South American politics
Chile's President-Elect Kast Pledges Support for Ending Venezuela's "Dictatorship" Under Maduro
Dec 17, 2025 04:17 am CST
Chile's newly elected President Jose Antonio Kast has declared his support for any initiative to end Nicolas Maduro's "dictatorship" in Venezuela during his first international visit to Argentina. Representing Latin America's rightward political shift, Kast aims to address Venezuela's impact on regional migration while strengthening ties with like-minded governments across South America.
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.
US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations
Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST
The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.
Peru's Political Crisis: Congress Ousts President Boluarte as Jose Jeri Vows to Combat Rising Crime
Oct 10, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Peru's Congress unanimously removed President Dina Boluarte amid corruption allegations and public outrage over rising crime, swearing in 38-year-old Jose Jeri as the country's seventh president since 2016. Jeri immediately declared "war on crime" as Peru continues to struggle with political instability and security challenges.