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Venezuelan Family Sues ICE After Detained Toddler With Respiratory Failure Was Denied Prescribed Medication
According to NBC News, Amalia, an 18-month-old toddler, had been healthy before immigration officers detained her family in December, but soon after entering custody, her condition began to decline.
President Claudia Sheinbaum Invites Nearly 20 U.S. Navy SEALs to Train Mexican Military Forces
The Navy SEALs visit comes at the invitation of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has publicly emphasized her goal of better preparing Mexican military and law enforcement personnel to combat drug cartel violence.
Power In Cuban Cities Drop By 50% As Shortages From U.S. Blockade Push Country Closer To The Brink
Cuba has been experiencing rolling blackouts as a result from a failing grid for years now, but the situation is deteriorating further this year as a result of the U.S. blockade, according to a new report.
Dueling Narratives Over Arrest Of Alleged Top Drug-Trafficker Ryan Wedding Show Deepening Security Tensions Between U.S. And Mexico
Rather than highlighting transnational cooperation on crime, the arrest of alleged top drug-trafficker Ryan Wedding has sparked a row between the United States and Mexico as officials jostle over whether he surrendered or was apprehended by the FBI.
Top U.S. Official Decries 'Harassment' Of Official In Cuba, Warns Those Involved: 'We Know Who They Are'
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau decried the "harassment" of the U.S.'s top diplomatic official in Cuba, issuing a warning to those involved in such activities.
New Evidence in Chicago Border Patrol Shooting Shows Contradiction With Agents' Claims
The evidence filed in court appears to contradict the initial DHS account that Martinez and another man had "rammed" the agents' vehicle, and it aligns with Martinez's claim that the Border Patrol agent swerved his SUV in her direction.
Top U.S. Official Says U.S. Has 'Enormous Leverage Over The Interim Authorities In Venezuela' With Control Of The Oil Industry
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. has "enormous leverage over the interim authorities in Venezuela" as a result of Washington's control of Caracas' oil industry.
U.S. Official In Haiti Concedes That Mercenaries Have Achieved Gains In 'Urban Combat Operations' But Clarifies Trump Admin Is Not Involved
The top U.S. official in Haiti conceded that mercenaries from the country are operating in the beleaguered Caribbean country but clarified the Trump administration has no ties with them.
Russia Says It Doesn't Want An Escalation With The U.S. Over Its Support For Cuba
Russia said it doesn't want an escalation with the U.S. over its support for Cuba as Washington continues exerting pressure on the island by threatening tariffs on countries sending it fuel.
DHS Funding Standoff Continues After Democrats Reject GOP Counterproposal on ICE Reforms
In a statement, the Senate and House minority leaders said the GOP counterproposal lacked "details" or substantive "legislative text," and added that their own requests were "exceedingly reasonable."
Almost Two Thirds Of Cuba To Face a Blackout On Tuesday As U.S. Pressure Intensifies
Almost two thirds of Cuba will face blackouts on Tuesday as fuel shortages resulting from U.S. pressure grow.
Washington Post's Editorial Board Says 'Cuba Looks Ready To Implode,' Says Its President Should Find Asylum In Iran Or Russia
The Washington Post's editorial board highlighted the Trump administration's pressure on the Cuban regime, claiming that the strategy is working and could be used to lead to regime change in the island.
Cartels Have Been Reportedly Managing To Get The Same High-Caliber Ammunition Used By The U.S. Army
Mexican cartels have been managing to get a hold of high-caliber ammunition from a plant set up in a facility owned by the U.S. government and manufactures rounds used by the military, according to a new report.
Cuba Set To Run Out Of Fuel For Airplanes Due To Shortages From U.S. Pressure
The Cuban regime said it is set to run out of fuel for airplanes on Monday as shortages resulting from U.S. pressure on the island extend to more industries.
Cuba Now Closing Tourism Resorts, One Of Its Last Lifelines, Due To Fuel Shortages From U.S. Pressure
Cuba has begun closing tourism resorts, one of its last remaining lifelines, as fuel shortages resulting from U.S. pressure continue depleting the country's reserves.
Ilhan Omar Slams Trump Admin For Economic Pressure On Cuba: 'Force Regime Change At Any Cost'
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed the Trump administration's ongoing economic pressure con Cuba, saying its goal is to "crush" its people, "manufacture a humanitarian catastrophe, and force regime change at any cost."
Portland Housing Complex Residents, Management Sue DHS After Getting Caught In Clashes
The motion was filed by the property management company that operates Gray's Landing along with a group of residents, who said federal agents' actions have appeared disproportionate and have for months made life in their homes difficult.
Cuba Already Limiting Public Transport As Fuel Shortages From U.S. Pressure Intensify
Cuba has begun limiting some activities as fuel shortages resulting from U.S. pressure on the Havana regime intensify.
U.S. Won't Offer Amnesty To Top Cuban Officials In Negotiation Over The Future Of The Island: Report
The Trump administration won't offer amnesty to top Cuban officials as it negotiates the future of the beleaguered Caribbean country, which teeters on the brink of collapse and faces acute fuel shortages, according to a new report.
Over Three In Four Mexicans Reject Having U.S. Troops On The Ground: Poll
More than three in four Mexicans reject having U.S. troops on the country's ground as the Trump administration has been suggesting, according to a new poll.
Low Pay and Rising Political Violence Are Pushing Young Lawmakers Out of Local Politics: Report
Respondents to the study cited routine death threats, armed protesters in legislative galleries and explicit fears for the safety of spouses and children as additional reasons why Gen Z and Millennial lawmakers are stepping away from local politics.
Russia Claims U.S. Is 'Openly Seeking To Expel Our Companies' From Venezuela
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the United States is "openly seeking to expel our companies" from Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro in early January.
Cuba Preparing For 'Acute Fuel Shortages' As a Result Of U.S. Pressure, President Says
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the country is making preparations to face "acute fuel shortages" as a result of pressure exerted by the United States.
China Reportedly Asking State Firms To Halt New Projects In Panama In Retaliation For Unfavorable Canal Ruling
China is telling state companies to stop new projects in Panama in retaliation for an unfavorable ruling from the country's supreme court related to the canal.
Cuban Regime Reportedly Negotiating Opening Up The Economy In Exchange For Not Getting Overthrown
The Cuban regime has begun negotiating with the U.S. opening up its economy in exchange for not getting overthrown, according to a new report.
UN Warns Cuba Could 'Collapse' If U.S. Oil Blockade Continues: 'Extremely Concerned'
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned Cuba could "collapse" if the U.S.'s blockade on oil shipment continues.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard Pushes Back After Democrats Question Her Presence at FBI Elections Search
Gabbard shared a letter on social media in response to comments from Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, who questioned her presence at the site after a photo taken by a Reuters photographer showed Gabbard at the facility.
Cuba Rejects It Is Taking Steps Towards Formal Negotiations With The U.S. But Acknowledges Talks: 'We've Exchanged Messages'
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio rejected reports that the country is taking steps towards formal negotiations with the U.S. but acknowledges there are conversations.
Petro Says He Proposed Trump To Change The 'A' In His MAGA Slogan To 'Americas': 'Seems He Liked It'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he proposed Donald Trump a change in his MAGA slogan to give it a regional approach as tensions between the two thaw following their White House meeting.
Trump Lauds White House Meeting With Petro As Tensions Thaw: 'We Got Along Very Well'
President Donald Trump lauded his meeting with Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro as tensions between the two thaw.