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Russia to Deploy Warships and Jets to Latin America with Expected Destinations in Cuba and Venezuela, Says U.S.
The upcoming Caribbean drills are part of an effort to flex Moscow’s power in the wake of losing several warships in its continued invasion of Ukraine, all part of a larger strategy to escalate the Kremlin’s military presence throughout the world.
Latin American Dictators Mourn Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro indicated that he is “dismayed” by the loss of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died Sunday in a helicopter accident.
Experts Warn of Iran’s Expansion in Latin America
Concerns continue about possible attacks on Jewish institutions in Latin America.
Brazilian Supreme Court Opens Investigation Against Elon Musk for “Not Obeying Orders to Block Accounts” on Twitter
Elon Musk had already warned that he was going to challenge the legal decisions of Judge Alexandre de Moraes by “lifting all the restrictions” that were imposed on him.
Venezuela Breaks Deal with U.S. By Halting Migrant Deportation Flights
Flights were a key instrument for the Biden administration to halt illegal migration from the communist South American country.
U.S. Says Migrants Arrested for Attacking NYPD in Times Square Belong to ‘Tren de Aragua’ Venezuelan Gang
The migrants were captured by immigration agents inside a Bronx apartment after police executed an arrest warrant for another asylum seeker wanted in the Times Square attack.
Support for Maduro Collapses as New Poll Shows Venezuelan Opposition Leader Corina Machado Has 72% of Vote
The study reveals a significant downturn in support for the regime compared to previous periods.
Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Says Maduro Kidnapped Her Campaign Managers, Vandalized Offices
Security cameras at the scene recorded the kidnapping showed how one of the managers was ambushed by a group of people and forced into a van that quickly left the area.
Colombian Navy Intercepts Secret Cocaine Narco-Submarine Deployed by Drug Cartels
The submarine type – known commonly as a “narco-sub” are becoming an increasingly popular method of shipping illegal drugs so they can transport their product to its intended destination.
Venezuela Arrested Opposition Politicians Amid Oil Standoff with Guyana, Accusing Them of a “Transnational Conspiracy”
Arrest warrants were issued earlier this month for three members of María Corina Machado’s team. Machado is currently widely considered the opposition's new unity candidate for next year's 2024 presidential election.