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7 In 10 Cubans Are Missing At Least a Meal a Day As Its Economy Continues To Collapse

7 in 10 Cubans are missing at least a meal a day as the country's economy continues to collapse, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Cuba Reportedly Doing All It Can To Prevent Venezuela's Maduro From Being Toppled By The U.S.

The Cuban regime is doing all it can to prevent Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from being toppled by the U.S. as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Caracas, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Rand Paul Slams Slams Trump Admin's Seizure Of Tankers Off Venezuela: 'A Provocation And a Prelude To War'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul slammed the seizure of tankers off Venezuela, saying he is against the moves and calling them a "provocation and a prelude to war."

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China Condemns U.S. Seizures Of Tankers Near Venezuela: 'Serious Violation Of International Law'

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the seizure of a tanker off the Venezuelan coast that was headed to the Asian country as Washington further escalates pressure on the Maduro regime.

Latin Times

Trump to make announcement alongside Pete Hegseth today after latest oil tanker seizure

President and secretary of defense to speak as Venezuela aggressions escalate further

The Independent UK

Paramount sweetens bid for Warner Brothers with Ellison guarantee; UK economy growth downgraded – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Paramount beefs up its offer for Warner Brothers

The Guardian - UK

US pursuing third oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela

A US official said the vessel was 'a sanctioned dark fleet vessel that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion.' The operation marks the second of its kind this weekend, and the third in less than two weeks.

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U.S. pursuing third oil tanker as Venezuela hostilities intensify

This is the latest sign Trump wants to squeeze the Venezuela's economy.

Axios

US Coast Guard pursuing another oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

Official indicates vessel is subject to sanctions after Trump’s ‘blockade’ on sanctioned tankers in and out of Venezuela

The Guardian - US

Alarm over ‘exploding’ rise in use of sanctions-busting shadow fleet

Fear that confrontation is on the cards as policing of ships becomes more aggressive and Russia challenges Europe

The Guardian - UK

US intercepts second merchant vessel off coast of Venezuela in international waters

Vessel does not appear to be on list of US-sanctioned vessels, which would represent escalation in blockade

The Guardian - US

U.S. boards un-sanctioned tanker with Venezuelan oil to tighten blockade

The move makes clear the Trump administration considers almost all oil tankers with Venezuelan crude subject to possible seizure.

Axios

Maduro tests Trump with "Plan B" oil tanker strategy

This newest cat-and-mouse game between Trump and Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is heightening the tension in the Caribbean.

Axios

Russian Oil Firm Exits Venezuela as U.S. Tanker Blockade Tightens Pressure on Maduro

The company's legal representative, Andrey Shavkun, said the decision was beyond the control of either party and stemmed from conditions that make continued operations unviable

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GOP Lawmaker Says Rubio Assured That Trump Won't Take Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela

Reports say Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio briefed select lawmakers, indicating the administration isn't planning direct strikes on Venezuela and lacks a legal basis to do so.

Reason

Jake Tapper on Terrorism, Executive Power, and Venezuelan Boat Bombings

"Once a president establishes for himself that he has a shiny toy, good luck getting that toy ever wrested away from whoever the president is," the CNN anchor tells Reason's Nick Gillespie.

International Business Times

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's Family Hit With US Sanctions Amid Corruption Crackdown

The US sanctions Nicolas Maduro's family members, escalating pressure on Venezuela's regime amid corruption and drug trafficking allegations.

Latin Times

Brazilian President Lula da Silva Proposes Acting as Mediator Between Maduro and Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has volunteered to serve as a mediator between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. President Donald Trump

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Crude Oil Prices Settle Higher on Heightened Geopolitical Risks

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Friday closed up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0069 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday. Crude prices are supported amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia. Also, Friday's stock rally boosts optimism about...

The Guardian - US

Trump and top aides refuse to rule out war with Venezuela

President Nicolás Maduro orders Venezuelan navy to escort oil tankers after seizure by US forces

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Says Russia's 'Rhetorical Support' Of Venezuela Does Not Influence The Campaign Against The Maduro Regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is not concerned about Russia's support for the Venezuelan regime as the Trump administration continues its campaign against the South American country.

Latin Times

Venezuela Lacks Conventional Deterrence but Retains Capacity for Guerrilla-Style Resistance, War Analysts Say

The sharp expansion of U.S. military activity in the Caribbean since August has prompted analysts to assess how Venezuela could respond if Washington moves beyond pressure and toward direct military action against Nicolás Maduro's regime.

Latin Times

UN Security Council To Meet At Venezuela's Request To Discuss 'Ongoing U.S. Aggression'

The UN Security Council will meet next week at the request of the Venezuelan regime to discuss the "ongoing U.S. aggression."

Latin Times

Gustavo Petro Rebukes Maduro's Appeal to Colombian Forces Amid U.S. Pressure, Says He 'Has No Right to Give Orders to the Military'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected an appeal by Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro for Colombia's military to join forces with the neighboring country, saying Maduro "has no right to give orders to the military."

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Rise on Geopolitical Risks and Energy Demand Optimism

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.28 (+0.50%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0006 (+0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are stronger today. Crude prices are supported amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia. Also, today's stock rally boosts optimism about the economic...

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