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Jeronimo Gonzalez

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Jeronimo is Semafor’s Operations Editor.

Ivory Coast seeks US help to fight jihadists

The country reportedly asked Washington to station spy planes in the country to help it fight jihadists who have recently gained territory across West Africa.
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images

Ukraine could cede land for peace deal

The concession could mark a major step towards reviving a flagging US-backed proposal.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Isabel Infantes/File Photo/Reuters

US escalates Venezuela campaign

Washington imposed sanctions on the family of President Nicolás Maduro and vowed to intercept more oil-carrying vessels that Venezuela’s economy relies on.
Nicolas Maduro.Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters

Venezuela’s Machado defies arrest warrant to receive Nobel

Machado — who has been in hiding for months — reportedly evaded 10 military checkpoints en route to the Venezuelan coast.
María Corina Machado. María Corina Machado. Leonhard Foeger/Reuters

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela

Donald Trump’s decision to keep the tanker’s cargo — a move Caracas labeled “blatant theft” — sent oil prices higher.
US troops seizing the tanker. US Attorney General/Handout via Reuters

US imposes sanctions over Sudan war

The US Treasury said the sanctioned companies enlisted Colombian mercenaries to fight for and train the Rapid Support Forces.
A camp for refugees in Sudan. A camp for Sudanese refugees. Mohamed Jamal/File Photo/Reuters

Trump threatens to expand LatAm military campaign

The threats come as Washington looks to assert its dominance in the region, in what the White House says is Trump’s version of the Monroe Doctrine.

IMF revises China growth forecast

China’s consumer inflation rose more than expected in November, hitting its highest level in 21 months and easing deflationary worries.

EU seeks to unlock $250B in frozen Russian assets

European Council President António Costa said the EU was very close to agreeing a deal that would finance Ukraine for two years.

Tensions flare in Asia over warnings of China aggression

South Korea on Tuesday scrambled fighter jets after saying that several Chinese and Russian aircraft entered its air defense zone.

Trump’s peace deals unravel further

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday accused Rwanda of violating its commitments to a pact signed just last week in Washington.

Mexico weighs higher tariffs on China

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hopes the move will lead to a reprieve of US levies on steel and aluminum.

Mexican cartels ramp up use of drones

Experts say an arms race between the cartels has pushed some to send members to train as drone operators in Ukraine.

China’s trade surplus hits $1 trillion despite US tariffs

Chinese firms have instead ramped up sales to the EU, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Fighting in Africa, SE Asia puts US peace deals at risk

An intensifying conflict between Rwanda-backed rebels and the Congolese army risks undoing a peace agreement signed in Washington just last week.

Airbus stock soars despite issues with bestselling jet

The European aircraft manufacturer said new A320s required additional checks, compounding challenges for the firm.

Saudi to slash budget deficit amid lower oil prices

Government spending has fueled a construction spree in recent years, as Saudi vies to shift its economy away from a dependency on fossil fuels.

Apple replaces head of AI division

Amar Subramanya, formerly Microsoft’s AI vice president, will now helm the division.