Mexican navy ships arrived in Havana, Cuba, on Thursday carrying humanitarian aid, while in Venezuela, emboldened activists took to the streets demanding the release of political prisoners. Simultaneously, the CIA released a new recruitment video targeting Chinese military personnel, Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of troops to combat rising crime.
Two Mexican navy ships, the Isla Holbox and the Papaloapan, docked in Havana on Thursday, laden with humanitarian aid. This action comes as Mexico navigates a delicate diplomatic situation with the United States, according to The Guardian. The aid was delivered as part of Mexico's ongoing support for Cuba.
In Venezuela, protesters demonstrated in cities across the country, including Caracas, calling for the release of political prisoners. Student demonstrators gathered at the Central University of Venezuela, highlighting the growing freedom of expression following recent political shifts, as reported by The Guardian.
The CIA released a Chinese-language recruitment video on its YouTube channel on Thursday, encouraging members of China's military to spy for the United States. The video is part of a series aimed at Chinese and Russian citizens, providing information on how to securely contact the US spy agency, according to Al Jazeera.
Also on Thursday, Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain for allegedly failing to comply with an order to stop for inspection in Japan's exclusive maritime economic zone. This incident, the first involving a Chinese vessel since 2022, could potentially escalate tensions, according to Al Jazeera.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that he would deploy the army to work alongside the police to address high levels of gang violence and other crimes. Ramaphosa directed police and army chiefs to develop a deployment plan for the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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