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Trump says US conducted 'kinetic strike' on Venezuelan drug boat killing 11 narco-terrorists

The strike comes after Trump beefed up US naval presence in international waters near Latin America as his administration looks to combat the threats posed by drug cartels and curb the flow of narcotics coming into the United States.

Euronews

Colombia Claims Presence Of U.S. Forces Off Venezuelan Coast Is 'Disproportionate': 'Latin America Is a Land Of Peace'

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio said the deployment of U.S. troops off the Venezuelan coast is "disproportionate," and that an "intervention is not possible because Latin America is a land of peace"

Latin Times

Frederick Gimpel - Reinerstrom: Bridging Global Capital to Latin America's Solar Surge

Guatemala-based Reinerstrom has emerged as a platform uniquely positioned to connect global investors with high-yield, scalable solar projects across Central America and the Caribbean.

International Business Times

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The US has deployed warships near Venezuela in a cartel crackdown – but direct military action is unlikely

The US is ramping up its fight against Latin America’s drug cartels. Washington has deployed several naval warships into southern Caribbean waters, alongside over 2,000 marines. A guided missile cruiser, the USS Erie, and a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, the USS Newport News, are also reportedly due to arrive in…

The Conversation

Maduro ready to declare ‘republic in arms’ if US forces attack Venezuela

The US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean in an operation said to target Latin American drug cartels.

Al Jazeera

What to know about the US warships sent to South America and the reaction in Venezuela

The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with the expected arrival of more vessels to the area next week

The Independent UK

A Mexican's teen 15th birthday goes viral and more top photos this week from Latin America

Aug. 22-28, 2025

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Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump

As university leaders work to make deals with the Trump administration, many college presidents are at an ethical crossroads. On the one hand, they must do all they can to restore funding for vital research. On the other, they risk ceding to the demands of a president with views that…

The Conversation

Africa’s city planners must look to the global south for solutions: Johannesburg and São Paulo offer useful insights

For decades, the dominant theories and models in urban studies have been built from the experience of a small set of mostly western cities. Other urban contexts, particularly those in Africa, Latin America and Asia, have too often been treated as peripheral, as if they simply copy or lag behind…

The Conversation

Trump's Military Crackdown on Cartels Would Do More Harm Than Good, Human Rights Group Says

President Donald Trump reportedly approved a directive on Aug. 8 authorizing the use of U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels, which his administration has labeled as foreign terrorist organizations.

Latin Times

Bolivia votes, a protest in Mexico and more top photos this week from Latin America

Aug. 15-21, 2025

The Independent UK

Socialism Just Imploded in Bolivia

Is this the last gasp of Latin America's disastrous "pink tide"?

Reason

Full Little League World Series Schedule for 2025

Here's everything you need to know about the remaining fixtures in the 2025 Little League World Series.

Sports Illustrated

Human Rights Groups Urge Congress to Block Trump's Military Plans Against Latin American Cartels

More than 30 organizations are urging U.S. lawmakers to reject Trump's plan against Latin American cartels, arguing it would put civilians at risk and destabilize diplomatic ties in the region

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Sheinbaum Reacts To Trump Admin Deployment Of Forces To Southern Caribbean: "Always For The Self-Determination Of Peoples'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the deployment of U.S. forces in the Southern Caribbean, which the Trump administration claims seeks to counter threats from Latin American cartels

Latin Times

U.S. Deploys Air and Naval Forces to Southern Caribbean to Target Latin American Cartels: Report

The United States has begun deploying air and naval forces to the Southern Caribbean Sea to counter what officials describe as threats from Latin American drug cartels

Latin Times

Colombian President Reportedly Calls For Urgent Meeting Of Latin American Officials Over 'Threat Of Aggression' From Trump Admin

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for an urgent meeting of Latin American officials over what he described as a threat of aggression and interference by the Trump administration

The Guardian - UK

‘A whole spectrum of hatred’: women face increased violence in Milei’s Argentina as rights are eroded

In a country once lauded as a progressive bastion in Latin America, protections are being dismantled by a populist leader, and gender-based offences are on the rise

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Sheinbaum’s rare agreement with Trump says more about Mexico City than DC

Sheinbaum says Mexico City is safer than DC, but rejects Trump’s portrayal of the Latin American city as dangerous

Al Jazeera

Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties

The Argentinian president will dedicate his $1m Genesis Prize to a new diplomatic initiative called the ‘Isaac Accords’.

The Independent UK

Torrential rains shut down flights at Mexico City airport for second day

Torrential rains have forced Mexico City's main airport to shut down flights for hours for the second consecutive day, causing chaos in one of Latin America's busiest airports

The Conversation

US force has been used against drug traffickers before – but Trump’s plan is a dangerous escalation

The US president, Donald Trump, signed a secret directive on August 8 authorising the Pentagon to use military force against some Latin American drug cartels. To longtime observers of US foreign policy in the region, his directive only came as a partial surprise.

The Conversation

Mexico’s tourism protests are a symptom of longstanding inequality in Latin American cities

When thousands of residents took to the streets of Mexico City in July chanting “Gringo, go home”, news headlines were quick to blame digital nomads and expats. The story seemed simple: tech-savvy remote workers move in, rents go up and locals get priced out.

Benzinga

Western Union To Acquire Intermex For $500 Million: IMXI Stock Surges 54%, WU Gains Over 1% In Monday Premarket

In a strategic move to expand its presence in Latin America, Western Union Co. (NYSE:WU) has announced the acquisition of Intermex (NASDAQ:IMXI) for approximately $500 million.

The Independent UK

Top photos this week from Latin America and the Caribbean

Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery in a historic trial. Latin American nations with a Pacific coast braced for a tsunami that never materialized after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, off the coast of Russia. Meanwhile, Chilean investigators closed in on the…

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