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Havana Rallies as Cuba Condemns U.S. Capture of Maduro

Thousands of people gathered in Havana as Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel forcefully condemned the United States for its military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Díaz‑Canel described the action as an attack on regional sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in U.S. interventionism. The U.S. operation, carried out in the early hours of Saturday, involved a rapid strike inside Venezuela that removed Maduro from power and transported him out of the country. The move has triggered intense debate across Latin America, with governments and political groups weighing in on the implications for regional stability. In Cuba, the response was immediate and highly visible. Demonstrators filled Havana’s streets waving Cuban and Venezuelan flags, chanting in support of Maduro, and denouncing what they view as foreign aggression. Cuban officials framed the rally as a defense of Latin American independence and a call for uni...

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Indigo Books & Music Inc. lays off staff as part of its strategic plan to return to profitability

 

Indigo Books & Music Inc. has laid off an unspecified number of staff as part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations. The cuts stem from the company’s strategic plan meant to return the business to profitability. 

The company has seen several quarters of losses and a flurry of executive and board changes over the last year. Most recently, the company reported a net loss of $22.4 million in its second quarter, a period when founder and chief executive Heather Reisman retired and turned the business over to Peter Ruis. Ruis left the company abruptly in September, making way for Reisman to return.


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