What the 'Donroe Doctrine' means for Latin America
From Consider This from NPR by NPR
June 7, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of the Trump administration's aggressive stance towards Latin America, termed the 'Donroe Doctrine'.
The Trump administration is supercharging its aggression toward Latin America. What does the 'Donroe Doctrine' mean for the Western Hemisphere, and could it backfire for the U.S.? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for C onsider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Email us at considerthis@npr.org . This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Michael Levitt. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Topics covered
- U.S. foreign policy
- Latin America
- Trump administration
- Donroe Doctrine
- international relations
Keywords
- Donroe Doctrine
- Latin America
- Trump administration
- U.S. foreign policy
- Western Hemisphere
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trump administration
Places: Latin America, Western Hemisphere
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