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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Ecuador faces nationwide protests over subsidy removal 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…
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United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring ByteDance to divest its US TikTok operations. The move transfers majority control to a new group of investors, including Oracle, MGX, and Silver Lake. • The order, signed in the Oval Office, gives ByteDance 120 days to complete the divestment. • Vice President JD…
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President Donald Trump has confirmed that funds from tariffs will be redirected to support US farmers affected by trade policies. Speaking at the White House, he said the aid will provide temporary relief while tariffs begin benefiting domestic producers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins added that financial assistance could be distributed “in the next couple of…
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President Donald Trump has signed an order classifying Antifa as a domestic terrorist organisation, following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move, announced at the White House, directs US agencies to investigate and dismantle Antifa-linked activities. Antifa, short for anti-fascist, is a decentralised movement opposing “far-right” and fascist groups. Lacking central leadership, it…
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Venezuela has begun a three-day military exercise on La Orchila island, named “Sovereign Caribbean,” amid heightened tensions with the United States. President Nicolás Maduro announced the drills would include air defence systems, armed and surveillance drones, submarine drones, and electronic warfare measures, according to Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López. The exercises involve 12 ships, 22…
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