From Maduro’s removal to Cuba’s scramble for energy security, the crises in Venezuela and Havana are no longer isolated events. Oil, sanctions and sovereignty now intersect in a broader struggle over influence in the Americas.

Gloria Estefan’s appearance on Songs and Stories with Kelly Clarkson was a joyful collision of worlds. From her Cuban roots and breakthrough with Miami Sound Machine to her resilience after tragedy, Estefan’s legacy continues to inspire.