The British strengthen security ties with top cocaine producer, Ecuador, as Europe seeks to reduce the profitable flow of illicit drugs from Latin America
Trump warns sanctions on any nations doing business with Iran, as the Pentagon draws up military options in response to the brutal crackdown on Iranian anti-government protestors
U.S. & Iran spar over narratives on the ongoing demonstrations in Iran, as over 600 protestors have been reportedly killed by pro-government security forces, prompting Trump to cancel negotiations with Tehran
President Trump shoots down ExxonMobil’s oil prospects in Venezuela following CEO’s quip at White House & declares himself “Acting President of Venezuela”
José Antonio Kast puts deportation plan into action as March inauguration approaches, and calls on South American neighbors to partner on Venezuelan re-migration corridor
U.S. continues seizures of sanctioned oil tankers tied to Venezuela, boarding two vessels, named Sophia & a Russian-flagged tanker, named Bella 1 in the North Atlantic Ocean
Latin America’s Left-wing leaders come to Maduro’s defense, condemn U.S. attack on Caracas & push for the U.S. government to release Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores
New Trump travel bans go into effect starting January 2026, as the administration’s immigration enforcement is expected to push the U.S. to reach negative net migration
Buenos Aires endures another blackout, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power, as temperatures reach extreme levels during hot summer season
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accuses U.S. of “piracy”, warns U.S. aggression will not “ruin our Christmas or New Year’s” festivities as seizures continue
