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Venezuela dubs latest US oil tanker seizure 'international piracy'
Caracas accuses the US of using 'anti-narcotics efforts' as a pretext to remove Maduro from power and gain control over Venezuela’s oil resources.
Venezuela dubs latest US oil tanker seizure 'international piracy'
Partial Epstein files release sparks cover-up outcry
At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from the DOJ webpage, including a photo of Trump.
Partial Epstein files release sparks cover-up outcry
US, Venezuela jam GPS signals in Caribbean amid escalating tensions
On December 10, US forces seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which it said was involved in carrying 'sanctioned oil' to Iran.
US, Venezuela jam GPS signals in Caribbean amid escalating tensions
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Honduran election officials recount votes amid fraud accusations
Public distrust persists in Honduras as a manual vote recount starts at the electoral headquarters.
Honduran election officials recount votes amid fraud accusations
US' Rubio says Venezuela status quo 'intolerable,' vows to change dynamic
Secretary of state says Washington is determined to shift its approach towards Caracas, rejecting the legitimacy of the Maduro government.
US' Rubio says Venezuela status quo 'intolerable,' vows to change dynamic
'Neoliberalism never left': Why far-right victory in Chile revives ghost of Pinochet
Chicago Boys legacy resurfaces as ultra-conservative Kast sweeps Chile's presidency, vowing to revive market creed that once delivered growth yet drove millions into streets.
'Neoliberalism never left': Why far-right victory in Chile revives ghost of Pinochet
What is the 'Trump Corollary' in the new US security doctrine and why it matters to the world?
The US aims to “assert and enforce” its dominant status across the Western Hemisphere in line with the 1823 Monroe Doctrine. But does this ‘corollary’ meet the realities of today’s Americas?
What is the 'Trump Corollary' in the new US security doctrine and why it matters to the world?
Cuba's former economy minister sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, corruption
The country's highest court said that Gil “abused the powers granted to him” for personal gain, “receiving money from foreign firms and bribing other officials.”
Cuba's former economy minister sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, corruption
Honduras resumes vote count as Trump-backed candidate maintains lead
The conservative candidate Nasry Asfura 40.11 percent, slightly ahead of centrist Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla, who had 39.73 percent.
Honduras resumes vote count as Trump-backed candidate maintains lead
US military kills four people in new strike on alleged drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
The latest attack takes the death toll from US strikes on alleged drug vessels to 87.
US military kills four people in new strike on alleged drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
Brazil's President Lula proposes cooperation with US to arrest crime leaders residing in Miami
The President told Trump that intelligence cooperation was needed, not weapons, to fight trafficking.
Brazil's President Lula proposes cooperation with US to arrest crime leaders residing in Miami
Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Maduro says his country welcomes diplomacy if the call was aimed at a respectful dialogue.
Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Trump-Maduro face-off: Will the US launch a land operation in Venezuelan territory?
Caracas has refused to back down from its position despite Trump’s increasing pressure on the Maduro government.
Trump-Maduro face-off: Will the US launch a land operation in Venezuelan territory?
Peru’s ex-president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption
Court also bars him from public office for nine years and fines him for accepting more than $600,000 in bribes tied to Moquegua public works projects.
Peru’s ex-president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption
Venezuela bans airlines that suspended operations following US security warning
Washington cited increased military activity in the Caribbean as part of an anti-narcotics deployment, which Venezuela's Maduro insists is intended to overthrow his government.
Venezuela bans airlines that suspended operations following US security warning
Dominican Republic authorises US to use its territory to combat drug trafficking
Abinader says US forces may operate from two restricted zones "for a limited time."
Dominican Republic authorises US to use its territory to combat drug trafficking
Mexico will build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer: Sheinbaum
Mexico says it will invest $326.6 million in a public supercomputer set to tackle climate, agriculture, water and energy challenges, surpassing the region’s current top system.
Mexico will build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer: Sheinbaum
Lula says Brazil gave 'world a lesson in democracy' by jailing Bolsonaro
President Lula da Silva praises the country's justice system, noting its resilience against punitive actions taken by US President Trump over the trial of Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula says Brazil gave 'world a lesson in democracy' by jailing Bolsonaro
Fight, yield, or play possum: Here's how Latin America is responding to Trump's policies
Many countries perceive a resurgence of US interventionism in the region, which President Trump has termed "our hemisphere". Their response has been varied.
Fight, yield, or play possum: Here's how Latin America is responding to Trump's policies
US policy in Venezuela driven by oil, not drug fight: Petro
Gustavo Petro alleges a US pressure campaign aims for access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves, not democratisation, curbing narco-trafficking, amid escalating tensions with the Trump administration.
US policy in Venezuela driven by oil, not drug fight: Petro
Thousands march in Venezuela against US ‘threats’ as Maduro mobilises militia
Demonstrators filled Caracas streets to reject US naval deployment and support Maduro, who has activated 4.5 million militia members and vowed to repel “any attack”.
Thousands march in Venezuela against US ‘threats’ as Maduro mobilises militia
Brazil's former president Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence
Supreme Court confirms conviction for attempted coup after 2022 election defeat.
Brazil's former president Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence
Regional group warns US and Venezuela against war
OAS chief calls for restraint as UN expresses 'grave concern' over rising tensions.
Regional group warns US and Venezuela against war
Colombia is in a tricky spot as the US assembles a significant military presence near Venezuela
President Gustavo Petro's stance differs from that of past Colombian leaders who supported US attempts to isolate Venezuelan President Maduro, bringing Petro into conflict with the Trump administration.
Colombia is in a tricky spot as the US assembles a significant military presence near Venezuela
17 children rescued from controversial ultra-Orthodox Jewish group Lev Tahor in Colombia
Authorities say five of the rescued children had active Interpol yellow notices, which are issued for missing individuals, especially children at risk of abduction or trafficking.
17 children rescued from controversial ultra-Orthodox Jewish group Lev Tahor in Colombia
Top military adviser tours Caribbean as US labels Cartel de los Soles a 'terrorist organisation'
General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and President Trump's primary military adviser, will be joined by David L. Isom, senior enlisted adviser to Caine.
Top military adviser tours Caribbean as US labels Cartel de los Soles a 'terrorist organisation'
Venezuela slams 'ridiculous' US plan to designate 'non-existent' cartel as terrorist organisation
Maduro and his government have accused the US of seeking regime change because of a desire to control Venezuela's vast oil reserves.
Venezuela slams 'ridiculous' US plan to designate 'non-existent' cartel as terrorist organisation
Former Brazil's president Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee
Brazil's Supreme Court made public a video that shows Bolsonaro admitting that he had used a soldering iron on the monitoring bracelet out of "curiosity."
Former Brazil's president Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee
Several international airlines cancel Venezuela flights after US warning
The move comes as US officials tell Reuters that the US is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related "operations" in the coming days.
Several international airlines cancel Venezuela flights after US warning
Colombia seizes 14 tonnes of cocaine in 'largest seizure' in 10 years
Dozens of 50-kilogramme sacks of cocaine seized at Buenaventura port as tensions grow with US over what Washington says are Bogota's insufficient anti-drug policies.
Colombia seizes 14 tonnes of cocaine in 'largest seizure' in 10 years
Trump says he will speak with Maduro as US warns airlines over military activity near Venezuela
US President Trump says he has "something very specific" to tell Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as US warns civilian air traffic over military activity in the region.
Trump says he will speak with Maduro as US warns airlines over military activity near Venezuela
Protesters take to Mexico City’s streets during military parade amid rising insecurity
It came days after thousands marched against a deepening insecurity crisis widely linked to drug cartels and Claudia Sheinbaum’s government.
Protesters take to Mexico City’s streets during military parade amid rising insecurity
US military has new options to pursue group tied to Venezuela's Maduro — Hegseth
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says designating Cartel de los Soles as "Foreign Terrorist Organisation" creates "new options" for the US against Venezuela.
US military has new options to pursue group tied to Venezuela's Maduro — Hegseth
South Africa slams 'US bullying' as Washington snubs G20
Relations between South Africa and the US have plummeted this year over a number of foreign and domestic differences.
South Africa slams 'US bullying' as Washington snubs G20
US mulls 'terrorist' label for Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles. But does it even exist as such?
Cartel de los Soles — or Cartel of the Suns — refers to alleged corruption within the Venezuelan military. Experts say a "non-thing" is being designated by US to justify a possible military intervention in the South American country.
US mulls 'terrorist' label for Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles. But does it even exist as such?
'Not going to happen': Mexican president rejects Trump's talk of US strikes
Claudia Sheinbaum dismisses the possibility of US military action in Mexico after Trump suggests he is open to ordering strikes against drug cartels.
'Not going to happen': Mexican president rejects Trump's talk of US strikes