President Petro claimed cocaine was no worse than whiskey and suggested it was only illegal because of its Latin roots. Now the US has sanctioned him and his family for aiding traffickers. No proof presented, but the world IS awash in Colombian cocaine. wsj.com/world/americas…

Listen to The Journal Podcast Why Is Trump Giving Billions to Argentina? With Ryan Dube Silvina Frydlewsky contributed to this article open.spotify.com/episode/01NGol…

In Trinidad and Tobago, fishermen are staying home and a family mourns following U.S. airstrikes on alleged drug boats wsj.com/world/americas… a través de The Wall Street Journal By Kejal પ્રવીણ Vyas

By Samantha Pearson Pearson, Silvina Frydlewsky and Santiago Pérez #Frontpage President Javier Milei scored a decisive political win Sunday, strengthening his position in Argentina’s Congress and securing a lifeline for his audacious free-market revolution backed by President Trump.

Argentina’s government bonds surged Monday after the country’s midterm elections delivered a surprising mandate for President Javier Milei to press ahead with his free-market economic reforms wsj.com/finance/invest… a través de The Wall Street Journal

Javier Milei’s surprising victory in Argentina’s election is a win for President Trump and free markets, and a big loss for the Peronists and pollsters wsj.com/world/americas… a través de The Wall Street Journal

#Argentina #Frontage Javier Milei’s victory is a win for Wall Street

Opinion: Milei Wins but the Peso Is Still a Problem by MaryAnastasiaO'Grady wsj.com/opinion/argent… a través de Wall Street Journal Opinion

The Trump administration has identified targets in Venezuela that include military facilities used to smuggle drugs, according to U.S. officials, if Trump decides to move forward with airstrikes wsj.com/world/americas… a través de The Wall Street Journal

Most countries promote, even subsidize, exports. Argentina does the opposite. Agricultural producers are clamoring for Milei to scrap the export tax. With Silvina Frydlewsky, I delve into the origins, effects and outlook of the world's weirdest tax. (Bonus ostrich photo)