Americas

Widespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark

Outage affects most of western Cuba, including the capital

BlackRock makes major move in Panama

Haiti gangs set fire to RTVC media office in Port-au-Prince

China misleads on involvement in Panama Canal

China’s Foreign Ministry says China is committed to Panama Canal neutrality and has never interfered in its operation. VOA’s Leonid Martynyuk explains why this is misleading.

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala in move lawyer calls ‘inhumane’

Founder of Guatemalan news website awaits retrial in case widely criticized by lawyers, international community

Ukraine peace, global security top G7 agenda as diplomats convene in Canada

Rubio says US will use G7 forums to counter adversaries, stand by allies

Armed gangs attack neighborhood in Haiti

Argentines protesting austerity measures clash with police

Police deploy water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters

US clears out remaining migrants from Guantanamo Bay

The ‘high-threat illegal aliens’ and others were taken from Guantanamo to Louisiana

US trade wars with Canada, EU intensify

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports from 35 countries

MSF reports 150 new cholera cases in Haiti