Drugs September 22 Drug-smuggling boat struck by US was carrying more than a ton of suspected cocaine, Dominican Republic says The Dominican Republic announced a significant drug seizure of suspected cocaine after an American air strike against the drug trafficking vessel.
Latin America September 17 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.
MILITARY August 19 U.S. warships to patrol international waters around Venezuela as Trump vows to stop cartels U.S. warships head to Venezuela as Trump targets drug trafficking.
Travel August 13 American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.
Human Rights August 12 Venezuela human rights hit new low as US puts $50M bounty on Maduro's head: State Department State Department documents escalating killings, torture and repression in Venezuela following disputed 2024 election as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government targets opposition.
Donald Trump August 8 Trump approves military action against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist organizations Trump administration secretly approves military action targeting drug cartels classified as terrorist groups that traffic fentanyl across the US-Mexico border.
Democratic Party August 4 House Dem declares she is a 'proud Guatemalan' before American at Progressive International conference Rep. Delia Ramirez declared she's prouder to be Guatemalan than American at leftist Panamerican Congress attended by progressive lawmakers.
China July 29 China may gain greater control of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal misses deadline CK Hutchison signals openness to include a Chinese investor in Panama Canal ports after negotiations with BlackRock expired, raising concerns about Beijing's influence.
Brazil July 18 Police search former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's home, political headquarters Bolsonaro is prohibited from contacting foreign ambassadors and diplomats amid local media reports that police executed search warrants at his home and political HQ.
Migrant Crime July 17 Democrats spent thousands in campaign funds to visit illegal Kilmar Abrego Garcia: report Several Democrats spent thousands in campaign funds to visit illegal alien and alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, according to reports.
MLB July 15 MLBPA chief says foreign players told to carry documentation to 'keep their job' Tony Clark told reporters on Tuesday that his office has told foreign-born players to keep documentation on them in order to "keep their job."