Mexican navy ships arrived in Havana on Thursday, carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba, while in Venezuela, emboldened activists took to the streets demanding the release of political prisoners. Simultaneously, the CIA released a new Chinese-language recruitment video targeting members of China's military, and Japan seized a Chinese fishing vessel, potentially escalating tensions. These events occurred on February 13, 2026.
Two Mexican navy ships, the Isla Holbox and the Papaloapan, docked in Havana, laden with humanitarian aid, according to The Guardian. This action comes as Mexico navigates a delicate diplomatic situation with the United States. The aid, however, did not include oil, which is crucial for the island nation's economy.
In Venezuela, protesters demonstrated in several cities, including Caracas, as reported by The Guardian. Student demonstrators gathered at the Central University of Venezuela to call for the release of all political prisoners. This follows a period of increased freedom of expression since the recent political shifts.
The CIA's new recruitment video, released on YouTube, encourages Chinese military personnel to contact the US spy agency securely using the encrypted Tor Browser, Al Jazeera reported. This is part of an ongoing series targeting both Chinese and Russian citizens.
Also on Thursday, Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain for allegedly disobeying an order to stop for inspection in Japan's exclusive maritime economic zone, according to Al Jazeera. This incident is the first involving a Chinese vessel since 2022 and could potentially heighten tensions between the two nations.
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