From the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 to the intervention in Venezuela, Washington has dominated the American continent by force and through economic power. Faced with China's growing influence, Donald Trump has rejuvenated the notion of a 'manifest destiny.'
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 7:06 am (Paris)
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