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Cuba Faces Growing Crisis as US Pressure Mounts
Cuba faces worsening economic hardship and political tension as U.S. pressure increases and citizens struggle with daily life.
Cuba Hit by Islandwide Blackout as Power Grid Fails
A nationwide blackout in Cuba highlights worsening energy shortages, crumbling infrastructure, and rising political tensions with the United States.
US and Mexico Begin USMCA Renegotiation Talks
The United States and Mexico have begun negotiations to renew the USMCA trade agreement, with trillions in cross-border trade and future North American economic cooperation at stak...
Mexico City Sets Guinness Record with Soccer Event
Mexico City set a Guinness World Record as 9,500 people gathered in the Zócalo for the world’s largest soccer class ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Bolsonaro Remains in ICU as Kidney Function Improves
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in intensive care for pneumonia while his kidney function shows improvement, as political tensions continue amid his prison senten...
Caribbean Media Crisis as Major Newsrooms Shut Down
The closure of Stabroek News in Guyana and Newsday in Trinidad and Tobago highlights the growing impact of social media and declining print advertising on Caribbean journalism and...
Cuba Confirms US Talks Amid Deep Energy Crisis
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed discussions with the United States as the island struggles with a severe energy crisis, blackouts, and growing diplomatic tensions with...
Bolsonaro Hospitalized With Pneumonia While in Prison
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is receiving intensive care treatment for pneumonia in a Brasília hospital while serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup.
Global Markets Enter 2026 With Caution Amid Uncertainty
After a strong rally across stocks, bonds, and commodities in 2025, investors in 2026 are shifting focus to valuations, interest rates, and global economic risks that could affect...
US Invests $1B in Latin America's Critical Minerals
The United States has invested more than $1 billion in Latin America’s lithium, copper, and rare earth projects since 2025, highlighting the growing strategic importance of critica...
Venezuela and Colombia Cancel Border Summit
Venezuela and Colombia abruptly canceled a planned presidential meeting between Delcy Rodríguez and Gustavo Petro, citing “force majeure,” though both countries reaffirmed their co...
MercadoLibre Invests $3.4 Billion in Argentina by 2026
MercadoLibre plans to invest $3.4 billion in Argentina by 2026 to expand logistics, fintech services through Mercado Pago, technology infrastructure, and job creation while strengt...
