Tag: Sanctions
Marco Rubio To Unsuccessfully Seek a New Interventionist Adventure in Venezuela
The U.S. politician proposes reconsidering Chevron’s License in this South American country. On Wednesday, Republican Senator Marco Rubio presented his confirmation hearing as the next U.S. Secretary of State, a position he is expected to assume after Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. RELATED: Guyana Must Respect Geneva Agreement, Venezuela Warns Known as one of […]
January 16, 2025
ALBA-TCP Celebrates Exclusion of Cuba From the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The Cuban Revolution has demonstrated its firm commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms. On Tuesday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP) celebrated Cuba’s removal from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. RELATED: Alba-Tcp’s Social Movements Council Bets on Social and Educational Development the Americas “The […]
January 15, 2025
Tech Industry Slams Biden’s AI Chip Rules as Threat to U.S. Leadership
By pressuring others to choose between the U.S. and China, the Biden administration risks alienating key partners. On Monday, major U.S. tech firms and industry groups slashed President Joe Biden’s sweeping new controls on AI chip exports, which could severely damage America’s global competitiveness in AI technology and tech market leadership. RELATED: Tech Giants Voice […]
January 14, 2025
Thalassemia Patients Live a Nightmare Due to U.S. Sanctions on Iran
The economic blockade affects the pharmaceutical sector and the import of medications. Iranians suffering from thalassemia are experiencing a nightmare due to a severe shortage of medications caused by U.S. sanctions against Iran. The Thalassemia Association is one of the organizations raising their voices to denounce this lack of medicine, which, according to its director, […]
January 8, 2025
China Rejects U.S. Accusations of Cyber Espionage
Previously, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Integrity Technology for an alleged attack. On Monday, Guo Jiakun, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated that his country firmly opposes all forms of cyberattacks and has taken strong measures against such practices. RELATED: Kenya: Investment in Cybersecurity for SACCOs in EA Urged He […]
January 6, 2025
China Sanctions U.S. Companies Selling Arms to Taiwan
On Thursday, China warned that it would ‘crush any separatist attempts’ following the U.S. delivery of M1A2T tanks to Taiwan. On Friday, China announced sanctions against seven U.S. companies in the military and industrial sectors, as well as their senior executives, in response to recent arms sales and military assistance to Taiwan. RELATED: China Sent […]
December 27, 2024
The Trump Administration Knew That Sanctions on Venezuela Would Increase Migration
Between 2012 and 2020, Venezuela’s economy contracted by 71 percent as the U.S. crippled its oil industry. Citing information revealed by The Washington Post, the newspaper El Universal pointed out that U.S. government officials warned Donald Trump during his first administration that sanctions against Venezuela could accelerate the exodus of millions of migrants to neighboring […]
December 24, 2024
EU Adopts 15th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
Sanctions target seven Chinese entities and add 52 vessels to the ‘Shadow Fleet’. On Monday, the European Union (EU) approved sanctions targeting additional Chinese companies and North Korean officials for their support of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This marks the EU’s 15th package of restrictive measures since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine in […]
December 16, 2024
President Maduro: New U.S. Sanctions Will Strengthen the Unity of the Venezuelan People
“They think we’re being punished. With each sanction, we unite more,” said Maduro, underlining the resilience of the Venezuelan people in the face of what he considers external attacks. Related: Venezuela Anounces New Honor: “Victoria de Ayacucho” to Recognize Sanctioned Individuals In a strong response to the recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department […]
November 28, 2024
Venezuela Anounces New Honor: “Victoria de Ayacucho” to Recognize Sanctioned Individuals
He characterized these sanctions as part of a broader imperialist aggression against Venezuela, asserting that while the situation is serious, the absurdity of the sanctions could provoke laughter if it weren’t so grave. Related: Venezuela Rejects U.S. New Unilateral Coercive Measures and Reaffirms its Commitment to Sovereignty In a bold response to recent U.S. sanctions, […]