"This article explores how the United States has been deeply involved in Latin America from the early Cold War era up to today, highlighting an ongoing pattern of intervention that has strongly influenced the region’s politics and economy. Drawing on declassified materials, historical records, and scholarly research, the article examines a continuum of operations––from the 1954 CIA-led coup in Guatemala to the 2026 military action in Venezuela– as manifestations of a broader era of empire-led interference. Each case illustrates the intersection of geopolitical strategy and corporate interest, revealing how interventions justified in the name of “democracy” or “security” a) often resulted in dictatorship, civil conflict, and systemic human rights violations, and b) have consistently served to advance U.S. geopolitical and business interests. Economic analysis estimates that U.S. corporations have taken out between $2.8 and $3.3 trillion in revenue from Latin America (1954–2025, adjusted for inflation).