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A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented
A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented The US has launched an unprecedented operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured on December 20, 2026, along with his wife Cilia Flores. This operation marks a break from recent US […]
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5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region
5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region The US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power marks a significant shift in hemispheric politics, signaling that the US is prepared to act unilaterally and forcefully to achieve its goals. There are five possible scenarios for […]
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The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis
The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis Latin America played a crucial role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis, contrary to the standard U.S.-centric narrative that portrays President John F. Kennedy as the sole hero who saved the world from nuclear war. The Organization of […]
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Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help
Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help Argentina’s President Javier Milei has asked for US help to stabilize his country’s economy, which is facing a sharp sell-off of its currency and stocks. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that […]
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Adult Swim’s new stop-motion series is a celebration of Latin American culture
Adult Swim’s new stop-motion series is a celebration of Latin American culture Adult Swim has announced a new stop-motion series celebrating Latin American culture. The show’s concept is inspired by Pedro Almodóvar’s style, but set in Ecuador instead of Manhattan. The series will feature queer characters and tell a story about colonialism and capitalism. The […]
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The Trump administration says Tren de Aragua is a terrorist group – but it’s really a transnational criminal organization. Here’s why the label matters.
The Trump administration says Tren de Aragua is a terrorist group – but it’s really a transnational criminal organization. Here’s why the label matters. Venezuelan immigrants, whom the Trump White House says are members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrive in El Salvador on March 31, 2025. El Salvador Press Presidency Office/Anadolu via Getty […]
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