Source: https://www.click2houston.com/news/world/2026/03/11/ecuador-readies-a-major-offensive-on-criminal-groups-with-us-logistical-support/ The article explains that the government of Ecuador is preparing a large military and police operation to fight powerful criminal organizations responsible for rising violence and drug trafficking in the country. Government officials announced that the operation will focus on some of Ecuador’s most dangerous provinces, including Guayas, Los Ríos, and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. Authorities say… Read more »
Source: https://havanatimes.org/news/international-news-briefs-for-monday-march-9-2026/ The article “International News Briefs for Monday, March 9, 2026” from Havana Times presents a collection of major global news events compiled from international reporting. The briefing highlights several ongoing conflicts, political developments, and humanitarian concerns around the world. One of the key topics discussed is the escalating conflict involving the United States and its allies in the… Read more »
Source: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/the-shield-of-the-americas-summit-and-donald-trumps-latin-america-strategy The article from The National Interest examines the Shield of the Americas summit and how it reflects the evolving Latin America strategy of Donald Trump. The summit brought together selected leaders from countries across the Western Hemisphere to discuss cooperation on regional challenges such as drug trafficking, illegal migration, and organized crime. According to the article, the strategy… Read more »
President Trump has signalled that the United States is currently in talks with president Canel, though Cuba officially denies the existence of any official correspondence. Since the ousting of Nicolas Maduro in January, Cuba has faced a vast economic and energy crisis and as its only other allies – Russia and China – become themselves isolated, Cuba has been forced… Read more »
Around 5:30 AM on March 10th, police were called to the U.S. consulate in Toronto to investigate reported shots at the consulate and found spent shell casings, with witnesses stating two men exited an SUV and used handguns to shoot at the building which sustained minor damage, but nobody was injured. As a result, the Toronto Police Chief told reporters… Read more »
As per the Human Rights Watch, drone strikes have killed more than 1,200 people since 2025, with the majority of strikes originating from Haitian security forces. Aimed at antigang operations, the drone strikes are primarily taking place in Port-au-Prince, the capital and a city with over 3 million inhabitants. The population density of Port-au-Prince is estimated to be around 40-44,000… Read more »
Source: Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup | AP News On February 25th, the Mexican government forces killed the powerful cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, head of Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The military operation was carried out in Tapalpa, Jalisco. In response to his death, cartel members have taken to the streets to violently… Read more »
Source: Trump threatens countries to abide by tariff deals | AP News Recently, the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariff policy, including many of his import taxes. After the major legal setback, Trump warned countries to continue complying with the U.S. tariff agreements despite the supreme court’s ruling. Trump argued that any country attempting to justify the ruling would face… Read more »
Source: Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address | AP News On Tuesday, February 24, in Washington, President Donald Trump delivered a historically long 108 minute State of the Union Address. In his address, Donald Trump presented an optimistic perspective of a “roaring” U.S. economy, emphasizing decreased prices, a flourishing stock market and national pride. However, this message contrasts… Read more »
