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What Rubio Gets Right (and Wrong) About the Western Hemisphere

Juan S. González argues that U.S. security hinges on a stable Western Hemisphere, echoing Roosevelt’s Monroe‑Doctrine insight. He praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio for recognizing the need for proactive engagement but criticizes Rubio’s reliance on coercion and short‑term pressure. The piece highlights infrastructure—ports, energy, telecom—as the new battleground where China and other rivals are gaining footholds. González calls for rapid, commercial‑pace financing, regulatory clarity, and risk‑sharing partnerships that respect democratic norms to build durable, supply‑chain‑resilient ties across Latin America and the Caribbean.