Sponsors (19)
The resolution shifts U.S. policy toward reduced unilateral coercive measures and greater accountability in Latin America, trading increased regional sovereignty and reduced civilian harm abroad for diminished diplomatic leverage and potentially weaker rapid-response tools to address transnational threats.
Low-income civilians, migrants, and communities in targeted Latin American and Caribbean countries would face fewer unilateral U.S. sanctions and emergency measures, reducing economic harm and easing humanitarian suffering.
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean would see reduced U.S. intervention if past policies are repudiated, supporting greater regional sovereignty and potentially more locally driven democratic governance.
People concerned with U.S. conduct abroad would see increased accountability as the resolution calls out past abuses and names agencies (CIA, DOJ, IMF, OAS), which may prompt policy reforms to better protect human rights overseas.
U.S. diplomats and state/local governments could face reduced leverage and more complicated relations with countries in the region because repudiation language and public criticism may limit diplomatic options.
Taxpayers and U.S. national security interests could be put at greater risk if restricting sanctions or emergency authorities constrains the government's ability to respond quickly to transnational criminal threats, authoritarian abuses, or other crises.
Federal employees and the broader public may see increased domestic political polarization and potential legal or budgetary pushback, as strong allegations against U.S. agencies could provoke controversy that delays reforms.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Declares congressional repudiation of historic and recent U.S. interventions and certain uses of sanctions, trade, and emergency authorities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Official title: 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.
Introduced February 10, 2026 by Nydia M. Velázquez · Last progress February 10, 2026
Declares congressional disapproval of a long history of U.S. interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean and specifically condemns recent actions described as sanctions, election and judicial interference, misuse of emergency and trade authorities, and unauthorized military strikes (including an alleged January 3, 2026 attack on Venezuela and an abduction of its president). It calls for repudiation of those policies and practices as harmful to democracy, human rights, and regional stability.