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President Miguel Díaz-Canel
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Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz
The results of the Cuba vote at United Nations headquarters. Photo: AP
Americas and the Caribbean

UN condemns US embargo on Cuba, but backing erodes under Trump pressure

Measure passes 130-17 with 25 abstentions, marking a steep drop from over 160 votes in favour last year.

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China-Latin America relations

‘Comrade Raul’: Beijing defends Cuba’s ex-leader over Florida murder warrant

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China-Latin America relations

Air China scrambles to fly stranded passengers out of fuel-starved Cuba

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Islamic militancy

US Supreme Court rejects bid by accused 9/11 mastermind to revive plea deal

Ruling leaves Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants facing death penalty as Guantanamo military trial remains set for 2028.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed at a Military Commissions hearing in 2012 at the US Navy base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Image: Janet Hamlin via AFP
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a 2009 photo. Photo: muslm.net via AFP
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed soon after his capture in 2003. Photo: AFP
China-Latin America relations

China backs Cuba, Beijing’s Panama threat: 7 Latin America relations reads

From geopolitical alliances to a record-making UN vote, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in September 2026.

China-Latin America relations

China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana

Spokesman Guo Jiakun marks 66 years of ties amid a US oil blockade and reports of military planning focused on the island.

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China-Latin America relations

Exclusive | China-based Brics bank set for hunger alliance lead role this year, Brazil says

Brazilian minister Wellington Dias tells SCMP a fund to cut borrowing costs for the poor may launch by December as US marginalises the G20.

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Brazil’s Minister of Social Development, Wellington Dias (centre), speaks at the United Nations General Assembly's high-level plenary session on Social Business, Youth, and Technology on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Rubio defends Xi’s US visit as essential despite deep disagreements

US secretary of state says Taiwan arms sales must be weighed against America’s military needs and voices hope Vladimir Putin will attend G20.

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US, Israel war on Iran

‘To the victor belong the spoils’: Trump touts ‘America is back’ agenda at UN

US president casts domestic policies as a global success while addressing conflicts, China and the prospect of renewed Iran talks.

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Donald Trump

South Park creators ‘rename’ show to ‘South America’ in jab at Trump

The US president has a penchant for renaming things, including a recent suggestion to call New Mexico ‘New America’ instead.

South Park character cut-outs are seen at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2025. Photo: TNS
United States

As I see it | The US’ dangerous reversion to imperialism in Latin America

Washington aims not only to counter growing Chinese influence but to reestablish hegemonic control in the region.

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Clouds form over pumpjacks and power transmission towers on Lake Maracaibo, one of the world’s richest petroleum-producing regions, in Cabimas, Venezuela, on September 1. The US has secured effective control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil deal

Call follows news that Caracas authorities have granted concessions covering 17 oilfields with proven reserves of about 65 billion barrels.

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China-Latin America relations

Brazil’s China borrowing, Colombia quake aid: 7 Latin America relations reads

From corruption allegations to US sanctions and Trump allegations, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in August 2026.

China-Latin America relations

US targets China’s telecoms grip in Venezuela with new sanctions carve-out

Move could test Huawei and ZTE’s long-standing foothold as Washington extends its China reach from oil to another strategic sector.

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Chinese telecommunication companies like Huawei could be marginalised after the US authorised new investment in Venezuela’s telecom sector. Photo: Shutterstoock
US-China relations

DJI Pentagon battle, ‘Chinese Schindler’: 7 US-China relations reads

From a Chinese AI surprise to US defence bill, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of August 2026.

A DJI Inspire 2 quadcopter drone flies over New York. File photo: Dreamstime/TNS
China-Latin America relations

Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and China

Beijing retains commercial interests in Venezuela even as analysts see Washington curbing its political and strategic influence.

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China-Latin America relations

Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity

Liu Haixing, who heads party’s international department, says ties are at ‘unprecedented new height’ during talks with counterpart in Havana.

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China-Latin America relations

US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurement

Measures target officials and firms accused of obtaining military equipment from China and Russia for Cuba’s armed forces.

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Left to right: Cuban Ambassador to China Alberto Blanco Silva, Chinese Major General Ye Jiang and Cuban First Colonel Waldo Perez Cortes pose during a 65th anniversary celebration in Beijing in September 2025. Photo: Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX)
China-Latin America relations

Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026.

US-Cuba relations

Cuba plunged into darkness again as power grid collapses

Total failure leaves millions without electricity amid severe fuel shortages, ageing infrastructure and US sanctions.

US-Cuba relations

Cuba says nearly three-quarters of hotels have shut as travel plunges

Havana details scale of industry collapse for the first time amid severe economic crisis and energy blockade.

A bicycle taxi decorated with a US flag passes in front of the Havana Capitol. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Raul Castro absent as Cuba marks revolutionary anniversary

For the first time in over 30 years, the 95-year-old ex-president skips the July 26 rally.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other officials on Sunday. Photo: EPA
China-Latin America relations

US claims 3 China-linked spy sites in Cuba monitoring American military activity

State Department report alleges Beijing and Moscow regard Cuba-based facilities as among their ‘most critical foreign listening posts’.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile

One of the most prominent figures in Cuba’s new dissident movement, Otero Alcantara had just completed a five-year sentence on the island.

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US-China relations

Trump’s fiery speech accuses China of US election interference – as it happened

Trump’s speech focused on Chinese interference in domestic politics, called out local TV networks and mentioned Iran war once.

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US President Donald Trump gestures after addressing the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP
United States

US to focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

Critics, however, fear that ‌designating groups as far-left terror organisations risks targeting lawful protests and political opponents.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the US Department of State on Thursday. Photo: AFP
China-Africa relations

How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa

Compliance inquiries surge as broad range of industries at risk, spanning mining, banking, telecoms, technology, energy and infrastructure.

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United Nations

At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade

Cuba’s foreign minister slammed the blockade’s ‘collective punishment’ of the population but the US envoy insisted ‘there is no blockade’.

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