Tag: U.S

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Cancellation of Chevron’s License
Furthermore, she highlighted that such measures have had severe consequences in the past, noting that “these types of failed actions drove migration from 2017 to 2021, with the widely known consequences.” Related: Namibia and Chevron Sign Deal, Developing Offshore Oil Block This Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of the license that allowed the […]
February 26, 2025

USAID Faces Mega Scandal Over Misuse of Funds
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) finds itself at the center of a mega-scandal following the revelation of irregular fund usage. In a statement published on its website, the agency informed its employees that, effective last Sunday, all directly contracted personnel, except for those responsible for critical mission functions, central leadership, and specially […]
February 26, 2025

Ilhan Omar Voices Opposition to Trump Administration’s Cuts Amidst Growing Political Tensions
As the Trump administration moves forward with its plans to cut federal government funding, Democratic members of Congress find themselves largely powerless to block these proposals. With a Republican trifecta controlling the presidency, the U.S. Senate, and the House of Representatives, Democrats can only express their dissent. One prominent voice in this opposition is Rep. […]
February 20, 2025

Santiago Abascal Attends Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington D.C.
This Thursday, Santiago Abascal, the leader of the far-right Spanish party Vox, returns to the U.S. capital to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), a significant gathering for conservative movements worldwide. The conference, which has been held annually since 1964, brings together prominent political figures and influential voices from the right. Abascal’s participation […]
February 20, 2025

UN Secretary-General Urges Israel and Hamas to Uphold Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on Israel and Hamas to honor the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, warning that a resumption of hostilities would lead to an “immense tragedy.” Speaking at the International Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Paris, Guterres stressed the urgency of preventing further violence and urged both sides to adhere to their […]
February 11, 2025

UN Experts Condemn US Decision to Keep Cuba on Terror List
Independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council have expressed deep concern over the United States’ decision to re-list Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism (SSOT), according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. “We deeply regret this recent decision, which constitutes a step backward not […]
February 7, 2025

Cuban Foreign Minister Criticizes U.S. Disregard for Multilateralism
On February 5, Trump signed executive orders cutting funding to the UN and formalizing the withdrawal of the United States from the Human Rights Council. Related: ALBA-TCP Condemns Trump’s Statements on Palestine and Reiterates Solidarity with the Palestinian People Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, has denounced the U.S. government’s disregard for multilateralism and international institutions, […]
February 6, 2025

Cuba Reaffirms Its Sovereignty in the Face of U.S. Pressure: Bruno Rodríguez Responds to Marco Rubio
Regarding Marco Rubio, the Cuban minister was unequivocal: “He will be left wanting. He will not get to know Cuba, a country about which he knows absolutely nothing. He was not invited.” Related: Protesters Demonstrate Against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visit to Panama Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stated this Tuesday that […]
February 4, 2025

Panamanians Protest Against U.S. Interference and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Actions
On the fifth day of demonstrations, protesters loudly opposed U.S. interference in Panama and the maneuvers of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure the government, chanting, “The Canal is ours and it must be respected!” In a powerful display of rejection towards the Trump administration’s meddling in Panama’s sovereign decisions and a warning to […]
February 3, 2025

Venezuela and the United States Hold Historic Meeting in Miraflores to Promote a New Bilateral Agenda
Among the topics discussed were migration, the negative impact of U.S. economic sanctions against Venezuela, the situation of U.S. citizens involved in crimes in Venezuelan territory, and the integrity of Venezuela’s political system. Related: Venezuela and the U.S. Begin Historic Dialogue with Proposal for “Zero Agenda” The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reported […]