Coast Guard bans kratom, similar drugs immediately
Kratom is not a federally controlled substance in the U.S. and is available legally in 44 states in vape shops, other retail stores and online.
By Patricia Kime
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US and Ecuador launch military operation against organized crime groups
Military forces from Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country.
By AP Staff
Lawmakers urge troops to refuse illegal orders in video
President Trump called for lawmakers from the video to be arrested and put on trial in a Truth Social post.
By Riley Ceder
US military strike near Venezuela disrupts life in fishing communities
The situation highlights the region's reliance on illegal trade amid economic hardship.
By Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press
Venezuela says US Navy raided tuna boat in Caribbean as tensions rise
Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said.
US strikes drug-carrying vessel that departed Venezuela, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel.
By Regina Garcia Cano