Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes
Bipartisan calls for transparency grow as the Trump administration defends deadly Caribbean and Eastern Pacific boat strikes led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
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Colombia Pushes Back Against U.S. Threats: Calls for Latin American Unity
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry condemns President Trump’s recent military threat, reaffirming sovereignty and urging regional unity against external intervention in drug policy.
Trump Confirms Call with Maduro Amid Caribbean Military Buildup
President Trump confirmed a call with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. ramps up Caribbean military presence to curb drug trafficking amid Caracas’s warnings.
US to Launch Land Operations Against Venezuelan Drug Trafficking
President Trump says the U.S. will soon target land routes used by suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers, as military deployments ramp up in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Launches Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to Target Narco-Terrorists
The U.S. launched Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR on November 13, 2025, aiming to remove narco-terrorists from Latin America. Regional reactions and future implications for security and trade loom large.
Venezuela Raises Military Alert Amid USS Ford Deployment
Venezuela has placed its entire military, including a 200,000-strong force and volunteer militia, on alert as the USS Ford moves closer to Latin America amid U.S. anti-drug operations.
Shenzhen Court Orders Death Penalty for Myanmar Gang Leaders
Shenzhen court condemns five Myanmar-based gang leaders to death for telecom fraud, homicide and drug trafficking, dismantling a cross-border network that caused billions in losses.
U.S. Plans Strikes on Venezuelan Military Sites Over Drug Trafficking
The U.S. has approved strikes on Venezuelan military installations over alleged drug trafficking, raising regional tensions and sparking market volatility.
U.S. Launches Ninth Pacific Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel
The U.S. military conducted its ninth strike since September, destroying a Pacific vessel suspected of drug trafficking and raising fresh questions on maritime security.
US Repatriates Survivors After Strike on Alleged Drug-Smuggling Submarine
After a US military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling submarine in the Caribbean, two suspected traffickers will be repatriated to Ecuador and Colombia to face prosecution.