False. Under the Monroe Doctrine, European powers were explicitly warned against intervening in the affairs of independent countries in Latin America. The doctrine, as articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, stated that any attempt by European powers to colonize or interfere with the newly independent nations in the Americas would be viewed as a hostile act toward the United States. The Monroe Doctrine was meant to assert U.S. influence and protection over the region and prevent further European expansion in the Western Hemisphere. To find this answer, you can research the history and basic principles of the Monroe Doctrine as well as its impact on U.S.-Latin American relations.
