Greg Grandin on 'America, América': A 5-Century History of the New World
Democracy Now!April 23, 202539 min694,232 views
31 connections·40 entities in this video→The US-Latin American Relationship and Lawlessness
- 🎯 The encounter between Trump and El Salvador's President Bukele highlighted a shift from past political disappearances, characterized by outright impunity and dehumanization rather than denial.
- ⚠️ US policy towards Latin America has a long history of lawlessness, with current actions in El Salvador and Ecuador reflecting a projection of military power in a changing global landscape.
- 🌍 As global power dynamics shift, Latin America becomes increasingly crucial for the US as a source of resources and a security perimeter, leading to renewed military presence in countries like Panama and Ecuador.
- ⛓️ Guantanamo Bay's continued operation against Cuba's wishes exemplifies US raw power, ignoring lease end dates and serving as a historical enclave for unwanted populations and
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