Tag: Americas
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President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled progress towards resolving trade disputes between the US and Canada, following a White House meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 7). – US and Canada seek trade breakthrough Trump described current tariffs on steel, aluminium, autos, and lumber as part of “natural conflicts” between close competitors. However, both…
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President Donald Trump has defended a series of US military strikes on small boats near the Venezuelan coast, claiming they have been so effective that “there are no boats left” in the area. – Trump defends Speaking at a naval event in Norfolk, Virginia, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy, Trump said the…
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Protests for and against President Daniel Noboa gathered in Quito on Sunday (Oct. 5), following the government’s decision to enforce a state of emergency in ten provinces. – Ecuador protests continue The unrest, led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), began after the removal of a fuel subsidy that increased diesel prices…
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The White House has declared the United States is in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels designated as terrorist organisations. A confidential notice to Congress provides the legal basis for recent US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, which killed 17 people. – Trump administration Key points:• President Trump directed the Department of…
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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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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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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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