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US sanctions Colombian president and family over drug trafficking allegations

October 24, 2025

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.

Trump 'not interested' in de-escalation with 'unhinged' leader of Colombia, White House says

October 23, 2025

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.

Alliance with US ‘dismantled’ by leftist Petro regime, Colombia’s former defense minister says

October 22, 2025

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.

GOP senator predicts Trump's next move in Venezuela amid Hezbollah’s influence: 'Long past due'

October 21, 2025

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.

US military buildup in Caribbean sees bombers, Marines and warships converge near Venezuela

October 21, 2025

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.

Trump goes all-out against Colombia’s Petro after claims drug strike killed fisherman: What we know

October 20, 2025

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.

Trump doubles down on Colombia crackdown, calls Petro ‘lunatic,’ vows to end all US payments over drugs

October 20, 2025

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.

Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ call

October 7, 2025

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.

War on cartels? White House says it has an ironclad case to strike narco-terrorist groups

October 7, 2025

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."

Wealthy Americans ditch US for 'golden' visas in increasingly unexpected regions

September 29, 2025

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.