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Trump's Strikes in Latin America Spark Outrage and Sanctions

11/3/2025

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Trump Intensifies Drug Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified actions in Latin America by striking drug trafficking vessels off Venezuela and Colombia.
Strikes killed over 60.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned actions as sovereignty violations and called the United States "murdering" citizens.
The United States imposed sanctions on Gustavo Petro, labeling him a "thug."
Analysts say the actions may signal a larger invasion, and critics warn they mirror past interventions causing chaos.

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Trump Targets Drug Cartels

U.S. President Donald Trump plans military operations in Mexico against drug cartels labeled as foreign terrorist organizations.
Pentagon and CIA personnel are in early training for these missions, with possible drone strikes.
Trump says he will not seek Congressional approval, declaring, “We’re just going to kill people.”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opposes unilateral U.S. actions and calls for cooperation without invasion.
The move could strain U.S.-Mexico relations.

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Trump Intensifies Drug Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified actions in Latin America by striking drug trafficking vessels off Venezuela and Colombia.
Strikes killed over 60.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned actions as sovereignty violations and called the United States "murdering" citizens.
The United States imposed sanctions on Gustavo Petro, labeling him a "thug."
Analysts say the actions may signal a larger invasion, and critics warn they mirror past interventions causing chaos.

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