Latin America

US Signals It Will Keep or Sell Venezuelan Oil Seized Under Sanctions

Felipe Cardona December 23, 2025

The United States has intensified its economic and strategic pressure on Venezuela. This follows confirmation that crude oil seized from tankers off the country’s coast will either be retained, sold, or redirected into national reserves. This move signals a new phase in Washington’s sanctions strategy. It blends energy policy, maritime

USS Gerald R. Ford Strike Group Arrives Near Latin America Amid Rising Tensions and Anti-Drug Operations

SMGN Publishing November 11, 2025

U.S. Expands Military Presence Near the Caribbean with USS Gerald R. Ford The U.S. Navy has deployed one of its most powerful strike forces, centered around the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean and Latin American waters. This deployment highlights the presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford strike

Hurricane Melissa Devastates the Caribbean: Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti Face Catastrophic Losses as Storm Heads North

SMGN Publishing October 30, 2025

Jamaica Faces Unprecedented Destruction from Hurricane Melissa Rescue operations continue across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa carved a devastating path through the region. It left thousands displaced and entire communities submerged. In Jamaica, the Category 5 storm made landfall with sustained winds of over 185 mph. The storm tore through

Jamaica Battles Catastrophic Damage as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Slams the Island

SMGN Publishing October 29, 2025

As Hurricane Melissa bore down on Jamaica, the island nation braced for what officials described as a near-total disaster. With sustained winds exceeding 185 mph (298 km/h) and relentless rainfall, the country faces massive destruction of infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The full scale of the damage is still emerging. Large

Navigating the 2026 World Cup Ticket Marketplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Sales and Pricing

SMGN Publishing September 8, 2025

The excitement for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is building to a fever pitch. With it comes a massive surge in demand for tickets. FIFA, the governing body of the tournament, is introducing several new and complex sales strategies. Potential attendees need to

Brazil Development Law Sparks Amazon Deforestation Fears

SMGN Publishing July 30, 2025

Brazil is at a critical crossroads. A sweeping new development law passed by Congress is poised to transform the country’s environmental licensing framework, sparking serious concerns from climate experts, human rights advocates, and indigenous leaders. The legislation, now awaiting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s final decision, has drawn criticism

Brazil Asserts Sovereignty Amid Threat of 50% Tariffs from the U.S.

SMGN Publishing July 10, 2025

Trade Dispute Deepens Following Trump’s Allegations on Bolsonaro Trial Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a firm response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports beginning August 1, declaring that Brazil will reciprocate any trade penalties with matching levies on

BRICS Expands Influence as Global Trade Focus Shifts to Rio Summit

SMGN Publishing July 8, 2025

Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new BRICS+ members unite amid shifting global power. Leaders of the BRICS nations are convening in Rio de Janeiro for a three-day summit to discuss strategies to deepen economic cooperation, enhance technology exchanges, and strengthen their position in global affairs. The

Mexico Seeks Exemption From U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Amid Trade Tensions

SMGN Publishing June 5, 2025

Mexico to Formally Request Tariff Exemption on Friday Mexico announced it will formally request an exemption from the 50% tariffs recently imposed by the United States on imports of steel and aluminum. The tariffs, signed into effect by President Donald Trump, are part of a strategy to protect what the

Ancient Voices, New Lands: The Rise of Mayan Languages in the United States

SMGN Publishing May 22, 2025

After the death of his father, Aroldo, a young man from San Juan Atitán, Guatemala, made the life-changing decision to migrate to the United States. Speaking Mam — his community’s Mayan language — he shared his plans with his mother. A year later, he arrived in California, bringing with him

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the