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The New York Times Goes Against Marco Rubio's Rejection Of Cuba Power Shakeup Report: 'Received No Disagreement'

The New York Times replied to Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his rejection of a recent report claiming the Trump administration was seeking the removal of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel as part of negotiations to open up the island's economy.
James 'Jimmy' Gracey

University of Alabama Student James 'Jimmy' Gracey Missing in Barcelona After Night Out at Beachfront Club

BARCELONA, Spain — A 20-year-old University of Alabama junior from Elmhurst, Illinois, has been missing in Barcelona since the early morning hours of March 17, 2026, after a night out visiting friends studying abroad, his family said Wednesday, pleading for public help as Spanish police investigate and suspect foul play.
Kids recruited by cartels, Mexico

Cartels Are Changing Their Drug-Trafficking Strategies And Diversifying Activities Due To Increased Crackdown From Mexico And U.S.

Cartels are changing their drug-trafficking strategies and diversifying their activities as a result of the increased crackdown by U.S. and Mexican forces, according to a new report.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio Rejects Report Claiming Trump Admin Is Seeking Ouster Of Cuban President: 'Continue To Rely On Charlatans & Liars'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected a report claiming that the Trump administration is seeking the ouster of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel as part of negotiations to open up the island's economy.
aespa

Aespa Confirms May Comeback With New Album as Group Gears up for 2026 Promotions

aespa confirmed they will have a May comeback with a new album as SM Entertainment outlines the group's 2026 promotions, including major activities and expanded global performances.
Former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau

Former Green Beret Behind Failed Venezuelan Coup Flees Ahead Of Trial And Is Now Considered a Fugitive

Jordan Goudreau, the former green beret accused of being behind a failed plot to oust former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, has fled ahead of a trial in the U.S. and is now considered a fugitive, federal prosecutors said.
Drones used at the U.S.-Mexico border

Armed Civilians Attack Jalisco State Police With Explosive Drones, Injuring One Officer

Colotlán was one of several municipalities across the country that experienced unrest from members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Feb. 22 following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of the Jalisco cartel.
Panga boat

Human Smuggling Attempts By Sea Are Still Happening Almost Every Weekend, Mexican Consul Says

Human smuggling attempts by the sea continue taking place at the western end of the southern border, according to Mexico's consul general in San Diego.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Won't Pursue Legal Action Against Elon Musk For Saying She Works For Cartels In The End

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she won't pursue legal action against Elon Musk for saying she works for cartels in the end.
Donald Trump

Trump Reportedly Working On Cuba Deal That Would Allow Castro Family To Avoid Exile And Remain On The Island

President Donald Trump is working on a deal with Cuba that could allow President Miguel Diaz-Canel and members of the Castro Family to remain on the island, rather than go into exile, according to a new report.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

Trump and Putin Have 'Frank and Constructive' Conversation About Venezuelan Oil as Iran War Shakes Global Energy Markets

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Venezuelan oil and the impact of the war with Iran on global energy markets during what the Kremlin described as a "frank" and "constructive" phone call.
Iran strike

By the Numbers: U.S. Burnt Through Over $5 Billion in Munitions During First 48 Hours of Iran War

In the first two days of the Iran war, the U.S. used more than $5 billion worth of munitions
Shajareh Tayyebeh school Strike

Iranians Abroad Who Support US-Israel Strikes on Iran Could Have Assets Confiscated, Tehran Warns

Iran has warned that Iranian nationals living abroad who support the United States and Israeli strikes on Iran could face the confiscation of their assets and other penalties under domestic law.
El mencho leader CJNG killed in Mexico

Mexican General Rejects Claim That El Mencho Surrendered To Troops Before Being Killed: 'Had a Lot of Weaponry'

Mexican Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo rejected a claim about Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) known as El Mencho, surrendered to troops before being killed in February.
Tourism falls in Cuba in 50% in 2024

Fuel Shortages Further Strain Cuba's Tourism Sector as Travelers Choose Other Destinations Amid Deepening Crisis

After averaging more than 4 million visitors as recently as 2019, only about 1.6 million tourists traveled to Cuba between January and November 2025, a drop of nearly 70 percent since 2018
The initials of the CJNG painted on a Jalisco wall

El Mencho's Death Will Only Bring 'Temporary Instability' to Jalisco Cartel Network Built on Regional Alliances, Report Claims

The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," is unlikely to disrupt cocaine flows toward Central America and the United States, according to a new report.
Donald Trump

Donald Trump Labels Critics 'Fools' as Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Iran War, Middle East Energy Production Plummets

Donald Trump suggests that oil prices will decrease rapidly after addressing Iran's nuclear threat, despite current spikes due to Middle East tensions.
 White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller Tells Latin American Leaders Cartels That Cartels 'Can Only Be Defeated With Military Power'

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller told Latin American leaders that cartels "can only be defeated with military power."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Questions Trump's Mental State Over Iran War: 'What Is Happening?'

Trump Says There Could Be Substantial Changes In Cuba Before The End Of The Month

President Donald Trump said there could be substantial changes in Cuba before the end of the month as his administration continues to prevent the island from getting fuel to pressure the Havana regime.
Cuban Border Guard Vessel

Florida-Based Men Involved in Deadly Boat Shootout Off Cuban Coast Face Possible Death Sentence Over Terrorism Charges

Six Cuban nationals living in Florida are facing terrorism charges in Cuba after authorities said they attempted to infiltrate the island by boat carrying weapons and explosives, an offense that under Cuban law can carry the death penalty or life in prison.