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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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced C$32 billion ($23.5 billion) in defence upgrades for Canada’s northern bases, strengthening military capabilities in the Arctic. The move follows US criticism of Canada’s vulnerabilities in the region. The funding, part of ongoing NORAD modernisation, will be spent over the next decade to enhance airfields, fuel facilities, and…
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José Antonio Kast was sworn in as President of Chile on Wednesday (11 March), marking the country’s most significant shift to the political right since the return of democracy in 1990. The inauguration took place at Chile’s National Congress in Valparaíso, attended by regional leaders including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino,…
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Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) permitting the temporary presence of United States military and civilian personnel in the country. The deal, backed by Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, passed with 53 votes in favour, eight against and four abstentions. It now awaits Peña’s signature to enter into force. The…
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US President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida, announcing a new regional security initiative aimed at dismantling transnational drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere. The Shield of the Americas is a multinational military cooperation framework designed to coordinate intelligence sharing and joint operations against organised crime…
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The United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, marking a significant shift after years of strained ties. In a statement, the US State Department said renewed engagement aims to support stability and create conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government. Diplomatic relations had been suspended…
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar declared a new State of Emergency (SoE) on Tuesday (3 March). The measure follows credible reports of planned attacks against law enforcement and a surge in gang-related violence. The National Security Council cited “multiple deaths due to mass shootings” as the primary driver for the decision. This emergency…
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Ecuadorean and US forces have commenced joint operations targeting designated terrorist organisations, according to a statement from US Southern Command. This military action focuses on dismantling illicit drug trafficking networks within the South American nation. President Daniel Noboa confirmed the involvement of regional allies in this “new phase” of the conflict against powerful drug cartels.…
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Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel has instructed an “immediate” push to reform the country’s economic and social model as oil reserves dwindle and fuel supply disruptions intensify. Speaking to the Council of Ministers in Havana, Díaz-Canel linked reforms to greater business and municipal autonomy, resizing state institutions, and encouraging investment, including from Cubans abroad. …
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Argentina’s Senate has approved sweeping labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei, marking a major legislative victory for the libertarian leader. The so-called “labour modernisation law” passed with 42 votes in favour, 28 against and two abstentions. The government says the reforms will stimulate investment, formal employment and productivity amid ongoing austerity measures. Key provisions…
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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…
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