Is Rubio pushing for regime change 'to end autocratic socialist governments' in Cuba and Venezuela?

Tens of thousands of residents in western North America are under evacuation orders as heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, particularly affecting Washington state and British Columbia. Authorities continue to warn that water levels are rising, and the risk of flooding remains high following several days of intense storms.

An atmospheric river has led to severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest, affecting areas in both Canada and the United States. Thousands of residents are preparing to evacuate as torrential rain continues to impact the region, raising concerns about safety and infrastructure damage.

More than 400 civilians have been killed in ongoing fighting in the Uvira region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since December 1st, as reported by regional officials. The violence has escalated despite recent diplomatic efforts to broker peace in the area, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado successfully escaped from Venezuela with assistance from the United States, navigating through ten military checkpoints to reach Curaçao before flying to Norway. This daring escape comes as she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting her resilience against the Maduro regime.

U.S. forces have seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a significant escalation in the ongoing pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's regime, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. The Venezuelan government has condemned this action, labeling it as 'blatant theft' and 'piracy.'

As the United States pressures Ukraine to accept a peace plan favoring Russia, President Zelensky is seeking support from European allies. The UK, France, and Germany are spearheading the 'Coalition of the Willing' to provide military backing and counterbalance U.S. influence, while the EU is advocating for the release of €200 billion in frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense.

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has captured the strategic eastern DR Congo town of Uvira, escalating violence in the region just after a peace deal was signed in Washington between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi. This development has led to significant civilian displacement, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing the area as fighting intensifies.

Maria Corina Machado, after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, delivered a hopeful message for Venezuela during a press conference in Oslo, where she condemned Nicolás Maduro's regime and emphasized the need for democracy and international support.