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
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
Exclusive: Rubio and Scott raise alarm U.S. dialogue with Cuba leading to removal from terrorism list
The letter comes amid speculation in Miami’s Cuban exile community that the Biden administration is considering removing the regime from the nation’s State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) list
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.
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
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
Politics
Pedro Sánchez receives Edmundo González amid tensions between Spain and Venezuela
The meeting takes place in the midst of strong tensions between the Government of Spain and the regime of Nicolás Maduro after the arrival of González
Politics
British foreign secretary says Falkland Islands status non-negotiable after returning Chagos Islands to Mauritius
While London’s decision to relinquish its control over the Chagos Islands has been welcomed by the international community, including Washington, some foreign policy hawks say it could open a floodgate of arguments compelling England to surrender its control over other British Overseas Territories
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