How did Latin Americans and Europeans perceive the Roosevelt Corollary?

The Roosevelt Corollary, an extension of the Monroe Doctrine articulated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, was perceived by many Latin Americans and Europeans as an aggressive act by the United States. The Corollary asserted that the U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and prevent European interference. This interventionist stance was often viewed as an imposition of U.S. authority over its southern neighbors, which led to resentment and fears of American imperialism.

In particular, Latin Americans often saw the Corollary as a justification for U.S. military intervention in their affairs, undermining their sovereignty and leading to a series of occupations and interventions throughout the region. Europeans, while concerned primarily with their own interests and colonial ambitions, interpreted the Corollary as a sign that the United States was seeking to expand its influence in the Western Hemisphere, often at the expense of other powers. Thus, this perception of the Roosevelt Corollary as an aggressive move reflects the broader context of U.S. imperialism and its impact on international relations during the early 20th century.