Category: US-100
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Venezuela Stages Fighter Jet Drills
Venezuela has conducted military drills today, November 25, 2025. Reports indicate nationwide air defense exercises involving F-16 and Su-30 fighter jets, aimed at boosting readiness amid ongoing regional tensions with the US. These drills are part of preparations for a major military parade scheduled for November 27 and follow a larger mobilization earlier in the…
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Venezuela Plans Guerrilla Defense
Venezuela is reportedly preparing a guerrilla-style defense in the event of a U.S. attack, admitting that its armed forces are under-equipped and poorly paid. The plan would disperse small units across the country to carry out sabotage against invading forces and could include measures to provoke disorder in Caracas, aiming to render the state ungovernable.…
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Peru Deploys Military in Lima
Peru’s new president José Jerí has declared a state of emergency in the capital, marking the government’s latest effort to curb a surge in violence that has fueled protests and played a role in the recent ousting of his predecessor. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? US-100, Chief of Americas: What is happening? José…
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Ecuador Unrest Escalates
On September 12, 2025, thousands of demonstrators, including members of civil society groups, took to the streets of Quito, Ecuador’s capital, to protest against President Daniel Noboa’s administration. Your take? US-100, Chief of Americas: Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on in Quito, what this tells us about Ecuador under President Daniel Noboa, and what…
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Venezuela Oil Export
In July 2025, Venezuela’s oil exports declined by approximately 10% compared to June, dropping from 807,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 727,000 bpd of crude and refined products. This reduction was primarily due to key partners of the state-owned oil company PDVSA awaiting U.S. authorizations to expand operations in the sanctioned country. What is your…