The New Colonialism of the 21st Century: An Analysis of the United States Intervention in Venezuela and the Implications of the Modern Monroe Doctrine

This study examines the United States' intervention in Venezuela through the lens of 21st-century neocolonialism, arguing that contemporary US foreign policy reflects a modern reinterpretation of the Monroe Doctrine. Using a qualitative synthesis of credible academic literature, policy analyses, and authoritative media sources, the research analyzes political, economic, and ideological mechanisms through which US influence has been asserted in Venezuela. The findings suggest that strategies such as economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and support for regime change mirror historical patterns of domination while being reframed in the language of democracy promotion and security. By situating US–Venezuela relations within broader debates on neocolonialism and hemispheric control, the study highlights how the Monroe Doctrine continues to shape power asymmetries in Latin America and raises critical implications for sovereignty, international law, and regional stability.