The capture of Venezuela’s long-time leader and the visible expansion of US military activity in the Caribbean mark a clear shift in US foreign policy toward Latin America. After years of relative disengagement, Washington is once again signaling that Central and South America matter strategically, economically, and politically. Much of the public debate has focused on legality, sovereignty, and fears of renewed interventionism. These concerns are understandable. However,

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