Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: According to the Washington-based Cuba Study Group, a non-profit organization of professionals and business leaders who advocate for a free, sovereign, and prosperous Cuba, the situation on the island has reached an “alarming stage,” adding that “humanitarian aid should never be used as a bargaining chip.” As reported in 14ymedio

Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: The Secretary of Energy of the United States, Chris Wright, wants to seal the largest oil agreement in world history during his visit to Caracas.

Issue Aug 26-Sep 01 2026: Christopher Landau, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico noted that, historically, the relationship with Mexico and the Western Hemisphere has not received sufficient attention from the U.S. government.