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why was the united states described as a "police officer" in latin america under president theodore roosevelt?

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The United States put troops in numerous countries in Latin America as part of imperialism.
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The U.S. wanted to prevent powers from reestablishing their positions in Latin America; so he brought Latin America citizens to court for a trial.
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