Mexico October 29 Trump’s war on drugs stops at Mexican border — for now U.S. Navy targets cocaine smugglers in Caribbean waters as drug cartels shift tactics from sea routes to aircraft. Maritime counter-narcotics campaign forces traffickers to adapt.
Latin America October 24 US sanctions Colombian president and family over drug trafficking allegations Treasury Department accuses Colombian President Petro of enabling cocaine production surge while he calls sanctions a "complete paradox" in response.
Latin America October 23 Trump 'not interested' in de-escalation with 'unhinged' leader of Colombia, White House says White House says President Donald Trump is not interested in making peace with Colombian President Gustavo Petro as tensions escalate over U.S. counter-narcotics operations.
Latin America October 22 Alliance with US ‘dismantled’ by leftist Petro regime, Colombia’s former defense minister says Juan Carlos Pinzón considers presidential run, promises to repair damaged U.S.-Colombia relations within a week if elected in the 2026 presidential race.
Venezuelan Political Crisis October 21 GOP senator predicts Trump's next move in Venezuela amid Hezbollah’s influence: 'Long past due' Hezbollah operatives use Venezuelan passports and drug networks to infiltrate the Western Hemisphere, turning the country into terror group's regional headquarters.
Latin America October 21 US military buildup in Caribbean sees bombers, Marines and warships converge near Venezuela Experts call it "21st-century gunboat diplomacy" as U.S. positions strike-capable forces in Caribbean amid tensions with Maduro regime and cartels.
Latin America October 20 Trump goes all-out against Colombia’s Petro after claims drug strike killed fisherman: What we know President Donald Trump threatens Colombia with tariffs after President Petro challenges U.S. Caribbean strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists, escalating tensions.
South America October 20 Trump doubles down on Colombia crackdown, calls Petro ‘lunatic,’ vows to end all US payments over drugs Trump threatens tariffs against Colombia as tensions escalate with President Gustavo Petro over cocaine trafficking and drug war cooperation.
Donald Trump October 7 Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ call President Donald Trump calls phone conversation with Brazil's Lula 'very good' as the leaders discuss future meetings after clashing over tariffs and Bolsonaro's treatment.
White House October 7 War on cartels? White House says it has an ironclad case to strike narco-terrorist groups White House says President Donald Trump has clear legal authority to strike drug cartels after deadly Caribbean raids, calling traffickers "unlawful combatants."
Travel September 29 Wealthy Americans ditch US for 'golden' visas in increasingly unexpected regions Wealthy Americans shift their focus from European "golden" visas to Latin America, Asia and Africa for secondary citizenship and residency programs amid growing demand.