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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Venezuela has accused the United States of an “illegal incursion” after fighter jets were detected 75 km off its Caribbean coast, within what Caracas claims is its air traffic control zone. – Venezuela accuses US Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López called the incident “military harassment and a threat,” describing the aircraft as “imperialist combat planes.”…
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Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua have been excluded from the upcoming Summit of the Americas, set for December in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic’s foreign ministry said the decision was made “for the good of the meeting,” citing regional political polarisation. The three countries are not part of the Organization of American States (OAS)…
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Four Caribbean nations – Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines – have implemented a landmark free movement agreement, allowing citizens to live and work across borders without permits. – Caribbean states launch historic free movement agreement The initiative, effective from Wednesday (Oct. 1), builds on the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME)…
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The UN Security Council has authorised a new multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, replacing the Kenya-led mission established in 2023. – UN establishes Gang Suppression Force • The resolution, co-sponsored by Panama and the United States, passed with 12 votes in favour and abstentions from China, Pakistan and Russia. • The GSF will…
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The US government has shut down for the first time since 2018–19, after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding deal before the new fiscal year began. – US government enters shutdown • Around 750,000 federal workers face furloughs, with essential staff such as military and law enforcement required to work without pay. •…
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that he is prepared to declare a state of emergency in response to what he describes as US “aggression”. – President Maduro signs decree In a televised address, Maduro said the measure would safeguard “our people, our peace, and our stability” should Venezuela come under military attack. Earlier, Vice…
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US Vice-President JD Vance has warned the government is “headed to a shutdown” after President Donald Trump and congressional leaders failed to reach agreement at the White House on a way forward on a spending bill. – US government shutdown Key figures in the talks included:• John Thune, Republican Senate Majority Leader• Mike Johnson, Republican…
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Police clashed with young protesters in the Peruvian capital over the weekend, leaving at least 18 injured, according to the human rights group CNDDHH. A police officer also suffered burns. – Peru protests The protests, dubbed the “Gen Z march”, saw participants mainly under 30 joined by bus and taxi drivers, marching toward Congress to…
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the U.S. decision to revoke his visa, calling it a violation of international law. Washington announced the move after Petro joined a pro-Palestinian protest in New York, where he urged American soldiers to defy orders from President Donald Trump. – Colombian President Petro says US violated international law In…
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Protests have spread across Ecuador after President Daniel Noboa ended the country’s diesel subsidy, in place for more than 40 years. • The measure, signed on 13 September, raised diesel prices from $1.80 to $2.80 per gallon, with the government projecting annual savings of over $1.1 billion. • Officials argue the subsidy mainly benefited transport…
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