Caribbean

Pete Hegseth December 6

Hegseth hints at major defense spending hike, reveals new details on Trump’s anti-narco-terrorism operations

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed he personally authorized the Trump administration's first strike on a suspected drug vessel off Venezuela and watched the operation live.

Donald Trump December 5

Expert reveals what it would take for Trump to deploy troops to Venezuela: ‘Possibility of escalation’

As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela escalate, a national security expert revealed what it would take for the Trump admin to deploy American boots on the ground.

Narco-Terror December 4

Commander of September attack believed survivors were continuing drug run, report says

The U.S. military commander involved in a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug vessel believed the survivors were continuing their drug run, a report said.

Narco-Terror December 3

Trump admin debuts 'Fentanyl Free America' plan as DEA touts impact of Caribbean boat strikes

The Trump administration unveiled its "Fentanyl Free America" plan on Wednesday as the DEA leader said strikes on suspected drug vessels are helping stop the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S.

Pete Hegseth December 2

Hegseth backs special ops chief's 'combat decisions' in deadly Caribbean strike ahead of classified briefing

Pete Hegseth defends military commander as Congress prepares for classified briefing on Sept. 2 Caribbean strike that killed suspected drug traffickers.

Narco-Terror November 29

Hegseth defends lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers: 'Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends Trump administration strikes on Caribbean drug vessels, stating that, "Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them."'

Immigration November 27

Trump admin set to let protected status for 350,000 Haitian migrants expire in February

The Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for 353,000 Haitian migrants living in the U.S.

Puerto Rico November 23

Top military leaders head to Puerto Rico to thank troops supporting Caribbean missions

Pentagon leaders to visit Puerto Rico troops amid expanded Caribbean operations targeting drug networks and regional security missions across Latin America.

United Nations November 17

UN staff in Haiti told to stay off streets after gang coalition flexes muscle, US Marines face gunfire

U.N. staff and foreign embassies reportedly advised to stay off Port-au-Prince streets as Haitian gang leader issues public threats following weekend security operations.

Marines November 16

US Marines exchanged gunfire with suspected gang members in Haiti, official says

Marines protecting the U.S. Embassy in Haiti exchanged gunfire with suspected gang members in Port-au-Prince on the evening of Nov. 13.

Donald Trump November 13

Colombia's president calls Trump a 'barbarian' in rift over drug vessel strikes: report

White House responds after Colombian President Gustavo Petro reportedly called President Donald Trump a "barbarian" in dispute over drug vessel strikes.

Venezuelan Political Crisis November 11

Venezuela mobilizes troops, weapons in response to US warship buildup in Caribbean

Venezuela is sending troops to counter a U.S. warship buildup in the Caribbean, as Nicolás Maduro accuses Washington of plotting regime change.

Cuba October 30

Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

State Department October 29

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.

Caribbean October 28

Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slams island

Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are trapped near Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.

Caribbean October 27

US Navy destroyer arrives in Trinidad and Tobago as Trump turns screws on Venezuela

The U.S. destroyer USS Gravely docked in Trinidad and Tobago as the Trump administration escalates military pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Opinion October 26

Why Trump's use of force against the cartels is justified

Military strikes against drug cartels receive legal and moral justification as transnational criminal organizations wage war on America for profit through terror.

Crime October 23

Eight Americans arrested in Bahamas after authorities discover 'high-powered weapons' cache, ammunition

Eight Americans were arrested in Bimini, Bahamas, after authorities discovered high-powered weapons, ammunition and undeclared cash on their boat during a search.

Donald Trump October 18

Trump releases video of US drone strike on ‘drug-carrying submarine’ in Caribbean that left 2 dead, 2 captured

President Donald Trump said two narco-terror suspects survived a U.S. military strike on a drug-carrying submarine, claiming it carried fentanyl and could have killed 25,000 Americans.

Venezuelan Political Crisis October 10

Washington’s shadow war: How strikes on cartels threaten to collapse Maduro’s regime

Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro through Caribbean naval deployment and cartel strikes in what analysts call modern gunboat diplomacy.

Archaeology October 8

Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later

A mysterious wooden canoe discovered in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Ian remains puzzling to experts three years later. Officials recently gave an update on its status.

Puerto Rico September 8

Secretary of War Hegseth lands in Puerto Rico as US ramps up Caribbean cartel fight with naval forces

Puerto Rico takes center stage in Trump administration's fight against drug cartels as top military officials meet with Governor González-Colón at Muñiz Air Base.

Opinion September 6

America First: Rubio and Trump just drew a red line for narco-terrorists

The Trump administration this week launched a military strike against a Tren de Aragua drug boat, marking a new chapter in cartel warfare and Western Hemisphere defense policy.

Caribbean September 3

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.

Bahamas August 17

Two vacationers drown at Carnival's new Bahamas private destination

Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.

Caribbean August 12

Feds unseal charges against 'Barbecue,' Haitian gang leader with $5M bounty on his head

State Department offers $5 million reward for arrest of Haitian gang leader Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier as he faces federal conspiracy charges.

Travel August 6

America's wealthy are quietly buying their way out with 'golden' visas

Some Caribbean islands are offering citizenship-by-investment programs starting at $200,000. The program is attracting wealthy Americans seeking "golden passports" via real-estate purchases.

US July 10

Caribbean police work to ID body found during search for missing American as nearby security guard was killed

Police in Turks and Caicos Island said a security guard was killed about nine miles from where an American went missing.

Drugs July 3

$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard, partners intercepted major drug shipments worth over $20 million, including cocaine and marijuana, following four Caribbean interdictions.

Caribbean July 3

Violent criminal gangs have 'near-total control' of nation's capital, UN says

U.N. officials warned that state presence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is approaching "total collapse" as violent gangs expand control beyond capital.