January
The most feared man in Venezuela vows to ‘battle’ the US
Diosdado Cabello wields immense power, commanding the nation’s police, intelligence services, some army units and the militia checking citizens’ phones.
Trump lays out a vision of power restrained only by ‘my own morality’
The US President’s assessment of his freedom to use any military, economic or political power to cement US supremacy was a blunt acknowledgment of his worldview.
Colombia looks to turn the page with US after Petro-Trump call
The two leaders discussed relations between the countries in their first call since the US president said US military action against Colombia “sounds good”.
This is how Trump hopes to win a conviction against Maduro
The case will hinge on showing the court that Venezuela and its former leader posed a major drug-trafficking threat to the US.
The big problem with Trump’s ‘Donroe doctrine’ after Venezuela
Swapping American dominance of the western hemisphere for Chinese dominance of East Asia would be the deal of the century. For China.
He set out to walk around the world 27 years ago. He’s still going
Karl Bushby was in his 20s when he began his walk from the southern tip of South America to his home town of Hull in the UK. The end is finally in sight.
Trump sets sights on Greenland
The mission to capture Nicolas Maduro has triggered concerns about further US military operations in the Western hemisphere.
A decade in the making: How Trump’s threats against Venezuela unfolded
The US president has been pressuring the country for almost 10 years with sanctions and military manoeuvres.
December 2025
White House defends Hegseth over ‘kill everybody’ order
Congress lawmakers have demanded details of the kill order on the alleged drug-running boat amid claims of possible war crimes.
November 2025
COP30 climate summit reaches deal that leaves many unhappy
Many nations argued more must be done to counter climate change, while also conceding that an imperfect package was better than none.
Is South America on your bucket list? Here are 5 reasons it should be
Horseback riding, 4WD adventures in dramatic landscapes and luxury resorts. Now this is how to conquer the continent next year.
October 2025
The US military has killed 57 in alleged drug boats. Is it legal?
Donald Trump is not the first president to use military force without approval, but ordering the killing of alleged drug traffickers is uncharted territory.
Pentagon orders aircraft carrier to Latin America as Trump signals escalation
Trump has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford and 10,000 personnel to “degrade and dismantle” drug cartels, raising fears of strikes on Venezuelan soil.
Trump sanctions Colombia president after drug trafficking claims
Trump has sanctioned Gustavo Petro and his inner circle, citing drug trafficking, sending US-Colombia relations to their worst point in over a century.
September 2025
Trump orders strike on ‘drug boat’ in Caribbean, killing 11
Trump’s claim the attack targeted “terrorists” signals an escalation of aggression against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
July 2025
8 countries where your money will go further than Europe
The US dollar’s decline means it’s suddenly a lot cheaper to travel to some popular holiday destinations.
June 2025
South32 suffers legal setback in marathon tax dispute with Colombia
The Australian miner wants to sell the Cerro Matoso nickel operation in Colombia, which is the subject of a protracted legal battle with the government.
Sunken ship with $33b of treasure ‘found in Caribbean’
The “holy grail of shipwrecks” is believed to be a vessel sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1708.
March 2025
Trump adds ‘secondary tariffs’ to trade armoury
Countries could face 25 per cent tariffs on trade with the US if they purchase oil and gas from Venezuela, which is already under heavy US sanctions.
January 2025
Trump’s Dr Strangelove playbook is working (for now)
The president revels in his unpredictability, but over time he risks sowing distrust in America’s good faith.
