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U.S. Monitoring Iranian Bid to Establish ‘Military Presence’ in Panama Canal
The State Department said on Tuesday that it is monitoring “Iran’s attempts to have a military presence in…
Congress Considering Resolution to Use Military Force Against Mexican Drug Cartels
The resolution stems from frustration from the ongoing fentanyl epidemic crossing into the United States.
January 23, 2023
Iran to Station Warships in Panama Canal
Iran’s navy is set to station warships for the first time in the Panama Canal, a critical trade…
January 12, 2023
Venezuela Opposition Looks to Overhaul ‘Interim Government’
Juan Guaidó has been the face of Venezuelans’ efforts to restore their democracy since he took to the…
Mexican Asylum Seekers Set Their Sights North: On Canada
Pedro Meraz says living in Colima, Mexico, was like living in a war zone, with shootings, burning cars…
Mexico Steps Up Immigration Controls in South
Mexican security and immigration authorities have stepped up patrols, highway checkpoints and raids in southern Mexico since the…
November 17, 2022
Senior Guatemalan Official Raises Concerns Over Terrorists Potentially Heading to U.S. Border
Guatemala is the northern most Central American country before Mexico for the millions who migrate to the U.S. from that region.
November 15, 2022
China Offers to Buy All of El Salvador’s Foreign Debt as it Nears Default
However, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said he was not aware of such a deal.
November 10, 2022
Guatemalan President Says Biden‘s Border ‘Confusion’ is Encouraging Smugglers to Exploit Children
Giammattei also spoke about his meeting with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the need for better intelligence sharing to combat crime crossing their borders.
July 1, 2022
Nicaragua Authorizes Entry of Russian Troops, Planes, Ships
The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has authorized Russian troops, planes and ships to deploy to Nicaragua…