Venezuela Swears In 5,600 Troops Amid US Caribbean Build-Up
Venezuela swears in 5,600 new soldiers as US warships ramp up in the Caribbean, prompting President Maduro to vow defense and call for dialogue.
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Trump to Launch Land Strikes against Caribbean Drug Routes
On Dec. 2, 2025, President Trump said the U.S. will soon begin land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding its campaign after months of sea operations.
Trump Announces Land Crackdown on Venezuela Drug Routes
President Trump says the U.S. will soon launch land operations to halt suspected drug traffickers from Venezuela, adding to recent Caribbean military drills.
Latin America Warns of War as US Expands Caribbean Military Presence
Latin American governments and regional bodies are urging restraint as the U.S. steps up its Caribbean military operations, raising fears of conflict with Venezuela.
US Launches Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR in Latin America
U.S. announces Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, a new military push in Latin America to remove narco-terrorists and curb deadly drug flows, triggering tensions with Venezuela.
US Plans Strikes on Venezuelan Military Bases, Report
The US is reportedly preparing strikes on Venezuelan military installations for alleged drug trafficking. Here’s what young LatAm readers need to know.
US Plans Troop Pullback from Eastern Europe, Romania Confirms
Romania confirms US will cut some troops from its eastern flank, reshaping NATO’s posture as Washington refocuses on homeland and Indo-Pacific priorities.
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, 3 Dead
US military strikes suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three, as Colombia condemns the action and calls for a halt to the attacks.
U.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel in Pacific, 3 Killed
The U.S. military destroyed another drug vessel in the Pacific, killing three people. It’s the ninth such strike since early September, following a separate attack that left two dead.
U.S. Military Hits 8th Drug Vessel in Pacific, Straining Ties with Colombia
The U.S. military sank its eighth alleged drug vessel in the Pacific, killing two and escalating tensions with Colombia over maritime narcotics operations.