Politics
Nicaragua’s ruling family reaches out to U.S. to ease sanctions
Laureano’s move comes as several members of the Central American country’s ruling family face U.S. sanctions
Politics
Forty Democrats—four Latino reps—reject bill supporting U.S. solidarity with Cuban democracy activists
Democrats’ refusal to support Cuban activists comes amidst hundreds of detainees facing up to 27 years in prison
Politics
Vladimir Putin RSVPs for Beijing Olympics, ignoring Biden’s boycott
The video-call is a signal of Russia-China unity amidst high tensions between both countries and the West
Human Rights
Relatives of minors imprisoned in Venezuela ask UNICEF to support their release
Of the 142 minors who, according to the document, were captured, 70 remain in detention centers
Law Enforcement
Journalists and activists in El Salvador hacked with spyware
The spyware is usually used by governments to monitor critics and dissidents
Immigration
UN appalled by the death of Venezuelan child off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard opened fire on a boat of migrants headed to the island
Business
France seeks oil independence from Russia with sanctions-hit Venezuela and Iran
The French government’s hopes come amidst the continued the Kremlin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine which has caused a shortage or energy options and a spike in prices. Republicans are opposed to U.S. negotiations with both countries and are pushing U.S. options instead.
Politics
European Parliament condemns "electoral farce" in Nicaragua
The resolution concluded that holding free elections, restoring the rule of law and ending repression and fear are necessary for any further dialogue between the EU and Nicaragua
Politics
Republican senators coordinate effort to stop blacklisted Chinese firms from receiving U.S. tax dollars
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the Turn Off the Tap Act along with Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. to prevent U.S. taxpayer dollars from going to certain Chinese firms