HISTORICAL FACTS: 41 - The Untold Story

Colombia Recalls Ambassador To US As Trump-Petro Feud Intensifies

Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up with President Donald Trump revoking aid and threatening punishing tariffs, or more.

International Business Times · Oct 20, 2025

Colombian President Petro Proposes Cooperation With Venezuelan Forces: 'This is Not To Defend Maduro'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed having Colombian forces cooperate with their Venezuelan counterparts and others in the region. He said they would be able to fight drug-trafficking more effectively, but the proposal comes as the two governments face increased pressure from the Trump administration

Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025

New study reveals how illegal wildlife trade intersects with organized crime in Canada

When most people hear terms like poaching, wildlife trafficking or illegal wildlife trade, they probably think of threatened species such as elephants, rhinos, tigers or sharks. Geographically, wildlife crime may feel like a problem confined to southern Africa or southeast and East Asia.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2025

Trump’s DEI bans undermine anti-human trafficking law, lawsuit alleges

Suit comes after Guardian investigation found administration rolled back efforts to combat human trafficking while Trump officials deny retreat

The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2025

Bank of America Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Links to Convicted Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein

Bank of America is sued for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking by ignoring suspicious financial activity.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2025

Julio César Chávez Backs Son Amid Drug Trafficking Probe: 'If He Was a Narco, I'd Put Him in Jail Myself'

"Everyone who knows my son Julio knows perfectly well that he is not connected to a drug cartel or weapons or anything like that. Has he had addiction problems? Yes, indeed, just like me. But he is fighting it," Chávez Sr. said.

Latin Times · Oct 15, 2025

Latest US 'narco boat' strike kills six off Venezuelan coast

The US president confirmed the attack, citing intelligence on narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth strike since September, totalling 27 deaths.

Euronews · Oct 15, 2025

Trump boasts about bombing another Venezuelan ‘drug boat’ in the Caribbean. Smugglers have just found new routes

The Trump administration has not provided evidence to suggest the boats it has been targeting in strikes were carrying narcotics

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

GOP Rep. Claims Venezuelan Regime Is Close To Falling After Latest Strike Against Alleged Drug-Trafficking Vessel: 'Signals Are Clear'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez reiterated the claim that the Venezuelan regime is close to falling after the latest U.S. strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of the South American country

Latin Times · Oct 14, 2025

Trump says six were killed in US strike on another boat allegedly carrying drugs near Venezuela

UN has condemned US strikes on small boats it believes to be trafficking drugs as extrajudicial executions

The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2025