Category: Americas
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from across the Americas, including U.S. foreign policy, Latin American politics, trade, security, and cross-border diplomacy.
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During a White House Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (27 May), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided an update on Venezuela and Cuba at the request of US President Donald Trump. Rubio said Venezuela’s ongoing “stabilisation, recovery and transition” process was continuing, adding that “over 10 million barrels of Venezuelan oil” had been delivered to…
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Canada’s debate over Alberta separatism intensified after Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that efforts to leave Canada could have long-term consequences similar to Brexit in the UK. Speaking in Ottawa, Carney, who served as Governor of the Bank of England during the 2016 Brexit referendum, said some voters later regretted the outcome after underestimating its…
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a 50% reduction in his salary and those of cabinet ministers as Bolivia faces mounting political unrest, road blockades and supply shortages. Speaking in Sucre on Monday (25 May), Paz said the measure reflected the government’s “commitment to the country” as protests continue over austerity policies, inflation and rising…
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The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, marking a renewed escalation in long-running US–Cuba tensions. US President Donald Trump said Washington would “help the Cuban people” and was “freeing up Cuba” following the…
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Bolivia has seen escalating anti-government protests as demonstrators intensified pressure on President Rodrigo Paz amid a worsening economic crisis, road blockades and shortages in La Paz. Thousands of farmers, miners, teachers, public sector workers and Indigenous communities joined demonstrations demanding wage increases, economic stability and opposition to privatisation measures. The government has announced plans to…
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The United States is increasing its focus on Guyana’s bauxite and mineral sectors as the Trump administration expands engagement with Latin America’s energy and resource industries. US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg held talks with President Irfaan Ali and senior Guyanese officials during a visit to Georgetown this week. Discussions centred on investment…
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met senior Cuban officials in Havana for high-level talks centred on security cooperation, economic stability, and bilateral relations amid Cuba’s worsening energy crisis. According to Cuban authorities, both sides discussed improving dialogue between Washington and Havana, alongside regional and international security concerns. The Cuban statement said: “Both sides also underscored their…
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Bolivia’s economic crisis triggered fresh unrest in the capital La Paz on Thursday (14 May), as demonstrators led by mining groups and rural unions clashed with security forces near the presidential palace. Small explosions, reportedly caused by miners using sticks of dynamite, were heard during the protests. Some demonstrators allegedly attempted to breach government buildings…
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Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, according to Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy, as the country faces worsening blackouts and fuel shortages amid tightened US sanctions and restrictions on oil shipments. Speaking to state media, de la O Levy said Cuba’s energy system was in a “critical” condition, adding that…
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Prime Minister Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) have been re-elected in the Bahamas, marking the first time in nearly 30 years a leader has secured a consecutive term. Davis called the result a “mandate” to address security, economic pressure and development across the islands. The snap election, called ahead of the Atlantic…
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