World May 20 WATCH: U.S. announces indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government.
World May 17 Venezuela deports Maduro ally to U.S. for criminal proceedings The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020.
World May 15 Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.
Politics May 08 Prosecutors aim to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-spy The Trump administration moved this week to denaturalize 11 other people accused of crimes, including child sexual abuse and providing material support to terrorists.
Politics May 01 Former congressman David Rivera convicted in case on secret Venezuela lobbying Jurors found Rivera and an associate guilty on all counts, including failing to register as a foreign agent with the Justice Department and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of their work for former President Nicolás Maduro's government.
World Apr 01 Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Nation Mar 23 Rubio to testify in trial of former congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela The trial has begun for former congressman David Rivera over allegations he secretly lobbied for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration.
World Mar 20 DEA names Colombian President Petro 'priority target' amid U.S. probe of drug trafficker ties Petro has consistently denied allegations of drug trafficking, particularly after Trump labeled him an “illegal drug leader” and the Treasury Department sanctioned him in late 2025 for alleged ties to the trade without offering evidence.
Politics Mar 11 Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution Voting technology firm Smartmatic asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal money laundering indictment saying the case is political retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election.
World Mar 07 Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help the U.S. fight cartels President Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an “unacceptable threat” to the hemisphere's national security.