(2022-02-08). Refugees in the Cluster of Humanitarian Disasters. journal-neo.org 
Recent years have been increasingly marked by numerous migration crises. Fleeing from wars, armed conflicts and various militant activities, migrants from Africa and Asia continue to make dangerous attempts to enter Europe by various, often risky and dangerous, means. As a result, many of them die at sea, and the coastguards of various countries have …
(2022-02-08). Antiwar Groups Rally To Stop Us From Being Lied Into War With Russia. popularresistance.org Clearing the FOG provides excerpts from the speakers at the National Online Rally to stop war with Russia over Ukraine that was held on Feb. 5 as part of the national actions that took place in about 70 cities in Hawaii and coast to coast. The rally and actions were organized based on a unified call to action issued by 12 national and international antiwar organizations, which was endorsed by more than 200 more organizations. The demands include stopping the war with Russia, stopping the supply of weapons to Nazis in Ukraine, ending NATO, de-escalating the threat of nuclear war and resolving the current conflict…
(2022-02-08). New Zealand government to re-open borders amid escalating Omicron outbreak. wsws.org The dangerous border re-openings are the next stage in the New Zealand Labour-led government's pro-business strategy to end public health restrictions and let COVID run.
(2022-02-08). Guatemalans Ask For The Release Of A Migrant Detained In Mexico. telesurenglish.net On Monday, relatives of the Maya Chuj woman Juana Alonzo went to the Mexican Consulate in Guatemala City to demand the release of the Indigenous migrant, who is being held in Tamaulipas for alleged abduction charges. | RELATED: | In August 2014, this Guatemalan woman attempted to migrate to the United States. However, she was abducted nearby the northern Mexican border by a human trafficker, who forced her to wor…
(2022-02-08). Mexico To Strengthen Trade & Diplomatic Relations With Honduras. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) announced his willness to strengthen economic and diplomatic cooperation with Honduras' President Xiomara Castro. | RELATED: | "Castro is a woman of ideals and principles, a social fighter who knows how to face adversities and whose government has her people's support," AMLO stated and regretted not being able to attend her swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 27. | Cas…
(2022-02-08). Even Red-State Louisiana Eyes 5 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind Generation, replacing declining Oil Industry. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Windpower Monthly reports that the state of Louisiana's Climate Commission Task Force assembled by Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards is eyeing 5 gigawatts of electric power generation through massive new wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico, by 2035. The project would be part of the state's goal of getting …
(2022-02-08). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Thousands of Puerto Rican teachers held protests to support demand for increases in pay, while Tijuana, Mexico parents are demanding the state government redress nonpayment of teachers' wage…
(2022-02-08). China respalda a Argentina en su reclamo sobre las Malvinas. telesurtv.net El conflicto de las Malvinas solamente puede encontrar un cauce favorable mediante el diálogo y las negociaciones.
(2022-02-08). Venezuela Asks Trinidad & Tobago to Clarify Migrant Child Death. telesurenglish.net President Nicolas Maduro's administration rejected the incident in which a Venezuelan baby died while traveling on a boat that was intercepted by the Trinidad and Tobago coast guard on the night of February 5. | RELATED: | "The Venezuelan government extends its most sincere condolences to the infant's relatives and urges the Trinidad & Tobago authorities to carry out an exhaustive investigation to clarify the fact…
(2022-02-08). Nicaragua llama a El Salvador a parar escalada marítima. telesurtv.net El llamado de Managua llega cuando El Salvador niega haberse adentrado en aguas jurisdiccionales de Nicaragua.
(2022-02-08). Nicaragua Asks El Salvador to Abide by International Law. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Nicaragua recommended that El Salvador resolve any eventual territorial dispute through peaceful methods and using international norms and institutions. | RELATED: | Previously, the Salvadoran Naval Forces made statements claiming sovereignty in the Nicaraguan exclusive economic zone in the Golf of Fonseca. Since Feb. 5, Salvadoran military vessels remain less than 30 miles from the Nicaraguan coasts in a maritime terr…
(2022-02-08). UNSC Urged to Mitigate Unintended Effects of Sanctions. telesurenglish.net Efforts must be made by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to better mitigate the unintended negative impact of sanctions and curtail unilateral coercive measures that continue to negatively affect the very populations they are meant to protect. | RELATED: | UN sanctions are "no longer the blunt instrument" they once were, but concerns remain, Rosemary DiCarlo, under-secretary-general for political and peacebuil…
(2022-02-08). Inicia escrutinio definitivo de elecciones en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net A tenor de la Legislación electoral costarricense el escrutinio de los votos presidenciales deberá culminar 30 días después de efectuado el sufragio.
(2022-02-08). Pdte. de Perú denuncia intentos golpistas contra su Gobierno. telesurtv.net "Me apena que grupos de poder promuevan de manera sistemática una innecesaria vacancia presidencial", denunció el mandatario.
(2022-02-08). Irán y Occidente reanudan diálogo para rescatar pacto nuclear. telesurtv.net El Gobierno iraní califica de insuficiente el paso dado por Washington de permitir a países y compañías extranjeras trabajar en proyectos civiles en reactores nucleares.
(2022-02-08). 2021: A Year of Big Advances in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com 
By Nan McCurdy — Feb 3, 2022 | [This article is an updated version of a webinar presentation given December 18, hosted by Task Force on the Americas, Ecumenical Peace Institute, and Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center.] | In 2021 Nicaragua made great leaps in improving lives and recuperating essential rights. | Defending Sovereignty | In my opinion the most important advance in 2021 for Nicaragua is defense of their right to sovereignty. As their historic leader, Augusto Sandino said: "Sovereignty is not discussed, but rather defended." This is essential for Nicaragua but also an excellent example for othe…
(2022-02-08). A salvo del precipicio: Argentina y el FMI negocian un mejor acuerdo. cepr.net Si más estadounidenses supieran cuántos civiles inocentes mueren realmente como resultado de estas sanciones, øse permitiría lo peor de ellos?
(2022-02-08). Argentina joins China's Belt and Road Initiative. peoplesdispatch.org On February 6, the governments of Argentine President Alberto Fernández and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a memorandum of understanding on collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative, a global trade infrastructure project promoted by the People's Republic of China. | The memorandum, which promotes the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, was signed during President Fernández's official three-day visit to China. President Fernández visited China, at President Jinping's invitation, to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Winter Games on Februa…
(2022-02-08). Inflation in Venezuela Continues to Cool Down (+Tax on Transactions in US Dollars). orinocotribune.com Caracas, February 7, 2022 ( The graphic below, prepared by Orinoco Tribune's editorial team, demonstrates how the inflation rate has behaved in Venezuela since 2020, based on official figures repo…
(2022-02-08). Valora Díaz-Canel necesidad de revitalizar programas sociales impulsados por Fidel (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En consonancia con una labor humanista que entraña continuidad, tuvo lugar en la tarde de este lunes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución y encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, una reunión que versó sobre los programas sociales que el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz impulsara con particular empeño a inicios del siglo XXI.
(2022-02-08). Hemispheric gangsterism: The US embargo against Cuba turns 60. greenleft.org.au It all seems very outdated, but when it comes to Cuba, Binoy Kampmark argues United States President Joe Biden is keen to ensure that old, and lingering mistakes, retain their flavour…
(2022-02-07). Casual Racism And The New Cold War. popularresistance.org A quick Google search of "Russia" or "China" is all that is needed to identify the casual racism of the corporate media and its central role in the U.S.'s New Cold War. Add the word "fear" to the search and the agenda becomes even clearer. In a search for mainstream media articles on Russia conducted on January 26th, nine of the first ten articles that appeared contained the word "fear" in the headline. China fared a bit better than Russia, but not by much. Better than half of the headlines referenced the word "fear" or "worried" to describe affairs relating to the world's second largest economy. | What is the co…
(2022-02-07). La presencia china en América Latina. globalizacion.ca El presidente argentino, Alberto Fernández, firmó ayer en Pekín la incorporación de su país a la iniciativa Nueva ruta de la seda, un ambicioso proyecto de comercio, transporte, comunicaciones e infraestructura que China ha venido desarrollando en colaboración con otros…
(2022-02-07). UN Announces Strategy Against Drugs and Crime for Latin America. telesurenglish.net The UNODC representative also announced that the organization's regional headquarters would be in Colombia, from where it will supervise and coordinate operations against drug trafficking and crimes in this country, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Uruguay. | The UN Office on Drugs and Crime is presenting the new Strategic Vision for Latin America and the Caribbean 2022-2025.
(2022-02-07). Argentine President Fernandez to Visit Barbados. telesurenglish.net Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez will arrive in Barbados on Monday afternoon after an international tour that previously included official visits to Russia and China. | RELATED: | During his meeting with Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday, he is expected to discuss issues related to the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), climate change, gender equality, and bilateral cooperation. | During the meeting, Fernand…
(2022-02-07). China-Russia summit forges quasi-alliance against Washington. wsws.org By escalating its aggressive threats against Moscow and Beijing, the US has driven together what it regards as the two main rivals, ensuring any war will rapidly become global.
(2022-02-07). Colisión de un autobús en México deja al menos ocho muertos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades advirtieron que el número de fallecidos podría aumentar ya que hay varios cuerpos atrapados en el autobús.
(2022-02-07). México — La Reforma Eléctrica no será solo de los grandes empresarios. globalizacion.ca En la historia reciente de México, øcuándo se había visto que un gobierno iniciara una discusión nacional a fondo, en la que pueden participar todos, especialistas, técnicos, políticos, académicos, empresarios, ciudadanía en general? | Hoy, con el gobierno de Andrés Manuel…
(2022-02-07). México — El miedo y el odio van de la mano. globalizacion.ca El miedo, patrimonio casi exclusivo del pensamiento de la derecha. Sus aliados, la mentira y la sospecha, ubican al margen de la ley a cualquier ser pensante o diferente y va acompañado de la supresión de protecciones y garantías sociales,…
(2022-02-07). Headlines for February 7, 2022. democracynow.org Macron Meets with Putin, Scholz with Biden, Amid Ongoing Tensions over Ukraine, U.S. Tops 900,000 COVID Deaths; New Jersey Lifts School Mask Mandate, Turkish President Erdogan and Honduran President Castro Test Positive for COVID-19, Ottawa Declares Emergency as Trucker-Led Anti-Government Protests Spread, Family Demands Justice for Amir Locke, Killed in Minneapolis Police No-Knock Raid, Mexico Raids Tijuana Camp Home to Hundreds of Asylum Seekers Denied U.S. Entry, Iran Talks Show Some Signs of Progress After U.S. Agrees to Waive Certain Sanctions, Tens of Thousands Displaced as Cyclone Batsirai Batters Madagasc…
(2022-02-07). México — Tren Maya: absurdo trazo. globalizacion.ca Poco después de que en 1993 el ingeniero agrónomo Mario Villanueva Madrid tomó posesión como gobernador de Quintana Roo, le hice llegar la propuesta para construir una moderna vía férrea de 120 kilómetros para comunicar a la ciudad de Cancún…
(2022-02-07). Genting Snow Park Is the Stage for Snowboard Slopestyle Shows. telesurenglish.net Just as the snowboarders leaped over the "Russian dolls" at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, here at Beijing 2022 they will encounter "the Great Wall", one of the most renowned Chinese symbols at Genting Snow Park. | RELATED: | Genting consists of six courses for halfpipe, slopestyle, cross, parallel giant slalom, aerials and moguls. A 640-meter long and 30-to-40-meter wide slopestyle track extends from its highest point of 2,042 met…
(2022-02-07). Francia y Alemania buscan acercar posiciones entre Rusia y EE.UU. telesurtv.net El presidente francés E. Macron va a Rusia y el canciller federal alemán, O. Scholz va a EE.UU. a propósito de Ucrania.
(2022-02-07). Deported Brazilians Denounce Poor Treatment By US Authorities. telesurenglish.net Dozens of Brazilian migrants deported by the United States pointed to the appalling treatment they suffered both during their detention and on their return journey. | RELATED: | The deportees had been handcuffed on the plane back to Brazil, and their luggage confiscated by the U.S. authorities, according to the statements collected by the news site of several of the 187 deportees who arrived Saturday at the Belo…
(2022-02-07). AU Calls for Political Solution to Conflict in Ethiopia. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the African Union (AU) called on all actors to the conflict in Northern Ethiopia to find a lasting political solution as it reiterated its call for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire." | RELATED: | AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AU-PAPS), Bankole Adeoye, told reporters on Sunday that immediate and unconditional ceasefire, guaranteeing humanitarian access and finding political…
(2022-02-07). US: "Miserable" Over COVID Pandemic, Economy: Business Insider. telesurenglish.net The percentage of Americans feeling "very happy" plunged from 32 percent in 2018 to 19 percent in 2021, as Americans feeling "not too happy" soared from 13 to 24 percent in the same time frame, a new survey has found. | RELATED: | "Americans are miserable. They're more miserable than they have been in half a century," the Business Insider reported on Sunday, citing the General Social Survey, an ongoing study at the…
(2022-02-07). TSE de Costa Rica presenta resultados preliminares de los comicios generales. telesurtv.net Los candidatos del Partido Liberación Nacional y Progreso Social Democrático se perfilan para avanzar a la segunda vuelta electoral.
(2022-02-07). Salvadoran Armed Ships Enter Nicaraguan Maritime Space. telesurenglish.net President Daniel Ortega's administration denounced to the international community that El Salvador sent armed military ships to Nicaraguan territory in the Pacific Ocean. | RELATED: | "Salvadoran military ships have entered less than 30 miles away from our coasts and remain in that place claiming sovereignty over those maritime spaces. Nicaragua wishes to emphasize that these spaces have always been under the unquestion…
(2022-02-07). Haitian Senate Called for The Resignation of PM Ariel Henry. telesurenglish.net The term the Haitian Senate gave to Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign expires on February 7, the day when the administration of the late President Jovenel Moise should have ended. | RELATED: | Alluding to what the 1987 Constitution states, Senate President Joseph Lambert demanded the resignation of the Interim authority through a letter made public on Friday. | The Senate "indisputably and uncontestedly recognizes the e…
(2022-02-07). øQué consecuencias dejó el bombardeo con napalm de EE.UU. en Vietnam?>. telesurtv.net El país asiático recibió un bombardeo con napalm en 1965 de parte de EE.UU., el cual destruyó la vegetación y provocó quemaduras a la población civil.
(2022-02-07). øPor qué Estados Unidos impuso en 1962 el bloqueo a Cuba?>. telesurtv.net A más 60 años de su implementación, el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de EE.UU. contra Cuba constituye el mayor obstáculo al desarrollo de la nación.
(2022-02-07). Presidenta de Honduras da positiva a la Covid-19. telesurtv.net "Con la bendición del Creador del universo, sigo atendiendo no presencial, mi Plan de Gobierno para retornar al orden democrático y Constitucional", informó la presidenta.
(2022-02-07). Agreement Ends Legislative Crisis in Honduras. telesurenglish.net At 1: 00 in the afternoon, an agreement was signed which includes, among several points, the giving up of the political aspirations of Jorge Cálix for the presidency of the Chamber. The consensus was to cede it to Luis Redondo. | RELATED: | Calix had been expelled on the night of January 21 for disobeying the official line of Libre and for resorting to negotiate with the National Party, which they had criticized for twelve yea…
(2022-02-07). Human Rights Group Alerts About Crisis in Colombian Department. telesurenglish.net The coordinator of the Indepaz Observatory of Human Rights and Conflicts pointed out that the ELN, paramilitary groups and at least nine other armed groups, remnants of the extinct FARC that abandoned the Peace Agreement, are vying for territorial control over the local economy based on the cocaine industry. | Colombia's horrific human rights crisis has carried on into 2022. January saw 14 social activists and 3 former FARC combatants killed, plus 13 massacres. It is a desperate situation.
(2022-02-07). Consejo de Seguridad debate efectos de las sanciones unilaterales. telesurtv.net La reunión contará con la participación de la Secretaria General Adjunta de Asuntos Políticos y de Consolidación de la Paz, Rosemary DiCarlo.
(2022-02-07). Costa Rica: Second Round To Define the New President. telesurenglish.net According to preliminary results of general elections, released on Sunday, the former President Jose Maria Figueres of the National Liberation Party and its counterpart from the Social Democratic Party, Rodrigo Chaves, went to a runoff in Costa Rica Presidential elections. | RELATED: | The Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) reported that from the 6,847 voting centers throughout the country, 79.96 percent were counted, which place…
(2022-02-07). Ciudadanos de Minneapolis se movilizan por agresión policial. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes exigieron justicia por Amir Locke, así como una reforma de la Policía.
(2022-02-07). UN Security Council Debates Effects of Unilateral Sanctions. telesurenglish.net Russia convened the debate on "General Issues Related to Sanctions: Preventing their Humanitarian and Unintended Consequences." | Unilateral coercive measures that are not based on international law and are imposed without UNSC mandate or in addition to the mandated measures cause particular concern. Even amidst a global pandemic 20% of Member States suffer from UCMs.
(2022-02-07). Uruguay To Cover Remaining Localities With Booster Vaccines. telesurenglish.net Aimed to avoid the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, the Uruguayan Ministry of Public Health started a new stage on the program of booster vaccines in uncovered interior localities. | RELATED: | According to the Daily data from the National Emergency System, there is an average of 10,000 confirmed cases; Santiago Mirazo, a virologist, considers the numbers are at least twice higher, which is not confirmed because of the la…
(2022-02-07). Iran Waits for US Practical Steps In Removal Of Sanctions. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that his country is waiting for the United States to take "practical" steps in line with the removal of anti-Iran sanctions and the restoration of 2015 nuclear deal. | RELATED: | Khatibzadeh announced at his weekly press briefing the return of Iranian nuclear negotiating delegates to Vienna on Tuesday, who were in Tehran for necessary consultations. | "