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US President Donald Trump floated the idea of the United States “buying” Greenland in 2019. He revived the idea of acquiring Greenland after the US attacked and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. The proposal was widely mocked as absurd. But behind the headline-grabbing suggestion lay serious geopolitical calculations tied to theContinue Reading
A post widely shared on social media claims that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped by fellow Filipinos and taken to The Hague — drawing a parallel with what some describe as the “kidnapping” of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. But a careful look at the facts shows the two areContinue Reading
Talk of a possible World War III (WW3) has resurfaced amid rising global tensions—from the war in Ukraine to flashpoints in the Middle East and growing rivalry between the United States and China. This has raised a pressing question for many Filipinos: If a global war breaks out, how vulnerableContinue Reading
Retired Major General Romeo Poquiz was arrested on inciting to sedition charges after publicly urging the military to rise against the government. He was freed on bail but quickly questioned why “critics like him” are arrested while alleged corrupt officials remain free. At first glance, his statement resonates with public frustrationContinue Reading
Just days after US forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump and his administration escalated rhetoric against multiple governments, signaling a more aggressive US posture across the Western Hemisphere — and beyond. Trump framed the moment as a reassertion of American dominance. “We are in the business ofContinue Reading
In late 2025 and early 2026, U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America took dramatic and controversial turns — from a military operation against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to the pardon of a convicted former Honduran president. These actions raised questions about U.S. motives, credibility, and the broader strategy behind the so-calledContinue Reading
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro is one of the most polarizing political figures in Latin America. Rising from a modest background as a bus driver and labor organizer. He became the handpicked successor of the late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chávez and ruled Venezuela for more than a decade—presiding over a period markedContinue Reading
