Venezuela military buildup: 'War-like situation' between U.S and Colombia-Venezuela. Will Russia join Latin American countries? The Trump administration says the United States is engaged in "armed conflict" with Latin American drug cartels, which it describes as "terrorist" groups.

Petro steps up rhetoric as biggest US aircraft carrier backs an anti-drug operation near Venezuela; the latest strikes face legal questions.

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro floated rebuilding Gran Colombia to unite Colombia, Venezuela and others, citing a US military buildup and urging regional integration.

As Washington escalates its military presence in the Caribbean and Pacific, Latin American movements are mobilizing to defend sovereignty.

In a bombing near the Venezuelan border, Colombia’s military killed nine guerrilla fighters, a defence ministry source told AFP on Friday. The strike took place in Arauca province and formed part of President Gustavo Petro’s intensified campaign against rebels involved in cocaine trafficking.

Venezuela has an arsenal of Russian weapons and armed civilian cells that could mount a guerrilla war. But a coup against President Nicolás Maduro? Don’t count on it.

Colombia's president has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the U.S. until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats.

Venezuela boosted their chances of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in their history, beating Bolivia 2-0 on Friday, while faltering rivals Colombia were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Peru. A calamitous fifth-minute own goal from Hector ...

BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombian President Gustavo Petro has a bold proposal in response to the United States’ mounting military presence in the Caribbean: A union between Colombia and Venezuela.