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Security & Strategic Review - February 2026
REGION: Caricom members struggling with the Trump challenge
Like much of the Western world, the countries of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) have been grappling with the challenge of how to deal with US President Donald Trump’s administration. The US capture of Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro (2013-2016) on 3 January in particular has exacerbated the already existing difficulties that had been developing over the Trump administration’s tough policies on immigration and drug trafficking.
- Honduras’ Asfura facing myriad issues upon taking office
- PERU: Elections set to be shaped by crime concerns
- VENEZUELA: Was Maduro betrayed by his inner circle?
- COLOMBIA: Spying allegations open rift in government
- BRAZIL: New justice minister under scrutiny ahead of elections
- CHILE: Prosecutor to lead security ministry under Kast
- CHILE: Activists ramp up calls for measures to prevent fires
- MEXICO: Security serves as flashpoint with US
- MEXICO: Flagship rail project under scrutiny
- MEXICO: Cartels level-up with drone use
- GUATEMALA: Fragile security situation exposed
- COSTA RICA: Homicide figures remain near peak
- CUBA: Fears grow of possible humanitarian crisis
- JAMAICA: Dealing with the consequences of Hurricane Melissa
- REGION: Caricom members struggling with the Trump challenge