What was the monroe doctrine and how does it show the u. s controlling latin america

The Monroe Doctrine was a United States policy that was introduced on December 2, 1823.The Monroe Doctrine became the cornerstone of America's foreign policy for almost 100 years. It also enabled the nations of Latin America to pursue policies free from the  European influences. However, it has also created some  problems with certain Latin American countries who feel  that America's self-appointed "big brother" status is  unwarranted.

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