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Jeronimo Gonzalez

Jeronimo Gonzalez

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Jeronimo is Semafor’s Operations Editor.

Global credit ratings agency S&P boosts DRC outlook

The country has been the subject of renewed interest from Chinese and US mining firms seeking control of the country’s vast resources.
A copper mine in DRC. Jonny Hogg//File Photo/Reuters

Mexico considers halting Cuba oil exports amid US retaliation concerns

Cuba had long relied on Venezuelan oil to run its economy.
Oil tanker in Mexico.Norlys Perez/File Photo/Reuters

World Bank, Rockefeller to spend millions on African solar transition

The continent’s panel imports almost tripled in the two years to June 2025, a report found.
Juba Solar PV Park near the Nile River on the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan.Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

Venezuela’s interim president Rodríguez consolidates power

The interim leader has shaken up the military, long the basis of power for Venezuela’s ruling Socialist party, and replaced at least half a dozen top officials.
Delcy Rodríguez standing next to Venezuelan officials. Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters

LatAm exports soar despite US tariffs

Washington’s levies have only strengthened Latin America’s ties with the Chinese economy.
Storage containers in Mexico.Tomas Bravo/Reuters

China pursues new trade allies as US influence wanes

Beijing reached an agreement with the EU and Canada to allow more Chinese-made electric vehicles into both markets.
Chinese exports.China Daily via Reuters

China’s loans to Africa plummet as Beijing pivots to strategic investments

Total lending in 2024 amounted to $2.1 billion, down by more than 90% from its 2016 peak.

China announces $72B loan program to boost private consumption

Experts have long urged Beijing to increase domestic demand in order to rebalance its investment- and export-dependent economy.

US reportedly seeking to overthrow Cuban regime

Washington believes Havana’s Communist government has never been weaker, with the economy on the verge of collapse.

US seizes seventh Venezuelan tanker

The move further consolidates Washington’s control over the Latin American nation’s crude industry.

US shale production set to plateau

Flagging prospects have pushed domestic firms to seek out opportunities in new markets such as Australia and Venezuela.

Beijing looks to court western leaders as US influence wanes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit follows a trip by Canada’s leader to Beijing to sign several new trade agreements.

Chinese tourism to Japan plummets following Taiwan spat

Beijing urged its citizens not to travel to Japan after its prime minister said her country may support Taiwan militarily.

Chevron cautious on Venezuela amid US pressure to invest

Donald Trump has pressured global oil firms to invest as much as $100 billion in Venezuela.

Senegal defeat Morocco to win African Cup of Nations

The tournament is undergoing a commercial boom, with revenues rising 90% compared to the previous edition.

Venezuela’s interim president moves to consolidate power

Rodríguez has replaced the head of the central bank and the leader of a feared military intelligence agency.

US charges 26 people for basketball match-fixing scheme

More than a dozen US college basketball players are accused of taking part in the fraud.

Venezuela eases oil investment laws under US pressure

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said she would reform the country’s hydrocarbon laws to ease foreign investment.