Missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, US Shooting and Food Crisis in Africa: International News

Global overview – April 4, 2026

Caribbean

Bahamas: lobbying strategy to defend national interests

The Bahamian government confirmed the use of U.S.-based lobbyists to represent its interests in Washington. This strategy, estimated at $120,000, is presented as a transparent and common practice regulated under the FARA law. Authorities emphasize that U.S. decisions directly impact key sectors such as tourism, migration, and security.

Latin America

Cuba: Washington strengthens sanctions

The U.S. administration has expanded sanctions against the Cuban government, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, and mining. Havana denounces the move as coercive and accuses Washington of tightening the blockade.

Bolivia: magistrate assassinated

Judge Victor Hugo Claure was shot dead in Santa Cruz. Authorities are investigating a possible land-related conflict, while security for judicial officials has been reinforced.

United States

Incident at Trump golf club in Florida

A man was arrested for disorderly conduct after behaving aggressively toward security agents at the Trump Doral Golf Club near Miami.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized

The former New York mayor was admitted to the hospital in critical but stable condition. The exact cause of his hospitalization has not been disclosed.

Oklahoma shooting: 13 injured

A shooting at a party near Lake Arcadia left at least 13 people injured, raising renewed concerns about gun violence in the United States.

Strait of Hormuz: US military deployment

Washington launched a large-scale operation involving 15,000 troops to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked for weeks amid tensions with Iran.

Canada

Mark Carney strengthens ties with Europe

The Canadian Prime Minister attended a European summit in Armenia, reinforcing strategic relations between Canada and the European Union.

Europe

Germany: US troop withdrawal

Berlin downplayed the impact of the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops, despite concerns about European security.

Sweden: stricter citizenship rules

The Swedish Parliament adopted a law imposing tougher conditions for obtaining citizenship, including higher income and residency requirements.

Diplomacy: Marco Rubio visits Rome

The U.S. Secretary of State is expected in Italy and the Vatican in an effort to ease tensions with the Holy See.

Middle East

Iran–United States: escalation in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran claims it fired missiles at a U.S. warship to prevent it from entering the strategic area, increasing tensions despite a fragile ceasefire.

Asia-Pacific

Japan: a stronger regional strategy

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi promotes a vision of a “free and open” Asia-Pacific region amid rising tensions with China.

India: airline industry in crisis

The surge in fuel prices threatens the survival of major Indian airlines, which are calling for urgent government support.

Africa

Cameroon: food insecurity alert

Nearly 2.9 million people are at risk of food insecurity. The situation is worsened by conflict, rising prices, and declining humanitarian aid.

Cherline Ades