Latin America
Cuba in Darkness: Protests Erupt as Grid Collapses Under US Fuel Blockade
Millions plunged into blackout as American pressure campaign chokes island's energy supply, triggering unrest not seen since 2021.
Trump’s Miami Summit Splits the Hemisphere Along Ideological Lines
The Shield of the Americas gathering excludes Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia while embracing right-wing leaders, testing US influence as China deepens trade ties across Latin America.
US-Venezuela Reset Reshapes Oil Markets and Regional Power Balance
The thaw follows Maduro's capture and could unlock 303 billion barrels while challenging China's $60 billion Latin America foothold.
US Southern Command Launches Ground Operations in Ecuador as Oil Disruption Risks Mount
Joint anti-narco mission marks escalation in Latin America security posture amid heightened global energy market volatility.
Military Plane Crash in Bolivia Kills 22 as Crowds Loot Scattered Banknotes
A C-130 Hercules carrying 18 tons of unissued currency veered off the runway in El Alto, triggering a chaotic scramble for cash amid economic turmoil.
Cuba’s Triple Crisis: Economic Collapse, Energy Blackouts, and Mass Exodus
The Caribbean island faces compounding internal pressures threatening revolutionary stability as GDP contracts, electricity fails, and over one million citizens flee—marking the most serious legitimacy challenge since the Special Period.
Brazil Convicts Militia-Linked Politicians in Marielle Franco Assassination
Supreme Court sentences Brazão brothers to 76 years each for ordering the 2018 murder of Rio councilwoman, ending eight-year fight against impunity.
Four Dead as Florida-Registered Speedboat Opens Fire on Cuban Border Patrol
Armed confrontation in Cuban territorial waters comes as Trump administration cuts island's oil supply and threatens military action in Latin America.