Havana (EFE) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced a sweeping package of economic reforms aimed at liberalization and decentralization, declaring that “these are times when change is necessary.” Speaking to Cuban media in remarks broadcast on state television, Díaz-Canel said the changes must respond to “the demands of the current moment” — a reference to […]
Caracas, (EFE) — U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Barrett said Monday that Venezuela’s oil exports have reached 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) — their highest level in seven years — and credited the milestone to the three-phase plan being implemented by the Trump administration following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. “Venezuela’s oil exports have reached […]
Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on Friday for “educating” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his manners and wardrobe, drawing a pointed comparison to the action film character Rambo. “We all saw how Donald, before the eyes of the whole world, educated the author of the letter and called […]
Washington (EFE)— The International Monetary Fund said Thursday that rising crude oil prices driven by the war with Iran are feeding through to inflation worldwide, while noting that the bulk of the price surge occurred in March — when the conflict erupted — and that costs have remained relatively stable since. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack, […]
Washington/Havana (EFE)— The United States ended its grace period Friday for foreign companies operating in Cuba, closing a window that had given businesses until June 5 to sever ties with the island or face penalties from Washington. The deadline marks the latest turn in an escalating pressure campaign against Havana. A day earlier, the Treasury […]
Shanghai, China, (EFE) – China’s manufacturing activity continued expanding in May, beating expectations even as it slowed from the previous reading — which had been the strongest since 2021 — according to data released Monday by specialized consultancy RatingDog. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) — the sector’s benchmark indicator — compiled by the firm in partnership […]
Tehran, (EFE) – Iran suspended peace negotiations with the United States and threatened to fully close the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the Tasnim news agency — linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard — reported Monday. “The Iranian negotiating team suspends talks and the exchange of messages with the United States through […]
Mexico and U.S. officials are coordinating security for Iran’s FIFA World Cup delegation, set to arrive in Tijuana between June 5 and 6.
Panama pushes to renew its shipping deal with China as vessel detentions spike following the CK Hutchison port dispute.
