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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.