CUBA VENEZUELA

Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Threading a needle between old tensions

Cuba’s top leader has just sent Washington a message wrapped in a simple rule: talk to us, but don’t tell us how to run our country while we’re talking. Miguel Díaz-Canel, sitting down with an American news team, made clear that Cuba isn’t for sale—no political regime tweaks, no human-rights lecture

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Cuba's Big Prison Release Sparks Questions About Who Really Walks Free

Cuba started letting out over 2, 000 prisoners on Friday, calling it a big act of mercy. This comes right after the government faced huge pressure from the U. S. , which has been pushing for changes in how Cuba treats people it calls political prisoners. The amnesty is the biggest in a decade, but n

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Venezuela Pushes to Regain Control of Citgo as U. S. Considers Who Runs the Company

Venezuela’s government is making a move to take back control of Citgo, its prized U. S. oil company, but it’s not as simple as just appointing new leaders. The Trump-appointed interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, wants to replace Citgo’s current board—chosen by Venezuela’s opposition back in 2019—but

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Cuba Talks to the U. S. as Energy Shortage Hits Hard

Cuban leaders have opened a conversation with Washington, a first step after years of tension. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said the meetings aimed to tackle the growing power crisis and other differences between the two nations. He did not give details, but the timing suggests a response to the isla

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Rocky Road to Recovery: What's Next After Maduro?

Venezuela's future is uncertain after Nicolás Maduro's arrest. The U. S. plans to take charge during this transition, but the path ahead is filled with challenges. First, Venezuela's military is a mess. Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chávez, split the military into many groups to prevent any one

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Shifting Ties: Venezuela's New Path with the U. S.

Venezuela's political scene is buzzing with changes. The CIA's top boss recently sat down with Venezuela's acting leader, Delcy Rodriguez. This meeting happened after a big U. S. move earlier this year. Meanwhile, Maria Corina Machado, a key figure in Venezuela's opposition, had a chat with Preside

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A New Chapter for Venezuela: Trump and Machado's Meeting

Venezuela's political landscape is shifting, and all eyes are on a crucial meeting at the White House. Maria Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, is set to meet with former U. S. President Donald Trump. This encounter could influence how the U. S. engages with Venezuela's future. Machado'

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's New Power Players: Who's Really in Charge?

Venezuela's political scene has shifted dramatically. A tight-knit group of politicians and military leaders now hold the reins, with the U. S. playing a significant role. At the helm is Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president. She's known for her economic influence and is seen as a key figure in reb

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

What's the Deal with Venezuela's Bitcoin?

Venezuela's Bitcoin stash is making headlines, but is it real? Some say the country has up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. But can anyone prove it? Not yet. This news came out after US forces captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro. Now, people are wondering if the US will try to take

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Big Oil and Big Politics: Trump vs. Exxon in Venezuela

Venezuela has a lot of oil. Like, a lot. It's got the biggest reserves in the world. So, it's no surprise that big oil companies are interested. But it's not that simple. The country has had some issues, to say the least. Exxon Mobil, one of the biggest oil companies in the world, has been cautious

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