Capture of Maduro by US Forces The United States, under President Donald Trump, announced a large-scale strike on Venezuela’s capital Caracas and claimed it captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, flew them out of the country. They…

US and Geopolitics in Latin America Our view is tht Cuba is on the brink of collapse. As mentioned in a prior article, Cuba would face severe pressure if Venezuelian oil is cut off. Cuba depends on cheap oil from…

Trump Strategy in Latin America The new US National Security Strategy (NSS) (5 December) emphasizes containing China and Russia while reasserting US dominance in the Western Hemisphere — a modern “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine. It calls for increased…

US Strategic Goals in Latin America The second Trump presidency has sharply refocused U.S. attention on Latin America, driven by priorities to curb illegal immigration, stop fentanyl and reduce dependence on Chinese goods. Trump’s approach would mix punitive measures (tariffs,…