(2023-08-14). Project to help Cuban autistic children highlighted in France. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Cooperation France Association (CubaCoop) has implemented a project with French support to improve the living conditions of children with autism spectrum disorders in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos.
(2023-08-14). Russia and Brazil: Developing Culture and Education. infobrics.org Russia and Brazil are two nations whose economic power cannot be underestimated. Brazil is Russia's main trading partner in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for a third of trade between Moscow and the region…
(2023-08-14). The Phantom of the Opera goes on stage at the Martí Theater in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) A new season of The Phantom of the Opera, an attractive musical play, will be on stage until August 27 at the emblematic Martí Theater in Havana.
(2023-08-14). El extractivismo no es opción para el desarrollo de las comunidades. indybay.org El extractivismo no es opción para el desarrollo de las comunidades, denuncia Campaña de Justicia Ambiental…
(2023-08-14). Cuba solidarity organizations demand end of US blockade. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity movements from Latin America and the Caribbean demanded an end of the United States blockade against Cuba, which prevents the country's development, in the framework of the 3rd Central America Cuba Solidarity Meeting.
(2023-08-14). Russia orders to capture three Ukrainian generals. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Interior Ministry informed that it had ordered the search and capture of three Ukrainian generals, who are accused of killing and injuring over 100 people after ordering the bombing of the Donbass.
(2023-08-14). Russia rearms nuclear submarines with hypersonic missiles. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Russia has begun the rearmament of the 'Yasen' nuclear submarines the 885M project with Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, the general director of the Unified Shipbuilding Corporation, Alexei Rakhmanov said on Monday.
(2023-08-14). Dominican President returns home from the US. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) President Luis Abinader returned home on Sunday after participating in the Dominican Parade in Manhattan, in the US state of New York, according to the website of the Presidency.
(2023-08-14). Egypt reports zero cases of new Covid-19 variant. plenglish.com Cairo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian Ministry of Health reported on Monday that the country is free of the EG.5 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which has been detected in more than 50 countries.
(2023-08-14). Nicaraguans praise legacies of Tomás Borge and Fidel Castro. plenglish.com Managua, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The July 19 Sandinista Youth of Nicaragua praised the legacy of revolutionary leaders Tomás Borge and Fidel Castro, on the occasion of their 93rd and 97th birthdays, respectively.
(2023-08-14). Union por la Patria ranks first in Argentinean province. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) After 61.20 percent of votes were counted, the candidate from Unión por la Patria (Union for the Homeland), Axel Kicillof, was in the first place in the race to rule the Argentinean province of Buenos Aires.
(2023-08-14). Ordinary session of African environmental conference began today. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The nineteenth Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) is taking place under the motto "Take advantage of opportunities and improve collaboration to address environmental challenges in Africa" with the aim of strengthening institutional collaboration and improving global and regional environmental frameworks.
(2023-08-14). Customs officers maintain conflict with the government in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan customs officers are still in conflict with the government today and are anticipating unexpected measures that will affect foreign trade this week.
(2023-08-14). Dominican President announces his candidacy for 2024 elections. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, announced on social media his decision to run again for the presidential elections of May 2024.
(2023-08-14). Pakistan celebrates 76th anniversary of its independence. plenglish.com Islamabad, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan celebrates today the 76th anniversary of National Independence Day with a variety of events and activities across the country in honor of its heroes, wrapped by a strong security apparatus.
(2023-08-13). An Unforgettable Crime in Cuba's Historical Memory. orinocotribune.com By José Luis Méndez Méndez — Aug 9, 2023 | The fascist groups within the terrorists of Cuban origin immediately allied with the September 1971 Chilean coup plotters and set out to serve them with the knowledge acquired from their CIA training and the skill acquired in decades of exercising terror as a method of achieving their objectives. This alliance of mutual convenience allowed them to acquire other knowledge that were previously not in their long list of aggressions, such as the much used kidnapping and disappearance of people so common at that time in the Southern Cone of Latin America. They even began…
(2023-08-13). DPRK condemns Japanese interference in Taiwan's affairs. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) A local commentator warned here on Sunday that Japan is moving closer to ruin its warmongering policy over Taiwan, which is a recognized territory of China.
(2023-08-13). Syria keeps solidarity with Belarus in light of Western sanctions. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government on Sunday condemned the new package of sanctions imposed on Belarus by the West, and rejected its interference in the internal affairs of that European nation.
(2023-08-14). Customs officers maintain conflict with the government in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan customs officers are still in conflict with the government today and are anticipating unexpected measures that will affect foreign trade this week.
(2023-08-14). Dominican President announces his candidacy for 2024 elections. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, announced on social media his decision to run again for the presidential elections of May 2024.
(2023-08-14). Pakistan celebrates 76th anniversary of its independence. plenglish.com Islamabad, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan celebrates today the 76th anniversary of National Independence Day with a variety of events and activities across the country in honor of its heroes, wrapped by a strong security apparatus.
(2023-08-13). An Unforgettable Crime in Cuba's Historical Memory. orinocotribune.com By José Luis Méndez Méndez — Aug 9, 2023 | The fascist groups within the terrorists of Cuban origin immediately allied with the September 1971 Chilean coup plotters and set out to serve them with the knowledge acquired from their CIA training and the skill acquired in decades of exercising terror as a method of achieving their objectives. This alliance of mutual convenience allowed them to acquire other knowledge that were previously not in their long list of aggressions, such as the much used kidnapping and disappearance of people so common at that time in the Southern Cone of Latin America. They even began…
(2023-08-13). DPRK condemns Japanese interference in Taiwan's affairs. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) A local commentator warned here on Sunday that Japan is moving closer to ruin its warmongering policy over Taiwan, which is a recognized territory of China.
(2023-08-13). Syria keeps solidarity with Belarus in light of Western sanctions. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government on Sunday condemned the new package of sanctions imposed on Belarus by the West, and rejected its interference in the internal affairs of that European nation.
(2023-08-13). Cubans in France remember Fidel Castro. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Coordinator of Cuban Residents in France on Sunday paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), on his 97th birthday, and highlighted his legacy of social inclusion and internationalism.
(2023-08-13). FBI participates in investigation into candidate's assassination. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Interior Minister Juan Zapata confirmed on Sunday that a team from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is participating in the investigation into the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
(2023-08-13). Fidel Castro's internationalist legacy is evoked in France. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Linda association on Sunday recalled the internationalist thought and action of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016) on his 97th birthday.
(2023-08-13). Peruvian newspaper pays tribute to Fidel Castro and Tomás Borge. plenglish.com Lima, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Peru's Uno newspaper paid tribute on Sunday to the 97th birthday of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and Nicaraguan revolutionary Tomás Borge, whom it described as great Latin American figures.
(2023-08-13). Russia pays tribute to Fidel Castro on his 97th birthday (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Moscow, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) With a rally at the Fidel Castro Square in Moscow, a group of Russian friends and Cuban representatives recalled the 97th birthday of the historic leader of the Revolution.
(2023-08-13). FBI investigates Ecuadorian candidate's assassination. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Interior Minister Juan Zapata confirmed on Sunday that a team from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is participating in the investigation into the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
(2023-08-13). Mexican opposition war against free school books continues. plenglish.com Mexico City, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The opposition's war against the distribution of free school textbooks continued today in Mexico when the Supreme Court of Justice (SCNJ) suspended their delivery in Chihuahua.
(2023-08-13). Tomás Acea Necropolis, Cuba's only garden-cemetery. plenglish.com Cienfuegos, Cuba, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Tomás Acea Cemetery, three kilometers from this city, was inaugurated on November 21, 1926, with part of the capital bequeathed by Francisca Tostes García, widow of Nicolás Salvador Acea y de los Ríos.
(2023-08-13). People's Movements Worldwide: 'Cuba Is Not A State Sponsor Of Terror!'. popularresistance.org On August 11, artists, intellectuals, political leaders, people's movements, trade unions, and political parties from around the world launched a historic campaign to call on US President Joe Biden to remove Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list. | The convening organizations of this campaign, the International Peoples' Assembly (IPA), ALBA Movimientos, Foro de Sà£o Paulo, Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, Jornada Continental por la Democracia y Contra el Neoliberalismo, World March of Women, Continental Latin American and Caribbean Network in Solidarity with Cuba, and La Vía Campesina, se…
(2023-08-14). Presidente argentino afirma que empieza campaña por la democracia. telesurtv.net En su mensaje, el mandatario Alberto Fernández afirmó que "ahora empieza la verdadera campaña en favor de la democracia y los derechos de la gente".
(2023-08-14). 2023 California Admission Day – Discover International Underground Railroad Month. indybay.org California Admission Day was an essential part of the 1850 Compromise, a fiercely debated US Congressional Act signed by President Willard Fillmore that strengthened and extended slavery in Utah and New Mexico regions. The passage of the Fugitive Slave Law, which made the federal government financially responsible for capturing and returning freedom seekers to their enslavers…
(2023-08-14). Accidente vial deja seis fallecidos y 13 heridos en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades informaron que entre los fallecidos se cuenta un menor de edad…
(2023-08-14). Conozca el legado del maestro del suspenso Alfred Hitchcock. telesurtv.net A lo largo de su carrera en Hollywood dirigió más de 50 películas, en las que mostró un dominio absoluto del suspenso.
(2023-08-14). Israelíes continúan protestas contra la reforma judicial. telesurtv.net La modificación que quiere llevar a cabo el Gobierno de coalición incluye un cambio en el sistema de elección de jueces de la Corte Suprema.
(2023-08-14). Líderes políticos recuerdan legado de Fidel Castro. telesurtv.net Los dirigentes de la Mayor de las Antillas afirman continuar con el legado del Comandante en Jefe.
(2023-08-14). Incendio en edificio deja tres muertos en Grasse, Francia. telesurtv.net Las viviendas cercanas no se encuentran afectadas, pero han sido evacuadas por precaución.
(2023-08-14). Ascienden a 93 los muertos por incendios forestales en Hawái. telesurtv.net El gobernador del estado, Josh Green, indicó que es probable que el total de víctimas aumente en los próximos días.
(2023-08-14). Japón se prepara para llegada del tifón Lan. telesurtv.net Las autoridades meteorológicas instan a la población a confirmar sus reservas de emergencia e identificar áreas de alto riesgo.
(2023-08-14). Argentina define candidatos a elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net Unos 35,4 millones de argentinos estaban convocados para definir con su voto las listas de candidatos que quedarán habilitados para competir en las generales del 22 de octubre.
(2023-08-14). Debate pone a prueba a candidatos presidenciales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Destacó durante el debate, la ausencia de algún candidato del Movimiento Construye, cuyo líder, Fernando Villavicencio, fue asesinado esta semana.
(2023-08-14). Cierran casi todos los colegios electorales en Argentina. telesurtv.net El país suramericano celebra las elecciones primarias que definirán a los contendientes de las presidenciales a realizarse en octubre, entre otros cargos.
(2023-08-14). Asciende a 21 cifra de muertos por deslave en el norte de China. telesurtv.net El deslizamiento tuvo lugar el viernes por la noche en el distrito de Chang'an en Xi'an, poco después de las fuertes lluvias e inundaciones que asolaron la provincia de Shaanxi.
(2023-08-14). China rechaza escala de funcionario taiwanés en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Partidos políticos y organizaciones de Taiwan protestan contra viaje de "tránsito" de Lai Ching-te a Estados Unidos (EE.UU.).
(2023-08-14). Miles de surcoreanos rechazan liberación de agua de Fukushima. telesurtv.net Tras años de debate, Tokio pretende vaciar en el Pacífico el agua almacenada tras la catástrofe nuclear de 2011.
(2023-08-14). Al menos cuatro muertos deja explosión en Pensilvania, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La causa de la explosión está bajo investigación, indicó la policía del condado de Plum así como la oficina del jefe de bomberos y la comisión estatal de servicios públicos.
(2023-08-14). Siete frases de pensadores en el Día Internacional del Filósofo. telesurtv.net Este 13 de agosto se celebra el Día Internacional del Filósofo. En el marco de este día se busca destacar la labor de las personas que han dedicado su labor a dar respuestas a las preguntas existenciales.
(2023-08-14). Guatemaltecos salen a las calles para defender la democracia. telesurtv.net Organizaciones sociales, estudiantiles y sindicatos conformarán hoy en esta capital una nueva "Marcha de las Flores" contra las actuaciones del Ministerio Público (MP).
(2023-08-14). Presidente de Irán ordena investigar ataque contra santuario. telesurtv.net Las autoridades iraníes han rebajado a un muerto y siete heridos las víctimas del ataque a tiros contra un santuario en la ciudad de Shiraz, en el sur de Irán.
(2023-08-14). Junta de Níger procesará al presidente Bazoum por alta traición. telesurtv.net La junta militar de Níger dice que ha "reunido pruebas suficientes" para enjuiciar al presidente derrocado Mohamed Bazoum "por alta traición y socavar la seguridad interna y externa"
(2023-08-14). Rusia acusa a Ucrania de intentar atacar su territorio con un dron. telesurtv.net La Defensa rusa precisó que "no hubo víctimas ni daños como resultado del ataque terrorista frustrado".
(2023-08-14). Fidel Castro: 97 años de un símbolo de dignidad y emancipación. telesurtv.net Frente a la política intervencionista que envía soldados a cualquier rincón del mundo, Fidel Castro envió médicos a los lugares más necesitados.
(2023-08-14). Siete zurdos que marcaron la historia de la humanidad. telesurtv.net En el Día Internacional de los Zurdos recordamos a personalidades históricas que escribieron su vida de una forma diferente.
(2023-08-14). Cuatro provincias dominicanas en alerta amarilla por vaguada. telesurtv.net El subdirector del COE, José Luis Germán, informó que actualmente hay 11 provincias en alerta.
(2023-08-14). Encuesta: Jóvenes creen que el Gobierno de El Salvador no los escucha. telesurtv.net El estudio reflejó también que el 81 por ciento de los noveles salvadoreños asegura que el Gobierno escucha poco o nada sus demandas.
(2023-08-14). Movimiento Construye de Ecuador rectifica y nombra nuevo candidato. telesurtv.net Este sábado Construye decidió nombrar a la candidata, pero temieron que el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) no aceptara su nominación.
(2023-08-14). Siete candidatos ecuatorianos asistirán al debate electoral. telesurtv.net Abrirá el debate el también postulante a la presidencia, el experto en seguridad Jan Topic de País sin miedo.
(2023-08-14). Ministro de Defensa chino, Li Shangfu, visitará Rusia y Belarús. telesurtv.net El ministro Li asistirá este martes a la XI Conferencia de Moscú sobre Seguridad Internacional, dijo el coronel Wu Qian, portavoz del Ministerio de Defensa de China.
(2023-08-14). Al menos 25 muertos dejan lluvias en el norte de India. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de India (IMD) emitió una alerta roja y pronosticó lluvias con relámpagos en seis distritos del estado de Uttarakhand durante las próximas 24 horas.
(2023-08-14). Al menos dos muertos tras deslizamiento de tierra en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Hpakant, donde ocurrió el incidente, se encuentra en una zona montañosa remota en el estado de Kachin y el epicentro de las minas de jade más grandes y lucrativas del mundo.
(2023-08-14). Fuerzas de ocupación arrestan a seis palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Varias partes de la Jerusalén ocupada y Cisjordania están sujetas diariamente a campañas de redadas e incursiones en pueblos y ciudades por parte de las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes.
(2023-08-14). Seis curiosidades sobre Bertolt Brecht que no sabías. telesurtv.net Bertolt fue perseguido y rechazado por sus ideas, las cuales no temía expresar ni plasmar en sus obras.
(2023-08-14). Sube a 96 cifra de muertos por incendios forestales en Hawái. telesurtv.net Las autoridades prevén que la cifra aumente a medida que los equipos de búsqueda sigan sus labores en las zonas afectadas.
(2023-08-14). Attack in Afghanistan Leaves Three Dead and Seven Injured. telesurenglish.net On Monday, at least three people died and seven others were injured, with the majority of them being migrants from Pakistan, following a powerful explosion at a restaurant in southeastern Afghanistan. | RELATED: | The blast occurred around 11: 00 AM local time within a restaurant located in the Khost province. The provincial police department stated that most of the victims originated from neighboring Pakistan. | "Three immigrants from W…
(2023-08-14). Guatemalans Take to the Streets To Defend Democracy. telesurenglish.net Guatemalan citizens marched again this Sunday in the streets of the capital city, to express their repudiation to the attacks that the Public Prosecutor's Office and the 7th Court have made against the electoral process. | Related: | The first stop of the march was at the Chamber of Industry, where they demanded the Guatemalan private sector to respect the citizen vote cast on June 25, and the one that will be cast the following Augu…
(2023-08-14). Iran Detains Foreigners Over Attack on Shiite Shrine in Shiraz. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Iranian security forces detained eight foreigners for their alleged involvement in the shooting attack on a Shiite shrine in the city of Shiraz, which left one dead and eight injured last night. | RELATED: | "So far we have arrested eight suspects for the attack on the Shah Cheragh mausoleum," said Seyed Kazem Mousavi, chief justice of Fars province, where Shiraz is located. | The Iranian Judiciary's Mizan agency…
(2023-08-14). Iranian President Orders Investigation Into Shrine Attack. telesurenglish.net Following the terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the city of Shiraz, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ordered Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi and Fars Province Governor Mohammad Hadi Imaniyeh to investigate the violent incident, which left eight people dead. | Related: | In his appeal, the president also called for the perpetrators to be promptly identified and punished and to ensure proper care for the injured. | In separate phone calls, Raeisi, who is…
(2023-08-14). Japan Prepares for the Arrival of Typhoon Lan. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated that Japanese authorities are preparing for the arrival of typhoon Lan, the seventh typhoon of the season in the Pacific, which is advancing towards waters near the Izu islands and may cause torrential rains, reported on Sunday. | Related: | Lan is forecast to make landfall next Tuesday on the island of Honshu, the main island of the country, generating heavy rain…
(2023-08-14). Niger Junta To Prosecute President Bazoum for High Treason. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the perpetrators of the coup in Niger against President Mohamed Bazoum announced their intention to prosecute the ousted leader for high treason and undermining the country's security, in a statement read on national television. | Related: | "So far, the government of Niger has gathered… evidence to prosecute the deposed president and his local and foreign accomplices before the competent national and international bodies for…
(2023-08-14). Russia Denounces Ukrainian Drone Attack on Belgorod. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry denounced a drone strike against the southern Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine. | RELATED: | "The Kiev regime's unsuccessful attempt to attack facilities on the Russian territory with a plane-type unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted at around 4 a.m. today," the Defense Ministry said. | "Russian missile defenses detected the drone and destroyed it above the territory of the Belgorod Re…
(2023-08-14). The Colombian State and ELN Continue Negotiations in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Monday, delegations of the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) will begin the fourth cycle of peace negotiations in Venezuela. | RELATED: | This will happen amid a 180-day bilateral ceasefire that came into force on August 3 throughout the Colombian territory. | Before installing the new talks, the parties highlighted compliance with the agreements reached in the third cycle of dialogues that took plac…
(2023-08-13). Argentina Holds Key Primaries for the Presidential Race. telesurenglish.net Approximately 35.4 million Argentinians are called to vote on Sunday in crucial primaries that will determine the direction of the race towards the October presidential elections. The electorate will head to the polls amid a complex economic scenario. | RELATED: | These elections will decide the presidential pairings and the lists of candidates for national legislators who can compete in the October election. To qu…
(2023-08-13). Argentine Update: We Wait for People to Cast Their Opinion: CFK. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, some 35.4 million Argentines are summoned to define the lists of candidates who will compete in the general elections on October 22. | RELATED: | On such date, citizens will elect their president and vice president, renew 130 out of 257 seats in the Lower House Chamber and 24 out of 72 seats in the Senate, and elect 43 legislators for the Mercosur Parliament. | Currently, Argentines are voting at 108,107…
(2023-08-13). Death Toll From Hawaii Wildfires Hits 93. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, the Maui County aughorities said that the death toll from the Maui wildfires in U.S. state of Hawaii reached 93. | RELATED: | The death toll was 89 earlier in the day. Officials believe the current fire could end up being the deadliest disaster in the country's history. | Fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, wildfires on Maui are raging through dry brush that covers the island and firefighting efforts may be hamp…
(2023-08-13). Ecuador: Zurita to Replace Assassinated Presidential Candidate. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Construye movement decided to appoint journalist Christian Zurita as its presidencial candidate, replacing Fernando Villavicencio, who was assassinated. | RELATED: | This came after Vice Presidential candidate Andrea Gonzalez-Nader was unable to assume the presidential candidacy due to current legal regulations. | "The candidate we have chosen in agreement with Construye is Christian Zurita, a fellow…
(2023-08-13). Lasso is to Blame for Violence in Ecuador: Indigenous Peoples. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) pointed to the administration of conservative Guillermo Lasso as responsible for the ongoing spiral of violence, which claimed the life of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. | RELATED: | CONAIE President Leonidas Iza stated that the sooner Lasso steps down from power, the sooner a process of reversing the surge in crime cou…
(2023-08-13). PASO in Argentina: Abstentionism, Protests and Inflation. telesurenglish.net The primary elections in Argentina are taking place today under the expectant gaze of world public opinion. More than 35 million Argentines will elect this Sunday those who will run for office on October 22nd. This is an election year for Argentines. Since the middle of the year, all kinds of elections have been taking place in the country, to reach general terms on October 22, 2023. On October 22 they will elect the president, vice-president, 130 deputies and 24 national senators, which will not exclude continuing of other processes on a smaller regional scale. | The government that takes office on December 10 wil…
(2023-08-13). Presidential Candidate Massa Votes in the Argentine Primaries. telesurenglish.net Sergio Massa, the Economy Minister and presidential candidate for the ruling coalition "Union for the Homeland," stated that he has "positive expectations" regarding the outcome of the primary elections taking place in Argentina on Sunday. | RELATED: | "Today marks a first step. Every political force will determine their candidates. We hold optimistic expectations for today," Massa affirmed after casting his vote at a school in…
(2023-08-13). South Koreans Protest Against Fukushima Nuclear Water Release. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, thousands of South Koreans marched in Seoul to protest Japan's plans to dump radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. | RELATED: | Protesters are concerned about the risks to food security and marine ecosystems that the release of nuclear wastewater could cause as early as late August. | Previously, on Friday, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) found leaks in a hose u…
(2023-08-13). Terrorist Attack on an Iranian Shrine. telesurenglish.net Iranian authorities on Sunday denounced a shooting attack on a shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz. | RELATED: | Speaking to local media, Mohamad Hadi Imaniyeh, governor of Fars province, where Shiraz is located, said the attack took place "at 19.00 (local time, 15.30 GMT) when an armed terrorist entered the shrine and started shooting." | According to the governor, one person was killed, and seven others were injured, including shrine w…
(2023-08-13). Typhoon Khanun Causes Emergencies in Russia's Far East. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Emergency Situations Minister Alexander Kurenkov confirmed that typhoon Khanun triggered severe floods in Primorsky, prompting 21 municipalities to declare a state of emergency. | RELATED: | Over 2,000 people, including 405 children, have been evacuated from the flooded areas. Twenty-eight settlements are cut off by water and nine boat crossings have been set up. | The floods are still affecting 16 municipal districts, where 4,368 resid…
(2023-08-13). Venezuela Expels Over 8,400 Illegal Miners From the Amazon. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) Commander Domingo Hernandez confirmed that the military has expelled 8,431 illegal miners from the Venezuelan Amazon region since July 1st. | RELATED: | The control operations took place in the Yapacana National Park, which houses ecosystems endowed with unique biodiversity and close to the borders with Colombia and Brazil. | The FANB, however, did not offer det…
(2023-08-13). Voting Closes at Most Polling Stations in Argentina. telesurenglish.net Polling centers in Argentina closed at 18: 00 local time (21: 00 GMT) on Sunday after voting in the primaries for next October's presidential elections. Voting in the City of Buenos Aires is extended due to delays caused by problems with electronic voting machines. | RELATED: | According to the National Electoral Chamber, the voting process will continue for those polling stations where there were still voters waiting. Those citi…
(2023-08-13). Arabia Saudita nombra a su primer embajador en Palestina. telesurtv.net Al-Sudairi subrayó la voluntad del rey Salman y del príncipe heredero Mohamed bin Salman de "reforzar las relaciones con los hermanos del Estado de Palestina.
(2023-08-13). Presidente Arce llama a la unidad ante intento desestabilizador. telesurtv.net En el encuentro Luis Arce afirmó que el Gobierno es de las organizaciones sociales y que no se hubiera llegado al Ejecutivo si no fuera por ellos.
(2023-08-13). Ecuador traslada de cárcel a líder narco que amenazó a Villavicencio. telesurtv.net La medida se ha producido tres días después del asesinado del candidato presidencial Fernando Villavicencio, que a finales de julio denunció que había recibido una amenaza de muerte de Fito.
(2023-08-13). Aumenta a 89 cifra de muertos por incendios en Hawái, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Es el incendio forestal más mortífero de Estados Unidos (EE. UU.) en más de un siglo.
(2023-08-13). Venezuela pide a la juventud estar alerta ante arremetidas imperiales. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez acompañó a los jóvenes en la marcha por la Revolución y en rechazo al bloqueo realizada este sábado en Caracas.
(2023-08-13). Movimiento Construye de Ecuador nombra nuevo candidato presidencia. telesurtv.net Este sábado Construye decidió nombrar a la candidata, pero temieron que el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) no aceptara su nominación.
(2023-08-14). Gustavo Petro Attributes Villavicencio Murder to Fentanyl Boom in US. orinocotribune.com The Colombian president spoke of the fentanyl consumption boom in the US and linked it to violence in Ecuador and the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio. | Colombian president Gustavo Petro explained this Saturday on his X account that: "The cocaine market collapsed in the US and was replaced by a worse one, that of fentanyl, which already kills 100,000 people a year." | Petro explained the current state of the cocaine market and its structural transformation that has occurred due to the explosion of fentanyl consumption in the United States, which ended up increasing drug trafficking violence in Ecuador. Th…
(2023-08-14). After Shocking Assassination, Ecuadorian VP Candidate Decries "Clear Links" Between Gov't & Cartels. democracynow.org 
Ecuador is reeling from the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was shot dead Wednesday after a campaign rally in the capital Quito less than two weeks before the August 20 general election. Villavicencio was running on a platform opposing corruption and organized crime. Authorities have arrested six Colombian nationals and say they are members of a drug trafficking group, but many questions remain about who was behind the murder. "We see that there are clear links between the current government and these mafia organizations," says vice-presidential candidate Andrés Ara…
(2023-08-14). Fourth cycle of talks between Colombian Government and ELN begins. plenglish.com "This cycle will undoubtedly be a new development, especially in terms of participation and ceasefire, and we hope to come (back) to the country with new agreements for this important peace process," Senator Iván Cepeda, a member of the government delegation, said. | In the third cycle of peace talks, held in Havana, the Government and the ELN agreed to comply with the Cuban Agreements immediately, and declared the Dialogue Table in permanent activity. | The participation of society and the bilateral ceasefire that came into force for a period of six months, and which will have an oversight and verification mech…
(2023-08-14). Migrant situation in New York under increasing scrutiny. ecns.cn New York City is struggling to accommodate nearly 100,000 migrants seeking asylum in the United States, and the situation is having an impact beyond the city.
(2023-08-14). Headlines for August 14, 2023. democracynow.org Maui Wildfire Death Toll Nears 100 as Residents Continue Search for Missing Loved Ones, Nigerien Military Leaders Announce Plan to Prosecute Deposed President Bazoum, At Least 6 Asylum Seekers Drown in Channel; 2 Off Tunisian Coast, 3-Year-Old Toddler from Venezuela Dies on Migrant Bus from Texas to Chicago, Taiwan Vice President Defies Chinese Intimidation While on U.S. Visit, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian in West Bank as Int'l Group of Academics Slams Israeli Apartheid, Jordan Cracks Down on Online Speech with "Draconian" Cybercrime Law, U.N. Completes Transfer of 1 Billion+ Barrels of Oil f…
(2023-08-14). Quran Burnings Assertion of Broader Bias against Immigrants in Europe: Ex-UN Rapporteur. transcend.org 7 Aug 2023 – There is a 'strong case' for prohibition of such acts that 'serve no possible constructive purpose,' says Richard Falk.
(2023-08-13). Six asylum seekers drowned in Channel due to criminal actions of UK and France. wsws.org Crocodile tears were shed, but only to reinforce the message best articulated by the rabidly anti-migrant Sunday Express, "For Pity's Sake Stop the Boats".
(2023-08-14). El Salvador resorts to technology to combat gangs. plenglish.com After drones were deployed to assist the military and police personnel operating in the department of Cabañas, which helped arresting nearly 60 gang members and seizing of at least 20 assault rifles, small arms, and other smaller caliber weapons, the authorities announced the use of other resources. | Last week, the Minister of Security, Gustavo Villatoro, announced the use of techniques to penetrate gang environments, a procedure that was only used in the fight against drug trafficking. | According to the Minister, from now on, undercover agents will also fight organized crime in El Salvador. | Villatoro assure…
(2023-08-14). Far-right libertarian Javier Milei receives largest vote share in Argentina's primaries. peoplesdispatch.org With more than 92% of the votes counted, the far-right Liberty Advances presidential ticket maintained its lead with just over 30% of the total vote share in the PASO, or primary, elections held in Argentina on Sunday August 13. The In a speech given on Sunday night, Milei declared: "We will end kirchnerism and the political caste!" The controversi…
(2023-08-13). Beijing-Buenos Aires ties enter 'golden moment'. ecns.cn Argentina and China have entered a "golden moment" of bilateral cooperation, one year after Argentina signed up for the Belt and Road Initiative, said a seasoned Argentine diplomat.
(2023-08-14). Factbox: Key Facts About the BRICS 2023 Summit. infobrics.org The BRICS group of major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg this month…
(2023-08-14). Weekly Round-up: Presidential assassination; sewage lawsuit; lefty lawyers. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news One of the candidates running in Ecuador's upcoming presidential election has been assassinated. Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead at a campaign rally in Quito. His election platform addressed the issues of corruption and government links to organised crime. There is speculation that the powerful Los Lobos gang is behind the killing. This …
(2023-08-14). More Than 8,000 Illegal Miners Evacuated in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com More than 8,431 illegal miners have been voluntarily evacuated from Yapacana National Park in Amazonas state, Venezuela, since July 1. | The strategic operational commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces of Venezuela (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported on the evacuation of the 8,431 illegal miners through the Carida—Puerto Ayacucho route. | He wrote on his X account: "More than 8,431 illegal miners have been evacuated from Yapacana National Park since July 1." | Más de 8.431 mineros ilegales han sido evacuados del Parque Nacional Yapacana desde el 01JUL23, a través de la ruta Carida —…
(2023-08-13). Venezuela Disagrees With UN Special Rapporteurs on Application of Anti-Terrorism Laws. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, announced that Venezuela disagrees with UN rapporteurs' recent statements about the application of Venezuelan anti-terrorism laws against six people convicted of conspiracy. | "The Attorney General's Office of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its total disagreement with the position of the United Nations rapporteurs Fionnuala Ní Aoláin and Clément Nyaletsossi Voule who, through a statement, have expressed concern regarding the application of anti-terrorism laws against alleged trade unionists without having any basis for it," Saab wrote on socia…
(2023-08-13). President Maduro Instructs Armed Forces to Increase Operational Capacity to Eradicate Organized Crime. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro instructed the Venezuelan armed forces to increase their presence and operative military capacity to eradicate organized crime. | President Maduro gave these instructions on Friday, August 11, during a working meeting with the expanded General High Command and the commanders of the Strategic Region of Integral Defense (REDI) and the Operational Zones of Integral Defense (ZODI) of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB). | He highlighted the operational deployment of the FANB throughout Venezuela to combat threats from organized criminal gangs and to guarantee Venezuelans' sec…
(2023-08-13). Venezuela: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Communist Party Dissidents, Appoints Ad Hoc Board for Elections. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The TSJ's ruling, announced on Friday, August 11, in Judgment No. 1160, appointed an ad hoc board of directors to oversee the PCV's internal affairs and organize democratic elections for a…
(2023-08-13). Venezuelans celebrate Fidel Castro's birthday. plenglish.com On Twitter, Maduro wrote that Fidel would be recalled as a tireless rebel, intolerant of injustice, and a master of what is impossible. | The Venezuelan president tweeted that the Commander-in-Chief encourages us to continue to fight for the dignity of the people. | This tribute joins others from different regions globally to remember the life and work of one of the leaders and politicians of the 20th century.
(2023-08-14). Cuba 1962 and Ukraine 2022. fpif.org 
Last October, in an interview for a Russian state television documentary about the missile crisis of 1962, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
(2023-08-13). On the Brink of World War, Does the UN Still Have a Raison d'être? libya360.wordpress.com Riva Enteen Fifty years ago, Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff sang: Well, they tell me of a pie up in the sky Waiting for me when I die But between the day you're born and when you die They never seem to hear even your cry So as sure as the sun will shine I'm gonna…