Tag: Americas
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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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US President Donald Trump has said he may impose tariffs on countries that do not support the United States’ claim to control Greenland, escalating pressure on allies as diplomatic efforts continue in Europe. “I may do that for Greenland, too,” Trump said. “I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with…
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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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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is forging a new strategic partnership with China as part of a wider effort to adapt to a rapidly shifting global trade system, following the first Canadian prime ministerial visit to Beijing since 2017. Carney said technological disruption, the energy transition and weakening multilateral institutions have created a “rupture”…
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Canada and China have moved to reset bilateral relations following high-level talks in Beijing between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Zhao Leji, Chair of China’s National People’s Congress. The four-day visit — Canada’s first prime-ministerial trip to China since 2017 — follows months…
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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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