Americas
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Cuba’s Prisoner Release Sparks Debate Over Political Detainees
Cuba has begun releasing more than 2,000 prisoners in what the government describes as a “humanitarian and sovereign” gesture, marking one of the largest amnesties in over a decade. However, the move has drawn intense scrutiny from human rights organizations.
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Cuba’s Energy Crisis Continues
The Cuban government has attributed the collapse to the US-imposed oil blockade, which has effectively halted energy imports to the country. As of now, Cuba can only domestically produce 40% of the country’s pre-blockade energy demand.
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Suspect Arrested for 2023 Assassination of Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate
Villavicencio, an Ecuadorian journalist, trade unionist, and politician, was assassinated in 2023, just a few days before the general election. His death was widely seen as an attempt to silence a journalist known for his anti-corruption work.
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Cuban Blockade Remains: Entire Nation on Verge of Collapse
After President Trump’s EO establishing a naval blockade on all imports of oil to Cuba, the economy is almost completely starved of power. Gasoline is now rationed, and hundreds of products have been left to spoil without working refrigerators.
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U.S. Troops One Foot into Ecuador
On Tuesday, Ecuadorian and United States military forces began a joint operation domestically to combat international terrorist organizations. This is part of a building movement to reduce the trade of drugs internationally, particularly in Latin America.
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The EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
The EU and Latin America have strengthened ties through the long-awaited trade agreement EU-Mercosur FTA, aimed at boosting both economies and developing resilience against the Trump administration.
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The Death of the TACO Trade
“Trump Always Chickens Out” (TACO) trade, a feature of his administration, has lost its persistence following the abrupt removal of Venezuela’s Nicholas Maduro.
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Trump-Greenland Tensions
On Sunday, President Trump told reporters on Air Force One, “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.” Leaders of the EU and NATO remain extremely cautious of a potential US takeover of Greenland.
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The Fallout of Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela
The US’ arrest of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has drawn various reactions, from hope for a democratic transition to criticism over violations of international law.
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Trump Ends Deployment of National Guard Troops in American Cities
After months of controversy, the Trump administration will halt the deployment of National Guard troops to several Democratic cities to “tackle crime.” The Supreme Court had recently ruled against the government’s usage of emergency powers to do so.
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Canada After Nine Years
After nearly a decade as Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has finally stepped down as the Liberal Party leader. Read Andy’s analysis and learn everything there is to know about current Canadian politics.
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Mulling Over Maduro’s Machinations
Read about the turmoil in Venezuela following their recent presidential elections. See what Daniel’s recommendations are for the international community, based off extensive research and countless political experts’ input and testimony.
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El Salvador’s Two-Year Temporary Emergency Order
One of the most controversial and important countries in the Americas: El Salvador. Read guest writer C.J. Getting’s masterful explanation on the country’s response to gang violence.