Presidential Jurisdiction Over Armed Forces: Trump Administration's Recent Attacks in the Caribbean Spur Criticism

Mounting tensions between the Trump Administration and Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro have come to a climax in the Caribbean Sea. President Trump has launched a series of offensive strikes against ships allegedly carrying large quantities of deadly narcotics. Trump’s failure to consult with Congress over the matter has called into question the exact scope of power that the president is allowed to exercise in deploying domestic armed forces in international conflicts. The death count continues to grow as a result of these strikes, with no indication of a peaceful agreement between Trump and Maduro, and Congress for that matter, in sight.

AmericasSophia WidholmDecember 11, 2025Caribbean, aggressive strikes, drug trafficking

The Institutionalization of Gang Violence in Trinidad & Tobago

In Trinidad and Tobago there has been a record of gang-related violence that has made life unsafe for citizens of the island nation. Moreover, the gangs themselves are deeply institutionalized into Trinidadian society, even serving functions of government, thus making them exceptionally difficult to remove.

Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians

There has been an increase in undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean traveling by boat to the US. While Haitian and Cuban immigrants face many dangers and risks during their journey across the sea, they also have different experiences and treatments once they reach the US. Cuban immigrants have historically received "special treatment" in the US, while Haitians have not. This article examines the reasons behind this disparity and how policies have changed over time.