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President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure.
Mexico closed 2025 with weak economic growth and is heading into 2026 with limited expansion prospects, according to estimates and projections.
The United States, which on Saturday attacked Venezuela and is said to have abducted its president, has a long history of military interventions and support for dictatorships in Latin America.
The US has carried out a major military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and flying him out of the country, a move that has revived memories of the 1989 US invasion of Panama and the arrest of their leader Manuel Noriega who was also arrested on drug-trafficking charges and flown to the United States.
Diego Calva first made waves in independent cinema before landing major roles in hit series like Narcos: Mexico and the award-winning Hollywood epic Babylon, where he starred alongside Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. It was his first American film — and it earned him widespread critical acclaim.
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Chef opens restaurant infusing Latin American flavor and culture
A Mexican chef has opened up a restaurant in downtown Moline dedicated to the flavors and culture of Latin America.
Beijing is doubling down on its expansion just as President Trump tries to claim the Western Hemisphere as an exclusive sphere of influence for the U.S.
America for the Americans” became the motto of the USA against the European powers in 1823. Today, the phrase takes on a new meaning for Trump.