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fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Cuba acknowledges secret meetings with U.S. as Trump dials up threats

Cuba's government acknowledges direct talks with the United States to resolve bilateral differences amid sanctions, oil blockade, and threats of regime change.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

U.S. Seizes Second Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela

He said the seizure took place in international waters off of Venezuela's coast earlier in the morning; the operation was led by the Coast Guard and assisted by the U.S Navy. The tanker was carrying Venezuelan oil to Asia under the flag of Panama. He noted China is Venezuela's top oil customer. This particular tanker was not covered by U.S. sanctions, and I think that underscores the attempts and objective of the U.S. to really try and cut off Maduro's economic lifeline, Liptak reported.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

How dangerous is the US standoff with Venezuela?

A major US military buildup and tanker blockade against Venezuela heightens risk of regional escalation as Russia and China voice support for Caracas.
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