US Ambassador invokes Monroe Doctrine in Chile, praises Kast alignment

US Ambassador to Chile, Judd, stated at the Madrid Forum in Santiago that the Monroe Doctrine is being exercised in Chile, adding that cooperation with presidential candidate José Antonio Kast 'becomes very easy.' This marks a notable rhetorical shift, as the Monroe Doctrine is historically viewed as a US interventionist policy in Latin America. The remark signals potential US alignment with Kast's right-wing candidacy, which could affect regional diplomatic dynamics.