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The US keeps finding ways to justify state violence against Cuba

For centuries, the US has engaged in imperialist intervention in Latin America. The Castro indictment looks like its latest move

The Guardian - US · May 28

Trump administration orders prosecutors to pull back on probes against Venezuela leader

It remains unclear if prosecutors had implicated Delcy Rodríguez in any crimes or were preparing an indictment

The Independent UK · May 28

Unofficial Trump Envoy Raises Oversight Concerns in Venezuela Policy: Report

Mauricio Claver-Carone, a former Trump official and briefly the State Department's special envoy for Latin America, is a central figure in Washington's dealings with Venezuela, something that has raised oversight concerns, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 26

Protests as US military conducts ‘rapid response’ drill in Caracas

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The Independent UK · May 23

US conducts ‘rapid response’ military drill at embassy in Venezuela’s capital

Protesters held a Venezuelan flag with the message ‘No to the Yankee drill’ written over it

The Independent UK · May 23

Is United States on verge of a Maduro-like military intervention in Cuba?

The US under Trump is intensifying pressure on Cuba, drawing comparisons to its Venezuela policy. However, experts believe Cuba's complex political structure and disciplined security apparatus make it a far riskier and potentially costlier challenge for Washington than Venezuela.

The Times of India · May 23

Argentine freed from Venezuelan prison urges pressure to release remaining prisoners

Argentine Nahuel Gallo, who spent 448 days imprisoned in Venezuela, is calling for the international community to increase pressure on the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez to release other prisoners

The Independent UK · May 22

Prediction markets put under spotlight by House Oversight panel

Prediction markets are under new scrutiny from Congress as lawmakers mull a ban on members betting on the platforms. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee officially launched an investigation Friday into insider trading on the platforms, spurred by suspicious bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and…

Roll Call · May 22

‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government

US secretary of state’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ is culmination of a personal pursuit spanning decades

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Is the US preparing for military action against Cuba? Expert Q&A

A US court filed criminal charges against Cuba’s 94-year-old former leader, Raúl Castro, on May 20. Castro has been charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruction of aircraft. The charges relate to a 1996 incident in which four men were killed…

The Conversation · May 22