The United States is reinstating a sphere-of-influence doctrine concerning Latin America, reminiscent of 19th-century policies, amidst increased maritime activities in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin discusses the implications of U.S. military actions, the situation in Venezuela, migration challenges, and China’s expanding influence in the region. Critics express concerns about legal violations and heightened instability. The dialogue raises questions about the potential for diplomacy to mitigate escalating power dynamics in the hemisphere.
