16/07/2026 04:21 - Internacionales
According to a report by Deutsche Welle on July 14, 2026, the international community is closely watching events in the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial maritime passage, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, handles 25% of the global oil trade and is currently at the center of a dispute following attacks between the United States and Iran.
In this context, the price of Brent crude oil recorded a 2.5% increase, reaching $85.37. While the United States maintains a naval blockade and has imposed a 20% toll, it is expected that mediation by countries such as Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman could open doors to a definitive ceasefire.
Readers of the German outlet expressed their desires for peace and concerns about the economic and human consequences. Alexander Joaquin Jauria noted on Facebook that 'The US does not want to end this war,' while other readers, such as Julio Jimenez from Nicaragua, expressed their hope that the conflict will end soon to alleviate the suffering of the Iranian population. Meanwhile, Esteban Amador highlighted the incongruity of mourning natural disasters while generating armed conflicts, advocating for a more logical and mature approach to international relations.
The Caribbean island, located south of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean, faced its second total blackout in five days on July 11, 2026, marking the ninth power outage since late 2024. Readers like Melne Martinez emphasized that the ongoing crisis will not stop Cubans from dreaming, highlighting the remarkable resilience of a people who 'always manage to get by' in the face of adversity.
Another central theme was the situation of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who wishes to return to her country, a South American nation currently devastated by earthquakes. Although neither the Caracas government nor Washington would currently allow it, her followers keep the hope of her return alive. In January 2026, Machado symbolically handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump as a gesture of gratitude, an act that many interpret as a bridge toward future democratic negotiations.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
