International Relations

As Brazil’s President Lula da Silva speaks of ‘returning to normal’ with the U.S., underlying tensions and past U.S. pressure reveal a fragile relationship that demands scrutiny beyond optimistic rhetoric.

Ecuador formally protests after ICE agent’s unauthorized attempt to enter its consulate in Minneapolis—raising serious questions about U.S. immigration policy, diplomatic respect, and national sovereignty.

Mexico’s ambiguous halt on oil shipments to Cuba raises questions about national sovereignty under the shadow of U.S. pressure, exposing Washington’s expanding influence in Latin America.

Cuba insists on zero concessions amid mounting U.S. pressure and threat of military action, locking itself into a perilous dead-end that threatens regional security and American interests.

As Ecuador hikes pipeline fees tenfold against Colombian oil exporters, a tit-for-tat trade war unfolds, revealing how weak regional governance and porous borders imperil both nations—and by extension, America’s security.

As Ecuador hikes pipeline fees tenfold against Colombian oil exporters, a tit-for-tat trade war unfolds, revealing how weak regional governance and porous borders imperil both nations—and by extension, America’s security.

As Ecuador hikes pipeline fees tenfold against Colombian oil exporters, a tit-for-tat trade war unfolds, revealing how weak regional governance and porous borders imperil both nations—and by extension, America’s security.

As Ecuador hikes pipeline fees tenfold against Colombian oil exporters, a tit-for-tat trade war unfolds, revealing how weak regional governance and porous borders imperil both nations—and by extension, America’s security.

As Ecuador hikes pipeline fees tenfold against Colombian oil exporters, a tit-for-tat trade war unfolds, revealing how weak regional governance and porous borders imperil both nations—and by extension, America’s security.

As Ecuador hikes pipeline fees tenfold against Colombian oil exporters, a tit-for-tat trade war unfolds, revealing how weak regional governance and porous borders imperil both nations—and by extension, America’s security.