Article link: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/cuba-struggles-buy-fuel-imports-venezuela-dwindle-data-2022-04-05/ Cuba might be the country that is struggling the most in regard to oil. Cuba currently cannot produce nearly enough oil to steadily provide for the entire country and has to look to neighbors for help. Their biggest ally is Venezuela when it comes to oil and they also happen to have a good relationship. Cuba and… Read more »
Article link: https://latinamericanpost.com/39964-what-implication-does-the-new-treaty-between-colombia-and-nato-have To ramp up its efforts against Russia, NATO has landed a South American counterpart, Colombia. Colombia has been a part of NATO but this new agreement allows each other to access levels of security and to work together to tackle world issues. NATO usually focuses on its more serious partners within North America and Europe but is… Read more »
Article link: https://latinamericanpost.com/40283-wave-of-violence-in-el-salvador-bukele-reduces-freedoms-in-response The country of El Salvador has hit a rough spell due to large amounts of violence breaking out. It is being reported that in the past 2 days, 72 murders have accrued. El Salvador is now under a state of emergency because of the sheer chaos. President Bukele of El Salvador has made it extremely difficult for… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-brazil-re-open-border-after-two-years-2022-02-25/ Brazil and Venezuela have reopened their borders for the first time in two years. The borders closed due to the pandemic but life is returning to normal in South America. It is known that already tourists are planning to visit both countries and take in the beautiful sights. Brazil and Venezuela have a decent relationship with each… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/appeals-court-rules-biden-can-continue-expulsions-us-mexico-border-with-limits-2022-03-04/ The border between the U.S. and Mexico continues to become looser as more immigrants from Mexico are entering the U.S. border. With this, Mexicans and other Latino groups classified as aliens are arguing that they do have a right to live in the U.S. and their rights shall not be taken away and if caught they would… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/exclusive-washington-pins-easing-venezuela-sanctions-direct-oil-supply-us-2022-03-09/ As oil prices continue to rise in the United States and across the world, people are becoming frustrated with leaders and the war as it is contributing to high gas prices. The U.S. rightfully so banned oil imports in Russia leaving for American gas prices to go even higher than what they were. Recently the U.S. has… Read more »
Article Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/mexican-president-suggests-pausing-relations-with-spain-2022-02-09/ Recent disputes between Spain and Mexico over an energy plan have led to pieces of tension between the two countries. There is a situation where it is believed that Mexico rigged the energy market in favor of them. This has sparked the interest of Spain and they are looking to do more research into the topic. Lopez… Read more »
Article Link: https://latinamericanpost.com/39106-duque-and-lasso-alliance-against-drug-trafficking Ecuador has witnessed many illegal dealings that affect every day civilians. The main illegal activity being drug trafficking. Criminal gangs lead the way when in the drug trafficking world. Not only is drug trafficking happening at higher rate than ever, the gangs are also committing a great deal of murders relating to drug trafficking. Ecuador is currently… Read more »
Article link: https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela-key-russian-ally-latin-america-borisov-2022-02-17/ News has recently come out that Venezuela is seen to be an ally in South America. A country where Russia doesn’t have much influence is suddenly changing due to the connection between Russia and Venezuela. This news has been surprising and concerning to surrounding countries like Columbia as they see themselves allied with the United States. There… Read more »
