Cocaine Trade Turns Latin America’s Ports Into Global Weak Points
The World Customs Organization (WCO) warns in its 2025 report that cocaine now flows mainly through maritime containers
August 27, 2025Section
Venezuela News in English
Venezuela news in English from The Rio Times — Caracas politics, economy, oil and migration.
Argentina Joins Regional Push Backing U.S. Terror Label on Maduro’s Cartel
Argentina has now joined Ecuador and Paraguay in labeling Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization, giving Washington
August 27, 2025
Venezuela Moves Warships to Protect Oil Hub as U.S. Navy Closes In
Venezuela’s Defense Ministry confirmed on August 26, 2025, that naval vessels, drones, and 15,000 soldiers will guard
August 27, 2025
Why the U.S. Views Maduro as a Narco-Terrorist Instead of Venezuela’s President
(Analysis) The Cartel de los Soles, often called the "Cartel of the Suns," is a powerful criminal network embedded within...
August 26, 2025
Latin America Cracks Down on Temu and Shein as Cheap Imports Flood the Market
Temu hit 105M monthly users in LatAm — up 143% — as Mexico raised tariffs to 33.5%. What the crackdown...
August 25, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago Aligns with U.S. as Venezuela Tensions Rise Near Guyana
The government of Trinidad and Tobago confirmed that it supports the presence of United States naval forces in the southern...
August 25, 2025
Spain Turns to Latin America as Retirements Create 3.5 Million Worker Gap
Spain will need at least 3.5 million additional workers by 2035 to replace a retiring baby boomer generation, according to...
August 22, 2025
$1 Billion Chinese Bet Revives Venezuela’s Fading Oil Fields
A little-known Chinese company, China Concord Resources Corp (CCRC), has started producing oil in Venezuela under
August 22, 2025
U.S. Warships Near Venezuela Raise Fears of Wider Tensions in Latin America
The United States has sent three guided-missile destroyers and about 4,000 personnel close to Venezuela in what Washington
August 21, 2025