Demian Bio

Demian Bio is the Latin Times' Managing Editor. He has worked in media companies such as Infobae and Bloomberg Línea, focusing his coverage on politics and economics in Latin America and the United States, as well as the relationship between them.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

White House Highlights DOJ Claim That Epstein Letter Saying Trump Loves 'Young, Nubile Girls' Is Fake

The White House highlighted a social media publication by the Department of Justice claiming that a letter attributed to Jeffrey Epstein that said President Donald Trump loved "young, nubile girls" is fake.

The White House Rejects Pausing Immigration Enforcement Operations During Christmas: 'Keeping That Promise'

The White House appeared to reject stopping immigration enforcement operations during Christmas, as requested by Florida's Catholic bishops.

Top Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Detained As Law Enforcement Closes In On Sons Of 'El Chapo' Guzman

Mexican authorities confirmed on Tuesday the detention of Mario Alfredo Lindoro Navidad, a close associate of Archivaldo Ivan Guzman Salazar, one of the sons of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman who has still managed to evade capture, according to a new report.

Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Suicide Note Reveals He Tried to Hire Cellmate to Kill Him Before Fatal Suicide Attempt

Epstein's Brother Told FBI He Believed Jeffrey Was 'Murdered In His Jail Cell' Because 'He Was About To Name Names'

Mark Epstein, the brother of Jeffrey Epstein, told the FBI he had reason to believe he was "murdered in his jail cell" because he was about to "name names," according to a new report that analyzed the latest tranche of files related to the disgraced financier and abuser.

Republican Senator Mocked for Declaring 'An Attitude' Would Spur Economic

Another Republican Senator Expresses Reservations About Forcing Regime Change In Venezuela: 'Seems To Backfire a Lot'

Another Republican senator expressed reservations against escalating the military campaign against Venezuela further, saying that forcing authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from power could catalyze unforeseen consequences.

Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez

Venezuelan Army Posts Video Handing Rifles To Civilians Due To U.S. Pressure: 'Defending The Homeland'

The Venezuelan army posted a video showing soldiers handing out guns and rifles to civilians as the U.S. continues to escalate pressure against the Maduro regime.

DOJ Casts Doubt On Authenticity Of Alleged Epstien Letter Hinting At Child Abuser That Trump Shared 'Love Of Young, Nubile Girls'

The Department of Justice cast doubt on the authenticity of a note attributed to disgraced financier and abuser Jeffrey Epstein in which he appears to hint that President Donald Trump shared a "love of young, nubile girls."

Venezuela's Second-In-Command Threatens Neighboring Country Over Potential U.S. Use Of Its Territory To Launch An Attack: 'Don't Have a Choice'

Venezuela's second-in-command, Diosdado Cabello, threatened the neighboring country of Trinidad and Tobago over the potential use of its territory by the U.S. to launch attacks against his country.

Maduro Takes Aim At Trump Over Claim That He Should Leave Power In Venezuela, Says 'He'd Be Better Off' If He Focused In "His Own Country'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro took aim at President Donald Trump after the latter said he should leave power in the South American country.

Trump Issues New Warning To Venezuela's Maduro: 'If He Plays Tough, It'll Be The Last Time He's Ever Able To'

President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, saying it would be "smart" for him to leave power and, if he "plays tough," it will "be the last time he's ever able to play tough."

ICE Looking To Detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia Again Days After Being Force To Release Him

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to again detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man mistakenly deported to the Central American country earlier this year and whose case dominated headlines throughout the Trump administration.

Trump Admin Investigating Money Lending Companies Across Southern Border Over Cartel Ties

The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating dozens of money lending companies across the southern border over potential cartel ties, according to a new report.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Americans Have Been 'Programmed' by Hollywood

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump's Campaign Against Venezuela, Highlights Maduro Has Been 'Critical Of Israel'

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the Trump administration's campaign against the Venezuelan regime, highlighting that authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro "has been critical of Israel."

Ilhan Omar Says She'd Be Happy To Sit Down With Trump Despite His Attacks Against Her: 'See How Non-Garbage And Amazing We Are'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar said she'd be happy to talk with President Donald Trump despite his repeated criticism of her.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump

Trump Would Have To Choose Between Forcing Maduro Out Or Backing Down If Escalations In Venezuela Fail To Topple Him, Analysts Say

The Trump administration would be faced with a binary choice should it fail to force the Maduro regime from power in Venezuela with its current tactic, according to a new report.

Over Three In Four Cubans Want To Flee The Island As Its Economy Crumbles Down, Poll Shows

Over three in four Cubans intend to flee the country, according to a poll that illustrates the country's economic decay.

7 In 10 Cubans Are Missing At Least a Meal a Day As Its Economy Continues To Collapse

7 in 10 Cubans are missing at least a meal a day as the country's economy continues to collapse, according to a new report.

Cuba Reportedly Doing All It Can To Prevent Venezuela's Maduro From Being Toppled By The U.S.

The Cuban regime is doing all it can to prevent Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from being toppled by the U.S. as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Caracas, according to a new report.

Rand Paul Slams Slams Trump Admin's Seizure Of Tankers Off Venezuela: 'A Provocation And a Prelude To War'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul slammed the seizure of tankers off Venezuela, saying he is against the moves and calling them a "provocation and a prelude to war."

Images of Venezuelan oil tanker seized by the U.S.

China Condemns U.S. Seizures Of Tankers Near Venezuela: 'Serious Violation Of International Law'

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the seizure of a tanker off the Venezuelan coast that was headed to the Asian country as Washington further escalates pressure on the Maduro regime.

US Vice President JD Vance's ties to the conservative fringe of the US Church opposed to Pope Francis

JD Vance Taunts Jasmine Crockett: 'Her Street Girl Persona Is About As Real As Her Nails'

Vice President JD Vance joined the list of Republicans reacting to Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett's candidacy to the U.S. Senate.

DOGE Chair Greene Announces Hearing on USA Fencing Allowing Biological Men in Women's Events

Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Aim At Trump After Most Recent Criticism: 'Maybe His Memory Is Not So Good'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again took aim at President Donald Trump after his most recent criticism of her during a rally in North Carolina.

Trump Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene, Calls Her a 'Stone Cold Liberal': 'What The Hell Happened?'

President Donald Trump again slammed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with whom he has split since she began criticizing him over the administration's reluctance to release the Epstein files.

Marco Rubio, Other Latino Republicans Blasted in New Florida Campaign ‘Deporting Good Immigrants Back To Dictatorships Is Cruel'

Marco Rubio Says Gustavo Petro Is Not a 'Very Stable Person In His Remarks' But Reaffirms Strength Of Relations With Colombia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio again criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he is not a "very stable person in his remarks," but highlighted the strength of Washington's relations with Bogota regardless of the tensions.

Marco Rubio Says Russia's 'Rhetorical Support' Of Venezuela Does Not Influence The Campaign Against The Maduro Regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is not concerned about Russia's support for the Venezuelan regime as the Trump administration continues its campaign against the South American country.

UN Security Council To Meet At Venezuela's Request To Discuss 'Ongoing U.S. Aggression'

The UN Security Council will meet next week at the request of the Venezuelan regime to discuss the "ongoing U.S. aggression."

Colombian Mercenaries Fighting For Sudanese Forces Suspected Of War Crimes: Report

Companies registered in the UK have been recruiting hundreds of former Colombian military members to fight with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group accused of war crimes and genocide, according to a new report.

Republican Sen. Introduces Bill Allowing The Hiring of Private Entities To Seize Cartel Operatives And Assets Outside The U.S.

Republican Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill authorizing the Trump administration to issue letters of marque to seize cartel operatives and assets outside the United States.

Top Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison For Faking His Death To Avoid Capture

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a top cartel leader, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after faking his death to avoid capture.

Trump Sends Cryptic Message To Maduro As He Escalates Pressure On Venezuela: 'He Knows Exactly What I Want'

President Donald Trump sent a new message to Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro as he keeps escalating pressure against his regime.