Tag: Latin America
US kills two more people in latest strike on vessel in the Pacific
The United States has killed two people in another strike on a vessel in the Pacific, US Secretary…
Exclusive-US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say
By Phil StewartWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump's expanding operations in Latin America have…
Trump might be in Asia, but he’s beating war drums in Latin America
It doesn’t take America’s most lethal aircraft carrier, its F/A-18 jets and battle group of guided missile cruisers,…
What military force has the US positioned off Venezuela’s coast?
United States President Donald Trump’s campaign against “narcoterrorists” has transformed the Caribbean into a new battlefield.Since August, Washington…
U.S. sending aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America in major buildup
Washington — The Pentagon said Friday that the U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the…
67.5% of adults in Latin America are overweight or obese, report says
Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Obesity has become one of the leading threats to public health in Latin America…
Colombia accuses US of violating sovereignty in strike
Colombia's president accused on Saturday Washington of violating his country's sovereignty and killing a fisherman, shortly after US…
US military hikes operational command of counter-narcotics operations in Latin America
By Phil StewartWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon announced on Friday it is establishing a new counter-narcotics joint task force…
Can US strikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela be legally justified? | Explainer News
The US military’s recent strikes on boats allegedly transporting drugs near the Venezuelan coast have raised questions about…
US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate…
What to know after Brazil’s Bolsonaro is convicted and sentenced for coup attempt
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of attempting a coup to stay…
Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties
President Javier Milei of Argentina has proposed a new $1m initiative to strengthen relations between Latin America and…