Colombia’s Petro Accuses U.S. of Killing Colombians in Boat Strike

Colombian President Gustavo Petro lobs accusations towards the U.S. government of targeting Colombian vessel and killing citizens in October drone strike
Trump Issues Memo Notifying Congress of U.S. “Armed Conflict” With Drug Cartels

The memo signifies a shift in U.S. policy in combating drug cartels as the Venezuelan defense minister condemns “imperialist” provocations
Maduro Sweeps Election Count in Last Night’s Municipal Fights

Nicolás Maduro’s Chavista Party has claimed victory in a string of local municipal elections last night, but receives widespread condemnation by members of the international community for the farce
Venezuelan ‘Cartel of the Suns’, Targeted by U.S. Treasury as Foreign Terrorist Organization

The U.S. Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against leaders of the command staff of the Venezuelan Armed Forces, broadening the net over what the U.S. government calls a “Global Terrorist Entity”