Hezbollah Assisting International Cocaine Trafficking in Latin America
A recent intelligence report has unveiled connections between an international criminal network involving Iran, the Hezbollah group, and Venezuela’s government, alongside Colombian factions like the FARC and other Marxist groups. Reportedly, it was highlighted this week. According to Semana, the Middle East Intelligence Reporting Agency provided crucial details to the Colombian military in its findings. […]
Latin American leaders respond to news of Trump planning to deploy US military against cartels
Latin American Presidents React to U.S. Military Actions Against Drug Cartels A president from Latin America has voiced his disapproval of President Donald Trump and seemingly directed the U.S. military to intervene against drug cartels operating in the region. Reports suggest that an order to the Department of Defense has enabled military action against groups […]
Trump authorizes military operations against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist groups
Trump Approves Military Action Against Drug Cartels President Donald Trump has given the green light for U.S. military operations targeting specific Latin American drug cartels, which have been classified as foreign terrorist organizations. This order enables military actions both on land and at sea against these groups. Reports from the New York Times indicate that […]
Trump readies US military to go after drug cartels in Latin America, according to a report
Trump’s New Order for Military Involvement Against Drug Cartels President Donald Trump has recently issued a directive to the Pentagon aimed at increasing U.S. military involvement in combating drug cartels throughout Latin America. The order authorizes the military to take action against groups classified as foreign terrorist organizations, many of which operate from Mexico and […]
Eddie Palmieri, the Latin jazz artist and Grammy winner from East Harlem, has passed away at 88.
Eddie Palmieri, Influential Rumba and Latin Jazz Artist, Dies at 88 Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Rumba and Latin Jazz, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was announced by Fania Records on Wednesday evening. Gabriella, Palmieri’s daughter, informed the New York Times that he died earlier that day at their New […]
Trump’s Preferred Latin American Partner May Have Lasting Support
El Salvador’s Parliament Removes Presidential Term Limits The parliament of El Salvador has made significant changes to the constitution, allowing President Naive Bukele to potentially serve an indefinite number of terms. On Thursday, lawmakers voted to eliminate the existing term limits and extend presidential terms from five to six years. This decision opens the door […]
Trump’s revised ‘Monroe Doctrine’ is pushing China away from Latin America
China’s Influence in Latin America Dwindles President Xi Jinping was notably absent from the recent BRICS summit in Brazil, which some see as indicative of China’s shifting role on the global stage. There’s a clear sense that China is losing its grip in Latin America, and many businesses have redirected their focus to Africa. This […]
Left-Wing Leaders in Latin America Criticize Free Speech and Capitalism, Promote Social Justice at ‘Democracy Forever’ Summit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric hosted a gathering in Santiago, where he and leftist leaders from Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, and Spain pledged to enhance global cooperation and advocate for social justice. The event, titled “Democracy Forever,” served as a forum for attendees to challenge U.S. policies, denounce tariffs, and address the situation in Gaza, which some […]
Neocons have returned and are mishandling Trump’s approach to Latin America.
Conflict Within Trump’s Foreign Policy Team A subtle yet serious conflict is unfolding within President Trump’s foreign policy team. It’s essentially a struggle between the authentic voice of Red America, which contributed to his first-term success, and the familiar neoconservative mindset that has historically muddled U.S. diplomacy. This clash was heightened by recent events in […]
Dictators in Latin America, Feeling Threatened by the Desire for Freedom, Work to Stifle Their Nations’ Independence Day
Authoritarian Regimes and Independence Narratives in Latin America The authoritarian governments in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua have made significant efforts to diminish or completely erase the significance of their nations’ independence eras. Instead, they often create alternatives to observances tied to the unpopular Communist Party of Japan’s anniversaries. Among these nations, Cuba’s situation seems particularly […]