History homework help

Chapter 22: The two Americas: United States -  Latin American Relations.

1. The Monroe Doctrine has been described as a "hands off" warning to Europe.....How did the United States interpret  the doctrine in practice?
2. How do George W. Bush's policies toward Latin America compare to those of his predecessors? *

You are to submit a minimum of two articles on current issues in Latin America, as a reference from which to further our knowledge and understanding of the regions involved. 
...It is required that you provide any associated link to the article with your summation.

Reference book; History of Latin America, volume 2