https://latinamericaherald.com/c/politics Politics en-419 https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-09-01-sheinbaum-cancels-sept-1-morning-press-conference-for-government-repor-4a92a45d19 https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-09-01-sheinbaum-cancels-sept-1-morning-press-conference-for-government-repor-4a92a45d19 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum cancelled her scheduled morning press conference for Sept. 1, 2026, and rescheduled it for the following day as she presents her Second Government Report. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:47:50 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-08-31-u-s-secures-majority-control-over-venezuelan-oil-reserves-445c93cd00 https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-08-31-u-s-secures-majority-control-over-venezuelan-oil-reserves-445c93cd00 An agreement announced on Aug. 28 gives the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, according to the research packet. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:50:38 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-28-democratic-sen-jacky-rosen-calls-for-noem-s-impeachment-as-minneapolis https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-28-democratic-sen-jacky-rosen-calls-for-noem-s-impeachment-as-minneapolis Sen. Jacky Rosen said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should be impeached and removed, citing allegations that Noem misled the public about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The outcry, fueled by video evidence that AP says appears to contradict the administration’s initial account, is colliding with a looming January 30 funding deadline and could disrupt efforts to pass Homeland Security spending legislation. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:28 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-28-republicans-and-democrats-escalate-calls-for-kristi-noem-to-go-as-impe https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-28-republicans-and-democrats-escalate-calls-for-kristi-noem-to-go-as-impe A new wave of criticism is building around Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with some Republicans joining Democrats in calls for resignation or removal. The dispute is tied to outrage over federal enforcement actions and deaths involving U.S. citizens, while Democratic leadership signals impeachment steps if the White House keeps Noem in place. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:12:08 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-28-security-tackles-man-who-sprayed-unidentified-substance-on-rep-ilhan-o https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-28-security-tackles-man-who-sprayed-unidentified-substance-on-rep-ilhan-o U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was targeted during a town hall in Minneapolis when a man sprayed an unidentified liquid, prompting security to intervene. Omar was not injured, and authorities had not immediately disclosed what the substance was or whether charges would be filed, as the incident added to heightened political tensions in the region. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:27 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-trump-administration-removes-border-patrol-commander-after-fatal-shoot https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-trump-administration-removes-border-patrol-commander-after-fatal-shoot Protests and political scrutiny intensified after a fatal shooting involving federal border agents in Minneapolis. Democracy Now reports the Trump administration removed a Border Patrol commander from Minnesota following the incident, while court filings also describe a separate case in which immigration agents detained a 2-year-old and her father and transported them to Texas without a warrant. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:06 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-grow-to-remove-dhs-secretary-as-minneapolis-shooting-fallout-res https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-grow-to-remove-dhs-secretary-as-minneapolis-shooting-fallout-res After the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal border agents in Minneapolis, pressure escalated on the Trump administration’s homeland security leadership. A senior Border Patrol commander was removed from Minnesota as lawmakers demanded accountability. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:53 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-border-patrol-commander-set-to-leave-minneapolis-after-fatal-shooting- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-border-patrol-commander-set-to-leave-minneapolis-after-fatal-shooting- The Border Patrol commander who became the face of a high-profile immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is expected to leave the city as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership and signals a possible reduction in the federal presence after backlash over the killing of nurse Alex Pretti. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:38 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-intensify-to-remove-homeland-security-chief-after-minneapolis-ki https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-calls-intensify-to-remove-homeland-security-chief-after-minneapolis-ki U.S. political pressure surged after fatal shootings tied to federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, with lawmakers and activists pushing for leadership changes at DHS and stronger oversight of enforcement practices. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:14 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-minneapolis-shooting-scrambles-trump-aligned-gun-politics-as-allies-pu https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-minneapolis-shooting-scrambles-trump-aligned-gun-politics-as-allies-pu After a legally armed man was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis, prominent Republicans and gun-rights groups pressured the Trump administration to change tone, fueling fresh tension inside the conservative coalition. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:33 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-trump-sends-border-czar-to-minneapolis-after-alex-pretti-killing-as-pr https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-27-trump-sends-border-czar-to-minneapolis-after-alex-pretti-killing-as-pr The Trump administration replaced a senior Border Patrol commander with border czar Tom Homan in response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, after initial official claims were contradicted by video and public backlash intensified. The move comes alongside calls for investigations, court scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices, and growing demands to hold top officials accountable. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:28 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-protests-intensify-in-minneapolis-after-fatal-shooting-during-immigrat https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-protests-intensify-in-minneapolis-after-fatal-shooting-during-immigrat Political pressure mounted after a Minneapolis man was fatally shot during federal immigration enforcement actions, with critics demanding accountability and investigations. The administration said it was reviewing the operation as questions grew about official claims versus video evidence. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:32:02 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-pam-bondi-criticized-over-demand-for-minnesota-voter-rolls-and-welfare https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-pam-bondi-criticized-over-demand-for-minnesota-voter-rolls-and-welfare Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing backlash after seeking access to Minnesota’s voter rolls and public assistance data in a letter to Gov. Tim Walz tied to federal immigration enforcement in the state. Critics argue the request is coercive and legally dubious, while the Justice Department says it concerns compliance and accuracy. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:51 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-language-as-investigations-e https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-language-as-investigations-e After the fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer, the White House said President Trump did not use terms like “assassin” or “domestic terrorist” that some officials applied to the victim. Multiple investigations and hearings are now forming around the case as pressure builds for accountability. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:17 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-signals-possible-reduction-of-federal-agents-in-minnesota-after- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-signals-possible-reduction-of-federal-agents-in-minnesota-after- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s office says President Donald Trump agreed to look into cutting the federal presence and coordinating more closely with the state after protests over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. Legal fights over the operation and demands for independent investigation intensified Monday. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:00 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-remarks-after-minneapolis-pr https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-remarks-after-minneapolis-pr The White House says President Donald Trump did not label a killed Minneapolis protester an “assassin,” as investigations and calls for oversight grow around a high-profile federal immigration enforcement operation. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:45 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-threatens-100-tariffs-on-canada-citing-canada-china-trade-deal https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-trump-threatens-100-tariffs-on-canada-citing-canada-china-trade-deal President Donald Trump threatened steep new tariffs on Canadian imports after criticizing a recent Canada-China trade agreement, adding fresh uncertainty to North American trade and markets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:40 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-minneapolis-ice-operation-faces-scrutiny-after-second-death-and-rising https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-minneapolis-ice-operation-faces-scrutiny-after-second-death-and-rising Federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis came under fresh pressure after a second fatal encounter, prompting national backlash, political calls for oversight, and hints that the operation could be changed or scaled back. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:33:42 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-u-s-politics-turns-to-minneapolis-after-deaths-tied-to-ice-operation-s https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-u-s-politics-turns-to-minneapolis-after-deaths-tied-to-ice-operation-s A deadly confrontation during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis has intensified national scrutiny of ICE tactics, with political leaders signaling reviews and potential changes as protests and public anger grow. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:19 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-at-combative-house-hearing-no- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-at-combative-house-hearing-no- Former special counsel Jack Smith defended the work behind his criminal investigations into Donald Trump during a polarized congressional hearing, arguing the evidence justified the cases and warning against treating the rule of law as partisan. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:48 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-ag-denounces-federal-narrative-after-minneapolis-shooting-by https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-ag-denounces-federal-narrative-after-minneapolis-shooting-by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accused the Trump administration of pushing an “insane” account of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during an encounter with federal immigration agents. Ellison said video suggests agents retrieved a holstered handgun before shots were fired, and he signaled broader legal challenges to what he called an unprecedented surge of immigration enforcement in the state. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-ice-shootings-ignite-political-fallout-as-doj-seeks-state-da https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-26-minnesota-ice-shootings-ignite-political-fallout-as-doj-seeks-state-da Political tensions escalated in Minnesota after the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an ICE-related confrontation sparked protests and calls for investigations. Reporting described federal officials weighing changes to enforcement operations while U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded access to Minnesota voter rolls and welfare data, linking cooperation to a potential federal pullback. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:32 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-film-screening-draws-criticism-as-minnesota-shooting-fallo https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-film-screening-draws-criticism-as-minnesota-shooting-fallo President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary amid a day of political turmoil after a fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis sparked protests and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:21 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-senate-democrats-threaten-to-block-funding-bill-over-dhs-and-ice-after https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-senate-democrats-threaten-to-block-funding-bill-over-dhs-and-ice-after Democrats signaled they could block a major funding package unless Homeland Security money is separated, as outrage grows after another fatal shooting involving federal officers in Minneapolis. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:21 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-opens-rift-with-europe-s-far-right-straining-a- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-s-greenland-push-opens-rift-with-europe-s-far-right-straining-a- Europe’s far-right parties that once celebrated common cause with Donald Trump are increasingly criticizing his push to assert U.S. control over Greenland, exposing tensions between nationalist sovereignty politics and alignment with Washington’s agenda. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:08 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-second-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-in-weeks-fueli https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-outrage-grows-after-second-fatal-federal-agent-shooting-in-weeks-fueli A fatal shooting involving federal officers sparked fresh national protests and renewed scrutiny of enforcement tactics. Democratic leaders signaled they may use budget leverage to force changes, as video and witness accounts intensified public anger. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:39:01 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-administration-faces-backlash-after-fatal-shooting-by-federal-ag https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-administration-faces-backlash-after-fatal-shooting-by-federal-ag A fatal shooting by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis has triggered protests, political confrontation, and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics, with Democrats threatening funding fights over Homeland Security and ICE. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:15 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-hosts-private-white-house-screening-of-melania-as-minneapolis-sh https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-hosts-private-white-house-screening-of-melania-as-minneapolis-sh President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a private screening of an Amazon MGM Studios documentary, drawing criticism as Democrats focused on the political fallout from a fatal federal-agent shooting in Minneapolis and the risk of a funding confrontation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:32 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-schumer-says-democrats-will-block-funding-package-if-it-includes-dhs-m https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-schumer-says-democrats-will-block-funding-package-if-it-includes-dhs-m Senate Democrats threaten to withhold votes for a major government funding package unless the Department of Homeland Security measure is removed, escalating shutdown risk after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and intensifying scrutiny of ICE. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shooting-fuels-ca https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shooting-fuels-ca President Donald Trump faced renewed political backlash after hosting a private screening tied to a Melania Trump documentary as Democrats demanded action following a fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis and debated leveraging DHS funding to force reforms. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-and-melania-host-white-house-film-screening-as-minneapolis-shoot https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-and-melania-host-white-house-film-screening-as-minneapolis-shoot A private White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary about Melania Trump drew criticism as Democrats focused on a fatal shooting by a federal agent and threatened tougher action against DHS. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:09 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-schumer-says-democrats-will-block-funding-bill-if-it-includes-dhs-mone https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-schumer-says-democrats-will-block-funding-bill-if-it-includes-dhs-mone Senate Democrats warned they will not help pass a government funding package if it contains Department of Homeland Security funding, citing outrage after the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti and demanding tougher oversight of immigration enforcement. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:39:52 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-former-special-counsel-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-in-pola https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-former-special-counsel-jack-smith-defends-trump-investigations-in-pola Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that his Trump investigations were driven by evidence and the rule of law, not politics. Republicans accused him of misconduct and overreach, while Democrats defended the investigations’ integrity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:06 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-orders-new-semiconductor-import-measures-citing-national-s https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-orders-new-semiconductor-import-measures-citing-national-s A presidential proclamation directs negotiations and sets a tariff plan for certain advanced computing chips, arguing that current import levels threaten national security and that domestic capacity is insufficient for defense and critical infrastructure needs. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:45 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-protests-grow-after-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-intensifyin https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-protests-grow-after-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-intensifyin The killing of an American citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents sparked demonstrations in multiple cities and renewed calls for accountability and limits on immigration enforcement operations. Democratic leaders signaled they could use the budget process to pressure the administration, while local officials demanded answers about the incident. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:47 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-u-s-house-passes-final-spending-bills-as-immigration-enforcement-fundi https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-u-s-house-passes-final-spending-bills-as-immigration-enforcement-fundi The House approved the last set of annual spending bills to avert a shutdown deadline, but the Department of Homeland Security measure drew fierce criticism from Democrats over immigration enforcement and the administration’s approach to deportations and oversight. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:55 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shooting- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-melania-screening-draws-criticism-as-minneapolis-shooting- A private White House screening of an Amazon MGM documentary about First Lady Melania Trump triggered backlash from Democrats, who questioned the administration’s focus amid protests after a fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:41 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agents-triggers-protests-a https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agents-triggers-protests-a A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents sparked a wave of demonstrations and renewed debate over the scope and conduct of immigration enforcement. The incident, coming after another recent fatal encounter, fueled calls for accountability and deeper policy changes. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:27 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-backlash-grows-after-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agent-as-de https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-backlash-grows-after-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agent-as-de Political tensions rose after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent, with Democrats criticizing the administration’s handling and warning they could block homeland security funding amid protests and demands for accountability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:53:59 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-rep-maxwell-alejandro-frost-says-he-was-punched-in-a-racially-charged- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-rep-maxwell-alejandro-frost-says-he-was-punched-in-a-racially-charged- Florida congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said he was assaulted at a Sundance Film Festival party in Utah, describing racist remarks and threats about deportation before he was punched. Police said a suspect was arrested. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:41 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-in-minneapolis-sparks-nationwide-prot https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-in-minneapolis-sparks-nationwide-prot Outrage is intensifying after a Minneapolis resident was fatally shot during an encounter with federal agents, with video reportedly contradicting official claims. The incident has fueled protests and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement, spilling into a looming budget battle over DHS funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-democrats-weigh-funding-fight-after-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-fede https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-democrats-weigh-funding-fight-after-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-fede A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent has triggered widespread anger, protests and an intensifying political confrontation in Washington. Democratic leaders are signaling they may use the budget process to force changes at the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement agencies. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:29:47 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-hosts-melania-documentary-screening-amid-uproar-over-minne https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-white-house-hosts-melania-documentary-screening-amid-uproar-over-minne A private screening of an Amazon MGM documentary about Melania Trump drew criticism as Democrats focused on the political fallout from a federal agent’s killing of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:51:37 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-hosts-white-house-screening-as-minnesota-shooting-fallout-fuels- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/politics-2026-01-25-trump-hosts-white-house-screening-as-minnesota-shooting-fallout-fuels- A private screening event at the White House drew criticism as Democrats focused on the political and policy shockwaves from a deadly Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:26:47 GMT