Argentina Quote by Michael Parenti
“Between 1831 and 1891, US armed forces - usually the Marines - invaded Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Brazil, Haiti, Argentina, and Chile a total of thirty-one times, a fact not many of us are informed about in school. The Marines intermittently occupied Nicaragua form 1909 to 1933, Mexico from 1914 to 1919, and Panama from 1903 to 1914. To 'restore order' the Marines occupied Haiti from 1915 to 1934, killing over two thousand Haitians who resisted 'pacification.'”
About This Quote
Source Historical analysis: US military interventions, 1831‑1934
The United States repeatedly intervened militarily in Latin America and the Caribbean, often under the guise of restoring order, with significant human costs.
In simple terms: The US has a long history of overseas military actions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question historical narratives.
Themes
imperialism
military history
human rights
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- education
- policy analysis
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Colonialism
foreign policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are these events omitted from curricula?
- What are the long‑term impacts on affected nations?
A Different Perspective
Interventions are sometimes portrayed as benign, obscuring motives.
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