Tag: Americas
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During hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the disputed Essequibo region, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended Caracas’ territorial claim and called for a negotiated settlement with Guyana. Rodríguez said Venezuela would continue defending its “integrity, sovereignty, independence and history”, arguing the dispute should remain in the “negotiating arena” under the 1966…
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Venezuela has warned of significant environmental damage following an alleged oil spill originating in Trinidad and Tobago, affecting coastal areas in Sucre, Delta Amacuro, and the Gulf of Paria. In a statement, Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry said preliminary assessments identified risks to mangroves, wetlands, and regional marine ecosystems. Trinidad and Tobago has not publicly confirmed the…
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump concluded talks at the White House on Thursday (7 May), with public praise for one another, despite ongoing disagreements over trade, organised crime and regional security issues. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the meeting had been “very good” and…
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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has reaffirmed his country’s diplomatic relationship with Taiwan during a visit to Taipei, amid renewed pressure from Beijing to sever ties. Speaking after receiving an honorary doctorate on Thursday (7 May), he described Paraguay–Taiwan relations as grounded in democracy, freedom, and institutional trust, extending beyond formal diplomatic recognition. “Paraguay and Taiwan…
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Guyana has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule that Venezuela holds no legitimate claim over the Esequibo region, a disputed, resource-rich territory spanning around 160,000 sq km. The hearings in The Hague come amid a long-running border dispute dating back to colonial-era arbitration in 1899, which Guyana says confirms its sovereignty. Guyana’s…
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding US sanctions on Cuba, formally escalating measures under a declared national emergency related to what the White House describes as threats to US national security and foreign policy. The 1 May 2026 order states that the policies of the Government of Cuba constitute an “unusual and…
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has led the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) to a fourth consecutive election victory following a snap general election in the Caribbean nation. Official results showed the ABLP secured 15 of 17 parliamentary seats, while the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) retained one seat through party leader Jamale Pringle. Trevor…
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Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US President Donald Trump sat down with 60 Minutes, stating that “they go after consequential presidents… presidents that do things,” as he addressed a series of alleged assassination attempts and framed his leadership as a driving factor behind heightened security threats. Responding to claims cited from…
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Downing Street has stated that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands is “not in question”, following reports of a leaked Pentagon memo suggesting the US may reconsider its diplomatic stance. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasised the islanders’ “right to self-determination”, noting their overwhelming vote to remain a UK overseas territory. The…
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Colombia–Venezuela border security cooperation has advanced after President Gustavo Petro met acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, agreeing to joint military and intelligence measures targeting cross-border crime. The visit marks the first by a foreign leader since the US removal of Nicolás Maduro, with both governments prioritising security, trade, and energy integration. Petro said the…
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