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Cuba races to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse

Cuban authorities are working to restore electricity across the island after a nationwide power grid failure plunged millions of residents into darkness, marking the third major blackout to strike the country this year. The collapse of the national electricity network on Monday left almost 10 million......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 164 after twin powerful quakes

At least 164 people have been killed and 971 others injured following two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in quick succession on Wednesday evening, according to the country’s interim authorities. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures, noting that rescue......

Cuba faces mounting U.S. pressure amid economic collapse and regional rivalries

Washington has significantly intensified its pressure campaign against Cuba, combining fresh waves of sanctions with sharp rhetoric as the island endures one of the most severe economic crises in its modern history. The administration of President Donald Trump has reimposed a strategy of maximum pressure,......

Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash, president says

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has decided to withdraw its planned large-scale water park project on Mexico’s Caribbean coast following strong environmental opposition and regulatory rejection by Mexican authorities, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum. The project, known as......

Venezuela fears environmental impact from possible oil spill linked to Trinidad and Tobago

Authorities in Venezuela have expressed concern over a hydrocarbon leak reportedly originating near Trinidad and Tobago, warning about the potential environmental consequences for coastal ecosystems and fishing communities. Venezuelan officials stated that preliminary assessments indicate possible risks......

Heavy floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti leave at least 19 dead and thousands displaced

Severe flooding and heavy rainfall in the Dominican Republic and Haiti have resulted in at least 19 deaths and forced thousands of people to leave their homes, according to official sources and the Red Cross. The intense rains, accompanied by thunderstorms, began on the night of April 7 and continued......

Venezuela urges “good faith” talks with Guyana over oil-rich Essequibo dispute

The government of Venezuela called Tuesday for a “negotiation in good faith” with neighboring Guyana to resolve their long-standing territorial dispute over the vast Essequibo region, a contested territory rich in oil and other natural resources. Essequibo, a 160,000-square-kilometer area......

Cuba announces one-month suspension of jet fuel supplies to airlines

Cuban authorities have informed airlines operating flights to the island that supplies of aviation fuel will be suspended for a period of one month, starting early next week, due to the country’s deepening energy crisis. According to airline industry sources, the absence of jet fuel will mainly......

U.S. conducts military strikes in Venezuela amid claims of Maduro’s capture

The United States carried out targeted military operations in Venezuela early Saturday, focusing on several strategic sites, including military installations, according to U.S. officials. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a significant buildup of U.S. naval forces,......