The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.
Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
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José Enrique Arrioja
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Trump Blockades Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil
How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?
Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape
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Nicolás Saldías
President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.
The U.S. Designated More Terrorist Groups in 2025 than in the Last Ten Years Combined
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Patty Nieberg and Jeff Schogol
Cartel groups "want to coexist with whatever the political regime is in power," said AS/COA's José Enrique Arrioja to Task & Purpose.
Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
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Benigno Alarcón Deza
Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.
The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum
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Denise Dresser
Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.