Americas

FAA Says Canada Will Soon Certify Delayed Gulfstream Jets

The head of the FAA said he expects Canada to move ahead with certifying several U.S.-made Gulfstream business jets that have faced years of delay.

Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation

Trump says he won’t approve the new Ontario–Michigan international bridge, saying border crossing negotiations must start over.
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Trump Meets With Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump met with newly elected Honduran President Nasry “Tito” Asfura at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 7.

Trump Says Mexico Will Halt Oil Shipments to Cuba as Pressure Campaign Intensifies

President Trump said Mexico will halt oil shipments to Cuba, escalating U.S. pressure to cut the island’s fuel supply and push Havana toward talks.

US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Mission After 7-Year Interruption

A U.S. envoy landed in Venezuela on Jan. 31 to resume diplomatic engagement in the country after a seven-year pause.

Venezuela Plans Amnesty for Political Prisoners, Closure of Notorious Detention Center

Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez proposed a general amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners after U.S. capture of Maduro.

Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs, Decertification of Canadian Aircraft Over Canada Not Certifying Gulfstream Models

Trump says he is decertifying Canada-made Bombardier Global Express and all Canadian aircraft after Canada refused to certify U.S. Gulfstream jets.

Trump Orders Reopening of Venezuelan Airspace for Commercial Flights

President Trump announced that he had instructed the transportation secretary to reopen Venezuela’s airspace to commercial flights.