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Trump Confirms Call with Venezuela's Maduro Amid Escalating US Military Presence in the Caribbean
Dec 01, 2025 09:33 am CST
US President Donald Trump confirmed a recent phone conversation with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as tensions rise between the two nations. The US has deployed significant military forces to the Caribbean, designated Maduro's alleged drug cartel as a terrorist organization, and claimed Venezuelan airspace is "closed." Venezuela has sought OPEC's assistance against what it perceives as American aggression aimed at seizing its oil reserves.
Trump and Maduro's Secret Call: Potential Historic Meeting Between US and Venezuelan Leaders
Nov 29, 2025 04:18 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro reportedly held a phone conversation discussing a potential historic meeting on US soil, even as tensions persist between the two nations over drug trafficking allegations and military operations. The New York Times report reveals this unexpected diplomatic channel amid Trump's continuing threats of expanded military action against Venezuela.
US Military Conducts 13 Strikes Near Venezuela Since September: Over 60 Killed in Controversial Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 07, 2025 11:19 am CST
The United States has conducted 13 military strikes since September targeting vessels near Venezuela's coastline and in the eastern Pacific Ocean, claiming they were drug traffickers. These operations have resulted in over 60 fatalities and sparked international controversy, with the UN condemning the strikes as violations of human rights law and Venezuela calling them illegal acts of aggression. The operations coincide with increased US military presence in the Caribbean, raising tensions as Venezuelan President Maduro accuses the Trump administration of seeking regime change.
Colombian President Faces Financial Struggles After US Sanctions Freeze Banking Access and Presidential Salary
Oct 31, 2025 09:58 am CST
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is experiencing significant financial difficulties following US sanctions that have frozen his bank accounts and complicated access to his salary. His lawyer Daniel Kovalik revealed that Petro, sanctioned by the Trump administration over alleged failures to combat drug trafficking, now faces practical challenges including refusal of service for the presidential aircraft. The sanctions impact extends beyond personal finances, potentially affecting any entity conducting business with the Colombian leadership.
US B-1B Bombers Conduct Third Flight Off Venezuelan Coast Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 08:00 am CST
US military escalates presence near Venezuela as B-1B bombers conduct their third flight off the coast, part of an intensifying counter-narcotics campaign that has resulted in multiple vessel strikes and dozens of casualties, raising concerns of potential regime change intentions and prompting accusations from President Maduro of US war fabrication.
US-Colombia Diplomatic Crisis Escalates as Trump and Petro Engage in Public Confrontation Over Drug Trafficking Allegations
Oct 22, 2025 10:11 am CST
The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Colombia has deteriorated significantly following Donald Trump's decision to freeze aid and label President Gustavo Petro a drug trafficker. While Colombian businesses fear economic repercussions from potential tariffs, Petro appears to embrace the conflict for political leverage ahead of upcoming elections. This unprecedented tension threatens decades of cooperation between the two nations and could have lasting implications for regional stability and Colombia's economic future.
Colombian President Demands Criminal Investigation Against Trump Over Caribbean Military Strikes
Sep 27, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for criminal proceedings against US President Donald Trump over deadly strikes on boats in the Caribbean, challenging US claims that targets were drug traffickers and arguing instead that victims were "poor young people from Latin America who had no other option." The dispute comes amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela, with both Petro and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemning the military actions.