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U.S. Prosecutors Reportedly Investigating Colombian President Petro Over Drug Trafficking Ties

Investigations involve agents from DEA and Homeland Security Investigations, but no charges have been filed yet.

Colombia Denies U.S. Investigation into President Petro

Embassy dismisses allegations of ties between Petro and drug traffickers as lacking legal and factual basis

Trump Proposes Statehood for Venezuela After Baseball Victory

The former president's plan would grant citizenship to millions, including former dictator Maduro

Chile Asks U.S. to Interrogate Maduro About Killing of Venezuelan Dissident

Chilean prosecutor requests cooperation from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in investigation of exiled dissident's murder

Lessons for China and Taiwan from U.S. Actions Against Maduro, Iran

Experts say Taiwan must prepare for a Chinese invasion by securing leadership, building militia, and developing long-range drones and torpedoes

Trump Tries to Pressure China Into Helping With Iran Conflict

Desperate move as US struggles to keep Strait of Hormuz open amid escalating tensions

Venezuelan Socialists Hold 'Global Prayer' for Nicolás Maduro's Release

Event aims to call for 'liberation' of deposed socialist dictator and his wife

Trump Administration Opposes Maduro's Request to Dismiss Drug Trafficking Case

The deposed Venezuelan leader argued the U.S. blocked his access to funds for legal fees.

Trump Administration Opposes Maduro's Request to Dismiss Drug Trafficking Case

The former Venezuelan leader argued the U.S. blocked his access to funds for legal fees.

Jailed Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Yells 'I Am the President!' in Brooklyn Prison

Report claims Maduro spends nights in solitary confinement shouting he was 'kidnapped' by the U.S.

Pakistani Man Convicted in Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politician

Asif Merchant claimed he was acting on orders from Iran's Revolutionary Guard

U.S. and Venezuela Agree to Restore Diplomatic Ties on Anniversary of Hugo Chávez's Death

The announcement comes after the U.S. carried out an operation to arrest Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

Trump Launches Extended Air War Against Iran

Questions linger about the administration's long-term strategy and potential Congressional opposition.

CBS Anchor Echoes Trump's Rhetoric in Iran War Coverage

Tony Dokoupil's special broadcast on the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran drew criticism for its pro-administration framing.

Trump's Moves on Iran, Venezuela Squeeze China's Oil Imports

Disrupting oil supplies could undermine China's timeline for potential Taiwan invasion