The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

The ‘Donroe doctrine’: Maduro is the guinea pig for Donald Trump’s new world order

Shortly after US special forces captured and extracted Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, Donald Trump said that the US would now “run” Venezuela.

The Conversation · Jan 6

Sheinbaum Reaffirms Mexico's Stance After Maduro's Detention: 'Intervention Has Never Brought Democracy'

On Jan. 5, while speaking at her morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum invoked Latin America's history, arguing that foreign intervention has consistently failed to deliver positive outcomes.

Latin Times · Jan 6

‘Don’t ask me who’s in charge’: Trump declares the U.S. is now running a Latin American country, and warns two others they’re next

He's really on a roll now.

We Got This Covered · Jan 5

Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela in joint communiqué

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro was conducted in violation of international law.

Euronews · Jan 4

The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different

In the early hours of Saturday morning, US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas and flew him out of the country. US President Donald Trump announced that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, would face federal narco-terrorism charges in New York.

The Conversation · Jan 4

5 takeaways on Venezuela in the aftermath of Maduro: A memo to CEOs

There is little dispute about the character of Nicolas Maduro, but there is little incentive for U.S. corporate leaders to gloat and be used as foils.

Fortune · Jan 3

10 Photos of Maria Corina Machado: Trump's Latin America Ally Who's Now Set to Lead Venezuela

Ten photos chronicling Maria Corina Machado's journey from opposition leader in hiding to Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuela's likely next leader after Maduro's capture.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3

A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented

In the dead of night during the holidays, the United States launched an operation inside a Latin American country, intent on seizing its leader on the pretext that he is wanted in U.S. courts on drug charges.

The Conversation · Jan 3

Trump signals more Latin American invasions could be next after capturing Maduro

"Something's going to have to be done with Mexico," Trump told Fox and Friends.

Axios · Jan 3

Maduro Toppled: What Trump's Shock Venezuela Strike Means and Why America Moved Now

Trump says US forces captured and removed Venezuela's Maduro in a dramatic strike, reviving fears of US intervention across Latin America.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3