The Global Brief: Cuba has confirmed that it held rare talks with the United States to ease its energy crisis. The delegation has accused Washington of committing acts of economic coercion by intimidating countries assisting Havana with tariffs. In Venezuela

The National Briefing · Apr 23, 2026 · 6m

The Global Brief: Cuba has confirmed that it held rare talks with the United States to ease its energy crisis. The delegation has accused Washington of committing acts of economic coercion by intimidating countries assisting Havana with tariffs. In Venezuela, opposition leader María Corina Machado warns that delays in declaring elections date and timeline could lead to political unrest.

Guest: Prof. Siphamandla Zondi - Professor of Poltiics University of Johannesburg