Tension between the United States and Venezuela escalates with the authorization of “lethal” CIA operations in the country and the analysis of possible attacks, leading Nicolás Maduro to promise a dispute in international forums. In the Middle East, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears fragile with Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand for the group’s surrender under the threat of “all hell”, while the US reinforces pressure for disarmament. The international scenario is completed by the new American policy for Latin America, which includes fines on the border with Mexico and the possibility of tariffs against Brazil for reports of censorship.
Tension between US and Venezuela intensifies
The US government authorized “lethal” CIA operations in Venezuela. The American president also stated that attacks within the country are analyzed. In response, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro said he would take the dispute to court. He intends to take the case to international forums.
New developments in the conflict between Israel and Hamas
Hamas claimed to have handed over all the bodies of hostages it had access to. However, Israel reported that one of the bodies did not belong to a hostage. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded the group’s surrender and disarmament. The US also condemned Hamas and called for its disarmament “without delay”. Meanwhile, local clans in Gaza are seen as possible successors in control of the region.
US policy towards Latin America in focus
The US announced a fine of US$5,000 for anyone crossing the border with Mexico illegally. The administration also plans to increase financial aid to Argentina to US$40 billion. Regarding Brazil, an American representative linked possible tariffs to allegations of censorship. Eduardo Bolsonaro and Paulo Figueiredo were received by the American government. On another front, the president of Colombia will boycott the Summit of the Americas. The decision is a protest against the exclusion of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
US increases pressure on Russia
The American government has raised its tone against Russia over the war in Ukraine. Authorities promised to “impose costs” on the country. The condition for avoiding sanctions is that the conflict is ended.
SEE ALSO:
- US raises its tone and promises to “impose costs” on Russia if conflict in Ukraine does not end
Situation of Christians in China generates reactions
Reports indicate that Christians in China use “secret” churches to escape persecution. In Brazil, the issue mobilized Congress. Representative Jefferson Campos demanded an official position from Itamaraty on the topic.
SEE ALSO:
- How Christians try to circumvent persecution in China with “secret” churches
- Deputy Jefferson Campos demands Itamaraty’s position on the persecution of Christians in China
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