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Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into corner
Read full article: Trump threats and Bukele model on crime back Latin American progressives into cornerLatin American progressive leaders are increasingly being backed into a corner on organized crime by pressure from the Trump administration and their own voters, who point to the results from El Salvador's war on gangs.
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
Read full article: The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalatesThe Trump administration has designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist group, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
Read full article: Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in CaribbeanPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia hindered because of armed groups, report finds
Read full article: Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia hindered because of armed groups, report findsThe International Crisis Group is reporting that Colombia's government efforts to control deforestation in the Amazon are being hampered by the actions of left-wing dissidents who control the area.