(2022-03-11). Cuba, Nicaragua & Mexico Lead World Gender Parity in Parliaments. orinocotribune.com 
Latin America continues to lead over the rest of the world in parliamentary gender parity. | Cuba, Nicaragua and Mexico have been ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the world, having achieved the highest proportion of women in parliament out of 189 countries. What's more, these three along with Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates are the only five countries in the world to have achieved gender parity in their lower or single legislative house (National Assembly, Congress, or Parliament) as of February 2022. | The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) released its 2021 Women in Parliament report of countries with the best gende…
(2022-03-11). The NATO campaign against Russia will drive escalating class struggle across the world. wsws.org The disastrous global impact of the sanctions regime against Russia and the gutting of social spending to pay for the military will drive explosive struggles, in which mass anger will intersect with the growing radicalization which is already underway as a consequence of the pandemic.
(2022-03-11). ALBA Movements fortifies its commitment to build internationalism and La Patria Grande. peoplesdispatch.org 
The platform of social movements will hold its third continental assembly at the end of April in Buenos Aires, Argentina where it will discuss its six principles of struggle…
(2022-03-11). Ukraine war dominates top level US-Colombia meeting. colombiareports.com Russia's war against Ukraine dominated the first meeting of Colombia's President Ivan Duque with his American counterpart, US President Joe Biden. During the public part of the meeting, Biden told…
(2022-03-11). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez & Russia's Sergey Lavrov Meet in Turkey. orinocotribune.com 
In order to deepen their cooperative alliance and mutual respect, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting this Thursday, March 10, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov. The encounter occurred just a few days after the White House sent an official delegation to Caracas in order to alleviate the disruption in oil supplies caused by the recent unilateral and illegal economic coercive measures (euphemistically called sanctions) issued by the US against Russia. | The meeting took place on the eve of Rodríguez's participation in the 2nd Antalya Diplomati…
(2022-03-10). By Trying to Sanction the Whole World, Washington Backs Itself into a Corner. orinocotribune.com 
By Ernesto Cazal — Mar 7, 2022 | In a short amount of time, a series of events took place, centered around Venezuela, which from a political point of view have the elements of a melodrama with a hint of comedy. It all began when a plane left Washington, passing through Miami and ended its journey at the international airport of Maiquetía (La Guaira), where a delegation of US officials was reportedly received by the Venezuelan government. | The visit, unprecedented within the context of hostilities and diplomatic disagreements, was a sort of "effort" on the part of the US to breakdown the Russian—Venezu…
(2022-03-10). VIDEO: Congress screws American workers to escalate war on Russia. thegrayzone.com As gas prices and inflation surge, Max Blumenthal questions members of Congress on the economic toll American workers face from escalating sanctions on Russia, and on their support for escalating the war in Ukraine.
(2022-03-10). Colombia's Media Reacts to Venezuela-US Talks. orinocotribune.com 
Four days after the announcement of a meeting between President Nicolás Maduro and a high-ranking US delegation in Venezuela, shock waves are being felt across the Latin American political landscape, particularly in Colombia. | In recent hours, Colombian media went so far as expressing the need for President Iván Duque to dialogue with the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution. Duque has led a prolonged conspiracy to overthrow President Maduro, following the script directed by the White House, that now has apparently evaporated into thin air. | All this occurs at a time when the entire globe has its eyes on the pos…
(2022-03-10). China urges end to violation of migrant children's rights. ecns.cn China and over 20 other nations on Wednesday urged "certain countries" to stop violating the rights of children held at immigration detention centers.
(2022-03-10). U.S. avocado importers fear supply shortage and rising prices. america.cgtn.com 
The United States lifted a ban on imports of Mexican avocados last month, ending a week-long suspension that halted America's primary supply of the produce. Worst fears over an imminent shortage of the fruit and soaring prices may have been averted. But U.S. experts and …
(2022-03-10). Canada & El Salvador Upset About Possible Energy Deal Between Venezuela & US. orinocotribune.com 
The governments of Canada and El Salvador expressed their discomfort with a high-level delegation from the US meeting with the Constitutional President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, to discuss energy issues. | Nayib Bukele, controversial president of El Salvador, expressed his annoyance with the United States government, due to its constant change of positions, through a post on his Twitter account. Many of Bukele's advisors are right-wing Venezuelans, and that has created friction within his own cabinet. | The authoritarian right-wing populist Bukele has occasionally found himself at o…
(2022-03-10). The IMF's Agreement with Argentina Could Be a Game Changer. cepr.net After long pushing failed belt-tightening policies, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to a deal that will allow Argentina's government to pursue a pro-growth strategy.
(2022-03-10). China invests in Brazil's electric car sector. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese companies are planning large investments in Brazil's electric car sector. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral spoke to two automakers with big plans for the country.
(2022-03-10). War victims abandon Colombia's 'rigged' election race. colombiareports.com At least 18 victim representatives abandoned Colombia's congressional elections, claiming that authorities rigged the vote in favor of their victimizers. The aspiring congressmen from the Caribbean region were vying for…
(2022-03-10). Venezuela: Government Raises Wages As Inflation Hits Eight-Year Low. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — The Nicolás Maduro government decreed a near twentyfold salary hike. | In a public forum with trade unions on March 3, the Venezuelan president announced that the minimum wage would be set at half a Petro, some 126 bolivars (BsD) which amount to US $29 at the present exchange rate. | The new figure represents a significant increase over the previous one of 7 BsD (roughly $1.6). The government is reportedly weighing raising public employee food bonuses o 45 BsD ($10.4). They are currently set at 3 BsD. | Pensions and regular government bonuses, such as support for large households, will…
(2022-03-10). Two Naturalized US Citizens Detained in Venezuela Released After Negotiations (+CITGO 6). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, March 9, 2022 ( This rel…
(2022-03-10). The West's Hands in Ukraine Are as Bloody as Putin's. mintpressnews.com 
Ukrainians will pay the price to wear down Russia, just as Syrians, Libyans, Iranians, Yemenis, Venezuelans and Palestinians have paid the price as the U.S. has sought to attain the goals of its globe-spanning imperial project.
(2022-03-10). Antony Blinken Reveals US Interests in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, March 9, the Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, elaborated on US interests towards Venezuela, after being questioned about the meeting of a high-level delegation with the government of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas last weekend. | During a joint press conference held with British Foreign Minister Liz Truss in Washington, Blinken stated that the US has a set of interests with Venezuela. | He explained that among the interests are "supporting the democratic aspirations" of the Venezuelan people, and securing the release of US citizens detained in Venezuela, two of whom were released…
(2022-03-10). Biden Maduro Rapprochement ? indybay.org "It has been a respectful, cordial and diplomatic meeting. There were the flags of the United States and Venezuela, the flags united looked pretty," Maduro said in an address. A phrase unthinkable until a few days ago. The rapprochement, which raised the possibility of reactivating Venezuela's oil exports to the US, has received multiple negative reactions.
(2022-03-10). The Saharawi People Resist and Cuba Stands by Them. libya360.wordpress.com Nuria Barbosa León This March, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic celebrates 46 years since its proclamation of independence. Photo: EFE Cuba defends Saharawis' right to independence and sovereignty, recognized, as well, by more than 80 other countries "Cuba has always supported our people, the historical ties we share are inalterable and will be maintained as…