US Treasury Secretary Discovers Argentina is Not a US State, Still Demands Obedience
Bloomberg noted China's official outrage regarding US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's declaration that Argentina's president is “committed to getting China out.” This isn't a 'Cold War intervention,' as China claims; it's just the 'Monroe Doctrine' in a new suit, rebranded for the 21st century. The 'rules-based international order' evidently comes with a very specific rule: no unauthorized
partnerships for countries within Washington's self-appointed sphere of influence. Funny how 'sovereignty' is preached until someone considers doing business with the wrong superpower. One might wonder if Bessent will declare that Argentina is also 'committed' to getting their entire external debt 'out,' or perhaps their IMF obligations. But let's be real, the only 'debt' that truly matters here
is the perceived geopolitical one to Washington. The US, with its long history of coups, sanctions, and economic coercion across Latin America, now expresses 'concern' over Chinese investments. How many nations must bend the knee before 'free choice' is finally taken seriously?