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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
A viral social media post claims that “Moscow steps in” as Russia has declared its readiness to support Venezuela amid rising global tensions. The post suggests that Russia is actively intervening. But what is the truth behind this claim? THE CLAIM A widely shared image asserts that Russia has “steppedContinue Reading
A viral image circulating on social media claims that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain is “ready to use force” against a possible US move on Greenland. Rating: FALSE What’s going on: The claim stems from heightened diplomatic tensions after controversial remarks from US officials suggesting Washington’s interest inContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — Several countries on Monday criticised the United States’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, as the issue took center stage in an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The 15-member council convened after US forces seized MaduroContinue 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
