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, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:01 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to stop detaining and delaying Panama-flagged vessels in its ports, noting that these actions “raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:58:44 -0400 AmericasAsiaTradeGovernance The U.S. made a giant step in its commitment to return humankind to a Golden Age of innovation and exploration last week when Artemis II successfully launched the Orion spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Florida. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/launching-the-golden-age-of-innovation-and-exploration/8134899.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/launching-the-golden-age-of-innovation-and-exploration/8134899.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:22:03 -0400 Americas "This is an individual who organized group protests that not only disrupted college campus classes and harassed Jewish American students and made them feel unsafe," said White House Press Secretary Leavitt. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/arrest-of-former-student-for-hamas-aligned-activities/8011017.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/arrest-of-former-student-for-hamas-aligned-activities/8011017.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:37:22 -0400 Middle EastAmericasSecurityGovernance “The United States remains committed to defending women, children, and families from ideological extremism,” said Acting U.S. Representative to the Economic and Social Council at UN Shrier. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/protecting-women-from-gender-ideology/8010962.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:58:33 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastGovernance "The federal government is already among the largest holders of Bitcoin," said President Trump, "with as many as 200,000 Bitcoin obtained via civil law and various other forms of law, including enforcement actions." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/making-the-u-s-the-bitcoin-superpower/8007190.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/making-the-u-s-the-bitcoin-superpower/8007190.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:36:14 -0400 AmericasEconomySecurity Canadian narcotics trafficker Ryan James Wedding is wanted for running a continuing criminal enterprise, murder, and conspiring to possess, distribute, and export cocaine. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-offer-for-canadian-narcotics-trafficker/8006744.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-offer-for-canadian-narcotics-trafficker/8006744.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:01:52 -0400 AmericasEconomyHealthSecurity "So, it’s starting a new era ... where we’re saying that it is not acceptable in any case to hold American citizens abroad wrongfully,” said U.S. Senior Advisor Adam Boehler. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-new-era-for-americans-taken-hostage/8002786.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-new-era-for-americans-taken-hostage/8002786.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:06 -0500 EuropeAmericasHuman RightsMiddle EastGovernance "We don’t want to have to go around and arrest every person, but we will enforce the American people’s immigration laws," said Vice President JD Vance. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/an-all-of-government-effort-to-secure-the-border/8001624.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/an-all-of-government-effort-to-secure-the-border/8001624.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:08:19 -0500 AmericasSecurityGovernance Khan, who was openly involved in political activities opposing terrorist organizations in Pakistan, was murdered execution-style in New York. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-offer-for-information-on-shakeel-khan-s-murder/7039150.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/reward-offer-for-information-on-shakeel-khan-s-murder/7039150.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:07:54 -0500 Rewards for FugitivesAmericasEconomyHuman RightsMiddle East "Just today, a large American company announced they are buying both ports around the Panama Canal," said President Trump. "The Panama Canal was built by Americans for Americans, not for others." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/trump-moves-to-improve-national-security-at-home-and-abroad/7999165.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/trump-moves-to-improve-national-security-at-home-and-abroad/7999165.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:26:34 -0500 AmericasEconomyDefense "Tariffs are not just about protecting American jobs. They’re about protecting the soul of our country. Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-defends-tariffs/7999092.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-defends-tariffs/7999092.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:30:26 -0500 AmericasHealthTrade "The cartels are waging war in America, and it’s time for America to wage war on the cartels," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/closing-the-american-border/7999080.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/closing-the-american-border/7999080.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:26:21 -0500 AmericasEconomyHealthSecurity "[W]e must be able to build the chips and semiconductors that we need right here, in American factories, with American skill and American labor," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/an-historic-investment-in-the-united-states/7998730.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/an-historic-investment-in-the-united-states/7998730.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:41:04 -0500 AmericasAsiaEconomyDevelopment "The United States is committed to countering forced labor practices around the globe," said Secretary Rubio. "To do so, we must promote accountability for Cuban officials responsible for these policies." https://editorials.voa.gov/a/expanded-penalties-for-those-exploiting-cuban-labor/7995240.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/expanded-penalties-for-those-exploiting-cuban-labor/7995240.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:19:59 -0500 AmericasEconomyHuman RightsGovernance “In all of fiscal year 2024, the Coast Guard interdicted 106 tons of cocaine with a street value of $3.2 billion and detained 213 smugglers,” stated Rear Admiral Chamie. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/7992612.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/7992612.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:39:47 -0500 AmericasHealthSecurity “The intent of designating these cartels and transnational organizations as terrorists is to protect our nation, the American people, and our hemisphere,” said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/designation-of-cartels-helps-protect-u-s-and-hemisphere/7987809.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/designation-of-cartels-helps-protect-u-s-and-hemisphere/7987809.html Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:48:41 -0500 AmericasHealthHuman RightsSecurity Growing domestic energy production is vital to “de-risking the energy supply chain for our Nation as well as our allies,” said a White House fact sheet. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/returning-the-u-s-to-energy-dominance/7982108.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/returning-the-u-s-to-energy-dominance/7982108.html Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:54:07 -0500 AmericasEconomyMiddle EastDevelopment “At this moment, we face the extraordinary prospect of a new industrial revolution,” declared Vice President Vance. “But it will never come to pass if overregulation deters innovators from taking the risks necessary to advance the ball.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-u-s-will-continue-to-be-the-gold-standard-in-ai/7980767.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-u-s-will-continue-to-be-the-gold-standard-in-ai/7980767.html Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:03:27 -0500 AmericasEconomyDevelopment “This lack of reciprocity is unfair and contributes to our large and persistent annual trade deficit,” wrote the White House. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-plan-for-fair-trade/7979312.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-plan-for-fair-trade/7979312.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:15:08 -0500 AmericasEuropeTrade The third Monday in February is Presidents Day in the United States. Originally meant to celebrate George Washington, the country’s first President, today it serves as a recognition of all of the nation’s Presidents. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/presidents-day-2025/7972447.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/presidents-day-2025/7972447.html Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 AmericasIdeals and Institutions