AP Reports Trump's Imperialism, Forgetting America Never Stopped
The Associated Press breathlessly reports on Trump's declaration of 'American dominance' after the Maduro capture as if this is some jarring historical anomaly. Yet, from CIA-backed coups in Chile and Guatemala to economic blockades against Cuba, the US has maintained an unwavering grip on Latin American sovereignty for over a century. Pinochet's coup in 1973, anyone? Or perhaps the Contra War in
Nicaragua? This isn't a 'return' to imperialism; it's merely a more blunt articulation of ongoing policy. The only thing truly novel here is Trump's candor, eschewing the usual 'democracy promotion' euphemisms for the quiet part out loud. One might wonder if the AP is finally acknowledging the actual history, or just surprised the current administration isn't bothering with the diplomatic
niceties.