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Trump Could Target More Than 60 Countries Under Proposed War Authorization
A broad draft Authorization for Use of Military Force could give wide latitude to go after supposed “narco-terrorists.”
Targeting Venezuela, Trump Escalates US Campaign of Aggression in Latin America
The US and Latin American right have long mobilized to remove challenges to their traditional privileges and control.
Trump Administration’s Deadly Strike on Venezuelan Boat Raises Fear of Wider War
The US is escalating the “war on drugs” and folding it into the “war on terror,” says historian Greg Grandin.
Maduro Says Venezuela Won’t Give In to US Threats as Trump Deploys More Warships
Trump has a long history of calling for US intervention to overthrow the Venezuelan government.
Latin American Countries and China Condemn Trump’s Threats Against Venezuela
The chorus of disapproval comes in response to Trump's deployment of US warships off the coast of Venezuela.
Ex-Colombian President Tied to US-Backed Paramilitaries Given House Arrest
Uribe, a staunch US ally who ruled Colombia from 2002 to 2010, had been found guilty of witness tampering and bribery.
Ecuador’s President Emulates El Salvador’s Bukele as He Builds Ties With Trump
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is persecuting opposition politicians in the wake of his questionable victory.
From Fighting to Facilitating Fascism: Historian Explores Latin American History
Greg Grandin also discusses the legacy of the late Pope Francis, US-Latin American relations under Trump, and more.
As Trump’s War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America
Leaders in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Honduras are pushing back against Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
Deadly US Policies in Latin America Epitomize Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy
Carter moved to limit aid to some right-wing dictatorships while supporting others, especially in Central America.