Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Meet Donald Trump at White House on February 3

BOGOTÁ / WASHINGTON — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he will travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 in a bid to address rising diplomatic tensions and ongoing cooperation on regional security issues. The upcoming meeting — the first in‑person summit between…

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Donald Trump Claims Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that American forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, while launching what he described as “large-scale” military strikes against Venezuela. In a brief statement, Trump said Maduro had been flown out of Venezuela, though he did not disclose where the Venezuelan leader was…

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Trump Strategy Signals Major U.S. Shift Toward Latin America, Away From Global Dominance

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping national security strategy on Friday that dramatically redefines America’s role in the world, declaring that the United States will step back from its historic role as the planet’s dominant power and instead focus on enforcing U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere. The long-awaited strategy document frames Trump’s…

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