From: UpFront
Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
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Trump says that he will allow reopening of Venezuelan airspace
US has asserted control over Venezuela on key issues of sovereignty and made threats of further military attacks.
Mexico’s oil industry faces new pressures from Venezuela oil under US
Pemex, burdened with significant debt, financial and operational constraints, now faces competition from Venezuelan oil.
If Cuba falls, the Global South is to blame, too
As the United States tightens the screws, Cuba’s supposed allies respond with empty gestures and selective solidarity.
From: Counting the Cost
Is the global economic order unravelling?
As the US pushes its ‘America First’ agenda, its partners are edging towards China and new alliances are being formed.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
Gold surges past $5,500 amid Iran tensions, weakening US dollar
Precious metal hits fresh record as US President Donald Trump renews threats against Iran.
Venezuela’s police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Rodriguez
Delcy Rodriguez receives loyalty pledge weeks after dozens killed in US military operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
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Colombian lawmaker among 15 killed in plane crash near Venezuela
The plane vanished near Colombia’s eastern border, and the search was hindered by dense terrain and adverse weather.
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From: NewsFeed
Rubio rules out military action in Venezuela, with an exception
The Trump administration does not “intend or expect” to again take military action in Venezuela, Marco Rubio said.
Published On 28 Jan 2026
Rubio says Maduro abduction ‘strategic’ necessity, downplays future attacks
Top US diplomat gives scant mention of international law as he explains plan for Venezuela in US Senate testimony.
