Posted 11/30/2023, 9:46:00 PM
Salazar Introduces Bill Marking Monroe Doctrine Anniversary, Warning of Foreign Threats in Americas
- Rep. María Elvira Salazar introducing bill commemorating 200th anniversary of Monroe Doctrine, which warned foreign powers not to interfere in Western Hemisphere
- Salazar argues China, Russia, and Iran now threatening region, calls them "evil empires" trying to "invade"
- Resolution calls for reasserting Monroe Doctrine principles to oppose malign foreign influence in region
- Cites Southern Command report warning of Chinese and Russian activities encroaching on Latin America
- Notes Northern Command also warning of China and Russia challenging international order, threatening use of force