Demian Bio

Demian Bio is the Latin Times' Managing Editor. He has worked in media companies such as Infobae and Bloomberg Línea, focusing his coverage on politics and economics in Latin America and the United States, as well as the relationship between them.

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Marco Rubio Rejects Report Claiming Trump Admin Is Seeking Ouster Of Cuban President: 'Continue To Rely On Charlatans & Liars'

Marco Rubio Says U.S. Has Done 'Nothing Punitive' Against Cuba, Says Only Change is That 'They're Not Getting Free Venezuelan Oil'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims about the U.S. taking "punitive" action against Cuba, saying the only change is that Havana is "not getting free Venezuelan oil anymore," in reference to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the interim government's shift towards a friendlier policy towards the U.S.

Iranian Leadership Reportedly Struggling To Make Coordinated Decisions Due To Ongoing War

The Iranian leaders who have so far survived the war with the U.S. and Israel are struggling to make coordinated decisions as the conflict continues, according to a new report.

Arizona Councilwoman Slams ICE After Haitian Detainee Dies in Custody: 'Nobody Should Die From a Toothache'

DHS Rejects Report Claiming ICE Will Conduct Arrests At Marines' Graduation Ceremony: 'FAKE NEWS'

The Department of Homeland Security rejected a report claiming that ICE agents would be looking to arrest undocumented immigrants at a graduation ceremony for marines.

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says The Country Could Go Back To Sending Oil To Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country could go back to sending oil to Cuba, whether it is as humanitarian aid or for commercial purposes.

Cuba Celebrates Arrival Of Russian Tanker To Address Acute Shortages: 'Sign Of The Brutal Siege'

A top Cuban official celebrated the arrival of a Russian tanker loaded with hundreds of thousands of oil barrels to address acute shortages taking place in the island.

Pete Hegseth Defends Ambiguity On Whether U.S. Will Send Ground Troops To Iran: 'Not Going To Foreclose Any Option'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's refusal to reject sending ground troops to Iran, saying he doesn't "understand why the base wouldn't the base, which they have already, have faith in his ability to execute on this."

Ruben Gallego Slams Stephen Miller Over Report That ICE Will Send Agents To Marine Corps Graduation Events: 'Desperate'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller over a report claiming that ICE will send agents to Marine corps graduation events in South Carolina.

Steve Bannon Calls For DHS To Deport The Son Of Netanyahu And Send Him To The War In Iran: 'Have Him In The First Wave'

Former White House advisor Steve Bannon called for the deportation of Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and for him to be sent to the war in Iran.

Fidel Castro's Grandson Claims 'The Majority Of Cubans Want To Be Capitalist, Not Communist'

Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro, criticized aspects of the Cuban regime as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on the island to achieve structural changes.

Top U.S. Official In Cuba Says The Regime Will Fall Before The End of The Year: 'We Believe Change Is Coming'

Activists Who Took Part In Flotilla To Deliver Aid To Cuba Were Reportedly Detained Upon Their Return To The U.S.

At least 20 activists who took part in a flotilla that delivered humanitarian aid to Cuba earlier this month were detained upon their return to the U.S., according to a new report.

Former Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Locked Out Of Admin Social Media Accounts After Refusing To Return Them

The Trump administration reportedly shut down three social media accounts after now former Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino retained them for personal use and refused to hand them over, according to a new report.

Mexican President Sheinbaum Made a Donation With Her Own Money To Buy Humanitarian Aid For Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she made a personal donation to an account destined to buy humanitarian aid for Cuba, as her administration continues to provide support to the beleaguered island without sparking confrontation with the U.S.

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Her Administration Will Formally Protest Death Of Citizen Under ICE Custody

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration will formally protest the death of a national under ICE custody.

Gov. Newsom Suggests Retaliation if GOP Redistricts Texas in Special Session: 'Two Can Play That Game'

Gavin Newsom Praises Trump Admin's Cuba Policy: 'We're Having a Different Conversation With The Leadership'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the Trump administration's Cuba policy, saying its "quasi blockade," preventing the country from receiving fuel, allowed it to have "different conversations" with its leadership.

Coast Guard Intercepts Three Boats Carrying Migrants In San Diego, Shoots At One To Disable Its Engine

The Coast Guard intercepted three boats off the coast of San Diego last week, detaining about a dozen migrants as smuggling attempts continue taking place in the area.

Marco Rubio, Other Latino Republicans Blasted in New Florida Campaign ‘Deporting Good Immigrants Back To Dictatorships Is Cruel'

Marco Rubio Says Iran Won't Be Able To Control The Strait Of Hormuz: 'Will Never Be Allowed To Happen'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran won't be able to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20% of the global energy goes through, after officers in Tehran said they intend to.

Trump Reportedly Considering Operation To Seize Iran's Enriched Uranium, Putting Troops In The Ground For Days

President Donald Trump is considering an operation to seize some 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium in Iran, which would require sending ground troops to the country for days or longer, according to a new report.

Loaded Oil Tanker Reportedly Docks In Cuban Port Despite U.S. Blockade

Russian Tanker Arrives In Cuba After Trump Doesn't Enforce U.S. Blockade: 'Not Going To Matter'

A Russian tanker arrived in Cuba this week after President Donald Trump said he wouldn't enforce the U.S.'s oil blockade on the island.

Iran Reportedly Approached U.S. To Discuss Ending The War, But So Far The Offer Is Not Considered Serious

Top Iranian Official Says Tehran Will Seek To Control The Strait Of Hormuz As a Result Of The War: 'No Longer Be As In The Past'

Iranian Vice Preisdent Mohamed Reza Aref said Theran will seek to control the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the ongoing war.

Steve Bannon Says Most of MAGA Will Back Trump If He Decides To Join Israel-Iran War: 'We'll Get On Board'

Steve Bannon Says If Trump Is To Escalate In Iran, U.S. Should Go For 'Total War'

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon said that if Trump is to escalate hostilities in Iran, the U.S. should go for "total war" to achieve all military objectives.

Iran Launches 'Sacrificing Life' Campaign To Recruit Volunteers To Counter Potential U.S. Ground Operation

Iran launched what it described a "Janfada," or "Sacrificing Life" campaign to recruit volunteers to fight a potential ground operation by U.S. forces.

Democratic Sens. Launch Investigation Over Torture Allegations At Alligator Alcatraz: 'Confinement In Small Cage-Like Structure'

Two Democratic senators are launching an investigation into allegations of torture at the detention facility center in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz"

One Of The Ships Carrying Russian Oil In The Atlantic Arrived In Venezuela Rather Than Cuba

One of two ships carrying Russian oil that appeared to be heading to Cuba arrived in Venezuelan waters, according to a new report.

Cuba Reportedly Asked Pope Leo To Convince The Trump Admin To Ease its Oil Embargo

Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report.

Marco Rubio Testifies He Was Targeted in Alleged Assassination Plot by Top Venezuelan Official Cabello

Marco Rubio Says 'People In Charge' Of Cuba Need To Be Changed: 'The Only Way Forward'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the "people in charge" of Cuba need to be changed for the country to prosper, the latest remark related to Washington's eagerness to catalyze political and economic change in the island.

'ICE Is Teaching Cadets to Violate the Constitution,' Whistleblower Says During Congressional Hearing

White House Rejects Report About ICE Acting Head Being Hospitalized Twice Due To Stress-Related Issues: 'Inaccurate Trash'

The White House rejected a report claiming that acting ICE director Todd Lyons was hospitalized twice over the past months due to stress-related issues.

Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons