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Trump urges Cuba to accept a deal “Before it is too late”

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Cuba to reach an agreement with Washington, warning that the island could soon face a complete cutoff of both oil and financial support. The remarks were made in a message published on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump claimed that Cuba had long......

Venezuela rejects Trump's claims to control its oil production

Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez sharply dismissed President Donald Trump's assertion that Washington would oversee the country's oil output and revenues, accusing the United States of pursuing "energy greed" amid American forces' seizure of a tanker in the Caribbean. Addressing......

Venezuela's $10 billion debt to China hinders Trump's oil plans

President Donald Trump's pledge to seize control of Venezuela's oil reserves faces a significant roadblock: China's substantial financial and energy stakes in the South American nation. These interests create a diplomatic minefield as Trump navigates delicate trade relations with Beijing......

Trump cancels new strikes on Venezuela after prisoner releases

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had called off a second wave of military strikes against Venezuela, citing the interim government's cooperation, particularly the release of political prisoners. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump revealed that major oil companies......

Emerging markets slide amid Trump's tariff threats

Investors pulled back from emerging markets on Thursday, driving down stocks and currencies amid rising geopolitical tensions and fears of steep U.S. tariffs. The MSCI emerging markets index dropped between 0.7% and 0.8%, its sharpest decline since mid-December, as currencies in Thailand, South Korea,......

Trump signals years-long US control over Venezuela

President Donald Trump stated Wednesday evening that American oversight of Venezuela and its oil reserves will extend far beyond a few months, potentially spanning several years following last weekend's military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. When pressed by the New York......

Venezuela's interim leader ramps up crackdown after US captures Maduro

Days after US forces seized Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela's interim government under Delcy Rodríguez has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced Wednesday that 100 people died in the American raid, with a similar number wounded.......

Trump predicts US oil firms operating in Venezuela within 18 months

President Donald Trump announced this week that American oil companies could begin operations in Venezuela within 18 months, as his administration ramps up initiatives to revive the South American nation's battered petroleum industry following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro over the......

Cuba's oil lifeline jeopardized after 32 officers die in Venezuela

Cuba announced Tuesday the deaths of 32 military officers killed during the U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, as the island nation braces for the potential collapse of its primary energy source and deepening economic crisis. The Cuban government released names,......