U.S. attention to terrorism in Latin America intensified in the aftermath of the September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, with an increase in bilateral and regional cooperation. Over the past several years, policymakers have been concerned about Iran's increasing activities in Latin America, particularly its relations with Venezuela, although there has been disagreement over the extent and significance of Iran's relations with the region. In the 112th Congress, several initiatives have been introduced related to terrorism issues in the Western Hemisphere regarding Mexico, Venezuela, and the activities of Iran and Hezbollah, and several oversight hearings have been held.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Cuban Nationals who are jailed in Dallas are charged in connection with a 60 thousand dollar or more.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Dallas police who have arrested two Cuban Nationals who are in connection with an alleged International check kiting scheme that is said to have involved banks in Dallas, Canada, Bahamas and possibly Hawaii and Venezuela.