Rising geopolitical tension is forcing investors to reassess regional exposure, as the US shifts towards a more assertive and resource-focused foreign policy. The so-called ‘Donroe Doctrine’ marks a return to hemispheric dominance, reviving the spirit of the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine but with a modern emphasis on economic control, energy security and strategic autonomy.
The doctrine’s re-emergence comes amid high-profile US intervention in Venezuela, where the removal of its president has been widely viewed as a clear signal of intent. Washington’s focus has turned decisively toward securing access to key resources in Latin America and insulating its economy from reliance on adversarial powers. C
Sovereign debt markets in countries like Colombia and Peru are already reflecting heightened expectations of leadership turnover. In Venezuela, hedge funds are positioning around distressed assets and arbitration claims, anticipating a shift toward a more US-aligned regime. The Panama Canal has also re-entered strategic discussions, underscoring the scope of the doctrine’s ambitions.
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