Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered boat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, Havana said, with the U.S. saying it will independently verify events. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/world/cuba-florida-speedboat-us-probe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #cuba #us #caribbean #marcorubio
Quixoticgeek
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Cuban families receive ‘Made in Mexico’ essentials as crisis worsens
https://apnews.com/article/cuba-mexico-aid-sheinbaum-4e5732a8acf0905340821716c2ff397f
from #AssociatedPress #APNews
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ
February 19, 2026
Guillermo Beltrán walked away with two heavy bags on Thursday, each containing an essential haul — rice, beans, amaranth and crackers — complemented by a bottle of oil, large cans of sardines and canned peaches. Every label carried the same simple phrase “Made in #Mexico.”
Beltrán, a 70-year-old Cuban father of two, was one of several hundred recipients of #Mexican #humanitarian assistance, ordered by President #ClaudiaSheinbaum in support of the island nation as it faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a #US #oil #embargo.
“I feel very grateful,” said Beltrán. “The Mexican president should be praised to the skies for showing such concern and courage.”
#OilForCuba!
#EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#CubaSolidarity
#LetCubaLive
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean #news #politics #USpol #Cuba
Cuban families receive ‘Made in Mexico’ essentials as crisis worsens
https://apnews.com/article/cuba-mexico-aid-sheinbaum-4e5732a8acf0905340821716c2ff397f
from #AssociatedPress #APNews
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ
February 19, 2026
Guillermo Beltrán walked away with two heavy bags on Thursday, each containing an essential haul — rice, beans, amaranth and crackers — complemented by a bottle of oil, large cans of sardines and canned peaches. Every label carried the same simple phrase “Made in #Mexico.”
Beltrán, a 70-year-old Cuban father of two, was one of several hundred recipients of #Mexican #humanitarian assistance, ordered by President #ClaudiaSheinbaum in support of the island nation as it faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a #US #oil #embargo.
“I feel very grateful,” said Beltrán. “The Mexican president should be praised to the skies for showing such concern and courage.”
#OilForCuba!
#EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#CubaSolidarity
#LetCubaLive
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean #news #politics #USpol #Cuba
The U.S. military posture in the Caribbean following the capture of Venezuela's president is costing billions, and though most is covered by defense funding already allocated, combat operations add up on top of that. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/16/world/politics/trump-caribbean-billions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #venezuela #southamerica #caribbean #us #donaldtrump #republicans
Alex Akselrod
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#US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/13/us-boat-strike-caribbean-drugs
> Strike appears to be first in #Caribbean since November, with vast majority of recent strikes happening in the #Pacific
#US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/13/us-boat-strike-caribbean-drugs
> Strike appears to be first in #Caribbean since November, with vast majority of recent strikes happening in the #Pacific
The U.S. oil siege has worsened an already severe energy crisis in Cuba, forcing many Cubans to resort to cooking over open fires. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/02/11/energy/charcoal-solar-panels-cuba/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #energy #cuba #latinamerica #caribbean #solar #energy #renewables #coal #fossilfuels #oil #us
Claudius Link
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The concert is over, but the work continues. Someone recommended Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano, so of course, it’s now on my to-read list.
The concert is over, but the work continues. Someone recommended Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano, so of course, it’s now on my to-read list.
📣 New Podcast! "28 January 1935: St Kitts sugar strike" on @Spreaker #black #caribbean #history
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-january-1935-st-kitts-sugar-strike--69414702
Dane 🇮🇪🇺🇦🇻🇪🖖⚛️☮️☸️🕉️
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AFL-CIO #union federation in #USA opposes #US military aggression against #Venezuela
from Instagram
Jan. 3, 2026
#HandsOffVenezuela #ReleaseMaduroNow
#VenezuelanOilBelongsToVenezuela
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean #NicolásMaduro
#news #politics #USpol #Workers #Unions #Labor #LaborMovement #LaborUnions #TradeUnions
@unions
![Main graphic text on left:
[Venezuela flag icon] : @ituc and @CSA_TUCA strongly
condemn the US military aggression against
Venezuela and the violation of its sovereignty.
We call for respect for the Venezuelan people’s
right to self-determination, the immediate
release of all those detained, and a return to
peaceful and democratic dialogue.
Peace and international law must prevail.
Comment text by aflcio on right:
We join the international labor community in condemning President Trump's unconstitutional acts in Venezuela.](https://media.expressional.social/media_attachments/files/115/834/831/099/350/342/original/fd4fa9a7cb238c91.png)
#US forces have boarded a #Russia-flagged US sanctioned #OilTanker linked to #Venezuela in the North #Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks.
The US had been pursuing the #oil tanker since last month after it tried to evade a US “ #blockade” around Venezuela.
#Trump #MafiaState #imperialism #geopolitics #criminal #law #Congress #WarPowers #LandGrab #sovereignty #WarCrimes #ExtrajudicialKillings #theft #piracy #InternationalLaw
https://apnews.com/article/us-venezuela-oil-tanker-77f2c1441dda8217b37f9e38c3ae9131?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-01-07-Breaking+News
The ship was sanctioned by the #US in 2024 for allegedly smuggling cargo for a company linked to Lebanese militant group #Hezbollah. The US #CoastGuard attempted to board it in the #Caribbean in December as it headed for #Venezuela, which the #Trump admin has placed under naval blockade [but they continue to claim it’s not a #war]. The ship refused boarding & headed across the #Atlantic.
#MafiaState #geopolitics #law #Congress #WarPowers #sovereignty #oil #theft #piracy #InternationalLaw
With Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro in U.S. custody, Cuba is left without its principal global ally as its economy careens deeper into the abyss. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/05/world/politics/maduro-cuba-oil-benefactor/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #venezuela #cuba #caribbean #latinamerica #southamerica #nicolasmaduro #us #donaldtrump
joene 🏴🍉
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Zohran #Mamdani makes statement against the seizure of #Maduro by #US forces
from #NewYorkTimes
Jan. 3, 2026
In his first public break with President Trump since taking office two days ago, Mayor #ZohranMamdani of New York City, condemned the capture of President #NicolásMaduro and his wife, calling it “an act of war” and “violation of federal and international law.”
“This blatant pursuit of regime change doesn’t just affect those abroad, it directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call this city home,” the mayor said in a statement posted on social media.
#HandsOffVenezuela #ReleaseMaduroNow
#VenezuelanOilBelongsToVenezuela
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean #Venezuela
#news #politics #USpol
AFL-CIO #union federation in #USA opposes #US military aggression against #Venezuela
from Instagram
Jan. 3, 2026
#HandsOffVenezuela #ReleaseMaduroNow
#VenezuelanOilBelongsToVenezuela
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean #NicolásMaduro
#news #politics #USpol #Workers #Unions #Labor #LaborMovement #LaborUnions #TradeUnions
@unions
Zohran #Mamdani makes statement against the seizure of #Maduro by #US forces
from #NewYorkTimes
Jan. 3, 2026
In his first public break with President Trump since taking office two days ago, Mayor #ZohranMamdani of New York City, condemned the capture of President #NicolásMaduro and his wife, calling it “an act of war” and “violation of federal and international law.”
“This blatant pursuit of regime change doesn’t just affect those abroad, it directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call this city home,” the mayor said in a statement posted on social media.
#HandsOffVenezuela #ReleaseMaduroNow
#VenezuelanOilBelongsToVenezuela
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean #Venezuela
#news #politics #USpol
Jared White (ResistanceNet ✊)
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The #UnitedNations said it was “deeply alarmed” by the #US strikes in #Venezuela & the reported detention of President Nicolás #Maduro. It expressed concern the escalation was a violation of #InternationalLaw.
“These developments constitute a
dangerous precedent,” Stéphane Dujarric, spox for the #UN sec-gen, said. Dujarric said the UN worried about the implications for #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean & called on “all actors in Venezuela” to respect #HumanRights & the rule of #law.
#China called on the #US to comply with #InternationalLaw & the principles of the #UN Charter, urging it to stop violating the #sovereignty & #security of other nations.
#law #Congress #WarPowers #criminal #Trump #abduction #Venezuela #oil #LandGrab #WarCrimes #ExtrajudicialKillings #theft #piracy #InternationalLaw
The #UnitedNations said it was “deeply alarmed” by the #US strikes in #Venezuela & the reported detention of President Nicolás #Maduro. It expressed concern the escalation was a violation of #InternationalLaw.
“These developments constitute a
dangerous precedent,” Stéphane Dujarric, spox for the #UN sec-gen, said. Dujarric said the UN worried about the implications for #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean & called on “all actors in Venezuela” to respect #HumanRights & the rule of #law.
#Britain PM #KeirStarmer said the #UK was not involved in the #US operation in #Venezuela and that he would seek more information from #Trump. Without condemning the US action, #Starmer said he always believes that #InternationalLaw should be upheld. “But I think at this stage, fast moving situation, let’s establish the facts & take it from there,” he said.
#law #Congress #WarPowers #criminal #abduction #oil #LandGrab #WarCrimes #ExtrajudicialKillings #theft #piracy
#China strongly condemned the #US strike in #Venezuela & the action against its president, the Foreign Ministry said, adding the Beijing govt was “deeply shocked” & firmly opposed to the operation.
“Such hegemonic acts of the US seriously violate #InternationalLaw & Venezuela’s #sovereignty & threaten #peace & #security in #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean region,” it said.
#law #Congress #WarPowers #criminal #Trump #abduction #oil #LandGrab #WarCrimes #ExtrajudicialKillings #theft #piracy