Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean
About 10,000 U.S. troops and dozens of military aircraft and ships are in the region as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuela.
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Bessent Stakes Credibility and Taxpayer Money on Argentina Bet
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s multibillion-dollar bailout of a serial defaulter raises the specter of losses for the United States.
Chevron Thrives in Venezuela Despite Threats by Trump
Chevron enjoys unusual sway in socialist-led Venezuela, positioning the energy colossus to gain from whatever comes of the crisis between Washington and Caracas.
Zelensky to Meet With Trump to Discuss Weapons and Peace Prospects for Ukraine
President Trump said he wanted Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and was hesitant about providing President Volodymyr Zelensky with long-range missiles.
U.S. Military Killed Venezuelan Fisherman in Suspected Drug Boat Attack, Family Says
For the first time, one of the 27 people killed in U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug vessels has been publicly identified.
Trump Plans to Meet With Putin to Talk About a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
A day ahead of his meeting with Ukraine’s leader at the White House to discuss an arms package, President Trump suggested that Russia might be open to a diplomatic solution to the war it started.
How to Live a Long and Healthy Life as an Introvert
Our personal health reporter explains why it’s the quality, not quantity, of socializing that matters.
Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Brings Hope and Scrutiny to Venezuela’s Opposition
Ms. Machado’s efforts to reclaim a stolen election by any available means, including military intervention, has long galvanized her supporters. Her opponents say these hard-line policies have a political cost.
A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups
For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.
Russia Is Arming Drones With North Korean Cluster Weapons, Report Says
Though Pyongyang has largely pulled its soldiers off the front lines in Ukraine, it is expanding the types of ammunition it supplies to Russia.