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

September 27, 2025

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa was revoked by the Trump administration over what officials allege were "reckless and incendiary actions" in New York City.

Drug-smuggling boat struck by US was carrying more than a ton of suspected cocaine, Dominican Republic says

September 22, 2025

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.

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes

September 17, 2025

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.

U.S. warships to patrol international waters around Venezuela as Trump vows to stop cartels

August 19, 2025

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.

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

August 13, 2025

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.

Venezuela human rights hit new low as US puts $50M bounty on Maduro's head: State Department

August 12, 2025

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.

Trump approves military action against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist organizations

August 8, 2025

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.

House Dem declares she is a 'proud Guatemalan' before American at Progressive International conference

August 4, 2025

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 may gain greater control of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal misses deadline

July 29, 2025

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.

Police search former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's home, political headquarters

July 18, 2025

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.