Venezuela
Venezuela's new bill allows private firms to obtain energy concessions for up to 25 years. The reform is intended to overcome the country's capacity shortage.
In May, Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1. 25 million barrels per day. This was made possible by the easing of US sanctions and demand in India and Europe.
Sánchez plans to serve until 2027 despite corruption scandals within his party. Allies are demanding elections but do not support the opposition's vote of no confidence.
María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela by the end of 2026 to participate in the elections. She demands the holding of free and fair races.
In Caracas, US Marines conducted exercises involving an aviation landing near the embassy. Some residents took to the streets to protest the presence of the American military.
The US has accused Raul Castro of murders and tightened the oil blockade of the island. Trump is seeking regime change in Cuba following the Venezuelan scenario.
Cuba denies purchasing 300 drones for attacks on US facilities. Havana calls these allegations a pretext for sanctions and possible military aggression.
A Ukrainian aircraft carrying undeclared explosives to Libya was detained in Trinidad and Tobago. After an inspection, the crew was allowed to continue the flight.
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the US after a record deployment. The crew participated in the standoff with Iran and the operations related to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
U. S. Department of Justice prepares indictment against Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of aircraft. The move is linked to increased pressure on Havana due to events in Venezuela.
The CIA Director conveyed Trump's demand for reforms to Cuba as a prerequisite for cooperation. The US promises assistance only on the condition of fundamental changes in the country.
Rubio called his tracksuit simply comfortable clothing without any subtext. He denied copying Maduro and stated that he had owned such clothes before.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil reserves due to the US blockade. Schools are closed due to the energy crisis, and electricity in Havana is cut off for 22 hours a day.
Since February, the US has conducted 25 reconnaissance flights near the coast of Cuba. Activity increased after Trump introduced an oil blockade of the island.
13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.
Jeff Landry will visit Greenland in May to participate in a business conference. Previously, Trump stated the need for U.S. control over this territory.
The US struck a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three people. A total of 191 people have now been killed during the anti-drug trafficking campaign.
The US has allowed Venezuela to hire advisors to prepare for the restructuring of $60 billion in debt. Direct payments and negotiations with creditors remain prohibited for now.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Trump's mood influences oil prices. The politician also suggested the possibility of a future collapse of the NATO bloc.
Hannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to using classified data to bet on the removal of Nicolás Maduro. He reportedly made $400,000 in profit.
Asia implements emergency measures and taps into reserves amid energy crisis. Experts predict fuel shortages and rising commodity prices.
Trump's closest allies are increasingly viewing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential election due to his loyalty and successes in foreign policy. Polls show growth in his popularity, although Vance remains the leader.
U. S. authorities issued licenses allowing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to pay lawyers with Venezuelan funds in the New York drug trafficking case. Previously, sanctions prohibited this; now the petition has been withdrawn.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
António Costa urged EU leaders to be autonomous due to diverging interests with the US. The bloc fears an energy crisis and pressure from Washington.
Gannon Ken Van Dyke used classified data about the operation in Venezuela for betting on Polymarket. Now the soldier faces up to 20 years in prison.
The US military is planning raids on tankers and commercial vessels in international waters. The operation aims to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Intelligence recorded military activity in the border area of Belarus. Zelenskyy instructed to warn Minsk about Ukraine's readiness to defend its territories.
Washington imposed restrictions on companies and vessels for shadow oil exports. The sanctions target money laundering schemes through Venezuelan gold.
Donald Trump called Pope Leo XIV weak on crime and criticized his stance on nuclear Iran. The US President refused to apologize.