The US has a long history of invading Latin American countries and backing #fascist #coup attempts against democratically elected #LeftWing governments. From the #MonroeDoctrine to #OperationCondor, the US has always considered Latin America its rightful #SphereOfInfluence to manage as its backyard and playground.
For all the #MoralPanic about #immigration, they're mostly fleeing the ongoing US imperial legacy. Learn the origin of the term #BananaRepublic.