https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3230 Editorials on Voice of America expressing U.S. policy toward the Americas https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3230 en 2026 - VOA 60 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:42:09 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA “What is it a shield against? It is a shield against these threats to the sovereignty of these independent nations." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-lauds-peruvian-move-to-join-shield-of-the-americas/8201027.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/rubio-lauds-peruvian-move-to-join-shield-of-the-americas/8201027.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:41 -0400 Americas “Amid the ashes of Ground Zero,” said President Trump, “we made a solemn vow to Never Forget — a vow that must be renewed in every American heart, taught in every classroom, and honored in every community across our land.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/never-again-remembering-9-11/8200141.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/never-again-remembering-9-11/8200141.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 AmericasSecurity Currently, U.S. and Ecuadoran elite forces are operating jointly, going after criminal groups, dismantling narcotics networks, and bringing people to justice, noted Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-united-state-s-growing-partnership-with-ecuador/8197145.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-united-state-s-growing-partnership-with-ecuador/8197145.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:50:00 -0400 Americas Prior to his capture by Mexican authorities on April 27, 2026, Audias Flores Silva, a.k.a. ‘Jardinero,’ was a regional commander of one of the most violent and dangerous narco-terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación or CJNG. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/psa-15-million-for-information-on-cnjg-regional-commander-jardinero/8196416.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/psa-15-million-for-information-on-cnjg-regional-commander-jardinero/8196416.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:08 -0400 Rewards for FugitivesAmericas “The United States urges international partners to immediately stop business as usual operations with this brutal dictatorship,” he said in a statement. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-for-action-on-nicaragua/8196158.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-for-action-on-nicaragua/8196158.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 Americas Both leaders emphasized building a strategic partnership focused on security and combating drug trafficking. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-colombia-relations-reinvigorated/8196143.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-colombia-relations-reinvigorated/8196143.html Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:42:00 -0400 Americas Among those designated are a grandson of Raúl Castro, Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, Banco Exterior de Cuba, and four entities exploiting Cuba’s natural resources or energy reserves for the benefit of the regime. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sanctioning-the-cuban-people-s-oppressors/8194350.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/sanctioning-the-cuban-people-s-oppressors/8194350.html Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:30:00 -0400 AmericasHuman RightsTrade "America’s greatness has always rested in the strength of its workforce." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/labor-day-2026/8193722.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/labor-day-2026/8193722.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 AmericasIdeals and Institutions Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzáles, a.k.a. ‘Pelón,’ is the leader of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8193718.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8193718.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:19 -0400 Rewards for FugitivesAmericas These gangs have now publicly admitted that their goal is  to prevent Haitian voters from exercising their rights to cast ballots in future elections. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/haitians-deserve-peace-and-security/8193714.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/haitians-deserve-peace-and-security/8193714.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas By investing in a proven private operator with a track record of scaling production in the country, who will be able to raise private American capital to fund capital expenditures, Venezuela has a historic opportunity to revitalize its key sector, drive oil output growth, and grow its economy. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-secures-biggest-oil-deal-in-history/8193716.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-secures-biggest-oil-deal-in-history/8193716.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:51:00 -0400 Americas “there will be no refuge for violent extremists who wage war on our civilization and plot to undermine law and order, destroy critical infrastructure, assault political opponents, or conceal their crimes from authorities." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-far-left-terrorism/8191198.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-far-left-terrorism/8191198.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasEuropeMiddle EastSecurity The World Food Program now projects an additional 45 million people will suffer from acute food insecurity globally. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-remains-committed-to-feeding-the-hungry/8190750.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-remains-committed-to-feeding-the-hungry/8190750.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastAid Secretary Rubio designated three leaders of the sanctioned Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). https://editorials.voa.gov/a/holding-the-cuban-regime-accountable/8189911.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/holding-the-cuban-regime-accountable/8189911.html Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas Aliens were charged between $1,500 and $40,000 by the group for their smuggling services.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cracking-down-on-international-alien-smuggling/8188618.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/cracking-down-on-international-alien-smuggling/8188618.html Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasSecurity The ICC has repeatedly attempted to assert authority over nationals of the United States and other countries that have not consented to its jurisdiction or ratified the Rome Statute. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/new-steps-to-end-icc-abuses-of-power/8188437.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/new-steps-to-end-icc-abuses-of-power/8188437.html Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasGovernance The United States has identified three priority threats in its recent national counterterrorism strategy: narco-terrorists and transnational gangs, Islamist terrorists, and violent left-wing extremists. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-the-terrorist-threat/8188037.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/countering-the-terrorist-threat/8188037.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeMiddle EastDefense During his remarks, the Secretary stressed the importance of operationalizing the coalition against narco-terrorism in the region. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-on-regional-partners-to-fight-cartels/8187350.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-calls-on-regional-partners-to-fight-cartels/8187350.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas The U.S. Department of State has announced a historic $2 Billion investment in health and humanitarian assistance to faith-based and community organizations that provide global health and humanitarian assistance around the world. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8186976.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8186976.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:47:08 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastAid Foreigners who willfully misrepresent the purpose of their travel or entry into the United States may be permanently ineligible for a U.S. visa or entry to the United States. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-acts-to-end-birth-tourism/8186325.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-acts-to-end-birth-tourism/8186325.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Americas