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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Tanker Believed To Be Carrying Russian Oil Changes Course, Stops Heading To Cuba As Shortages Continue To Bite

Iran Reportedly Charging Millions To Ships To Go Through Strait Of Hormuz Citing Cost Of War

The Iranian regime is charging ship operators $2 million to allow them to go through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20% of the world's energy goes through, citing the cost of the war with the U.S. and Israel, according to a new report.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy Says He Came Up With Plan To End DHS Shutdown But Trump Took It Down: 'No Deals With Democrats'

Republican Senator John Kennedy said he and colleague Ted Cruz came up with a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but President Donald Trump rejected it as part of a broad refusal to reach deals with Democrats.

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 ICE Deployment To Airports Can Be Used As a 'Test Run' To 'Perfect ICE's Involvement In The 2026 Midterms'

Former White House advisor Steve Bannon said ICE's deployment to airports to replace TSA agents during the ongoing funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security could be used as a "test run" to "perfect" its "involvement in the 2026 midterms."

Democratic Sen. Accuses Trump Of 'Lying' About Iran Talks: 'We Know'

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen accused President Donald Trump of lying about the nature of eventual discussions with Iran as Tehran also rejects such a scenario is taking place.

Trump Says His Administration Is Not Negotiating With Mojtaba Khamenei In Iran, Reaffirms Talks Are Happening

Iran Reportedly Unlikely To Agree To Any Of Trump's Demands To End The War, Israeli Officials Say

Iranian officials are unlikely to agree to any of President Donald Trump's demands to end the war despite his remarks about negotiations between the two sides, according to a new report.

Senate confirms former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Trump's ambassador to Israel

U.S. Embassy In Israel Organizing Border Crossings Through Jordan Via Bus

The U.S. Embassy in Israel is now organizing departures from the country via Jordan as the war in Iran continues.

Russia Maintains Ambiguity About Alleged Oil Shipments To Cuba, Which Would Need To Evade U.S. Blockade

Russia is maintaining ambiguity about whether it is sending fuel to Cuba, a move that would mean evading an ongoing U.S. blockade.

Kenyan-Led Mission Begins Leaving Haiti As Larger Gang Suppression Force Gears Up To Take Over

Hundreds of Kenyan police officers have returned to their home country as the mission seeking to address gang violence in Haiti draws to a close, making room for another phase of international intervention.

Trump Suggests U.S. Could Control The Strait Of Hormuz With Iran: 'Me And The Ayatollah, Whoever He Is'

President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. could control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Middle East through which a sizable portion of the world energy goes through, along with Iran.

Trump Slams Megyn Kelly And Tucker Carlson Over Their Criticism Of Iran War: 'MAGA Loves What I'm Doing'

Trump Says His Administration Is Not Negotiating With Mojtaba Khamenei In Iran, Reaffirms Talks Are Happening

President Donald Trump said his administration is not negotiating with new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Iran, reaffirming talks are ongoing despite Tehran's rejection.

Republican Sen. Says He Doesn't know What Is Trump's Main Goal In Iran War: 'It's a Real Problem'

Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he doesn't know what President Donald Trump's main goal in the Iran war is, and must spell it out if he is to support the Pentagon's request for additional funds for it.

Trump Admin Wants Judge To Lift Block On Deportation Of Kilmar Abrego Garcia so It Can Send Him To Africa

The Trump administration has requested a judge to lift a block on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying it is ready to deport him to Liberia.

Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Isolated And Not Even Responding To Messages Despite Being Elected As Supreme Leader

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is isolated and not responding to messages as the war with Israel and the U.S. rages on, according to a new report.

Sen. John Fetterman Addresses Pro-Palestine 'Vandalism' Of His Wife's Store

John Fetterman's Net Approval Dropped By More Than 100 Points Since His Election In Pennsylvania

Democratic Senator John Fetterman has seen his approval level plummet by more than 100 points since he was elected three years ago, according to a new report.

Colombian President Petro Takes Aim At Marco Rubio: 'Being Latino Is Not About Trampling Over Each Other'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he continues to criticize the Trump administration's foreign policy.

Trump Admin's Demands To End War In Iran Include Curtailing Nuclear And Missiles Programs, Support For Proxies

Trump officials have begun initial discussions on what peace talks could look like with Iran, according to a new report.

Ken Paxton John Cornyn Texas Senate race

Cornyn Still Lags Behind Paxton In Texas Republican Primary But Would Overtake Him With Trump Endorsement: Poll

Texas Sen. John Cornyn still lags behind state Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas' Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, but would overtake him if President Donald Trump endorses him, a new poll shows.

Trump Admin Reportedly Strategizing Methods To Secure Or Extract Iran's Nuclear Stockpile

The Trump administration has been strategizing about ways to secure or extract Iran's nuclear stockpile, according to a new report.

U.S. And Israel Reportedly Have Intelligence Suggesting Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive As He Remains Unseen Since The Beginning Of The War

The U.S. and Israel have intelligence suggesting that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive as questions about his state continue to mount considering he has not been seen or heard since the beginning of the war.

John Fetterman Praises Elon Musk For Offering To Pay TSA Salaries During Shutdown: 'Should Never Come To This'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman praised Elon Musk for offering to pay the salaries of TSA employees during the ongoing DHS shutdown, noting he continues to support ending it.

Trump Administration Has Arrested Hundreds of Dreamers, Says Over 90% of Them Had Criminal Histories

Pentagon Reportedly Submitted Specific Requests To Prepare Deployment Of Ground Forces In Iran

The Pentagon has made specific requests to prepare the deployment of ground forces in Iran should the Trump administration decide to move forward with the decision, according to a new report.

Colombian President Petro Rejects U.S. Investigation Over Potential Drug Trafficking Ties: 'Never In My Life'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected the U.S. investigations against him over potential ties with drug traffickers, saying he has never spoken to anyone involved in such activities in his life.

Democrats Call For John Fetterman's Ouster Over Vote To Advance Markwayne Mullin's Nomination For DHS Secretary

Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the ouster of Sen. John Fetterman over his vote to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.

GOP Rep. Celebrates Investigation Of Gustavo Petro: 'Colombians Are Tired That a Criminal Addict Is In Charge'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez celebrated news of an investigation of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he will "have to face the consequences of his pathetic, illegal actions before the U.S. judiciary."

Fetterman Slams Own Democratic Party for ‘Scolding’ Voters and Calling

John Fetterman Celebrates News Of Lower Border Crossings: 'I'm a Democrat That Votes For a Secured Border'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman celebrated news of reduced border crossings during the Trump administration, which highlighted that Border Patrol agents didn't release any migrants into the U.S. for 10 months straight.

James Talarico Still Ahead Of Both Republican Candidates In Texas Senate Election, New Poll Shows

State Rep. James Talarico continues to beat both Republican candidates ahead of the U.S. Senate elections in Texas, according to a new poll.

U.S. Prosecutors Reportedly Investigating Colombian President Petro Over Potential Ties With Cartels

U.S. prosecutors are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro over potential ties with drug-trafficking organizations, according to a new report.

Rick Scott Issues Warning To Venezuela's Interim Government Over Appointment Of Loyalist As Defense Minister: 'We Are Watching'

Florida Senator Rick Scott issued a warning to Venezuela's interim president over the appointment of a regime loyalist after the ousting of longtime Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez.

Top General Says U.S. Forces Are Carrying Out An 'Actual Campaign' Against Cartels: 'Total Systemic Friction'

The commander of the U.S. Southern Command, Francis Donovan, said forces are carrying out an "actual campaign" against cartels in the region, saying strikes against alleged drug vessels are "just a small part of that."

Top U.S. General Says There Are No Plans For a Forceful Takeover Of Cuba

The commander of the U.S. Southern Command, Francis Donovan, told lawmakers that the army is not making preparations for a forceful takeover of Cuba.