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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Haiti has reached a ‘critical juncture’ in efforts to restore democratic institutions, the United Nations told the Security Council on Wednesday (21 January), warning that political fragmentation, escalating gang violence and mounting humanitarian needs risk derailing the transition. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative and Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), urged national…
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Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a 30-day state of siege following coordinated gang violence that killed at least seven police officers, after authorities regained control of three prisons. The emergency measure, which can take effect before congressional approval, allows temporary restrictions on civil liberties and expands the powers of security forces under Guatemalan law.…
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Colombia has launched a $1.68bn anti-drone shield aimed at countering attacks by unmanned aerial systems used by armed groups, according to Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez. Speaking in a video statement, Sanchez said the programme represents a major step in national security and defence planning. The government has approved $271.1m for the first phase, with consultations…
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Tens of thousands of Cubans rallied on Friday (16 January) outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana, protesting the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela and calling for the release of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. The government-organised demonstration followed a U.S. raid in Caracas on 3 January aimed at detaining Maduro to face drug…
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Bolivia’s government has reached an agreement with major labour and rural groups to end weeks of nationwide protests and road blockades triggered by a disputed economic decree. President Rodrigo Paz’s administration signed the deal with the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) and other social organisations following talks in El Alto, near La Paz. Key points: •…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that no Venezuelan oil or financial support will reach Cuba, urging Havana to strike a deal with Washington. The move follows the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January and a tightened oil blockade on Venezuela, which has halted shipments to Cuba. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel…
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered a pointed critique of US foreign policy, framing it as a century-long pursuit of power rooted in oil and coal interests. He linked this strategic posture to the United States’ actions in Venezuela, where Washington’s military operation captured President Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026 — a move the US…
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US forces have seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports and dismantle what officials describe as a global “dark fleet”. The tanker, the Olina, was intercepted after leaving Venezuelan waters and is the fifth vessel seized in recent weeks, according to US authorities.…
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Venezuela has begun releasing a number of detainees five days after the United States captured Nicolás Maduro, in what authorities describe as a gesture to “consolidate peace”. The president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, said the move aimed to promote national unity and peaceful coexistence, though he did not specify how many people would…
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The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services narrowed sharply in October 2025, as tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump continued to suppress imports while exports rose. The U.S. Department of Commerce reported the deficit fell to $29.4bn, the lowest monthly level since 2009, down from $48.1bn in September. At the same time, new data…
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