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Latin America

Why we need to take Trump's Drug War very seriously

The president has broadcasted his zeal for military force against cartels for years and appears ready and willing to let it play out

Trump doubles down on strikes against alleged smugglers in Caribbean
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Trump doubles down on strikes against alleged smugglers in Caribbean

Legal experts say the attacks likely violate US and international law

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Global Crises

The roots of Trump's wars on terror trace back to 9/11

After the attacks on New York and Washington, the US built a legal framework for permanent conflict that all presidents since have systematically abused

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Washington Politics

Why is Congress MIA on looming Venezuela war?

So far, members are ignoring their own obligations, despite Trump’s promise to keep bombing and amassing more firepower in the Caribbean

Trump hails US airstrike against smugglers in the Caribbean
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Trump hails US airstrike against smugglers in the Caribbean

Military attacked a 'drug carrying' boat after it departed Venezuela, killing 11 suspected gang members

The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz
Latin America

The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz

After Washington cut him loose the ex-Honduran president was convicted of drug trafficking and now faces life in prison