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Monday, 19 January 2026
VENEZUELA: Rodríguez announces reform of hydrocarbons law
On 16 January Venezuela’s President Delcy Rodríguez announced a reform of the country’s hydrocarbon law, meeting a key demand of the US.
Monday, 19 January 2026
BRAZIL: Lula reiterates criticism of US actions in Venezuela
On 18 January the New York Times published a guest essay written by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in which he criticised the US military operation on 3 January resulting in the capture of Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro (2013-2026).
Monday, 19 January 2026
GUATEMALA: Arévalo declares state of siege following gang violence
On 18 January Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day state of siege.
Monday, 19 January 2026
MEXICO: Suspicions rise about US military actions
On 18 January Mexico’s federal security cabinet announced that a US military aircraft that landed in Toluca airport, Estado de México (Edomex), had been authorised by Mexican authorities in relation to training activities.
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