Turkish parliament breaks down into violence as opposition members debate over contested 2026 budget proposal and values of the Turkish Republic's founder
Venezuelan NGO cites over 900 political prisoners held by the regime in Caracas, as Maduro jockeys Washington's large-scale military deployment in the Caribbean
U.S. military "in active pursuit" of third oil tanker in Caribbean waters, as authorities crack down on Venezuelan shadow fleet to transport sanctioned oil to U.S. adversaries
President Lula warns of "humanitarian catastrophe" from potential U.S. intervention in Venezuela, as Milei of Argentina voices support for the removal of "narco-terrorist" Maduro at heated trade summit in Brazil
Brazil's Senate passes law reducing Bolsonaro's prison sentence by a 48-25 vote, as political foe, President Lula da Silva, promises to kill the bill on arrival
President Claudia Sheinbaum submits request to Senate authorizing the entry of U.S. special forces to conduct bilateral training exercises on Mexican soil
The Honduran National Electoral Council begins a review of presidential election results following allegations of fraud by rival candidates, as December 30 deadline for declared winner approaches
The Central Bank of Cuba devalues its peso to help shore up demand for foreign currency as U.S. Caribbean deployment targets friendly government in Caracas
