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Cristian Hernandez/APVenezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crackVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English. But he now sings John Lennon's "Imagine" and promotes peace with his newest catchphrase "No War, Yes Peace." Venezuela's opposition says this is a display of desperation. -
J. Scott Applewhite/APLawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Their comments follow a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.
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The Pew Research Center's survey of Latinos show majorities disapprove of the president, especially his policies on the economy and immigration. -
In her talk, Pastor Neddy Astudillo used examples from Florida to describe how environmental racism, human rights and democracy are connected. -
The Trump's administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. -
Scientists used tiny new sensors to follow the insects on journeys that take thousands of miles to their winter colonies in Mexico. -
COMMENTARY Haiti's remarkable qualification for the 2026 soccer World Cup won't rescue it from the country's gangs — but it reminds us that Haiti undoubtedly is worth saving from that monstrous evil. -
Haiti returns to World Cup after more than five decades and Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup. -
The Human Rights Campaign's Municipality Equality Index ranks major U.S. cities on their LGBTQ-friendliness. -
Mexico’s president on Tuesday ruled out allowing U.S. strikes against cartels on Mexican soil, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was willing to do whatever it takes to stop drugs entering the U.S. -
In Chile, a hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump is leading in the presidential runoff. José Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative lawyer, has gained traction after nearly 70% of votes went to right-wing candidates in Sunday's first round. -
President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. It's a potential diplomatic avenue as the U.S. further builds up its military presence near the South American country with the arrival of its most advanced aircraft carrier.
