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Last update: 9 hours agoCuba Energy Shock: Havana confirmed it has “absolutely no” fuel oil and diesel, with blackouts in the capital now running 20–22 hours a day and power returning for as little as 90 minutes—an acute stress test for an already failing grid. Cuba–U.S. Security Escalation: A report says Cuba has stockpiled 300+ drones and is mapping U.S. targets amid blockade and takeover threats, even as analysts say no immediate attack is expected. Venezuela Fallout: Venezuela deported Alex Saab to the U.S., a move that spotlights how Caracas is tightening legal and political positioning after Maduro’s capture. Bolivia Crisis on the Streets: La Paz saw clashes as thousands of troops moved to break road blockades tied to a deep economic downturn. Guyana Finance Upgrade: Guyana announced real-time payments (FASTA on June 2) and integration with India’s UPI, plus new international bank licenses—aimed at speeding transactions and cutting cash reliance. Caribbean Politics & Culture: Antigua and Barbuda will add Spanish as an official second language, while Jamaica set a 2027 air connectivity summit to boost regional tourism links. Markets Watch: India became Nestlé’s biggest KitKat market; in Latin America, EM carry trades are rebounding as oil prices lift commodity currencies.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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