The PRC — LAC — US triangle in the context of the Monroe doctrine

The article examines the Latin American vector of foreign policy of China, which is rapidly expanding its engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Meanwhile, the United States is increasingly losing influence in the region, but based on the principles of the Monroe Doctrine it seeks to oust external actors from its “backyard”. In this regard, it becomes relevant to analyze possible policy options for the LAC states in the context of rising US-China geopolitical tensions.