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The United States conducted a retaliatory airstrike in Syria that killed a leader linked to the Islamic State who was tied to a deadly ambush, signaling ongoing U.S. efforts against ISIS in the region.
Syrian government forces detained about 300 Kurds and evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters from Aleppo after days of clashes with the Kurdish-led SDF, under a ceasefire that permitted their withdrawal. At the same time, U.S.-led forces carried out large-scale strikes against ISIS targets across Syria in response to the December Palmyra attack, highlighting lingering regional tensions as civilians fled and mediation efforts continued.
Colombia is preparing for a potential refugee influx and increased security at the Venezuela border following US strikes and political instability in Venezuela, with government and humanitarian agencies mobilizing resources and personnel to manage possible migration and security challenges.
Following U.S. airstrikes in Venezuela, armed civilian groups known as colectivos remained mostly low-profile, likely to maintain order and avoid provoking unrest, as their role in supporting the government or opposition remains unclear.
Texas politicians reacted to the US's large-scale strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, with mixed opinions on the legality and implications of the operation, highlighting concerns over national security, legality, and regional stability.
The US launched airstrikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, prompting widespread international condemnation and concerns over violations of international law, with reactions varying globally and regionally.
Following U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the subsequent airspace closures, airlines canceled hundreds of Caribbean flights, including nearly 300 to and from Puerto Rico, causing widespread delays and disruptions, with airlines offering waivers for affected travelers.
The US claims to have conducted a large-scale strike in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, amid heightened tensions and military activity in the region, with Venezuela condemning the actions as aggression and declaring a national emergency.
The US conducted military strikes in Venezuela following threats by President Trump against Maduro, with explosions reported in Caracas and other regions, prompting Maduro to declare a national emergency amid accusations that the US aims to seize Venezuela's oil resources.
The US, with Nigeria's cooperation, conducted strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria, continuing a foreign policy approach similar to Trump's first term, which Trump justified as action against ISIS and Christian persecution, warning of further strikes if violence persists.
US Christmas Day strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria received praise from Trump supporters, who viewed them as a justified response to violence against Christians, with some calling it an 'amazing Christmas present.' The strikes, carried out with Nigerian cooperation, were part of broader US efforts to combat Islamic extremism and protect religious minorities, amid bipartisan support and ongoing concerns about violence in Nigeria.
The US launched extensive strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an ambush that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, marking a significant military response under President Trump's leadership, amidst broader efforts to reshape US foreign policy priorities and address conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.
The family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza, believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean, has filed the first formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging extrajudicial killing and seeking justice and compensation. The US has conducted multiple strikes in the region targeting alleged drug traffickers, but critics argue innocent civilians like Carranza are being harmed, raising concerns about legality and human rights violations.
Since September, the U.S. has conducted 19 strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, resulting in 76 deaths, with two survivors apprehended and one person still missing after search efforts in Mexican waters.
The US conducted two strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off South America, killing six people, amid international criticism and concerns over legality and human rights violations.