Global strategist with a Western Hemisphere vibe

Joined June 2013
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Let’s nominate @MariaCorinaYA for the Nobel Peace Prize. None better than she. Who’s with me? Re-post if you agree! #VenezuelaLibreYa #Venezuela
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“We extend our gratitude to the Venezuelan security forces for their support to the successful joint operation against a Tren de Aragua compound that resulted in the death of the narco-terrorist organization’s leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias “Niño Guerrero.” Guerrero was a wanted fugitive charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with ordering, directing, and facilitating acts of terrorism and violence in the United States.” - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan
Earlier this week, the @DeptofWar — in full collaboration with Venezuelan security forces — conducted a kinetic strike on a Tren de Aragua (TdA) compound in Venezuela. TdA founder & leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka “Niño Guerrero,” was confirmed killed during the strike. The operation underscores the shared U.S. and Venezuelan commitment to take the fight to narco-terrorists and deny them any safe haven in our hemisphere. We will continue to work closely with security partners, like Venezuela — and counties in the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) partners — to take the fight to our enemies.
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#Cuba leader Díaz-Canel announces sweeping economic reforms to fend off U.S. pressure. These are reforms that could have allowed them to survive years ago, unclear if they would be deemed enough by the Trump admin or if they would save the economy. miamiherald.com/news/nation-…
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VENEZUELA | US issues new license for Chevron, Repsol, Eni, Maurel & Prom, BP, Shell, requiring arbitration outside Venezuela. (El Espectador)
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NEW: Ken Salazar, Biden's ambassador to Mexico, was so frustrated with admin's border policy that he considered running for president himself in '24 He's now pitching 2028ers on his border plan, which he hopes will keep them from repeating mistakes of '24 politico.com/news/2026/06/11…
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Commodity traders Trafigura Group and Vitol Group are expanding efforts to sell Venezuelan oil into Asia, a move that comes as the South American country’s production rises and the Iran war disrupts competing supplies from the Middle East. Trafigura has offered Venezuelan flagship Merey 16 crude to refiners in South Korea, according to people with knowledge of the situation who asked not to be named discussing private transactions. The company also recently delivered oil to a refinery in Malaysia, the people said. #oott bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Las soluciones sistémicas para Cuba tienen que ver con la soberanía del Pueblo Cubano, con Democracia para el Pueblo Cubano, con plena vigencia de los Derechos Humanos para el Pueblo Cubano, con aceptar la legitimidad del Pueblo Cubano; es decir la reversión de una formula arcaica y fosilizada que ha perpetuado el sufrimiento. Las razones que lleven a Cuba a la Democracia siempre serán buenas razones. Mi columna en @infobae: infobae.com/america/opinion/… @caslainstitute luisalmagro.com
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Mexico’s renegade sections of the national teachers’ union (CNTE) will hold pretty much anything hostage
Those looking for fun at Mexico City's World Cup fan zone will be disappointed, as it's been taken over by a tent city due to teachers protesting over pay. Sky's @robharris reports from there
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Replying to @ericfarns
Not to brag, but Venezuelan avocados are HUGE and tasty
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Best avocados are from:
9% Mexico
9% Peru
27% Your parents backyard
55% Somewhere else
11 votes • Final results
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I mean, only 14 votes, but not one at all for #Guatemala? We had more for the DR and that wasn’t even an option…
Best avocados are produced in
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Chavismo is ecocide, hunger, and devastation
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Delcy Rodríguez invades my home. Investors thinking about Venezuela should understand what that means. This loss is personal, but it should also be a warning to investors, writes @leopoldolopez on.wsj.com/49OPkOF
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Time now to stigmatize their consultants etc in Washington
The US military has officially branded China’s most powerful civilian tech giants as military entities. In a massive escalation of the tech cold war, the Pentagon finalized its annual Section 1260H update, formally designating Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD as "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly within the United States. Washington asserts that these corporate giants are deeply entangled in Beijing’s military-civil fusion strategy, serving as conduits for the People’s Liberation Army to access cutting-edge civilian innovations in artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric vehicles. While the designation does not impose immediate blocking sanctions on the private sector, it triggers a severe operational countdown for defense contractors and global supply chains. Beginning June 30, 2026, the Department of Defense is legally barred from securing or renewing contracts with any of the listed firms. Simultaneously, strict new defense regulations will penalize any US entities that engage lobbyists for these blacklisted Chinese firms, setting the stage for a sweeping indirect procurement ban in 2027 that will target any products containing their components. The reputational and financial fallout is already vibrating through global markets, triggering an immediate drop in Alibaba’s stock as institutional investors scramble to reassess compliance risks. Although Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD have forcefully rejected the Pentagon's classification, asserting they are strictly independent commercial enterprises, Beijing is poised for a fierce diplomatic and economic response. The line between Chinese commerce and military power has been officially erased by Washington, forcing global enterprises to rapidly purge these entities from their networks. #NationalSecurity #TechWar #Alibaba #Baidu #BYD #Pentagon #SupplyChain #Geopolitics2026
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Petristas hoy: Abelardo no es sincero en su conversión al cristianismo; antes era ateo. Petristas hace seis meses: Obviamente Jesús y María Magdalena hicieron el amor, el presi lo dice.
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Do the populist thing and cut the tariffs!
New tariff polling: Only 10 percent of U.S. adults say tariffs on foreign goods should be increased compared to 47 percent who say they should be decreased.
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Of all the concerns regarding the Venezuelan draft oil contract, the most sensitive is the "expropriation clause." Here, I examine ways to eliminate this risk. joseignaciohernandezg.com/20…

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Crazy images from Bolivar state in Venezuela where the dictatorship has promoted illegal gold mining that has destroyed the area. Looks like they’ve sent in the military to clean their blood operation and get it ready for American investors…
#AHORA Huida de mineros ante los disparos de las FANB. Diosdado ha promovido por años el caos en la zona y ahora pretenden poner orden disparando a la población civil. Esta situación minera descontrolada se ha generado por quienes están en el poder en Venezuela, la minería esclaviza a la población que sólo sobrevive mientras militares y pranes de hacen millonarios a costa del crimen y el medioambiente.
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