Question

why might the united states under president roosevelt be described as a police officer in latin america? roosevelt wanted to help latin american countries develop a better police force. roosevelt planned to send police officers to help regulate latin american countries. roosevelt wanted to bring latin american criminals to the us for trial. roosevelt said that the united states would prevent latin american countries from illegal actions

Explanation:

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine asserted the right of the United States to intervene in Latin - American countries to prevent illegal actions, which is similar to a police - like role.

Answer:

Roosevelt said that the United States would prevent Latin American countries from illegal actions.