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US Sanctions Venezuelans Citing Tren de Aragua Ties
The alleged financial leader of Tren de Aragua was among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department.
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Maduro Says Call With Trump Points to a ‘Respectful Dialogue Between Our Countries’
Trump confirmed the call days prior, but declined to comment further on it.
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Honduras Again Delays Release of Vote Tally in Presidential Election
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed conservative Nasry Asfura, who in the latest count has fallen behind by just over 14,000 votes.
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Rubio Says Venezuelan Government a ‘Transshipment Organization’ for Drug Trafficking
The secretary of state’s comments come amid an escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela and the Maduro regime in recent weeks.
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Trump Says He Had ‘Great Talk’ With Brazil’s Lula, Discussed Sanctions, Trade
Leaders’ tones after the phone call signaled a positive turn in the latest diplomatic engagement between the United States and Brazil after months of tension.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Resolutions in House, Senate Seeking to Block Military Action in Venezuela
The proposals seek to compel the president to withdraw the U.S military from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Nasralla Takes Lead in Razor-Thin Honduras Presidential Race
Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura, the candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, trails the Liberal Party candidate by about 8,000 votes.
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Hegseth Says He Didn’t Watch 2nd Boat Strike, Backs Commander
The defense secretary said he left part way through the operation and did not see survivors following the initial strike on Sept. 2.
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Trump Warns Strikes Inside Venezuela Will Start ‘Very Soon,’ Other Countries Could Be Targeted
Attacks on the ground would be an escalation of the conflict that has been brewing since September, when boats suspected of trafficking drugs were hit.
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Son of ‘El Chapo' Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Chicago
Joaquin Guzman Lopez is one of four sons of the drug kingpin who have faced charges related to drug trafficking in the United States.
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Venezuela Permits US Deportation Flights to Continue Despite Trump’s Airspace Warning
The announcement came after Trump said that U.S. airspace over Venezuela should be considered closed until further notice.
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Dominican Republic Confirms US Access to Its Airports in Drug War to Last Until April
President Luis Abinader confirmed details of the accord, which forms part of Washington’s wider war on drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific waters.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Musk Says H-1B Visas Being ‘Gamed,’ but Defends System
The Tesla boss made his comments in an interview with Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath, also predicting the end of money and AI making work ‘optional.’
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White House: Admiral Ordered Follow-Up Strike on Drug Boat, Attack Was Lawful
The admiral is expected to provide a classified briefing Thursday to lawmakers overseeing the military.
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Honduran Presidential Vote Tied as Trump-Backed Conservative’s Margins Shrink
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Honduras of trying to ‘change the results,’ saying there would be ‘hell to pay’ if they did.
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Latin American Leaders, Experts Weigh In on US Tensions With Venezuela
Some regional leaders are opposed, but others say U.S. intervention may be exactly what the country needs.
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House, Senate Armed Services Committees to Probe Reports of Follow-Up Strikes on Drug Boats
Hegseth denounced ’more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit ... incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland.’
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Taiwan Welcomes Election Outcome in Saint Vincent as Opposition Takes Power
Saint Vincent’s New Democratic Party wins parliamentary vote, prompting Taiwan to reaffirm support for their shared democratic values.
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US Sanctions Venezuelans Citing Tren de Aragua Ties
The alleged financial leader of Tren de Aragua was among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department.
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Maduro Says Call With Trump Points to a ‘Respectful Dialogue Between Our Countries’
Trump confirmed the call days prior, but declined to comment further on it.
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Honduras Again Delays Release of Vote Tally in Presidential Election
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed conservative Nasry Asfura, who in the latest count has fallen behind by just over 14,000 votes.
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Rubio Says Venezuelan Government a ‘Transshipment Organization’ for Drug Trafficking
The secretary of state’s comments come amid an escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela and the Maduro regime in recent weeks.
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Trump Says He Had ‘Great Talk’ With Brazil’s Lula, Discussed Sanctions, Trade
Leaders’ tones after the phone call signaled a positive turn in the latest diplomatic engagement between the United States and Brazil after months of tension.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Resolutions in House, Senate Seeking to Block Military Action in Venezuela
The proposals seek to compel the president to withdraw the U.S military from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Nasralla Takes Lead in Razor-Thin Honduras Presidential Race
Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura, the candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, trails the Liberal Party candidate by about 8,000 votes.
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Hegseth Says He Didn’t Watch 2nd Boat Strike, Backs Commander
The defense secretary said he left part way through the operation and did not see survivors following the initial strike on Sept. 2.
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Trump Warns Strikes Inside Venezuela Will Start ‘Very Soon,’ Other Countries Could Be Targeted
Attacks on the ground would be an escalation of the conflict that has been brewing since September, when boats suspected of trafficking drugs were hit.
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Son of ‘El Chapo' Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Chicago
Joaquin Guzman Lopez is one of four sons of the drug kingpin who have faced charges related to drug trafficking in the United States.
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Venezuela Permits US Deportation Flights to Continue Despite Trump’s Airspace Warning
The announcement came after Trump said that U.S. airspace over Venezuela should be considered closed until further notice.
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Dominican Republic Confirms US Access to Its Airports in Drug War to Last Until April
President Luis Abinader confirmed details of the accord, which forms part of Washington’s wider war on drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific waters.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Musk Says H-1B Visas Being ‘Gamed,’ but Defends System
The Tesla boss made his comments in an interview with Indian billionaire Nikhil Kamath, also predicting the end of money and AI making work ‘optional.’
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White House: Admiral Ordered Follow-Up Strike on Drug Boat, Attack Was Lawful
The admiral is expected to provide a classified briefing Thursday to lawmakers overseeing the military.
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Honduran Presidential Vote Tied as Trump-Backed Conservative’s Margins Shrink
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Honduras of trying to ‘change the results,’ saying there would be ‘hell to pay’ if they did.
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Latin American Leaders, Experts Weigh In on US Tensions With Venezuela
Some regional leaders are opposed, but others say U.S. intervention may be exactly what the country needs.
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House, Senate Armed Services Committees to Probe Reports of Follow-Up Strikes on Drug Boats
Hegseth denounced ’more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit ... incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland.’
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Taiwan Welcomes Election Outcome in Saint Vincent as Opposition Takes Power
Saint Vincent’s New Democratic Party wins parliamentary vote, prompting Taiwan to reaffirm support for their shared democratic values.
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