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Recent polls show Latin Americans largely ignore Maduro's calls for regional solidarity, with many viewing US military intervention as the best way to restore Venezuela's democracy. This marks a shift from 2018, when regional governments coordinated a response to the refugee crisis.
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The U.S. has increased military strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing over 80 people since September. Critics question the focus on Venezuela, which is primarily a transit point for cocaine, not fentanyl, with most fentanyl linked to Mexico and China. The Biden administration faces scrutiny over its drug enforcement priorities.
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Recent data shows a surge in home sales in US metros like Kansas City and Texas cities, driven by affordability and demand from retirees. Meanwhile, wealthy New Yorkers are increasingly interested in Miami properties amid political and tax concerns, fueling a luxury real estate boom.
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A measles outbreak in South Carolina has confirmed 27 new cases, raising the total to 111 in two months. The outbreak is linked to low vaccination rates and recent gatherings, with ongoing transmission expected for weeks. Similar outbreaks are occurring in Arizona and Utah, nearing 2,000 cases nationally, threatening US elimination status.
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On December 5, 2025, the US released a 33-page National Security Strategy (NSS) outlining a major shift in foreign policy. It prioritizes American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, military strength in the Indo-Pacific, and adopts a critical stance on Europe’s future, warning of "civilizational erasure" due to migration and political trends. The strategy downplays ideological promotion abroad, focusing on pragmatic trade and alliances, and signals a distancing from traditional European partnerships.