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Colombia and Ecuador Probe Border Bombing Claims

March 18, 2026

A recent series of explosions at cocaine labs close to the Ecuadorian border took a deadly toll, killing 14 people in January. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the incidents and said that both Colombian and Ecuadorian officials are investigating whether any violation of sovereignt

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Latin America's Tough Choices: Crime, Politics, and Pressure

January 20, 2026

Latin America is in a tough spot. Progressive leaders are feeling the heat from both their own people and the Trump administration. The people want quick fixes to crime, and Trump is pushing hard for tough action. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has shown what a hard-line approach can do. His

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U. S. Policy in Venezuela: A Mess of Mixed Messages

January 18, 2026

The U. S. has been backing the opposition in Venezuela, claiming they won the last two elections. President Trump has called for Maduro's removal, accusing him of drug trafficking. However, in his speech after Maduro's capture, Trump barely mentioned drugs or democracy. Instead, he focused on Venezu

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US Takes a Stand: Clan del Golfo Now Official Terror Group

December 16, 2025

In a bold move, the United States has officially labeled Colombia's largest criminal group, Clan del Golfo, as a terrorist organization. This decision, announced on the U. S. Treasury Department's website, is part of a broader strategy to tackle criminal activities in Latin America. The U. S. gover

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Colombia's Navy Makes Big Drug Bust at Sea

November 19, 2025

Colombia's navy recently made a significant drug bust. Divers found over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden under a ship heading to Europe. This happened at a port on the Pacific coast. The navy shared photos of the seizure, showing divers pulling out the drugs and packages on the ground. This isn't the

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U. S. and Colombia: A Rocky Road Ahead

November 19, 2025

The bond between the U. S. and Colombia, once strong, is now shaky. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U. S. President Donald Trump have been trading harsh words. Petro called Trump's policies harsh, comparing them to actions of the Nazis. He also criticized U. S. actions in the Caribbean,

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Venezuela's Big Military Showdown: What's Really Going On?

November 12, 2025

Venezuela's military is on high alert. They just kicked off a massive drill with 200, 000 troops. Why? Because the U. S. Navy's biggest ship, the USS Gerald Ford, is now in the Caribbean. This isn't just any ship—it's packed with fighter jets, helicopters, and high-tech gear. The Venezuelan defense

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U. S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Raise Questions and Tensions

November 6, 2025

In a recent move, top officials from the Trump administration met with key lawmakers to discuss U. S. strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela. The meeting came after growing concerns in Congress about the lack of clarity surrounding these operations. Secretary of State Marco R

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US Strikes in Caribbean Raise Legal and Political Questions

November 2, 2025

In the Caribbean, three men lost their lives in a recent US attack on a boat suspected of drug trafficking. This incident is part of a larger campaign by the Trump administration to target vessels allegedly involved in smuggling drugs into the US. Since September, these strikes have sparked debates

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US and Colombia in a Heated Showdown

October 25, 2025

The United States has taken a bold step by imposing sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. This move is seen as a major escalation in the ongoing tension between Petro, a left-wing leader, and US President Donald Trump, who leans right.