Caracas Tries To Pull Bogotá Into A Common Front As U.S.–Colombia Rift Widens
Venezuela’s defense minister used a military ceremony to tell Colombians they could “count on” Venezuela’s armed force
October 22, 2025Section
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The New Money In Latin America: How Private Lenders Are Filling The Bank Gap
A decade ago, private lenders were a footnote in Latin America. By December 2024, assets dedicated to private credit reached...
October 20, 2025
American Commander Quits as Bombers Circle: The U.S.–Venezuela Confrontation Enters a Riskier Phase
Admiral Alvin Holsey, the four-star in charge of U.S. Southern Command, is stepping down at year’s end—far earlier than a...
October 17, 2025
Brazil and Colombia Are Bracing for a Possible Post-Maduro Shock: Borders, Oil, and U.S. Moves
Two stories are unfolding at once on South America’s northern rim. The first is visible: Brazil and Colombia are preparing
October 17, 2025
Lula Defends Venezuelan Sovereignty As U.S.–Brazil Seek Thaw After Tariff Clash
In a sharply worded speech in Brasília, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended Venezuelan and Cuban sovereignty
October 17, 2025
Trump Confirms CIA Authority In Venezuela, Weighs Land Strikes On Cartels
President Donald Trump confirmed he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations tied to Venezuela and said he is...
October 16, 2025
Venezuela’s Oil Output Rises Again, Extending Seven-Month Recovery
Venezuela pumped an average of 1.105 million barrels of crude a day in September, its seventh straight monthly increase.
October 15, 2025
María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize For Venezuela’s Democratic Struggle
María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize is not just a laurel; it’s a message. By honoring the Venezuelan opposition leader
October 10, 2025
Venezuela’s ‘Organized Crime Reset’ Appears Aimed At Opposition, Not Cartels
Venezuela says it is overhauling its fight against organized crime just as tensions with the United States intensify
October 8, 2025