The Roosevelt Corollary, established in 1904, asserted that the United States had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and order, effectively expanding the Monroe Doctrine. It was framed as a response to European intervention in the region, emphasizing that the U.S. would act as a "policeman" to prevent instability that could invite foreign powers to intervene. This policy justified U.S. intervention in various Latin American nations throughout the early 20th century.
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