List of South America articles
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From right: U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth monitor U.S. military operations in Venezuela from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 3. Venezuela Might Be Where Trump’s Luck Runs Out
The president keeps threading the needle between the extremely hawkish and dovish factions of his base.
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A crowd of protesters with a framed portrait of Maduro seen at center. 5 Unanswered Questions About Trump’s Venezuela Plan
Maduro’s exit doesn’t mean the end of his regime.
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A mural at the PDVSA headquarters shows men working at Venezuela's oil refineries, in Caracas, on September 13, 2023. Why ‘Taking’ Venezuela’s Oil Hurts U.S. Energy Security
Washington’s long-term interests require a smooth political transition in Caracas, not short-sighted mercantilism.
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A woman and man walk with three children, one on the man's shoulders, past a row of armored military vehicles with soldiers in combat gear. The children carry backpacks. Palm trees are seen in the distance. A Strategic Break for South America
In the wake of Maduro’s capture, governments across the continent are facing uncomfortable questions about deterrence and autonomy.
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People wave Venezuelan flags and spray foam as they shout and smile in a large celebratory crowd. Global Leaders React to U.S. Operation in Venezuela
Some praised Washington’s attack, while others called the capture of Maduro a violation of international law.
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A plume of smoke and fire rises above tall buildings and in front of hills in Caracas against a night sky. Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela
Will Russia and China now assume they can do the same in Europe and Asia?
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Donald Trump wearing a suit and tie gestures as he speaks behind a lectern. Just behind his hand, Marco Rubio bows his head as he listens. Trump: ‘We Are Going to Run’ Venezuela
A dramatic operation in Caracas leads to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro with the country’s fate uncertain.
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world-elections-2026-Klawe-Rzeczy-illustration-final-3-2 Elections to Watch in 2026
These are the year’s biggest races, from Bangladesh to Brazil.
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A displaced woman rests after fleeing El Fasher in Tawila, Darfur region, Sudan. 10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026
Major wars, simmering hostilities, and accelerating instability from Washington.
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Illustration of a group of people in a book store. The foreign policy section of books is swarmed, while no one is interested in the U.S. section. The Most Anticipated Books of the Year
The 30 biggest releases in foreign affairs, history, and political science.
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Pope Francis, dressed in white, waves at a crowd of people at dusk. A lash of light shines above his shoulder. The Most Notable Obituaries of 2025
Figures from Pope Francis to Dick Cheney left behind global legacies.
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Trump and Putin stand on a blue stage with the letters 2025 affixed to the front of it in large white figures. Trump's hand is on Putin's back to guide him as he walks onto the steps off the stage. In the background, jets and Air Force One are parked on an airport tarmac. Our Most Read Stories of 2025
Readers kept track of Trump’s whirlwind foreign policy and upheaval in the global order.
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Steve Witkoff attends the Republican National Convention in 2024. Our Best Profiles of 2025
The figures who shaped the way we thought about the world this year.
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A photo illustration of Donald Trump with flags of many countries as pins on his lapel. The Winners and Losers of Trump’s New Foreign Policy
Here are the countries that have benefited the most—and least—from the U.S. president’s decision-making.
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U.S. soldiers man their security position in Panama City during Operation Just Cause. Latin America’s Turbulent Year
Trump wielded U.S. economic and military might in the region to win concessions.
