Sovereignty
Sheinbaum holds 15-minute call with Trump on Mexican sovereignty
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a brief 15-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump on January 12, 2026, to defend Mexico's sovereignty amid threats of military intervention against drug cartels. Sheinbaum rejected the need for US troops and highlighted existing bilateral cooperation. Trump also inquired about Mexico's stance on the situation in Venezuela.
At least two senators and seven House members will attend a dialogue with fisherfolk, frontliners, local officials and students on West Philippine Sea issues in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, on Monday. The event, organized by the Atin Ito Coalition behind three civilian supply missions to the area, aims to discuss national sovereignty, livelihoods and regional security.
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla held telephone conversations with his Russian and Chinese counterparts, Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi. The discussions reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and expressed support for Cuba's sovereignty. The exchanges also covered regional and international issues.
Following President Gustavo Petro's call for nationwide demonstrations amid US accusations of drug trafficking ties after the January 3 capture of Nicolás Maduro, crowds gathered Wednesday in major city squares starting at 4:00 p.m., with Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar filling by 6:00 p.m. Unions and officials joined, as the US Embassy issued unrest warnings.
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Mexico's Senate continues reviewing President Claudia Sheinbaum's request for temporary US troops entry for joint training, following its January 5 suspension amid the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a January 6 press conference, Sheinbaum called for a fair trial for Maduro, criticized foreign interventions, and urged stronger US action against narcotrafficking.
Addis Fortune explores the 'Gedion Doctrine' in Ethiopia's ongoing quest for sea access. The article examines how this approach challenges traditional boundaries of sovereignty. It appears in Ethiopia's leading English business news weekly.
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A Kenyan lawyer has urged the Central Bank of Kenya to pause negotiations with the Bank of England over storing the country's gold reserves in the UK. The demands highlight concerns about sovereignty, geopolitical risks, and transparency in the deal. This comes amid CBK's plans to diversify its foreign reserves by acquiring gold.