Americas

Paraguay Reaffirms Ties With Taiwan Despite Chinese Pressure

Paraguay Reaffirms Ties With Taiwan Despite Chinese Pressure

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña has reaffirmed his country’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan during a state visit to Taipei, days after China urged it to switch recognition to Beijing.
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug-Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug-Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

Southern Command says the operation targeted a boat operated by designated terrorist organizations.
Brazil's President Lula's US Visit Shows Trend Away From China: Geopolitical Analyst

Brazil's President Lula's US Visit Shows Trend Away From China: Geopolitical Analyst

Today was the first meeting between Brazil's President Lula da Silva and President Trump at the White House.
Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed

Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed

Cameras and reporters were not allowed in the Oval Office during the meeting between the two leaders.
US Hits Cuban Military Regime With Sanctions

US Hits Cuban Military Regime With Sanctions

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Cuba this year, suspending shipments of oil from Venezuela.
Argentina Tests Rodents in Ushuaia After Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak

Argentina Tests Rodents in Ushuaia After Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak

Argentina has reported 101 hantavirus cases since June 2025, nearly double the number reported during the same period a year earlier.
Corruption, Violence, Death From Cartels in Focus for Trump, Lula Meeting: Analyst

Corruption, Violence, Death From Cartels in Focus for Trump, Lula Meeting: Analyst

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva will visit President Donald Trump on May 7.
US Traveler Dies While Snorkeling at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Private Bahamas Island

US Traveler Dies While Snorkeling at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Private Bahamas Island

The man’s son told police that he and his father had been snorkeling when he noticed he had stopped, and he found his father in the water without a mask and unresponsive.
White House Unveils New National Drug Control Strategy

White House Unveils New National Drug Control Strategy

The strategy calls for a more aggressive approach, targeting cartels and trafficking networks on the front foot.
Taiwan's Naval Squadron Arrives in Guatemala on Diplomatic Mission

Taiwan's Naval Squadron Arrives in Guatemala on Diplomatic Mission

Taiwan's Friendship Naval Squadron docked in Guatemala on May 2 as part of a training and diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening military cooperation and cultural ties between the two nations.
Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges

Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges

Mexico is seeking additional information before it agrees to arrest and extradite the Sinaloa governor and nine other indicted Mexican nationals.
Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuban Regime

Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuban Regime

The president’s order imposes new restrictions and targets anyone complicit in human rights violations.
First US Passenger Plane in 7 Years Lands in Venezuela

First US Passenger Plane in 7 Years Lands in Venezuela

First US Passenger in 7 Years Plane Lands in Venezuela Amid Political Changes
Mexican Governor, 9 Officials Charged in US With Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel

Mexican Governor, 9 Officials Charged in US With Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel

In exchange, prosecutors allege, Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya allowed the Chapitos to operate with impunity across the state.
US, Allies Back Panama's Sovereignty Amid China's Influence

US, Allies Back Panama's Sovereignty Amid China's Influence

The United States and several Central American and Caribbean countries issued a joint statement on April 28, backing Panama’s sovereignty to curb China’s influence in the Panama Canal.
Senate Rejects Resolution to Bar Trump From Launching Military Operations Against Cuba

Senate Rejects Resolution to Bar Trump From Launching Military Operations Against Cuba

Democrats leading the war powers resolution noted recent U.S. combat operations in Venezuela and Iran, and the president’s recent comments that ‘Cuba's next.’
US Military Releases Video of Eastern Pacific Vessel Strike

US Military Releases Video of Eastern Pacific Vessel Strike

The vessel was operating along known smuggling routes.
US Military Says 2 Killed in Strikes Targeting Drug Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

US Military Says 2 Killed in Strikes Targeting Drug Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

No U.S. forces were harmed in the attack, according to Southern Command.
Argentina's Milei Meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vows Embassy Move

Argentina's Milei Meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vows Embassy Move

The visit marked Milei's third trip to Israel as president.
US Military Strikes 6th Alleged Drug Boat This Month

US Military Strikes 6th Alleged Drug Boat This Month

The strike follows several similar actions in recent days as part of a broader campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels.
Paraguay Reaffirms Ties With Taiwan Despite Chinese Pressure

Paraguay Reaffirms Ties With Taiwan Despite Chinese Pressure

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña has reaffirmed his country’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan during a state visit to Taipei, days after China urged it to switch recognition to Beijing.
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug-Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug-Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

Southern Command says the operation targeted a boat operated by designated terrorist organizations.
Brazil's President Lula's US Visit Shows Trend Away From China: Geopolitical Analyst

Brazil's President Lula's US Visit Shows Trend Away From China: Geopolitical Analyst

Today was the first meeting between Brazil's President Lula da Silva and President Trump at the White House.
Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed

Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed

Cameras and reporters were not allowed in the Oval Office during the meeting between the two leaders.
US Hits Cuban Military Regime With Sanctions

US Hits Cuban Military Regime With Sanctions

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Cuba this year, suspending shipments of oil from Venezuela.
Argentina Tests Rodents in Ushuaia After Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak

Argentina Tests Rodents in Ushuaia After Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak

Argentina has reported 101 hantavirus cases since June 2025, nearly double the number reported during the same period a year earlier.
Corruption, Violence, Death From Cartels in Focus for Trump, Lula Meeting: Analyst

Corruption, Violence, Death From Cartels in Focus for Trump, Lula Meeting: Analyst

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva will visit President Donald Trump on May 7.
US Traveler Dies While Snorkeling at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Private Bahamas Island

US Traveler Dies While Snorkeling at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Private Bahamas Island

The man’s son told police that he and his father had been snorkeling when he noticed he had stopped, and he found his father in the water without a mask and unresponsive.
White House Unveils New National Drug Control Strategy

White House Unveils New National Drug Control Strategy

The strategy calls for a more aggressive approach, targeting cartels and trafficking networks on the front foot.
Taiwan's Naval Squadron Arrives in Guatemala on Diplomatic Mission

Taiwan's Naval Squadron Arrives in Guatemala on Diplomatic Mission

Taiwan's Friendship Naval Squadron docked in Guatemala on May 2 as part of a training and diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening military cooperation and cultural ties between the two nations.
Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges

Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges

Mexico is seeking additional information before it agrees to arrest and extradite the Sinaloa governor and nine other indicted Mexican nationals.
Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuban Regime

Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuban Regime

The president’s order imposes new restrictions and targets anyone complicit in human rights violations.
First US Passenger Plane in 7 Years Lands in Venezuela

First US Passenger Plane in 7 Years Lands in Venezuela

First US Passenger in 7 Years Plane Lands in Venezuela Amid Political Changes
Mexican Governor, 9 Officials Charged in US With Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel

Mexican Governor, 9 Officials Charged in US With Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel

In exchange, prosecutors allege, Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya allowed the Chapitos to operate with impunity across the state.
US, Allies Back Panama's Sovereignty Amid China's Influence

US, Allies Back Panama's Sovereignty Amid China's Influence

The United States and several Central American and Caribbean countries issued a joint statement on April 28, backing Panama’s sovereignty to curb China’s influence in the Panama Canal.
Senate Rejects Resolution to Bar Trump From Launching Military Operations Against Cuba

Senate Rejects Resolution to Bar Trump From Launching Military Operations Against Cuba

Democrats leading the war powers resolution noted recent U.S. combat operations in Venezuela and Iran, and the president’s recent comments that ‘Cuba's next.’
US Military Releases Video of Eastern Pacific Vessel Strike

US Military Releases Video of Eastern Pacific Vessel Strike

The vessel was operating along known smuggling routes.
US Military Says 2 Killed in Strikes Targeting Drug Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

US Military Says 2 Killed in Strikes Targeting Drug Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific

No U.S. forces were harmed in the attack, according to Southern Command.
Argentina's Milei Meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vows Embassy Move

Argentina's Milei Meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vows Embassy Move

The visit marked Milei's third trip to Israel as president.
US Military Strikes 6th Alleged Drug Boat This Month

US Military Strikes 6th Alleged Drug Boat This Month

The strike follows several similar actions in recent days as part of a broader campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels.