increased militarization to discipline nations that resist Washington’s influence or engage with U.S. strategic rivals like China and Russia. In essence, critics argue the doctrine threatens to replace a waning era of cooperation with a new chapter of punitive intervention, undermining regional sovereignty and stability for the sake of U.S. strategic and economic interests.