The Monroe Doctrine and its Roosevelt Corollary were designed to justify US activities and interventions in Latin America. What are some of the historical and modern-day interests of the United States in this region?
Historical efforts have been directed at suppressing Communist or leftist interests in the region and at safeguarding passage through the Panama Canal.
Modern interests focus on promoting trade, fighting drug trafficking, and guaranteeing secure access to oil in Venezuela and Colombia.
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____ would indicate deposition occurred in a high-energy environment
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