Alberta Will Vote on a Possible Referendum to Separate From Canada. Here’s What to Know.
Premier Danielle Smith announced that she would ask citizens to vote on whether they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to secede. Source link
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In Jab at Trump, Mexico Targets Foreign Election Meddling
Mexico is moving to add protections from “foreign interference” in elections. The rules seem aimed at Washington, but they raised concerns about Mexico’s democracy. Source link
Alberta Separation: What to Know Ahead of Oct. 19 Vote on Staying in Canada
Premier Danielle Smith announced that she would ask citizens to vote on whether they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to secede. Source link
Cuba Celebrates Raúl Castro After the U.S. Accuses Him of Murder
Cuban officials closed ranks around Mr. Castro, their embattled former president, who was indicted on murder charges in the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago. Source link
Cuban Pilot in Florida Is a Defendant in Raúl Castro Indictment
The pilot, Luis González-Pardo, was one of the defendants in the indictment that included former Cuban President Raúl Castro. Source link
Exxon Is Nearing a Deal to Pump Oil in Venezuela, Marking a Victory for Trump
The U.S. oil giant is negotiating a deal to pump oil in Venezuela, ending a standoff with its socialist rulers and marking a victory for President Trump. Source link
News of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a Breakthrough
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raul Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread. “This has to change.” Source link
Why the U.S. Chose May 20 to Seek Charges Against Raúl Castro
The choice of this specific date to indict the former president Raúl Castro carries historical echoes from more than a century ago. Source link
Rubio Moves Closer to Decades-Long Goal of Transforming Cuba
The secretary of state is the son of immigrants who left Cuba before the Castro revolution to look for economic opportunities. Yet, he pursues change with the zeal of a political exile. Source link
Cuba Says the Trump Administration Is Not Negotiating in Good Faith
Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations said in an interview that Havana wanted to talk but the Trump administration was creating pretexts for military action. Source link