October 21 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.
October 21 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.
October 20 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.
October 20 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.
October 7 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.
October 7 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."
September 29 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.
September 27 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Colombian president’s visa over alleged ‘reckless and incendiary actions’ Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa was revoked by the Trump administration over what officials allege were "reckless and incendiary actions" in New York City.
September 22 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.
September 17 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.