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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.
Escalating Tensions: Colombia's Petro Condemns Trump's Anti-Drug Operations and Dismisses US Aid Threats
Oct 24, 2025 08:28 am CST
Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensifies criticism of Donald Trump's anti-drug operations, dismissing threats of aid cuts while accusing the US of extrajudicial executions. The diplomatic standoff threatens decades of security cooperation between the longtime allies, with both nations taking steps to address the growing rift amid concerns over Colombia's stability.
UN Experts Condemn US Covert Actions as Violations of Venezuelan Sovereignty and International Law
Oct 22, 2025 04:47 am CST
United Nations rights experts have condemned US military operations in the Caribbean targeting Venezuelan vessels, stating these actions violate Venezuela's sovereignty and international law. The experts highlight that Washington has provided no evidence that the 27 people killed were drug smugglers, and argue that such operations constitute dangerous escalation with grave implications for regional peace and security.