What is Anti-Americanism?
: What is Anti-Americanism? Anti-Americanism is “an expression of a disposition against U.S. influence abroad” (McPherson 2003). Often directed at U.S. “exceptionalism” and is a love-hate relationship Anti-Americanism in Latin America: Anti-Americanism in Latin America It is important to stress that most Latin Americans do not hold negative feelings toward American citizens Anti-Americanism is usually frustration directed at the U.S. government’s policies (usually unwelcome intervention in domestic affairs) and not the average American or American culture Another primary source of anti-Americanism in Latin America is what is perceived as U.S. economic dominance of the region at the expense of indigenous businesses or citizens Historical Motivations for Anti-Americanism in Latin America: Historical Motivations for Anti-Americanism in Latin America Began with the Monroe Doctrine and early U.S. intervention in Mexico Intensified during the beginning of the Cold War with U.S. interventions
