On November 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis revealed that Greg Bovino, a senior official with the U.S. Border Patrol, admitted to misrepresenting an incident involving the deployment of tear gas against demonstrators in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. This admission came during court proceedings challenging the tactics used by immigration agents during the Trump administration's 'Operation Midway Blitz.' Video evidence contradicted Bovino's claims of being struck by a rock, showing him throwing a gas canister at protesters without issuing a verbal warning, which violated a temporary restraining order. The Department of Homeland Security defended the actions, asserting that the agents faced a hostile mob, while Judge Ellis expressed skepticism about the justification for the use of force, particularly regarding First Amendment rights.

In New York City, Council member Zohran Mamdani raised concerns about the collaboration between the New York Police Department (NYPD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This partnership has been criticized for potentially instilling fear in immigrant communities, discouraging them from reporting crimes or seeking assistance. Critics argue that such collaborations undermine trust between law enforcement and marginalized groups, prioritizing enforcement over community welfare. Advocates for immigrant rights are calling for a reevaluation of these partnerships to protect vulnerable populations.

Meanwhile, on November 6, Senate Republicans voted against a proposal to limit President Donald Trump's authority to initiate military action against Venezuela. This decision reflects a willingness among Republicans to support continued military operations in the region, despite calls for greater congressional oversight. The U.S. is reportedly building a significant military presence in the Caribbean, with advanced aircraft carriers deployed to intercept alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Critics, including Senator Adam Schiff, have expressed concerns that these military actions may be aimed at regime change rather than merely addressing drug trafficking.

In response to U.S. military actions, Caribbean leaders, particularly Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, have voiced strong opposition. Mottley emphasized the importance of maintaining peace in the region and criticized the U.S. for conducting strikes that have resulted in numerous fatalities, asserting that many victims were likely fishermen rather than drug traffickers. The UN Special Rapporteur for human rights has condemned these attacks as a potential crime against humanity. Mottley and other leaders have called for regional unity against U.S. aggression, although divisions exist, particularly with Trinidad and Tobago supporting U.S. actions due to local drug violence concerns.

The Trump administration's military strategies have sparked protests across Latin America, with public opposition evident in countries such as Cuba and Venezuela. As the political landscape in South America remains fragmented, the challenge of forming a unified response against U.S. military interventions persists, complicating efforts to address the humanitarian implications of such actions.