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, 2025Section
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Maduro Mobilizes 4.5 Million Militiamen as U.S. Expands Caribbean Military Presence
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the activation of 4.5 million territorial militiamen across the country
August 19, 2025
Latin America’s Growth Trap: Low Investment and High Crime Hold the Region Back
(Analysis) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reports that the region’s economies will grow just 2.2%
August 14, 2025
Venezuela’s Growing Reliance on Colombian Goods Deepens Trade Deficit
Official data from Venezuela’s Chamber of Economic Integration with Colombia (Cavecol) and Colombia’s National Administrative
August 13, 2025
Trump Authorizes Military Planning Against Latin American Cartels Labeled as Terrorists
The U.S. government confirmed that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to prepare direct military operations
August 9, 2025
Direct Flights Return Between Brazil and Venezuela, Easing Years of Separation
After nine years without direct air travel, flights now connect Brazil and Venezuela again. On August 5, 2025, Brazilian airline...
August 8, 2025
Chevron to Give Oil, Not Cash, to Venezuela Under Tight U.S. Controls
Chevron’s operations in Venezuela show how international business and politics shape the way energy gets to global markets
August 1, 2025
More than 90% of All Exiled Latin American Journalists Come from Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba
Latin America now faces a crisis of independent information. Official figures and reports from the Organization of American
July 30, 2025
Tsunami Alerts Reach Latin America After Russia Quake, Exposing Regional Preparedness
After the massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, official tsunami warnings
July 30, 2025