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The 'Nuestra América' convoy aims to deliver food, medicine, and essential supplies to Cuba, arriving in Havana on March 21, 2026. Organized by Progressive International, it has support from figures like Greta Thunberg and Mariela Castro, but raises questions about distribution and independent oversight.

13. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Den russiske kapteinen på tankeren Sea Owl I, som ble bordet av svenske myndigheter utenfor Trelleborg på torsdag som del av mistenkte skyggeflåteoperasjoner, er arrestert på mistanke om grov bruk av falske dokumenter. Dette følger fortsatte søk og avhør, midt i internasjonale reaksjoner.

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has published a report highlighting how several Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchanges continue to facilitate transactions for sanctioned entities. Platforms such as Bitpapa, ABCeX, Rapira, and Aifory Pro enable users to convert rubles into crypto and transfer funds across borders, bypassing traditional banking channels. The findings underscore the role of stablecoins in evading Western sanctions imposed since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

22. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

President Gustavo Petro stated that Colombia has no plans to import oil from Venezuela, amid hurdles for gas imports due to US sanctions. Mines and Energy Minister Edwin Palma confirmed that Ecopetrol cannot proceed without an Ofac license. These remarks address a growing gas supply deficit in Colombia.

Cuba is grappling with an acute economic crisis reminiscent of the 1990s 'Special Period,' marked by fuel shortages and paralyzed transportation. Authorities and social media voices are invoking the ghost of the 'zero option,' where imports could drop to zero. Government measures focus on medium- and long-term solutions, while the immediate situation remains uncertain.

15. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

U.S. military personnel boarded the oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, the Pentagon said Sunday, in a continuing effort to enforce U.S. sanctions tied to Venezuela’s oil trade. The Defense Department said the boarding occurred without incident but did not say whether the ship was formally seized.