María Corina Machado, Venezuelan Opposition Leader, Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader and outspoken critic of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize after speculation of Trump peace settlements
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
Senate Bill to Curb Trump’s Military Actions in the Caribbean Fails
A Democrat-led proposal to restrict the Trump administration’s recent executive actions targeting drug cartels in the Caribbean has fallen short in a tight party-line vote on Wednesday
White House Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Caracas Following Alleged Terrorist Plot on U.S. Embassy
President Trump cancels diplomatic relations with Maduro after Venezuelan official warns Washington of imminent terrorist attack on U.S. embassy in Caracas
Trump Teases Expanding Narco War in Caribbean, “We’ll Have to Look About the Land.”
In a speech to sailors on Sunday, President Trump teased widening U.S. anti-drug trafficking operations on land, putting Venezuela on notice
Maduro Defiant in Caracas in the Face of Mounting U.S. Pressure
President Nicolás Maduro pushes back against growing U.S. pressure on Venezuela and accuses the U.S. of spoiling for war over his nation’s resources, as officials in Washington believe his “days are numbered”
Two Arrested on Money Laundering Charges, Linked to Maduro Family
Federal authorities announced charges for two men linked to close members of the Maduro family for a money laundering operation on sanctioned funds in Florida
Senior Leader of ‘Tren de Aragua’ Captured in Colombia
The arrest comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela concerning the influence of Latin American drug cartels in the region
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 Announces Christmas in October amid Rising Concerns of U.S. Military Intervention
Nicolás Maduro announces the beginning of Christmas festivities as the regime in Caracas frets over a potential U.S. intervention in Venezuela