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Despite some successful negotiations, many Americans remain incarcerated under opaque conditions. Recent cases include a U.S. Air Force veteran released after lengthy negotiations and others still held. The Biden administration is exploring measures to classify Maduro’s government as a transnational criminal organization — a move that could significantly expand legal authorities and potentially lead to mass deportations or sanctions.
The BRICS Summit and the Future of Global Currency
Looking ahead, July’s upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro represents a significant pivot in global economic geopolitics. The bloc, comprising Russia, China, India, Iran, and other emerging powers, aims to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar and initiate what they dub the “Rio reset.”