Why was the United States described as a “police officer” in Latin America under President Theodore Roosevelt?

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine claimed that the United States could intervene in Latin American countries if they acted in ways the U.S. considered improper, especially when instability might invite European intervention. This role was compared to that of an international “police officer.” Therefore, D is correct: Roosevelt said the U.S. would prevent Latin American countries from illegal actions.

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