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US–Caribbean relations in focus as Rubio addresses CARICOM summit, security and energy dominate talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Caribbean leaders in Saint Kitts and Nevis during the 50th meeting of CARICOM, pledging closer US–Caribbean cooperation on gang violence and energy security. Rubio said relations with the region would be a “personal priority”, marking his second visit in under a year. “We have a long history of…
Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation
Violence has spread across Mexico after Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The Mexican defence ministry said special forces carried out the operation targeting the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Four cartel members were killed and three soldiers injured. Retaliatory unrest followed…
Trump raises global tariff rate from 10% to 15% after US Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump has raised the US worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%, the maximum permitted under Section 122 of the Trade Act, after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff framework. The court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorise the broad tariffs he imposed. The new…
Trump to impose 10% ‘global tariff’ after ‘deeply disappointing’ US Supreme Court ruling
US President Donald Trump has pledged to impose a 10% “global tariff” under the Trade Act of 1974, after the US Supreme Court ruled his previous duties unlawful. In a 6–3 decision, the court held that Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs on dozens of…
US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs unlawful in setback to economic agenda
The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump acted beyond his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), delivering a significant setback to a central pillar of his second-term economic policy. In a 6–3 decision, the majority emphasized that the Constitution assigns the power to impose taxes…
Argentina advances labour reform amid nationwide general strike
Thousands of Argentine workers staged a general strike on Thursday (19 February) to oppose a labour reform bill backed by libertarian President Javier Milei. Unions argue the bill would undermine worker protections entrenched since the 1940s. The legislation, passed by the lower house last week (135–115), will return to the Senate for a final vote…
US trade deficit in goods hits record $1.24 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs
The US trade deficit in goods reached a record $1.24 trillion in 2025, government data shows, despite widespread tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump during his first year back in the White House. While the overall US trade deficit (goods and services combined) narrowed slightly to $901.5 billion, the gap in goods with China contracted…
Peru appoints José María Balcázar as interim president, becoming eighth leader in a decade
Peru’s Congress has elected former judge and left-wing lawmaker José María Balcázar as interim president, replacing right-wing leader José Jerí a day after his removal. Balcázar, 83, will serve until the April 12 election, with a potential June run-off if no candidate achieves a majority. The vote marks Peru’s eighth president in ten years, highlighting…
Peru’s Congress votes to remove President José Jerí after four months in office
Peru’s Congress has impeached interim president José Jerí, escalating the country’s long-running political instability ahead of the scheduled April 2026 general election. Lawmakers approved seven impeachment motions by 75 votes to 24, with three abstentions. Jerí, who became president in October 2025, is the sixth national leader in a decade to leave office early. He…
Guatemala ends state of emergency after anti-gang crackdown
Guatemala has ended a month-long state of emergency introduced after suspected gang members killed 10 police officers, President Bernardo Arévalo announced. The emergency powers, which allowed warrantless arrests and restricted constitutional rights, expired Monday (17 February), with less restrictive security measures expected to begin Tuesday. President Arévalo said the government arrested 83 suspected gang members…
Buenos Aires protests intensify over President Milei’s labour reform agenda
Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate debated labour reforms proposed by President Javier Milei, aimed at limiting strike rights and altering employment protections. The government argues the measures support free-market reforms and economic recovery amid ongoing financial pressures. Demonstrations organised by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) resulted in clashes with…
Barbados PM Mia Mottley secures third election victory as BLP sweeps parliament
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has secured a third election victory after the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly, according to state broadcaster CBC Barbados. The result extends Mottley’s political dominance and reinforces her international profile as a leading Caribbean voice on economic reform and climate diplomacy. The…
Cuba faces aviation fuel shortages as US tightens oil supplies
Cuba is facing a worsening fuel crisis after aviation authorities warned airlines of limited aircraft refuelling capacity, reportedly linked to intensified US sanctions under President Donald Trump. An aviation notice circulated to airlines highlights severe energy rationing. A commercial pilot said such an official warning is rare, even amid Cuba’s long-standing supply shortages. The measures…
Haiti enters political uncertainty as transitional council mandate expires
Haiti has entered political uncertainty after the mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) expired on 7 February 2026, with no agreed successor authority. The nine-member council, formed in April 2024 after the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, was tasked with stabilising the country and organising elections. The council’s tenure coincided with worsening gang…
Cuba open to US dialogue ‘with no preconditions’ amid worsening energy shortages
Cuba has said it is ready to hold talks with the United States without preconditions, as the country faces an escalating energy crisis and potential oil sanctions. In a televised news conference on Thursday (5 February), President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected the US president’s suggestion that the regime in Havana was “close to failing”. “Cuba is…
US–Colombia relations tested as Trump hosts Petro in Washington talks
US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held their first face-to-face meeting at the White House on Tuesday (3 February). Both leaders described the two-hour discussion as cordial despite months of public tensions and ideological differences. No formal agreements were announced, but both sides signalled ongoing cooperation on regional security and narcotics control.…
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown
US President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion (£880 billion) government funding bill on Tuesday (3 February), ending a partial US government shutdown that began earlier this week. The spending package passed the House of Representatives by 217–214 and had already cleared the Senate. The legislation funds most federal agencies until the end of the…
Colombian-Ecuadorian trade tensions spark border protests
Truckers and merchants gathered at the Colombia–Ecuador border on Tuesday (3 February) to protest a growing trade dispute between the two nations. Protesters called on their governments to remove 30% tariffs on dozens of goods, warning the measures could harm border economies and energy companies. Key developments: • Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa imposed tariffs on…
Bolivia plans mining and oil reforms to attract investment and revive struggling economy
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz is planning sweeping economic reforms aimed at expanding mining and oil exploration and attracting foreign investment, marking a shift from nearly two decades of socialist-led governance. Paz said new laws will introduce 50-50 risk-sharing partnerships with foreign investors to develop Bolivia’s natural resources, including lithium, silver and tin. Contracts signed under…
US to launch $12bn critical minerals stockpile plan
The United States is preparing to launch Project Vault, a strategic critical minerals stockpile, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on China. According to a Trump administration official, US President Donald Trump will back the initiative with $12 billion in financing, including a proposed $10 billion, 15-year loan from the…
Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica presidential election, vows ‘deep and irreversible change’
Laura Fernández, a political scientist and former senior official, has won Costa Rica’s presidential election, securing an apparent first-round victory, according to preliminary results released by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. At 39, Fernández becomes the country’s second female president, benefiting from the popularity of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, who is constitutionally barred from re-election. Key…
Trump signals talks with Cuba as Washington tightens oil supply pressure
The United States has begun limited contact with Cuban officials, US President Donald Trump said, as Washington intensifies pressure on the communist-run island by restricting oil supplies. Speaking while travelling to Florida, Trump said recent US actions could push Havana towards negotiations, adding: “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” He offered no details on the…
Costa Rica heads to polls as security dominates election agenda
Costa Rica votes in a tightly watched presidential election on Sunday (1 February) as the ruling movement aligned with outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, President of Costa Rica, seeks to retain power amid voter apathy and a fragmented opposition. Polling suggests continuity candidate Laura Fernández, former minister and chief of staff, is leading, but a large…
US government begins partial shutdown as anti‑ICE protests surge nationwide
The US government entered what is expected to be a brief shutdown on Saturday (31 January) after Congress missed a midnight deadline to approve a spending deal. • The Senate passed the package 71–29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday. • Lawmakers…
Venezuela announces amnesty plan for political prisoners, pledging to put justice ‘back on track’
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced plans for a sweeping general amnesty law, covering political violence from 1999 to the present, weeks after the US-led removal of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at the Supreme Court of Justice, Rodríguez said the proposal aims to restore justice, ease political tensions, and reform the judiciary. She also outlined…
Panama court ends Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison control of canal ports
Panama’s Supreme Court has annulled a long-standing port concession held by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings, ruling that the contract to operate terminals at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional. The unanimous decision follows lawsuits filed since 2021 and a 2025 government audit that alleged contractual irregularities and significant revenue losses. The…
Minneapolis unrest deepens after second fatal ICE shooting in a month
Unrest escalated across Minneapolis and several US cities on Sunday (25 January) as Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, warned the country had reached a “turning point” and urged US President Donald Trump to withdraw federal immigration agents from the city. Tensions intensified following the fatal shooting of Alex Preti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and military…
Trump threatens 100% tariffs over Canada–China trade talks
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Ottawa proceeds with a proposed trade arrangement with China. In a post on Truth Social Mr Trump said: “If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a “Drop Off Port” for China to send goods and products…
NYT Editorial Board links Trump presidency to $1.4bn in personal gains
A New York Times Editorial Board review argues that US President Donald Trump, in his second term, has generated substantial personal income linked to the presidency, raising concerns over conflicts of interest and institutional integrity. The review estimates at least $1.4bn in documented gains since January 2025, noting this is likely an underestimate based on…
Ecuador to impose 30% ‘security tariff’ on Colombia, citing drugs and illegal mining
Ecuador will impose a 30% “security tariff” on imports from Colombia from 1 February 2026, citing cross-border drug trafficking and illegal mining, President Daniel Noboa has announced. In a social media statement, Noboa said the measure would remain until Colombia demonstrates “real commitment” to joint enforcement, arguing Ecuador faces a trade deficit exceeding $1bn while…
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