During his second administration, Theodore Roosevelt lived by his proverb, “Speak softly and carry a short stick,” that America should expand its power throughout the world. He followed these principles in American foreign policy during his tenure as president. Roosevelt felt a greater need to extend the Monroe Doctrine to Latin America. While the Monroe Doctrine was an effective tool to prevent European expansion in the Americas, Roosevelt modified the Monroe Doctrine with the Roosevelt Corollary to allow America to intervene in all foreign affairs of neighboring countries. While this act kept Latin America out of the control of Europeans, particularly Britain, Italy, and Germany, it placed Latin America in the hands of the United States. Just like Cuba, America presented itself as a “great protector” to fight against foreign powers. In reality, America asserted itself over Latin America and used Latin America for its own benefit, like the Panama Canal. Woodrow Wilson's relations with Latin America were no less intrusive. In the space of a decade, Mexico became America's center of interest following a series of revolutions. After the fall of dictator Francisco Madero, military general Victoriano Huerta came to power. Wilson refused to recognize Huerta as Mexico's new president and hoped this would inspire revolutionaries to overthrow him..