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🇻🇪 Nicolás Maduro and Venezuelan VP on African Mission to Extract Oil Capital
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his Vice President have launched a new diplomatic and economic mission to Africa, seeking to deepen ties with the continent’s leading oil-producing nations. The visit comes at a time when Venezuela’s hydrocarbons sector is under immense strain due to U.S. sanctions, which have severely restricted its access to capital and…
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U.S. House Passes Bill to Sanction International Criminal Court: What It Means and How It Happened
Tags: In early January 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” a bill imposing sanctions on individuals involved with the International Criminal Court (ICC) who investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute U.S. citizens or officials from allied nations, notably Israel. This legislative move came in direct response to the ICC’s application…
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The United States Seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s Aircraft Amid Sanctions Violations
In a significant escalation of its ongoing sanctions against Venezuela, the United States government has seized an aircraft owned by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. officials confirmed that the plane was flown to Florida following a determination that its acquisition violated U.S. sanctions, alongside other criminal concerns. The move adds to the already strained relationship…
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A Diplomatic Standoff Over Pavel Durov
The Background: Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been a subject of controversy between Russia and France. He has been critical of the Russian government and has faced pressure from authorities. Durov’s French citizenship has complicated the matter, as both countries claim jurisdiction over him. The Recent Demand: Moscow has…
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US sanctions Haiti’s ex-president Martelly, citing drug trafficking
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Haiti’s former president, Michel Joseph Martelly, over drug trafficking allegations, accusing him of playing a significant role in perpetuating the ongoing crisis in the country. “Martelly abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking and has sponsored multiple Haiti-based gangs,” State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a…
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EU adds Congo rebel group leaders to sanctions list
European Union member states imposed sanctions on Friday on nine individuals and one entity for human rights violations and abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and for their role in sustaining the conflict in the east of the country. The list includes two leaders of the M23 rebel group, a Tutsi-led group that has…
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Canada imposes sanctions against Haitian gang leaders
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations to address the escalating gang violence in Haiti. These latest sanctions target three Haitian gang leaders: Luckson Elan, Gabriel Jean-Pierre and Ferdens Tilus.
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U.S. sanctions powerful Ecuador crime gang Los Lobos and its leader “Pipo”
The United States has sanctioned Los Lobos, a powerful crime gang based in Ecuador with ties to violence across the country and drug trafficking in the surrounding region, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Thursday. Sanctions were imposed on the trafficking organization and its leader, Wilmer Geovanny Chavarria Barre, who also goes by “Pipo,” the…
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House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over potential warrants for Israeli officials
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Republican-backed bill that would punish the International Criminal Court for its decision to seek the arrests of top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill passed the House with a vote of 247 to 155. Forty-two Democrats joined 205 Republicans in voting in favor of…
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Analyzing the Impact of Sanctions on Russian Oil Tanker Operations
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Endless fascination surrounds the flow of water, the burn of fire, and Bloomberg’s diligent tracking of Russian tankers. Recently, Bloomberg highlighted what seemed a minor tempest, reporting that nearly every Russian oil tanker affected by sanctions has been idle for months. Currently, 40 such vessels are idle, with 21 owned by Sovcomflot. According to…
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