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Venezuela’s National Assembly set to resume tense debate on a sweeping amnesty bill

Venezuela’s National Assembly is debating an amnesty bill that could free hundreds held for political reasons

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Putin tells Cuban FM Russia will not accept recent US sanctions against Havana

Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country.

Euronews · Feb 19

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture

The top U.S. military commander for Latin America has met with Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas as both sides discuss security and policy goals

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Maduro’s gone — But is Venezuela witnessing a new 'Don'?

Venezuela is in a new political phase after President Nicolas Maduro's removal. Delcy Rodriguez now leads an interim administration. Diplomatic ties with Washington are restoring. The oil sector is opening to private operators. Hundreds of detainees have been released. However, the security apparatus remains. Elections are not yet announced. Key…

The Times of India · Feb 16

US forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker tied to Venezuela in Indian Ocean

‘Vessel tried to defy President Trump’s quarantine,’ says Pentagon as military forces boarded the Veronica III overnight

The Independent UK · Feb 15

'International waters are not sanctuary': US forces intercept sanctioned Venezuelan ship Veronica III in Indian Ocean — video

US military forces on Sunday boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to curb illicit oil shipments linked to Venezuela.

The Times of India · Feb 15

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Trump gets the Monroe doctrine wrong. He should take a page from Bad Bunny

The US president has twisted the 1823 doctrine to suit his quest for domination. It originally had a very different vision for the Americas

The Guardian - US · Feb 15

‘No discussions for specific operations’: Anthropic denies Claude’s use by US military

The Pentagon is reportedly considering ending its relationship with AI firm Anthropic due to disagreements over usage restrictions for its Claude system. Anthropic has not agreed to allow its AI for sensitive operations like weapons development, leading to frustration. This tension follows a report of Claude's alleged use in a…

The Times of India · Feb 15

Exclusive: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute

Anthropic has not agreed to the Pentagon's terms and defense officials are getting fed up after months of difficult negotiations.

Axios · Feb 15