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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.

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.

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."

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.

September 27

Trump admin revokes Colombian president’s visa over alleged ‘reckless and incendiary actions’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa was revoked by the Trump administration over what officials allege were "reckless and incendiary actions" in New York City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.