Trump announces an end to US aid to Colombia
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro,…
US Embassy warns Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela rise
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday…
A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump’s military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Under President Donald Trump, the drug war is looking a lot like the…
Petro claims US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombians
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday there were “signs” that the last small boat…
A military approach to drug busts upends US efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard detects and detains scores of drug-running vessels in the Caribbean every…
Rubio says US is designating 2 more gangs as foreign terrorist groups
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the United States is designating…
Rubio says US and Mexico will strengthen security collaboration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States on Wednesday agreed during U.S. Secretary of State Marco…
Venezuela reacts to US warships in nearby waters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat…
Trump sends destroyers to Venezuela coast to combat drug cartels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is deploying three Aegis guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as…
France’s justice minister targets drug kingpins with new ultra-secure prison
PARIS (AP) — They are France ‘s most dangerous drug kingpins, according to the country’s justice minister —…