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World January 3

US capture of Maduro championed, condemned across world stage after surgical Venezuela strikes

World leaders react with condemnation, concern and praise after President Donald Trump announces strikes on Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 3

From bus driver to dictator: Nicolás Maduro’s rise and fall in Venezuela

The U.S. had announced a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest before news emerged Saturday of his capture in Venezuela.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 3

María Corina Machado emerges as top potential successor after Máduro’s fall

With Nicolás Maduro out, experts say Nobel laureate María Corina Machado and Edmundo González could lead Venezuela’s transition, though major hurdles remain.

South America December 30

US citizens injured in Peru train collision near world-famous Machu Picchu tourist destination

Two trains reportedly collided head-on in Peru near Machu Picchu, injuring several including U.S. citizens and suspending rail service to the site.

VIDEO December 27

US shifting to economic pressure in conflict with Venezuela: report

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Madeleine Rivera reports on tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuela over alleged drug cartels. Former State Department official Simon Hankinson gives analysis on ‘Saturday in America.’

VIDEO December 17

Maduro RESPONDS to Trump blockade of oil tankers around Venezuela

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro responds to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 'complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers arriving and leaving the country.

South America December 16

US designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a terrorist organization, citing narcotics trafficking

The U.S. designated Colombia's Clan del Golfo a terrorist organization in a major counter-narcotics move targeting one of the country's largest armed groups.

Caribbean December 15

JetBlue pilot calls Air Force near-miss 'outrageous' after tanker crosses flight path

JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided mid-air collision with U.S. Air Force tanker near Venezuela, forcing evasive action during climb.

South America December 15

Trump-style law-and-order conservative clinches Chile’s presidency as violent crime crisis reshapes nation

Chile elects hard-right José Antonio Kast as president, marking sharp political shift with focus on security and immigration reform.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 13

Maduro’s heirs: human rights violators, corrupt enforcers and ruthless loyalists

Analysts tell Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital the next phase of Venezuela’s crisis hinges on Trump’s National Security Strategy and whether Washington pushes Maduro toward negotiation.

South America December 13

Bolivia pivots to US as it breaks from China, Maduro and years of leftist rule

Bolivia seeks new US partnership under President Rodrigo Paz, pivoting from China dependence to attract American investment in lithium and technology.