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UK Launches First Geothermal Plant to Secure Domestic Power and Lithium Supply
London, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
This pioneering Cornwall facility taps subterranean heat to generate continuous renewable power and, crucially, provides the UK’s first commercial source of lithium—securing a vital domestic supply chain for the electric vehicle market.
Iceland Plans Referendum to Restart EU Membership Talks Amid Geopolitical Pressures
Reykjavik, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Citing geopolitical instability and US tariff threats, Iceland’s Prime Minister announced a referendum to restart EU accession talks will occur within months, revisiting a process suspended over a decade ago.
Fatal Shooting on US Speedboat in Cuban Waters Sparks Diplomatic Outcry
Havana, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Cuban border guards killed four aboard a US-registered vessel following an alleged firefight. The incident, coinciding with a sensitive historical anniversary, has triggered immediate diplomatic friction and demands for accountability.
Venezuela’s Attorney General Resigns as Post-Maduro Institutional Overhaul Begins
Caracas, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Attorney General Tarek William Saab resigned Wednesday, declaring the new Amnesty Act closes a “historical cycle,” as the National Assembly moves to dismantle the previous administration’s judicial power structure.
US Reduces Diplomatic Presence in Lebanon as Iran Tensions Escalate
Beirut, Monday, 23 February 2026.
Citing imminent threats from Iran, the State Department has ordered nonessential diplomats to evacuate Lebanon. This strategic drawdown signals a severe escalation in regional instability and potential military conflict.
Mexican Military Eliminates CJNG Leader El Mencho in Targeted Jalisco Operation
Mexico City, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces eliminated Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” in a targeted operation in Jalisco, ending the decades-long pursuit of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader. Oseguera, who carried a $15 million U.S. reward, was a central figure in the global synthetic drug trade. While this operation represents a major victory for Mexico’s federal security strategy, the immediate aftermath has seen violent retaliatory blockades across multiple states, including Michoacán and Guanajuato. Analytically, this event signals a critical transition point; the removal of such a dominant capstone figure is likely to fracture the CJNG, leading to a volatile succession struggle. This fragmentation poses significant risks for regional security and cross-border logistics as rival factions and cartels maneuver to fill the power vacuum left by one of the world’s most wanted fugitives.
Organized Blockades and Arson Disrupt Critical Infrastructure in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Early Sunday, Puerto Vallarta faced unprecedented security disruptions as organized groups deployed burning vehicles and tire spikes to sever major transport arteries. This coordinated destabilization of critical infrastructure in Jalisco poses immediate risks to the region’s vital tourism economy and expatriate investment landscape.
