Tag: Americas
-
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…
-
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…
-
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:…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Mexico has announced plans to develop what the government says will be Latin America’s most powerful supercomputer, aimed at boosting national capacity in artificial intelligence, data processing, and high-performance computing. The system, named “Coatlicue” after the Mexica earth goddess, was outlined by José Merino, head of the Telecommunications and Digital Transformation Agency, who said it…
-
The United States has formally designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), adding new terrorism-related sanctions to an already strained bilateral relationship. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the network is accused of involvement in trafficking illegal drugs into the United States. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior officials…
-
The United States is preparing a new phase of Venezuela-related operations, according to four U.S. officials cited by Reuters, as Washington increases pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The timing and scope remain unclear, and officials say covert activity is expected to form the first stage. U.S. agencies declined to comment, but a senior administration official…
-
Ecuadorian voters have rejected a proposal to permit the return of foreign military bases, with early results showing nearly two-thirds voting “no”. The setback for President Daniel Noboa comes as his government prioritises international security cooperation to counter organised crime. A separate proposal to convene a constitutional assembly was also rejected by more than 61…
-
Thousands of demonstrators marched in Mexico City and across several regions to protest rising violent crime, corruption and the policies of President Claudia Sheinbaum on Saturday (Nov. 15). The rallies, led by Gen Z youth groups, followed the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, a vocal critic of cartel violence. Protesters dismantled parts of the…
tut0ugh 