The Roosevelt Corollary, announced in 1904 as an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, asserted that the United States had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and order. It justified American intervention in the region, primarily to prevent European powers from interfering in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations. This policy emphasized a proactive approach to foreign policy, promoting U.S. interests and asserting its influence in the Americas.
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