Drug traffic
The Trump administration has stated that it may soon expand its military attacks on alleged drug smugglers from Venezuela, potentially targeting them on land as well as from the sea. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have referred to the alleged traffickers as "terrorists," justifying the strikes
Drug traffic
The United States Treasury Department accused President Gustavo Petro of allowing drug trafficking to flourish, imposing economic sanctions on him and several of his associates. The move is seen as a significant escalation of tensions between the US and Colombia, amid Mr. Petro's vocal criticism of the Trump
Drug traffic
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to take lethal action against individuals bringing drugs into the country, sparking widespread criticism and concern over executive power, human rights, and the rule of law. Speaking at the White House, Trump stated that he plans to target drug smugglers in
Drug traffic
The Trump administration has stated that it may soon expand its military attacks on alleged drug smugglers from Venezuela, potentially targeting them on land as well as from the sea. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have referred to the alleged traffickers as "terrorists," justifying the strikes
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US President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who went to prison last year for failing to prevent money laundering and other illicit activities on his platform. The decision has sparked concerns over a potential conflict of interest, given the close ties between Zhao's company and
Boats
The US military has launched a tenth reported strike on a boat alleged to be involved in drug smuggling, killing six people in the Caribbean. The operation targeted a vessel carrying members of Tren de Aragua, a criminal group based in Venezuela, which the Trump administration has designated as a
Drug traffic
Tensions between the United States and Colombia have escalated over narcotrafficking and U.S. strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats, prompting the Trump administration to impose sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family. The Treasury Department has slapped personal sanctions on Petro, his wife, Veronica, their son, Nicolas,
Drug approval
President Trump on Thursday vowed to continue his military campaign against drug traffickers, even if it means bypassing Congress, despite a bipartisan resolution to bar the US from engaging in hostilities inside Venezuela without explicit authorization. The president's remarks came as the Senate is expected to vote next
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US Treasury Department sanctions Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife and son, and interior minister Armando Benedetti, citing Petro's alleged involvement in the global illicit drug trade. The sanctions come amid growing tensions between Petro's government and the US over military strikes in the southern Caribbean
Covert operations
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for "peace forever" amidst a heightened US military campaign in the Caribbean and Pacific, targeting alleged drug traffickers in the region. The US has deployed stealth warplanes and navy ships under the guise of anti-narcotics efforts, but has yet to release concrete evidence
Drug traffic
The US Treasury Department has levied sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government official in connection with allegations of involvement in the global drug trade. This move sharply escalates tensions between the Trump administration and one of the US's closest allies in South America.
Boats
The United States Department of War carried out a "lethal" strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific, killing two "narco-terrorists," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday. The strike, which was conducted in international waters, targeted a vessel known to be involved in illicit
