Trump: Cuba Is “In Its Final Days” TEC News March 8, 2026 Speaking at the “Shield of the Americas” summit in Miami, the U.S. president said Havana is ready to negotiate with his administration.
U.S. Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions After Lawmakers Approve Sector Reforms TEC News / AFP January 30, 2026 Acting president Delcy Rodríguez welcomed new reforms, calling them a “historical leap” for Venezuela’s economy.
‘He Deserves It’: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump TEC News / AFP January 16, 2026 Donald Trump was handed a Nobel Peace Prize medal in a symbolic gesture, as recognition of his “unique commitment with our freedom.”
Trump To Meet Venezuelan Opposition Leader at White House TEC News / AFP January 15, 2026 Ahead of Machado’s visit, Trump praised his recent call with Venezuela’s interim president, confirming his satisfaction.
Under Pressure from Trump, Caracas Claims It Freed 116 Political Prisoners TEC News / AFP January 12, 2026 Hundreds are still behind bars in Venezuela, reportedly—with estimates of up to 1,200 political prisoners still detained nationwide.
Pope Meets Venezuelan Opposition Leader at the Vatican TEC News January 12, 2026 President Trump has now confirmed his plans to meet with Maduro foe Machado this week.
Fico Calls for Resignation of EU Foreign Policy Chief Zolta Győri January 12, 2026 The Slovak prime minister said Kaja Kallas is one of the main reasons Europe is now a bystander in international politics.
“Make a Deal or Else”: Trump Threatens Cuba With Total Economic Isolation TEC News January 12, 2026 The U.S. president warned Havana it would lose all Venezuelan-linked oil and financial support.
U.S. Pressure Worked in Venezuela—Europe’s Didn’t Javier Villamor January 9, 2026 European citizens walked free only after Washington changed the balance of power, raising hard questions about years of EU diplomacy.
U.S. Land Strikes Against Drug Cartels Are Coming, Trump Declares TEC News / AFP January 9, 2026 The U.S. president has signalled a new phase in the drug war.
