Latin America
US military strike on Venezuelan boat sparks concerns over extrajudicial killings
The US military‘s recent strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of drug smuggling has raised concerns about extrajudicial killings and the potential escalation of military actions in Latin America. President Donald Trump announced the strike, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people, stating that the vessel was transporting “illegal narcotics” and was headed to […]
Brazil Requests WTO Consultation Over US Tariffs
The government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has petitioned the World Trade Organization(WTO) for consultations to help alleviate the steep tariffs imposed on Brazil by the United States. The aim is to seek relief from the 50 percent tariff that US President Donald Trump slapped on Brazilian exports in response to the country’s […]
Colombia Arrests Alleged Leader of Italian Mafia in Latin America
Colombian authorities have apprehended an alleged leader of the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Latin America, identified as Giuseppe Palermo, also known as “Peppe”. Palermo, an Italian national, was wanted under an Interpol red notice, which called for his arrest in 196 countries. The arrest was made possible through a coordinated operation between Colombian, Italian, and […]