Trump Hosts 'Shield of the Americas' Summit in Miami to Address Drug Cartel Violence with Latin American Leaders
In a significant diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump convened the 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami, where he gathered twelve leaders from various Latin American nations to address the pressing issue of drug cartel violence in the region. This summit, held at Trump's Doral golf club, comes as part of a broader effort to establish a ‘counter-cartel coalition’ aimed at enhancing regional security and cooperation. During the summit, which took place on a recent Saturday, Trump articulated a stance echoing his administration's focus on combating organized crime, stating, “Just as we formed a coalition to eradicate Isis, we... [Continue Reading]
Trump convenes ‘Shield of Americas’ summit with 12 Latin American leaders
In Miami, president calls for regional cooperation to counter Chinese economic and political interestsDonald Trump changed the channel from Iran to the western hemisphere on Saturday, convening a gathering of Latin American leaders at his Miami-area golf club to discuss regional interests and establishing what he called a “counter-cartel coalition”.“Just as we formed a coalition to eradicate Isis, we now need a coalition to eradicate the cartels,” he told 12 regional leaders gathered at what the White House called the “Shield of the Americas” summit. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
At Trump’s Summit in Miami, Bolivia Makes a Political U-turn Toward the U.S.
For the past two decades, Bolivia resisted U.S. influence. A rightward shift is reorienting the country’s president toward Washington. [Continue Reading]
‘An ideological guest list’: Trump invites Latin America’s rightwing leaders to Florida summit
Omission of presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, however, exposes failure of US president’s ‘theatrical’ doctrine, say expertsDonald Trump will welcome the leaders of at least 10 Latin American countries to a palm-dotted golf resort in Miami on Saturday as the president continues his quest to transform the US’s standing in the region and outmuscle China.Since returning to power last year, Trump has launched a dramatic – and at times deadly – crusade to, as the Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, put it, “reclaim our back yard”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Americans recall desperate, self-organised escapes from Middle East: ‘you’re on your own’
Alyssa Ramos’ evacuation from Kuwait took 48 hours and carried her across four continents. The US government did not help with any part of it, the travel blogger said. “They keep going on the news and saying they’re doing everything they can to get Americans out,” Ramos said after landing in Miami on Thursday. “I know for a fact they’re not.” She said she repeatedly messaged the US embassy in Kuwait before being directed to the consular section, which told her it could not help her leave the... [Continue Reading]
Trump Issues Ultimatum for Iran's Unconditional Surrender Amid Ongoing US-Israeli Military Operations
In the latest escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum calling for Iran’s "unconditional surrender." This demand comes as a significant joint military operation involving the US and Israeli forces continues in the region, with airstrikes targeting Iranian positions over the past week. Trump's provocative remarks were made via a post on his platform, Truth Social, where he emphasized that no negotiations would be possible unless Iran fully capitulates. The military actions, which started approximately a week ago, are characterized by a series of coordinated strikes against facilities linked to... [Continue Reading]
Messi censured for meeting and applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran
Inter Miami and Messi were honoured at the White House, where Trump boasted the US military’s might. [Continue Reading]
Watch: Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Trump at the White House on Thursday. Among the other Inter Miami stars in attendance were Luis Suárez, Tadeo Allende and Rodrigo De Paul. Trump jokingly asked the team and the crowd: Pelé or Messi, who’s better? [Continue Reading]
'Who's better, him or Pele?': Trump meets Messi at White House
Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory. [Continue Reading]
Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates meet US president Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate the club's MLS Cup championship. [Continue Reading]
Racist, Antisemitic Slurs Surface in Florida GOP Group Chat
After the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party created the chat for college students, it devolved into slurs against Black and Jewish people. [Continue Reading]
Florida college Republicans group chat reveals racist texts: ‘Avoid the coloreds like the plague’
In leaked chats, students at Florida International University referenced Nazis and made antisemitic and racist remarksIt only took three weeks for a group chat for conservative students at Florida International University (FIU) to become a place where participants eagerly used racist slurs, prompting widespread condemnation from community leaders.Abel Alexander Carvajal, secretary of Miami-Dade county’s Republican party and a student at FIU’s College of Law, reportedly started the chat after the killing of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, in September 2025. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
