Governor of Sinaloa slams US charges as slander against MORENA
For his part, Governor Rubén Rocha has categorically denied the charges and claims that this is a politically motivated attack aimed at undermining the legitimacy of the MORENA government.
Crisis in the Andes: Ecuador and Colombia recall ambassadors and trade insults
The Ecuadorian president accused Petro’s government of failing to fight against drug trafficking and decided to double tariffs on Colombian products. Both governments have decided to recall their ambassadors as a protest measure.
Trump’s regional allies to gather in Miami for “Shield of the Americas” Summit
The “Shield of the Americas” summit seeks to secure Trump’s dominance in the Americas. Not all countries in the region will participate in the meeting.
The United States announces the start of military operations in Ecuador
The Noboa administration claims that these are joint military operations against “drug trafficking and illegal mining.”
Chaos and then tense calm follow death of Jalisco cartel leader
Following his death, there have been attacks by alleged followers of the Jalisco Cartel in more than 16 states.
Trump threatens military operations in Colombia and Mexico
The US president stated that if the situation does not change, “Petro is next”. He also threatened to invade Mexico and impose special tariffs on Mexican products if Mexico did not provide more water.
How post-9/11 law and the Monroe Doctrine converged in the Caribbean
The US actions in the Caribbean and threats against Venezuela represent a continuity of the post-9/11 legal architecture which guarantees immunity for all offensive US military action and the centuries-long Monroe Doctrine
Democracy vs. intervention: Honduras votes amid US pressure campaign
The US escalation of interventionist discourse regarding the polls in Honduras reveals the deep-seated fear of the victory of a progressive project in the Americas
Trump says he would be “proud” to attack cartels in Mexico
In response to Trump’s statements, Sheinbaum affirmed that she will not allow a military attack on Mexican territory.
What else is behind the “fight” against drug trafficking in Latin America?
In this article, we explore the impact of drug trafficking in Latin America and how it has been used by economic elites to justify neoliberal adjustment and their political dispute against the Latin American left.
CELAC-EU Summit urges peace amid US escalation in the Caribbean
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed opposition to growing US militarism in the hemisphere.
Trump elige la guerra en vez de la diplomacia en el Caribe
Tras matar a 21 personas en una serie de ataques aéreos contra embarcaciones frente a la costa de Venezuela, EEUU cierra todos los canales diplomáticos y se prepara para una mayor agresión militar en la región.






