On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, President Donald Trump addressed national matters. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth observed the session. Meanwhile, the U.S. military executed another operation against a vessel accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday. This mission marks the fourth strike […]
In Havana, Cuba, a serious garbage problem has emerged due to a fuel blockade. The lack of consistent trash collection has led to enormous piles of rubbish throughout the city. This issue highlights a growing crisis in the Cuban capital. José Fernández Zaldívar, 79, earns about $9 a month by sweeping San Rafael Boulevard, a […]
On Sunday, Colombians will head to the polls in an election many see as a vital test for the Latin American left, amid a regional rise of right-wing leadership influenced by leaders like Donald Trump. The race has come down to a clear choice between two main candidates: Iván Cepeda, a leftist senator, and Abelardo […]
The top US commander for Latin America held a meeting on Friday with Cuban military leaders. This interaction focused on operational security matters near the US naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. This visit is part of a broader strategy as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Cuban leadership. President Trump made a statement indicating […]
The upcoming presidential election in Colombia will drive millions to the polls, as the nation braces for a likely runoff between two distinct candidates. While electing a new president is possible, no candidate is expected to cross the 50% mark needed for a first-round victory. A runoff on June 21 appears inevitable. A recent AtlasIntel […]
Happy, an Asian elephant, has been a resident of the Bronx Zoo for more than four decades. She is now 47 years old and has lived alone since 2006, following a conflict that led to her separation from the zoo’s other elephants. The question of whether Happy is content is up for debate. The zoo’s […]
Brayan Rayo Garzon faced deep distress. Detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), he spent four days isolated in a Missouri jail, battling COVID-19 symptoms. His request for mental health treatment was delayed, records reveal, and he was not allowed his nightly call to his mother to prevent disease spread. Brayan pleaded with […]
The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 individuals from Cuba, Venezuela, and other nationalities to Mexico. These deportees face significant risks from cartel violence in a country that is unfamiliar to them. Human Rights Watch released a report on Wednesday highlighting these concerns. Though Mexico has historically accepted such deportations, the current wave involves older […]
Cuban authorities have rallied around Raúl Castro, the nation’s former president, following his indictment on murder charges related to the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago. Raúl Castro, celebrated as a revolutionary hero, was officially charged in Miami, with Cuban state-run media quickly responding. Social media platforms were flooded with supportive messages, showcasing […]
The U.S. oil blockade has left millions of Cubans without access to cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, known as the birthplace of the Cuban revolution, residents of apartment towers are now using charcoal and firewood for cooking. In Santiago de Cuba, five towering 18-story apartment buildings stand as a reminder of the Cuban revolution’s […]