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Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report

A new investigation found that the Trump administration has leaned on social media to shape the public narrative and influence how its counter-narcotics campaign is perceived.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2025

Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela

US president sent a ‘blunt message’ to his South American counterpart, sources say

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025

Investment adviser facing jail over Ponzi scheme swindling clients including Catholic priests group out of $94M

Andrew Hamilton Jacobus faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

U.S. Officials Pledge Humanitarian Aid as Hurricane Melissa Devastates Caribbean Nations

Government officials have announced that the United States is sending rescue and response teams, along with critical lifesaving supplies in order to alleviate the humanitarian crisis that Category 5 Melissa caused in the Caribbean.

Latin Times · Oct 30, 2025

Military Commander Overseeing Pressure Campaign On Venezuela Reportedly Raised Concern About Mission Before Stepping Down

Southern Command (Southcom) head Alvin Holsey had raised concerns about the pressure campaign on Venezuela's authoritarian regime, particularly strikes against alleged drug boats, before stepping down from his post, according to a new report

Latin Times · Oct 17, 2025

Elite Helicopter Unit Involved In Mission To Kill Bin Laden Reportedly Conducts Flights Less Than 100 Miles From Venezuela

A Special Operations aviation unit has flown less than a 100 miles from Venezuela during the past days as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the country's regime, according to a new report

Latin Times · Oct 16, 2025

GOP Rep. Pleads With Trump To Reverse Decision To Deport Venezuelans TPS Recipients

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar pleaded with President Donald Trump to not deport Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders after the Supreme Court allowed the administration to more forward with their removal

Latin Times · Oct 6, 2025

Alabama Man Sues DHS, ICE After Being Detained Twice Despite Showing Proof of Citizenship

The lawsuit challenges DHS's policy of allowing armed agents to conduct raids at construction sites without specific evidence that immigration laws are being violated at those locations.

Latin Times · Oct 4, 2025

Maduro Signs State Of Emergency Decree Granting Him More Security Powers If Venezuela Faces Military Incursion

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro signed a decree that would grant him additional security powers should the country face a military incursion as the U.S. keeps ramping up pressure on his regime

Latin Times · Sep 29, 2025

Venezuelan Vice President Says The Trump Admin 'Has Openly Declared War On The World'

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez accused Donald Trump of leading the world to a "stage where the United States has openly declared war on the world"

Latin Times · Sep 29, 2025