The intensification of military and political pressure from the United States against drug trafficking in Latin America marks the international scene, with the sending of an aircraft carrier attack group to the region and the imposition of sanctions against the president of Colombia. While the action intimidates Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela, political instability deepens in other countries on the continent, such as Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador. The news is completed with the increase in tensions in Europe, which leads Croatia to reintroduce mandatory military service, and new controversies over humanitarian aid in Gaza.
US intensifies military pressure in Latin America against drug trafficking
The Trump administration intensifies the fight against drug trafficking in Latin America. A strike group with the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford was sent to the region. Special forces and warships were also mobilized. According to Trump, the operations have already resulted in the capture of more than 3,000 drug traffickers.
Military action scares the Venezuelan government. President Nicolás Maduro seeks to reduce tension. He appealed in English to the American government for de-escalation. Maduro is also trying to convince Trump that his government is fighting drug trafficking. His Defense Minister, however, accuses the CIA of already operating in the country. In the same context, Mexico extradited a fentanyl producer to the USA.
US sanctions Colombian president for alleged links to drug trafficking
The United States sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family. The measure is based on accusations of aiding drug trafficking. The decision generated strong repercussions in Colombia. Reactions range from anti-American protests to calls for an investigation into Petro.
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- From “gringos, go home” to requests for an investigation into Petro: the repercussions of US sanctions in Colombia
- US sanctions Petro and family on charges of aiding drug trafficking
Crises and political tensions shake South America
Brazilian President Lula provoked Donald Trump before a possible meeting. The PT member’s tactics are seen as risky. In Argentina, Javier Milei made an appeal on the eve of the elections. He called for support for congressional reform to defeat communism. In Ecuador, President Daniel Noboa reported an attempted poisoning. Bolivia’s new government was suspended by a “club of dictatorships”. The bloc called the new government “pro-imperialist”.
Tour around the world: tension in Europe and humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Increased tension in Europe led Croatia to a decision. The country approved the return of mandatory military service. On another topic, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made an accusation about Gaza. He stated that a UN agency will not participate in humanitarian aid. Rubio described the agency as a “subsidiary of Hamas.” On trade issues, Trump cut off negotiations with Canada. The reason was the use of an old Reagan video by the neighboring country.
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