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International reactions to military escalation in the caribbean

Luis Alejandro Ruiz7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

The growing US military presence in the Caribbean Sea has raised alarms beyond the region. European governments, multilateral organizations, and international political blocs are questioning the legality of US operations and warning about the risks of a confrontation that could destabilize Latin America. Amid calls for dialogue, open criticism, and demands for respect for international law, the tension is becoming a new point of global friction.

U.S. to designate “Cartel of the Suns” as a terrorist organization as Trump opens door to talks with Maduro

Luis Alejandro Ruiz7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

The United States government confirmed that the Cartel of the Suns will be added to the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) starting November 24. The measure is announced in a context of increasing military deployment in the Caribbean and new anti-drug operations, while Washington insists on linking the group to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an accusation that Caracas rejects as fictitious.

HRW: 250 deported venezuelans were beaten and tortured in the CECOT megaprison

Luis Alejandro Ruiz7 months ago7 months ago010 mins

A joint report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the salvadoran organization Cristosal denounces that 252 Venezuelan migrants deported by the United States between March and April 2025 were held in inhumane conditions in the Center for Confinement of Terrorism (CECOT), the megaprison built by the government of Nayib Bukele.

Venezuela Mobilizes 200,000 Troops While Russia Denies Extra Request for Military Aid

Sleither Fernández7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The Minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, led the military deployment starting at 4 a.m., which will extend until this…

The U.S. military deployment three months in: the USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in SOUTHCOM

Elias Ferrer7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

Over three months after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the use of military force against Latin American drug cartels, the Pentagon has deployed an impressive array of Navy and Air Force assets in the Southern Command, now including the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier.

U.S. Military Deployment Has Not Accelerated Venezuelan Migration, According to UNHCR

Sleither Fernández7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

High Commissioner Filippo Grandi expressed concern over a possible military escalation in the region and urged the countries involved to…

The End of TPS for Venezuelans: Political Reappearances and New Options for Migrants

Sleither Fernández7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

The termination of the benefit marks a radical shift in U.S. immigration policy toward a large and vulnerable community. Photo:…

Republican senators vote down War Powers Resolution to block Venezuela attack

Elias Ferrer7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

A War Powers Resolution to halt attacks on Venezuela without congressional approval was rejected in a close vote on Thursday, with 49 senators in favour and 51 against.

In run-up to War Powers vote, Trump administration officials say there are no plans to strike Venezuela

Elias Ferrer7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Trump administration officials told Congress that the U.S. is not currently planning to launch strikes inside Venezuela, and that it does not have a legal justification to support such attacks against any land targets, according to sources familiar with the briefing as first reported by CNN.

YouGov poll: Military operations around Venezuela are becoming less popular for U.S. public

Elias Ferrer7 months ago7 months ago09 mins

The U.S. public is not backing the military campaigns in the Caribbean, either to strike boats at sea or to produce regime change in Venezuela.