Recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela, including last week's dramatic seizure of an oil tanker, are sparking fresh concerns about a return to historic interventionist policies in Latin America. With tensions rising in 2025, many are drawing parallels to the 20th century, when the U.S. intervened to change governments in the region 41 times between 1898 and 1994—roughly once every 28 months.
🔍 Analysts warn that the Trump administration's current tactics risk destabilizing regional diplomacy. While Washington claims its actions aim to 'protect democratic values,' critics argue these moves echo Cold War-era strategies that often prioritized geopolitical control over local sovereignty.
🌎 Latin American leaders have called for renewed dialogue, emphasizing that Venezuela's challenges require multilateral solutions rather than unilateral pressure. Meanwhile, social media buzzes with #HandsOffVenezuela trends, as young activists globally question whether history is repeating itself.
