Congress calls for end to Monroe Doctrine, accountability for past coups
H.Res. 1056 — Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors. · Filed by Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) · 18 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution calls on the U.S. government to formally abandon the Monroe Doctrine—a 200-year-old policy asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere—and replace it with a 'New Good Neighbor' policy based on respect for Latin American and Caribbean sovereignty. The resolution proposes concrete steps: ending unilateral sanctions (including the Cuba embargo), declassifying records of past U.S.-backed coups and dictatorships, reforming international financial institutions to give developing countries more say, and committing to respect international law and democratic processes in the region.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding sense-of-Congress resolution that repudiates a historical doctrine and proposes a reorientation of U.S. hemispheric relations toward sovereignty respect and democratic accountability. It is messaging legislation with concrete policy recommendations, not an appropriation or regulatory change.
What the text implies
- Declassification of coup and dictatorship records could expose decades of classified U.S. involvement in regime change, potentially triggering legal liability or diplomatic fallout.
- Ending the Cuba embargo would require Congressional action and faces strong political opposition; this resolution signals intent but does not mandate it.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Ordinary Americans benefit from reduced military adventurism, lower risk of costly foreign interventions, and restored diplomatic credibility. Latin American and Caribbean citizens directly benefit from sovereignty respect, sanctions relief, and accountability for past U.S.-backed atrocities.