Sources: Rubio controls Venezuela’s finances via WhatsApp, report says

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JUST IN - Mexico's government ​to file criminal complaints in U.S. over Mexican ​citizens who ​died in immigration custody or while ​being targeted for detention.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/5pxpptr5ch/@disclosetvDisclose.tvMexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths in immigration custodyBreaking news from around the world.

Cuban leader Marrero Cruz on economic program

Marrero Cruz. Credit: José Manuel Correa The following statement was made by Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, at the Third Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of People’s Power in its 10th Legislature on June 22, 2026, in Havana, Cuba. Go to the Granma website . . . Continue reading Cuban leader Marrero Cruz on economic program at Workers.org

In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk

The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating a significant wild card in what ranks among the largest debt restructurings in history. Following Washington’s abduction in January of Venezuela’s then president, Nicolas Maduro, Caracas is set to reveal a US240 billion debt pile, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday. The disclosure, expected in the coming weeks, rivals the 200 billion...

Rubio details US aid going to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States and other countries are sending aid and assisting with search-and-rescue operations in Venezuela, following devastating earthquakes. “The airport is badly damaged, so we’ll have to rely on the Department of War to deploy assets there … we’re also helping them with some overhead imagery,” Mr Rubio said. “Multiple countries around the region, including Chile and others, have reached out to us.”

Rubio Hits Cuba Hard: New Sanctions Now Target Castro Kin and GAESA

Rubio Hits Cuba Hard: New Sanctions Now Target Castro Kin and GAESA

Venezuela's Rodriguez says Rubio expresses "solidarity and support" in call after devastating quakes

Caracas [Venezuela], June 25 (ANI): Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday said she held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the catastrophic dual earthquakes that struck the South American nation. Taking to her official X account, Rodriguez stated, 'I spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who expressed his solidarity and support for the Ve

Cuba: Power Outages Direct Result of US Blockade and Sanctions

Cuba: Power Outages Direct Result of US Blockade and Sanctions

Greg Bovino: Mass Deportations Stop Venezuelan Crime

Mass deportations are needed in Venezuelan communities where even illegal aliens without criminal backgrounds provide aid to those who do, former U.S. Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino told Newsmax on Sunday. Appearing on “Sunday Agenda” with co-hosts Joe Pinion and Charly Arnolt, Bovino said the Trump administration must continue aggressively removing illegal aliens []...Click to read more

Marco Rubio Updates U.S. Efforts to Help Venezuela After Major Quake Levels Caracas

Marco Rubio Updates U.S. Efforts to Help Venezuela After Major Quake Levels Caracas

Venezuela updates earthquake toll: 920 dead, 3,360 injured

National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez updated the figure on Friday. The UN reports over 50,000 missing. Spain urges its citizens in Venezuela to contact consular emergency services.

Disaster Capitalism In Haiti Gives A Glimpse Into Imperialist Shock Doctrine

Jacqueline Luqman, Black Agenda Report. That Could Rattle Venezuela Long After The Earthquakes. The U.S. has attacked Venezuela through various means for decades and kidnapped President Maduro but is now claiming to assist with earthquake relief. If it’s role in Haiti is any guide, that so-called aid from the U.S. is a Trojan Horse bringing more []

US slaps new sanctions on Cuba

The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA , it is believed to command nearly 40 percent of Cuba's gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held 14.

US will leverage catastrophe in Venezuela to increase its influence, says expert

Amanda Harumy points out that Venezuelans have a history of self-organization, but that humanitarian aid is fundamental. Zoe. , June 27, 2026

Marco Rubio Warns Banks Moving Money in Cuba, “Should Freeze Activities Immediately”

President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday issued a warning regarding the Cuban military-controlled conglomerate GAESA, which he said serves as “the main vector for regime elites to steal the island’s few resources, diverting them for repression, anti-American subversion and spying instead of schools, power plants, and basic necessities for the Cuban people.” []

Cuba Confirms Bilateral Talks with U.S. Amid Oil Blockade and Fuel Shortages

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz confirmed on Thursday that Havana has engaged in conversations with representatives of the United States, pursuing solutions to bilateral differences through dialogue. Marrero Cruz characterized the process as sensitive in nature, explaining that the country’s leadership typically refrains from addressing speculative campaigns. He assured that the designated work team []

Venezuela tidak akan terjerumus dalam pergolakan sosial

CARACAS: Presiden sementara Venezuela,Delcy Rodriguez, menegaskan negara itu tidak akan terjerumus ke dalam pergolakan sosial susulan dua gempa bumi yang mengorbankan hampir 3,000 nyawa serta menyebabkan ribuan lagi masih hilang. Gegaran, antara bencana gempa bumi paling buruk dalam sejarah Amerika Latin itu, berlaku pada 24 Jun lalu meruntuhkan puluhan bangunan dan menyebabkan ribuan penduduk kehilangan ... Read more The post Venezuela tidak akan terjerumus dalam pergolakan sosial appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Rubio sanctions Cuban entities despite country’s attempt to liberalize

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned five Cuban companies, despite Havana’s attempts to liberalize. Rubio leaned into the stick side of the carrot-and-stick approach to Cuba on Tuesday, dashing hopes from the Cuban government that a new move to modernize could spare it from further crushing sanctions. Three of the five companies were linked to []

Rubio says the US is deploying assistance to Venezuela after earthquakes

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.” Concerning the agreement intended to end the war with Iran, Rubio told journalists the U.S. and Gulf allies would ensure there would be no fees charged on ships moving through the strait of Hormuz. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

'We are with you, Venezuela': Houston community rallies after deadly earthquakes

Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.

Trump Made World Leader Get His Permission for Fox News Interview

Reuters/ Pic MonkeyPresident Donald Trump boasted that Venezuela’s leader sought his blessing before appearing in a television interview.Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez, 57, reportedly told Fox News anchor Bret Baier, 55, that she needed Trump’s approval before agreeing to the sit-down, according to a New York Times report. Trump, 80, was said to have relished the display of deference so much that he has since repeatedly recounted the episode to others, the Times reported. Rodríguez has not appeared on Fox News, and it remains unclear whether Trump ultimately approved the interview.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Is Cuba Embracing Free Market Economics?

The island nation is apparently abandoning socialism.

Paris-Educated Economist Named Colombia Finance Chief: El Tiempo

Colombia’s incoming president named Miguel Gómez, a former lawmaker from a conservative political dynasty, as finance minister, according to El Tiempo newspaper.

Miami nonprofits prepare emergency medical aid for Cuba for when change comes

MIAMI — When people in Cuba describe the state of their healthcare system they don’t use phrases like “on the brink” or “serious shortages.” Health care on the island, which was already noticeably deteriorating before the current ...

Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths

Mexican officials said on Thursday they planned to file criminal complaints in the United States over the deaths of several Mexican nationals during immigration operations, in the nation’s most confrontational protest yet against President Trump’s immigration policies. Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Mexico’s foreign affairs minister, announced the move in a news conference on Thursday, two days []

Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help quake recovery

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Venezuela's government on Wednesday called for the release of frozen assets to help raise funds for the country's recovery from last month's twin earthquakes that killed at least 3,600 people.We call upon all countries currently holding blocked funds belonging to Venezuela to initiate a plan to release these funds so that they can be used for recovery efforts, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto told a meeting of UN officials and partners.There are accounts belonging to the Venezuelan state in various parts of the world that have been frozen as a result of illegal sanctions.

Mobilizing to Help Venezuela

Mobilizing to Help Venezuela

Cuba slams new US sanctions against state-run firms

Cuba on Tuesday denounced the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on five Cuban state-owned entities and a member of the extended family of former Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing the measures aim to further harm the economy, reported Xinhua. The U.S. government, led by its dishonest and mendacious Secretary of State (Marco Rubio), continues to take steps to tighten the noose around Cuba's economy, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on X, referring to the sanctions Washington announced earlier in the day. These sanctions came as Cuba has proven to be stronger, more capable, and more effective than he expected in the face of the ruthless aggression and collective punishment against the people and their living conditions, said Rodriguez, adding that what this individual is pushing for from the world's greatest power is a crime. The sanctions target five Cuban state-owned entities, three of which are linked to the conglomerate Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A. and two are related to the mining and metallurgical sectors, according to a fact sheet published Tuesday by the U.S. Department of State.

Cuba’s Power Grid Has Collapsed

BREAKING: Cuba has been hit by another island-wide blackout, leaving roughly 10 million people without power. Officials say the cause is under investigation as the country's aging electric grid continues to struggle and fuel reserves run low. It's the second nationwide blackout pic.twitter.com/MwFlJNYjUl — Fox News (@FoxNews) July 6, 2026 Cuba’s national electrical grid suffered []

Rep. Castro says ICE sought to deport families to Venezuela after earthquakes

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) on Wednesday accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of trying to deport children and families to Venezuela despite the country grappling with a massive humanitarian catastrophe following record-breaking earthquakes last week. Castro, in a post on Facebook, warned that the children and families continue to face deportation “at any time”...

Venezuelans Just Deported by Trump Among the Missing After Earthquakes

Venezuelans Just Deported by Trump Among the Missing After Earthquakes Judy Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:42

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she wants Mexico to resume shipments of oil to Cuba

Mexico was a key supplier of oil to Cuba when Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was still in power, but the shipments were suspended when President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that provides or sells oil to the island.

Death Toll Climbs, Thousands Missing Amid Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts

It’s believed more than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US to Caracas hours before the earthquakes have died.

US search-and-rescue teams deployed to Venezuela, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. search-and-rescue teams were being deployed to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas. #rubio #rescue #earthquake #venezuela #emergency 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Rubio says no country allowed to charge tolls on Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday...

He’s Suspected of Hiring a Venezuelan Gang for a Political Killing. Trump Officials Still Work With Him.

The post He’s Suspected of Hiring a Venezuelan Gang for a Political Killing. Trump Officials Still Work With Him. appeared first on ProPublica.

Lawsuit Accuses ICE and Private Prison Contractors of Abusing a Disabled Detainee

On Monday, Ulises Peña López, represented by Disability Law United and Pangea Legal Services, sued the US government and private prison contractors GeoGroup and CoreCivic over his arrest by ICE officers and his following treatment in ICE detention facilities. Peña López was deported to Mexico in October 2025 after spending over six months in ICE []

Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foes

Four hours after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela’s northern coast and the capital of Caracas, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced on X that he had offered aid to the Venezuelan government to help deal with the aftermath of the tragedy. Ninety minutes later, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez retweeted the message from the The post Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foes appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months

People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.