February 12 Trump admin warns Peru it could lose sovereignty as China tightens grip on nation U.S. warns Peru that China's control over $1.3 billion Chancay port threatens sovereignty as tensions escalate over Beijing's influence in Latin America.
February 11 Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure Top U.S. military leaders hosted over 30 nations in Washington to strengthen Western Hemisphere security cooperation and address growing regional threats.
February 3 South American leader defies Trump's ‘Donroe Doctrine’ in bold China pivot toward Xi Uruguayan President Orsi reportedly defies Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" by signing key trade deals with China's Xi Jinping in historic Beijing meeting.
February 2 Costa Rica swings right as voters embrace tough-on-crime leader amid surging violence Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People's Party wins Costa Rica's presidential election as chosen successor of President Rodrigo Chaves, promising to continue his agenda.
January 30 Venezuela's acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration Venezuela's acting president signs law ending state oil monopoly, reversing decades of socialist policy to allow private companies control of the industry.
January 26 Feds charge 87 individuals in massive ATM 'jackpotting' operation linked to Tren de Aragua gang Massive ATM theft ring exposed 87 members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua accused of stealing millions through "jackpotting" scheme to fund terrorism.
January 19 Post Trump meeting, Venezuelan opposition leader says country will hold 'free and fair' elections 'eventually' Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says "free and fair" elections will come “eventually" after meeting with President Donald Trump, but offers no timeline as the transition unfolds.
January 17 FAA warns about flying in Central, South America and eastern Pacific, citing possible ‘military activities’ The FAA issued a series of flight safety warnings for U.S. airlines flying over the eastern Pacific near Mexico, Central America and South America
January 16 CIA director was in Venezuela to meet with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, official says CIA Director Ratcliffe met with Venezuela's acting president in Caracas on Thursday after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, a U.S. official told Fox News.
January 15 Latin America rebel groups urged to form 'super guerrilla' alliance against Trump Nestor Gregorio Vera urges rival factions to unite against U.S. intervention after Venezuela strongman's capture.
