Category: Americas
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from across the Americas, including U.S. foreign policy, Latin American politics, trade, security, and cross-border diplomacy.
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In an interview with Fox News’ Hannity, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued that President Nicolás Maduro’s objections to the US’ ‘counter-drug mission’ reinforce allegations that his government facilitates large-scale cocaine trafficking from Colombia through Venezuelan territory. Key points: • Rubio said the Venezuelan regime acts as a “transshipment organisation” for drug networks. •…
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has confirmed a “cordial” phone call with US President Donald Trump held 10 days ago, describing the conversation as “respectful” despite heightened regional tensions. “I spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. I can say that the conversation was respectful, and I can even say that it was…
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Haiti’s transitional presidential council has approved a new electoral law, marking a key step toward holding the country’s first general election in nearly 10 years. The decision enables the publication of a long-delayed electoral calendar, easing concerns that the transition authorities might postpone the process. Council President Laurent Saint-Cyr described the approval as a “major…
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In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Dec. 2), US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Somalia, declaring: “Their country stinks. And we don’t want them in our country.” The remarks followed a Washington shooting in which an Afghan national was charged, prompting Trump to call for a freeze on migration from what he described…
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Speaking at the final Cabinet meeting of 2025, US President Donald Trump highlighted what he described as a year of significant economic gains. Trump repeated his central claim that the United States has secured over $18 trillion in new investment, ‘far exceeding’ the levels he attributed to the Biden administration. He also emphasised the scale…
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U.S. officials have defended the decision by Admiral Frank Bradley to conduct multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September 2025, stating he had authorisation from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Questions have since emerged over the legality of a reported second strike on two survivors. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the action…
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The Venezuelan government has rejected heightened US pressure after US President Donald Trump declared that the airspace above and around Venezuela “is to be closed in its entirety”. Caracas called the comments a “colonialist threat”, arguing they violate international law and undermine Venezuelan sovereignty. Trump on Saturday (Nov. 29), in a Truth Social post said:…
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Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency along its southern border with Chile amid expectations of increased migration ahead of Chile’s 14 December 2025 presidential run-off. The decree authorises Peru’s Armed Forces to support the Peruvian National Police in reinforcing border security in the Tacna region. Officials say the measures aim to manage potential…
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed a new memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to advance a proposed 1,100km pipeline linking the province’s northern oil sands to the west coast. The project aims to diversify Canada’s energy exports and reduce reliance on the US market. Carney said the pipeline would strengthen Canada’s…
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President Luis Abinader has authorised the US government to operate in restricted areas of the San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport to support counter-narcotics operations. Announced alongside US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the agreement is described as technical, limited, and temporary. The visit also included meetings with Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández…
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