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Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro
January 7, 2026
/ Khalea Robertson

The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.

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Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
January 6, 2026
/ José Enrique Arrioja

Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.

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Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Trump Blockades Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil
December 17, 2025
/ Chase Harrison

How is the U.S. administration furthering its national security agenda in the Americas?

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Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape
December 4, 2025
/ Nicolás Saldías

President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.

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The U.S. Designated More Terrorist Groups in 2025 than in the Last Ten Years Combined
November 18, 2025
/ 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.

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Venezuela’s Possible Turning Point
November 13, 2025
/ Benigno Alarcón Deza

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

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The Security Crisis Testing Mexico’s Sheinbaum
November 11, 2025
/ Denise Dresser

Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.

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