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Colombian peace delegation condemns ELN strike action against US military buildup in Caribbean

The Colombian government’s delegation in peace talks with the National Liberation Army or ELN has rejected an “armed strike” that the Marxist rebel group is conducting this week in response to the U.S. military’s naval buildup in the Caribbean

The Independent UK

Near Midair Collision Near Venezuela Reported as Commercial Pilot Says U.S. Military Plane's Transponder Was Off: 'It's Outrageous'

A commercial flight departing the Caribbean island of Curaçao halted its climb Friday after narrowly avoiding a collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft, according to air traffic control recordings.

Latin Times

Unchecked Criminal Organizations Are 'Strangling' Latin America as Extortion and Violence Surge

Activities such as illegal mining, human trafficking and extortion have allowed organized crime to extend its reach over institutions, territory and entire communities, experts say.

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Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa

The Atlantic hurricane season may be over

The Independent UK

MSC Cruises reveals new entertainment on private Ocean Cay island – including fire and ice challenges

Cruise guests can enjoy new entertainment on Ocean Cay in the Bahamas with MSC Cruises from next year

The Independent UK

Maduro Accuses U.S. of 'Kidnapping' Crew After Military Seizure of Oil Tanker by U.S.

Maduro also described the operation as a "military assault, kidnapping and robbery, like Caribbean pirates, against a private commercial vessel"

International Business Times

Epstein's Zorro Ranch: Was It Used For The 'Same Purposes' As The Island?

New Mexico officials demand a fresh investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's 'Zorro' ranch as fears grow over the dark secrets hidden in the desert estate.

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First Thing: Indiana Republicans reject effort to redraw voting maps in rebuke to Trump

Measure to add two GOP-friendly seats failed 19-31 after 21 Republicans joined 10 Democrats. Plus, how the Paris climate treaty changed the world

The Guardian - UK

JoJo Siwa launches fan cruise with Royal Caribbean – here’s what we know

The reality star is taking to the seas for a themed sailing in 2026

The Independent UK

Tracking the US build-up in the Caribbean

➡️ Click here to view the interactive visual feature mapping the US military in the Caribbean

The Conversation

Celebrity Race Across The World winners revealed after reaching Colombian desert

This year’s show saw the teams begin on the Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres.

Evening Standard

US lawmakers condemn seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker: ‘Trump is sleepwalking us into a war’

Unease grows in Washington, including among some Republicans, over Trump administration’s escalating military posture in the Caribbean

The Guardian - US

Warships, submarines and Tomahawk missiles: How the US is preparing for a possible war with Venezuela

The US had 13 combat vessels in the region by November as it piles pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s strikes against narcoterrorists are new but the logic behind them isn’t

The Trump administration’s push to label drug traffickers as “narcoterrorists” and kill them at sea has generated global outrage. But the controversy risks missing the larger story.

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Latin Times

Colombian President Petro Answers To Trump Over Threat That He 'Will Be Next'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro answered to U.S. counterpart Donald Trump following the latter's threat that he "will be next" in the country's military campaign in the Caribbean.

The Guardian - UK

‘Follow the path of exiles’: María Corina Machado’s US-aided escape from Venezuela

Nobel peace laureate’s decision to flee on people-smuggling route is highly symbolic, but will her influence wane if unable to return?

Latin Times

Trump Makes Threat To Colombia's Petro 'as U.S. Escalates Operations In The Caribbean: 'He Will Be Next'

Trump also said that Petro "is going to have big problems if he doesn't realize" that Colombia is "producing a lot of drugs" that are "sold directly to the United States"

Latin Times

Maduro Taunts U.S. Pressure As Washington Seizes Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast: 'We're Ready to Knock the Empire's Teeth Out'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro said that the country is prepared "to knock the teeth out of the North American empire if necessary," responding to escalating U.S. military pressure in the Caribbean and the seizure of a tanker near Venezuelan waters.

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The Independent UK

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado appears in Norway after dramatic escape from Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado made a daring escape from Venezuela by boat

The Guardian - US

US House passes bill authorizing $900bn for military programs

Legislation includes pay increase for troops and a demand for more information about boat strikes in the Caribbean

The Independent UK

House passes sweeping defense policy bill amid tensions between Trump and Congress

Further provisions within the bill demand greater transparency on boat strikes in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Pentagon Reportedly Sought To Ensure Survivors Of Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats Were Sent Outside The U.S. To Avoid Justifying Military Campaign

The Pentagon sought to ensure that survivors of strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific were sent outside the U.S. to avoid having to justify the Trump administration's strategy before the courts, according to a new report.

International Business Times UK

ACLU Sues Pentagon, Says Caribbean Drug-Boat Strikes Violated US and International Law

The ACLU is suing the Pentagon for the legal memo justifying 'unprecedented strikes' on Caribbean drug boats, alleging a 'clear violation' of US and international law.

Latin Times

Congress Threatens to Cut Hegseth's Travel Funds if Double-Tap Strike Video Isn't Released

Congress is considering a provision that would limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget unless he turns over unedited video of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.

The Independent UK

Republicans join Democrats to make military pay hikes contingent on Hegseth releasing ‘double tap’ boat strike video

This year’s annual defense bill will withhold money for Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases videos of the boat strike in the Caribbean

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