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Washington Politics

US non-profits 'in the tank' for Exxon, Chevron over Venezuela oil

As US sends warships to the region it's important to note that lobbyists and think tanks that get big bucks have been fanning the flames right here in DC

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North America

Trump takes US military one step closer to bombing drug cartels

The president reportedly signed a directive to begin targeting narcotics traffickers — a bad idea that will fail, again

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Latin America

Forecast in the Americas: Uncertainty with a chance of Trump

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meets today amid a shower of problems, not the least of which is unity.

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Latin America

Trump's Latin American sticks could end up stuck in his spokes

He appears to be racking up wins through pure aggression, but history shows that these tactics lose juice over time.

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Latin America

Grenell vs. Rubio: Team Trump's competing Latin America visions

Old maximalist policies vs. making deals with adversaries — which one wins out?

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Latin America

With Rubio, Waltz, a harder line on Latin America looms

Mexico stands on the front line but some of the president-elect's nominees are looking further south