World Apr 17 U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades In October, the U.S. granted Maduro's government relief from sanctions on its state-run oil, gas and mining sectors after it agreed to work with members of the opposition to hold a free and competitive election this year.
World Mar 16 Deadline looms for Venezuelan opposition leader to stand down in race against Maduro Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado faces a choice on which the hopes of millions of Venezuelans fighting to restore their democracy depends.
Politics Mar 07 Biden's backing for Haiti's unpopular leader digs U.S. into deeper foreign policy hole When Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry filled the void left by the assassination of the country's president in 2021, he did so over the protest of wide segments of the population but with the full-throated support of the Biden administration.
World Mar 05 Haiti's embattled prime minister lands in Puerto Rico as armed gangs terrorize his nation Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been notably absent since the country's latest and most serious outbreak of violence started last week.
Economy Feb 07 DEA reverses decision stripping drug distributor of licenses for fueling opioid crisis As part of the settlement announced Wednesday, Morris & Dickson Co. agreed to admit wrongdoing, comply with heightened reporting requirements and surrender one of its two certificates of registration with the DEA.
Politics Feb 01 AP investigation reveals secret U.S. spy program that targeted top Venezuelan officials The revelation comes at a fraught moment in U.S.-Venezuela relations and offers a rare window into the lengths the DEA was willing to go in a country that banned U.S. drug agents nearly two decades ago.
Politics Jan 23 Miami attorneys bankrolled DEA bribery scheme, federal prosecutors say Federal prosecutors are expanding their investigation into a bribery scheme involving two former DEA supervisors, turning their attention to two Miami defense attorneys suspected of profiting from repeated leaks of confidential information.
World Dec 20 U.S. and Venezuela swap prisoners, trading Maduro ally for 10 Americans and extradition of fugitive contractor The deal represents the U.S. government’s boldest bid to improve relations with the major oil-producing nation and extract concessions from the self-proclaimed socialist leader.
Nation Dec 04 Former U.S. diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for more than 40 years Newly unsealed court papers allege that Manuel Rocha engaged in "clandestine activity" on Cuba's behalf for decades, including by meeting with Cuban intelligence operatives.
Nation Oct 11 Professional informant takes center stage in bribery trial of veteran DEA agents It's a case expected to cast a harsh light on the seamy underbelly of overseas drug prosecutions and cause more embarrassment for the nation's premier narcotics law enforcement agency.