September 18, 2025 Nearly 1,000 tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests shut down train services Protests over bus company contract disputes in Peru left some 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, prompting U.S. Embassy warnings and evacuation efforts.
September 17, 2025 State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa mobilized armed forces and declared a state of emergency as Ecuadorians clashed with police over diesel subsidy removal in Quito.
September 14, 2025 Trump says 'we'll see what happens' when asked about possibility of striking Venezuela amid rising tensions Trump said boat traffic from Venezuela has decreased significantly following recent U.S. military strike that killed suspected Tren de Aragua narco terrorists.
September 11, 2025 Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.
September 6, 2025 US pilot and influencer released from Chilean Antarctic detention 2 months after alleged unauthorized landing Ethan Guo spent two months detained in Antarctica after landing his Cessna without permission, but charges were dropped and he was released with a $30,000 penalty.
September 6, 2025 Nazi officer's daughter charged after stolen WWII painting spotted in real estate listing Patricia Kadgien faces charges for allegedly concealing a $50,000 Giuseppe Ghislandi portrait stolen from a Dutch-Jewish art collector during World War II.
September 6, 2025 JD Vance clashes with anti-Trump social media personality over cartel killings: 'I don't give a s---' A social media battle erupted between JD Vance and an anti-Trump personality after the vice president praised military action to kill cartel members.
September 4, 2025 Rubio says Trump 'wants to wage war' on Venezuelan drug traffickers: 'Blow them up if that's what it takes' Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of designating Ecuadorian gangs as terror groups while declaring war on drug traffickers.
September 4, 2025 Trump’s strike on cartel vessel off Venezuela sends warning to Maduro: No sanctuary Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will wage war on narco-terrorist organizations following Marine strikes on Venezuelan cartel vessel this week.
September 3, 2025 US bolsters military presence in Caribbean near Venezuela amid Trump's efforts to halt drug trafficking The U.S. military is strengthening its Navy presence near Venezuela, as President Donald Trump seeks to stop the flow of drug trafficking.