US Reopens Base While 'Threats' Against Venezuela Rise, Because Diplomacy is for Amateurs
While Al Jazeera focuses on the geopolitical jostling, they conveniently omit the deep historical context. This isn't the first time the U.S. has used military posturing in Latin America to 'resolve' issues. From the endless destabilization efforts in the 20th century to the multiple coups supported against democratically elected leaders, a reactivated base in Puerto Rico signals more of the
same—a thinly veiled threat, not a diplomatic overture. It appears some countries only get diplomacy after a 'regime change.' The Pentagon's strategic pivot—or rather, a predictable return—to a more aggressive posture in its 'backyard' suggests that the Monroe Doctrine never really died, it just waited for a quieter news cycle. One might ask, how many 'tensions' are created by the very actions
meant to address them? (Spoiler: a lot.)