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Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. “Medieval Siege” of Cuba Continues
A deadly shootout between Cuban border troops and Florida-based exiles attempting to infiltrate Cuba highlights escalating tensions and a severe humanitarian crisis on the island, exacerbated by a tightened US economic embargo.
"Hostile Takeovers": As U.S. Claims Venezuela's Oil, Trump Seeks "Vassal States" Across the World
The Trump administration implemented aggressive geopolitical and economic strategies in Latin America, transforming Venezuela into a 'vassal state' and pressuring Cuba through oil sanctions, raising concerns about international law and national sovereignty.
"This Is Our Hemisphere": Report from Colombia on Trump's Escalating Threats to the Region
Donald Trump escalated threats against Venezuela and Colombia, claiming the right to Venezuelan oil and accusing Colombian President Gustavo Petro of drug trafficking, prompting a strong defense from a Colombian activist.
What’s Next in Trump’s War on Venezuela?
Experts dissect former President Trump's claims about Venezuelan oil and the broader US strategy in Latin America, revealing a complex web of resource interests, historical revisionism, and geopolitical maneuvering.
Report from Caracas on U.S. Attack & Maduro Abduction
The US launched a military attack on Venezuela, abducting President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, leading to international condemnation and a power vacuum in Caracas.
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