Alarm in Peru and Ecuador Paraguay, Argentina check borders sharply. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, November 5th 2025– Indigenous communities in Peru’s remote Yurúa district, on the border with Brazil, are raising a serious alarm over the increasing presence of members of the Brazilian criminal organization Comando Vermelho (Red Command) operating in their territory. Organizations, such as the…
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eyesonsuriname November, 1st, 2025 – In a recent social media post, Brazilian journalist and commentator Paulo Figueiredo reignited controversy by accusing the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil of applying a double standard in its rulings. Figueiredo criticized the STF for allegedly showing leniency toward drug traffickers and criminal organizations such as Comando Vermelho, while…
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eyesonsuriname For over a decade, Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal was one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela’s intelligence apparatus. Once a loyal ally of Hugo Chávez, Carvajal is now a convicted drug trafficker and whistleblower. His revelations to U.S. authorities have exposed a sprawling network of state-sponsored money laundering and narcotrafficking, allegedly used to…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Otober 24th, 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ignited a political firestorm this week during his official visit to Indonesia after stating that “drug traffickers are also victims of drug users.” The comment, made during a press conference in Jakarta, drew sharp criticism at home and raised eyebrows in Indonesia—a…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2025 – In a bold move that’s shaking up the geopolitical landscape of the Caribbean, President Donald Trump has launched a high-profile military initiative aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks operating out of Venezuela. The campaign, which includes precision strikes on suspected narcotics vessels and a significant naval buildup, targets groups…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 25th, 2025 – 🌀 Port of Spain, August 2025 — In a region long defined by quiet diplomacy and cautious neutrality, Trinidad and Tobago has emerged as a surprising pivot point in the escalating geopolitical drama surrounding Venezuela. While headlines swirl with speculation, the reality is more nuanced: Trinidad has not explicitly…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Aug. 20th 2025– Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced Tuesday the activation of four million members of the Bolivarian National Militia in response to the deployment of three US Navy destroyers, aircraft, and submarines off the country’s coast. The operation, ordered by Donald Trump, aims to target Latin American cartels, including the Cartel of…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 18th August 2025–The United States government claimed on Wednesday claimed to have confiscated over US$700 million in assets from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi in an interview with Fox. These assets reportedly include two luxury planes, multiple houses, a mansion in the Dominican Republic, and a horse farm.…
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Trump’s Anti-Cartel Offensive Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 18th, 2025 – In a bold and controversial move, President Donald Trump has unleashed a military campaign targeting Latin American drug cartels, with Venezuela at the epicenter. The operation, framed as a counter-narcotics mission, has quickly evolved into a high-stakes geopolitical gambit—one that could…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 14th, 2025 – Ecuador has once again placed its trust in Daniel Noboa, a 37-year-old conservative millionaire, as its president. With his reelection, the country faces a pivotal moment, grappling with escalating violence, drug trafficking, and deep political divides. What does this mean for Ecuador’s future, and can Noboa deliver on his…
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