1. The U.S. says it's monitoring Russian ships that entered Cuba's harbor in Havana yesterday morning for alleged naval exercises.
U.S. officials claim it's an attempt from Vladimir Putin's government to show strength amid Washington's support of Ukraine.
Cuba has assured officials across the Americas that the ships do not carry nuclear weapons.
2. Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum met with U.S. officials this week, including Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, a Biden administration advisor, to discuss bilateral issues like trade.
Sheinbaum, who is set to take office Oct. 1 for a six-year term, has seen her transition period rocked by a stock tumble.
Investors say they are worried about proposed constitutional changes, such as making judgeships elected positions instead of appointments.
