Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.
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Updated sep 25
The latest in this situation
- Rubio used his platform to criticize Nicaraguan leadership and comment on the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
- US policy targets regimes in the hemisphere.
- The Argentine central bank is undergoing its annual review of gold reserve holdings at the BIS, overseen by the National Audit Office.
How it started
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Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Cuba is experiencing power cuts, Argentina reported a national surplus, and Colombia's market slipped amid political heat.Sub-event
- US policy targets regimes in the hemisphere.Sub-event
- Marco Rubio criticized previous Colombian governments regarding issues in Nicaragua and Cuba during remarks made at the US Embassy in Quito.Sub-event
- Ecuador and Bolivia are noted for sharing a trend of political shifts within Latin America.Sub-event
- The Dominican Republic and Ecuador expelled Cuban regime diplomats on August 14, 2026, while Carlos A. Giménez approved the action in the DR.Sub-event
- Peace processes involving both Cuba and Colombia are underway, with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights monitoring the situation regarding the Cuban regime.Sub-event
- Mexico City hosts a major international music event while regional leaders in Argentina and Colombia grapple with political transition challenges.Sub-event
- Argentina is leveraging Vaca Muerta deposits to rise as a major oil producer, while geopolitical risks in the Middle East loom over the region.Sub-event
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- Rubio issued a warning against Cuban military links, while AUSA was noted as part of the GAESA network.Sub-event
- A lawsuit concerning property seized by the Cuban government involves ExxonMobil, Standard Oil, and the administration's stance on foreign sovereign immunity.Sub-event
- Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit concerning seized property involving ExxonMobil and Cuba.Sub-event
Geopolitical shift involving Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, advocating for US hegemony via Monroe Doctrine.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Colombia
country in South America
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Ecuador
sovereign state in South America
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Argentina
country in South America
Related events
- The United States is seeking to expand its power in the Western Hemisphere, a development linked to Abelardo de la Espriella's victory in Colombia.
- Regional concerns are mounting regarding humanitarian pressures and security crises affecting Cuba, Haiti, and the wider Caribbean region.
- Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and others discuss the geopolitical situations of Cuba and Venezuela, using them as case studies for potential U.S. intervention.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theepochtimes.com
- watchingamerica.comTrumpist Expansion in South America
- haitisun.com
- middleeasteye.net