Time runs out for thousands missing after Venezuela earthquakes
Saturday, June 27,2026,08:24
The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and flat blocks three days after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, knowing time is running out to find survivors. Authorities announced on Friday night that they would block access to La Guaira, the epicentre of the destruction, as chaos and traffic began to hamper search efforts. Officials said anyone who wanted to enter would now have to seek... .. read more..
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 589, other nations rush to help
Friday, June 26,2026,13:21
International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of Wednesday’s devastating twin earthquakes, the United Nations said on Friday. The death toll has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The number of casualties is expected to climb, with thousands of people reported missing. Families posted missing-person flyers with photos of while others shared handwritten lists of names. Venezuelans... .. read more..
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 920, other nations rush to help
Friday, June 26,2026,13:21
The official death toll from twin earthquakes that flattened parts of Caracas and surrounding areas rose to 920, the authorities said on Friday. The government has estimated hundreds of people still trapped and missing nearly two days after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors struck about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas. International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for survivors of Wednesday’s devastating twin earthquakes, the... .. read more..
Venezuela earthquakes draw aid from governments that cut ties with Caracas
Thursday, June 25,2026,22:52
Venezuela received offers of rescue teams and humanitarian aid from across the Americas on Thursday, including from right-wing governments that had broken off diplomatic relations with Caracas less than two years ago, after two earthquakes killed at least 188 people. The quakes, of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 and 39 seconds apart, struck the north of the country on Wednesday evening and were the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared a nationwide... .. read more..
Is the US banning drones from China until it can make better ones itself?
Thursday, June 25,2026,22:00
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Khushboo Razdan separates the signals from the noise in the US debate over drones. Whether responding to a wildfire or searching for a missing person, Battalion Chief William Marsiglio of Chesterfield, Virginia, relies on one tool... .. read more..
EU pitches Brazil a ‘more beneficial’ rare earths deal than US or China
Thursday, June 25,2026,21:37
The European Union is offering Brazil a “more beneficial” partnership on critical minerals than the United States or China, the bloc’s international partnerships commissioner said on Thursday, promising investment in domestic refining and technology as Brussels works to cut its dependence on Chinese supply chains. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela made the case during a week-long visit to Brazil that included a stop on Saturday at a rare earth research and... .. read more..
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after twin earthquakes kill at least 188
Thursday, June 25,2026,20:33
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings on Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. More were feared dead. The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region. Some 1,500 people were injured, thousands were reported missing across... .. read more..
Venezuela twin quakes death toll hits 235 as rescuers comb rubble for survivors
Thursday, June 25,2026,20:33
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 235 people and left more than 200 trapped. More were feared dead from the 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening – among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and felt throughout the region. Some 1,500 people were injured, thousands were reported missing and buildings were... .. read more..
US-led relief effort puts Washington’s post-Maduro strategy in Venezuela to t...
Thursday, June 25,2026,16:25
The United States is mounting a large-scale humanitarian operation in Venezuela after twin earthquakes devastated the South American country, putting to the test Washington’s role as the most influential international partner in the country’s post-Maduro transition. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was deploying search-and-rescue teams, military logistics and humanitarian help after Wednesday’s magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which have killed at least 164 people and injured... .. read more..
Buildings collapse as earthquake rocks Venezuela
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
A strong earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west of Caracas, bringing down buildings in the capital, though authorities did not immediately report any casualties. The earthquake registered at a magnitude 7.1, about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, at a depth of 13km (eight miles), according to the US Geological Survey. “Some buildings have been brought down [in Caracas], houses have collapsed,” Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on state television. He did... .. read more..
Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, bringing down buildings in Caracas
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas and causing scientists to estimate “high casualties and extensive damage” to the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). “High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” the... .. read more..
Powerful twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). “High casualties and extensive damage are probable and... .. read more..
Powerful twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
Powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in the capital Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). “High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,”... .. read more..
Powerful twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring ...
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS, using predictive modelling to estimate the death toll, said it would most likely run into the thousands,... .. read more..
Powerful twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring...
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday that at least 164 people have died and nearly 1,000 were injured after major earthquakes hit the country. Rodriguez added that an initial fund of US$200 million will be created using resources from the International Monetary Fund to rebuild infrastructure, hospitals and housing. Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping... .. read more..
Thousands feared dead after major earthquakes hit Venezuela
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:59
Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas on Wednesday afternoon, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey. Emergency workers scrambled over the debris of collapsed buildings in... .. read more..
Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru ‘split in two’ as run-off lead holds
Wednesday, June 24,2026,23:00
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori said on Wednesday she would seek to unite a Peru “split in two” if she takes office, after razor-thin election results gave her enough votes to secure what appears to be an insurmountable lead in the presidential run-off. Fujimori, a four-time presidential hopeful and the daughter of late former president Alberto Fujimori, said she would make an “open call” to experienced technocrats to form her first cabinet, as she seeks to fulfil campaign promises to... .. read more..
These 3 Brazilian sisters have lived to over 100. Scientists want to know the...
Wednesday, June 24,2026,21:20
What is the secret to a long life? Three Brazilian sisters with a combined age of 316, who were named by Guinness this month as the oldest living trio of siblings in the world, may help researchers find out. The DNA Longevo Project, a study led by scientist Mayana Zatz from the University of Sao Paulo, aims to investigate the biological factors behind ageing. Findings from the three sisters’ case could help scientists better understand why some people remain physically and cognitively... .. read more..
With no team in World Cup, China fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee
Wednesday, June 24,2026,21:13
On a sunny day in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighbourhood, punters piled into the fifth floor of Time Out Market to Portugal House – part food court, part bar, full-blown World Cup party. The room was awash with Portuguese team jerseys, filled with fans sipping cold beer and soft drinks, proudly singing Portugal’s national anthem before their match against DR Congo. “Hopefully, one day I can sing the Chinese national song in a World Cup stadium,” said Zhai Yibo, a 20-year-old Chinese student studying in... .. read more..
Brazil detains Spanish woman for racism, in latest high-profile arrest
Wednesday, June 24,2026,18:35
Brazil’s federal police detained a Spanish citizen in Sao Paulo’s international Guarulhos airport for racism on Wednesday, the latest in a series of high-profile arrests of foreign tourists on similar grounds. Brazil has some of the strictest anti-racism laws in Latin America. Insulting a person on the basis of race carries a penalty of imprisonment from two to five years and a fine. The crew of a Latam airlines flight arriving from the northeastern city of Sao Luis called police, who arrested... .. read more..
Keiko Fujimori edges closer to winning Peru’s presidency
Wednesday, June 24,2026,07:29
Keiko Fujimori is poised to become Peru’s next president after running her fourth consecutive campaign, according to figures published late Tuesday by the elections regulator after weeks of adjudicating disputed ballots. With 43,386 votes between Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sanchez, and no more than 39,300 votes in dispute, the conservative had enough of a margin to secure her lead. Fujimori had 50.1 per cent of the vote while Sanchez had 49.9 per cent with 99.8 per cent of ballots... .. read more..
China signals openness to Colombia’s Trump-backed president-elect despite US ...
Monday, June 22,2026,18:52
Beijing congratulated Colombia on its presidential run-off and said it would work with the incoming government of Abelardo de la Espriella, the far-right lawyer who has promised to pull the country back towards the United States. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the remarks on Monday, a day after a preliminary count put de la Espriella narrowly ahead of his leftist rival, Senator Ivan Cepeda. “China … congratulates Colombia on the smooth second round of presidential elections,” he... .. read more..
Mexican president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island’s crises d...
Monday, June 22,2026,17:57
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum. Sheinbaum said her administration would seek to send the oil via commercial and privately owned firms instead of state-owned companies as it has done in the past. Mexico became a key fuel supplier to Cuba after the US attacked Venezuela in early January and halted critical oil... .. read more..
Mexico seeks to restart oil shipments to energy-starved Cuba
Monday, June 22,2026,17:57
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum. Sheinbaum said her administration would seek to send the oil via commercial and privately owned firms instead of state-owned companies as it has done in the past. Mexico became a key fuel supplier to Cuba after the US attacked Venezuela in early January and halted critical oil... .. read more..
Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential vote
Sunday, June 21,2026,23:54
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia’s presidential run-off on Sunday, swinging the country hard to the right on a promise to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups. With more than 99 per cent of polling centres reporting, Abelardo de la Espriella had 49.65 per cent of the vote, an unassailable lead over his rival, left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda who trailed at 48.70 per cent, according to official results. Cepeda said on Sunday he will await... .. read more..
Trump-backed ‘El Tiger’ wins Colombia presidential election
Sunday, June 21,2026,23:54
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia’s presidential run-off Sunday, swinging the country hard right with a promise to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups. With almost all polling centres reporting, Abelardo de la Espriella won 49.66 per cent of the vote versus left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda’s 48.70 per cent. The 47-year-old’s victory was set to improve strained relations with Washington and extend a wave of rightist candidates who have... .. read more..
Trump-backed ‘El Tigre’ wins Colombia presidential election
Sunday, June 21,2026,23:54
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia’s presidential run-off Sunday, swinging the country hard right with a promise to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups. With almost all polling centres reporting, Abelardo de la Espriella won 49.66 per cent of the vote versus left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda’s 48.70 per cent. The 47-year-old’s victory was set to improve strained relations with Washington and extend a wave of rightist candidates who have... .. read more..
Castro ally Ramiro Valdes, lauded as a hero of Cuban revolution, dies at 94
Sunday, June 21,2026,19:44
Ramiro Valdes, one of Fidel Castro’s earliest collaborators who was lauded at home as a hero of the Cuban revolution, has died at the age of 94, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on social media on Sunday. The president did not provide a cause of death. A top government official for decades after Castro’s rebels came to power in 1959, Valdes held the honorary titles “Hero of the Republic” and “Commander of the Revolution” and formed part of the powerful Political Bureau of the ruling Cuban... .. read more..
Ramiro Valdes, key figure of Cuban revolution and Castro ally, dead at 94
Sunday, June 21,2026,19:44
Ramiro Valdes, one of Fidel Castro’s earliest collaborators who was lauded at home as a hero of the Cuban revolution, has died at the age of 94, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on social media on Sunday. The president did not provide a cause of death. A top government official for decades after Castro’s rebels came to power in 1959, Valdes held the honorary titles “Hero of the Republic” and “Commander of the Revolution” and formed part of the powerful Political Bureau of the ruling Cuban... .. read more..
Bolivian lawmakers approve state of emergency as protests choke supply chain
Sunday, June 21,2026,14:04
Bolivia began showing signs of returning to normalcy on Sunday, a day after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to resolve a 50-day social crisis that had blocked the nation’s main highways. Early on Sunday, the Legislative Assembly overwhelmingly approved Paz’s decree, which aimed to restore transit and supply essential goods after protesting groups cut off key roads for weeks, stranding trucks and choking supplies of food, fuel and medicines to many areas. Sunday’s vote in... .. read more..
Colombians vote for president amid corruption fears, polarisation
Sunday, June 21,2026,10:02
A deeply divided electorate will choose Colombia’s next president in a run-off on Sunday that pits a progressive against a conservative outsider, with both candidates tapping into fears of renewed internal conflict in the country. Voters will choose between businessman and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and heir to the political movement of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the nation’s first leftist leader. The two defeated nine other contenders in a May 31... .. read more..
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency, paving way for troop deployment
Saturday, June 20,2026,07:50
Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order after protests brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days. The emergency declaration gives Paz broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear blockades. While the order goes into effect immediately, the president must notify Congress of the state of emergency within 24 hours of... .. read more..
Under US pressure, Cuba unveils largest economic reform in decades
Thursday, June 18,2026,22:14
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a US oil blockade. In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture. Under the reforms, foreign investors were no longer required to form joint ventures with the state,... .. read more..
World Cup puts Ebola outbreak and pandemic lessons to the test
Thursday, June 18,2026,21:30
Alex Doran, a 28-year-old corporate strategist, is cheering for the US national team and was pleasantly surprised by the size of its initial win against Paraguay last week, while acknowledging that his team is unlikely to go all the way. While he does not expect to attend a match in person involving tickets costing thousands of US dollars, he has been watching avidly online and hopes to see some matches at fan zones set up around Washington. “I’m a little uncomfortable with large crowds because... .. read more..
Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race, says Lula’s ...
Tuesday, June 16,2026,22:32
The race for artificial intelligence has hardened into a two-power contest between the United States and China, fought over rare earths, data and the rules governing the technology, with Latin America and Europe sidelined, Brazil’s top foreign policy adviser said on Tuesday. Celso Amorim, a former foreign and defence minister, made the case at the Forte de Copacabana International Security Conference in Rio de Janeiro, an annual forum run by the Brazilian Centre for International Relations with... .. read more..
This Company Could Help Lead The Next Wave Of Miners Capitalizing On Ecuador'...
Tuesday, June 16,2026,13:47
Move over, Peru and Chile – when it comes to mining for gold and copper, Ecuador is proving to be the next bastion of growth. For good reasons. Only about 10% of the South American country's territory has been explored despite being home to some of the world's largest undeveloped gold and copper assets. Plus, the country is rapidly moving from a mining concept to a proven jurisdiction. After all, Ecuador is home to some major mining projects, including Lundin Gold’s Fruta del Norte gold mine, which is one of the most lucrative gold mines in the world, and the Mirador copper mine, which is a large-scale open-pit operation and a cornerstone of the country's ... .. read more..
Argentina edges back to China on currency swap despite US pressure
Monday, June 15,2026,20:01
Argentina’s top central banker sat down with his Chinese counterpart in Shanghai, a quiet overture towards Beijing months after Buenos Aires moved to unwind a currency lifeline that Washington had pushed it to abandon. Santiago Bausili, president of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, met People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng on the sidelines of an international symposium organised by the Bank for International Settlements and China’s central bank, according to a statement from... .. read more..
Brazilian woman killed after being thrown off bridge without rope is buried i...
Monday, June 15,2026,05:57
A 21-year-old woman who died in dramatic fashion, when two rope jumping instructors threw her from a bridge without first harnessing her to security equipment, was buried on Sunday in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was going rope jumping on Saturday at Ponte do Esqueleto, an abandoned bridge in the municipality of Limeira where tourists practice extreme sports. The young woman, who aspired to become a physical education teacher, had asked to be launched from the... .. read more..
6 killed after helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro, crashing into car park
Sunday, June 14,2026,18:43
At least six people died in Brazil on Sunday after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said. The helicopters crashed into the car park of an electric car showroom, igniting a fire that engulfed at least 20 cars. A statement from firefighters said initial reports pointed to a mid-air collision, adding “six fatalities have been confirmed, all were crew members of the aircraft involved in the accident”. Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere said there were “foreign... .. read more..
How did a Venezuelan school dropout become a crime boss on the US hit list?
Saturday, June 13,2026,23:22
The Tren de Aragua leader killed in a US-Venezuelan raid was a high school dropout who lived in comfort behind bars as he transformed a prison gang into one of the most powerful and extensive criminal organisations in Latin America. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias Nino Guerrero, or “child warrior”, died at the age of 42 in a raid announced on Friday by US President Donald Trump and later confirmed by Venezuela. Founded in Venezuela in 2014, Tren de Aragua has been designated a... .. read more..
Armed men in Haiti’s capital seize top official in rare high-level abduction
Saturday, June 13,2026,15:52
Armed men in Haiti have kidnapped James Boyard, cabinet director of the Defence Ministry and a highly respected security expert who also serves as inspector general of Haiti’s police, a person with the knowledge of the situation said on Saturday. He is the highest-ranking official to be kidnapped in the gang-wracked Caribbean country in recent years. A person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorised to speak publicly about the case confirmed the kidnapping to Associated Press on... .. read more..
Trump says ‘swift and lethal’ US strike kills leader of Venezuelan prison gang
Saturday, June 13,2026,01:31
President Donald Trump said late on Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” US strike has killed Tren de Aragua gang leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Nino Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren De Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organisations on Planet,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Friday evening, referring to Guerrero Flores by his... .. read more..
Huawei is considering deploying Ascend AI chips in Latin America, cloud chief...
Friday, June 12,2026,15:37
Huawei Technologies is studying whether to run its newest Ascend artificial intelligence chips inside its cloud and AI services in Latin America, a senior executive has confirmed, in a move that would push Chinese-designed hardware deeper into a region long courted by US suppliers. Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America, gave the confirmation in an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post after his presentation at the Rio Web Summit, the technology and innovation... .. read more..
Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all
Friday, June 12,2026,12:30
Even Western pundits grudgingly admitted the summit between President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a success. Both sides, according to Bloomberg, “appear to have walked away with what they wanted”. Given China’s rising pre-eminence while avoiding any damaging war, it’s no surprise that Xi had the upper hand in his recent meetings with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. But with Kim, the stakes for Beijing were just as high, in light of Tokyo’s... .. read more..
US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties
Thursday, June 11,2026,19:57
The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana’s communist government and targeting a sector central to the island’s worsening energy crisis. The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties. According to statements released by Chinese and Cuban officials, the talks involved Liu Haixing, head of the International Department... .. read more..
Nvidia denies Latin America role in chip smuggling as US-China AI rivalry rea...
Thursday, June 11,2026,18:09
Nvidia’s top executive for Latin America denied on Wednesday that the region has served as a corridor for restricted chips into China, weeks after Anthropic, the American maker of the Claude AI models, alleged that Chinese labs had relied partly on smuggled processors to drive recent advances. Speaking at Web Summit Rio at a moment of intensifying rivalry between Washington and Beijing over artificial intelligence, Marcio Aguiar acknowledged that the pressure on export controls is real enough to... .. read more..
Jamie Dimon Discusses North American Trade Agenda With Mexican President Clau...
Wednesday, June 10,2026,07:50
As North America approaches a critical review of its trilateral trade pact, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM ) CEO Jamie Dimon met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday to discuss Mexico’s economy and the future of regional trade. Sheinbaum Touts Mexico’s Economic Outlook Sheinbaum expressed confidence in Mexico’s “favorable prospects” and “the strength of the economy ” following the meeting with Dimon, while referring to JPMorgan as “the bank with the highest market value worldwide.” The remarks come as Mexico continues to attract investment from companies looking to strengthen North American supply chains and reduce ... .. read more..
UN slams ‘unacceptable’ US sanctions causing child deaths in Cuba
Tuesday, June 9,2026,11:20
Tighter US sanctions on Cuba have led to a spike in infant mortality and plummeting survival rates for child cancer patients, the UN warned in one of its strongest rebukes of Washington’s pressure campaign against the island. US President Donald Trump’s push to force change in Cuba by cutting off almost all fuel shipments to the government is depriving the nation of 10 million people of access to water, food and healthcare, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Monday in a... .. read more..
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Fl...
Tuesday, June 9,2026,01:07
A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are typically not prone to quakes. The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at a magnitude 6.1 at a shallow depth of 26km (16 miles) and its epicentre 104km west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, about two to four hours by car from the capital Havana. Monday’s earthquake was unusual for this area of the Caribbean, said Paul Earle, a... .. read more..
US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives after activist death
Monday, June 8,2026,18:40
The United States has placed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members as part of a broader campaign to punish the current government for human rights abuses. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Monday that the new sanctions were imposed in part because of the death last month of an imprisoned activist, Brooklyn Rivera, who criticised the policies of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-president Rosario Murillo. “The United... .. read more..