Allegations of U.S. interference in Brazil’s presidential election have prompted fears of a destabilizing power play in South America. Sources close to the situation claim Brazil stands in opposition to the Trump Administration’s broader foreign policy aims, raising concerns of a possible military response.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he is considering land-based strikes against Venezuelan cartels. The move triggered an angry response from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who promptly initiated large-scale military exercises.