(2023-10-07). Perspectives] The Lancet: an archive of surgical history. thelancet.com From the first days of The Lancet 200 years ago, surgery has had a central role in its existence. The journal has acted as a nerve centre, linking surgical innovation by individuals with challenge and debate in the wider profession. Such innovation shapes and is shaped by the social and political context of its time. Looking back over two centuries, the journal's many research articles, letters, and commentaries relating to surgery provide an invaluable insight that goes far beyond specific discoveries or breakthroughs.
(2023-10-06). Pope Francis Releases "Laudate Deum" Ahead of Global Economy and Climate Meetings. indybay.org Pope Francis urged international cooperation to tackle environmental crises, in a document released today. Laudate Deum — which in Latin means "Praise God" — is a follow-up to his 2015 Laudato Si, the most comprehensive Encyclical on climate and the environment.
(2023-10-06). Humor in the Headlines Over China in Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris A string of countries in Central America have established diplomatic relations with Beijing, breaking ties with Taiwan | Washington Post "As China arrives with a splash in Honduras, the US wrings its hands" Washington Post, October 2, 2023 In a break from its hysterical coverage of the existential threat posed by Donald…
(2023-10-06). A Desperate White House Is Scrambling To Find Money for Arming Ukraine. news.antiwar.com POLITICO reported on Thursday that President Joe Biden was contemplating using State Department funds to ship weapons to Ukraine. Washington and Kyiv are beginning to panic as Congress did not pass Biden's proposed $24 billion aid package to Ukraine in September. After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Congress provided the White House with several pools …
(2023-10-06). Haitian organization asks for roadmap for multinational mission. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The organization Nou pap konplis ("We will not be accomplices") encouraged the Haitian Government to draw up a roadmap for the recently approved multinational security mission that will avoid the errors of previous initiatives.
(2023-10-06). Humor In The Headlines Over China In Latin America. popularresistance.org In a break from its hysterical coverage of the existential threat posed by Donald Trump, the Washington Post — house organ of the Democratic National Committee — cautions us of the other menace, China. "When the leader of this impoverished Central American country visited Beijing in June," we are warned, "China laid out the warmest of welcomes." | Apparently in a grave threat to US national security, the president of Honduras attended a state banquet and actually ate Chinse food. What next for the country…
(2023-10-06). Headlines for October 6, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Defends Decision to Waive Federal Laws to Speed Construction of Border Wall, Mexico's AMLO Rejects Border Wall as U.S. Plans New Deportation Flights to Venezuela, Mayor Eric Adams Tours Latin America to Warn Asylum Seekers Against Coming to New York, Ukraine Says 51 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Kharkiv Village , Drone Attack Kills Scores at Graduation Ceremony for Syrian Military Cadets, U.S. Downs Turkish Drone Over Syria as Turkey Escalates Attacks on Kurdish Fighters, Iranian "Guardians of Hijab" Force Accused of Beating Teenage Girl into a Coma, Iranian Human Rights Activist Nar…
(2023-10-06). Escalating struggle in the occupation prisons: Administrative detainees conduct solidarity strike with Kayed Fasfous as Ben Gvir raids Gilboa prison. samidoun.net 
The Palestinian prisoners' movement is continuing to resist occupation attacks behid bars as Kayed Fasfous enters his 65th day on hunger strike. On Thursday, 5 October, the Israeli occupation's Ofer military court yet again rejected Kayed Fasfous' appeal against his administrative detention, imprisonment without charge or trial, even as his health has continued to deteriorate. …
(2023-10-05). Canada to hold Summit with Caribbean Community countries. plenglish.com Ottawa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The first Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit, to be held here from October 17 to 19, will become an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between both parties, the Office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced.
(2023-10-05). Drought affects cocoa crops in Africa. plenglish.com Abidjan, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The drought that is drying up crops in several countries is causing a sharp decline in the cocoa production. Originally from the Americas, from where it traveled in the conquerors' ships to Europe, and from there to the overseas possessions, cocoa was so successfully naturalized in Africa that today the world's leading producers are Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon, in that order.
(2023-10-05). Pope Francis Releases "Laudate Deum" Ahead of Global Economy and Climate Meetings. indybay.org Pope Francis urged international cooperation to tackle environmental crises, in a document released today. Laudate Deum — which in Latin means "Praise God" — is a follow-up to his 2015 Laudato Si, the most comprehensive Encyclical on climate and the environment.
(2023-10-05). Latinas Are Paid Less Than All Other Women. Could Starting Their Own Businesses Be the Answer? scheerpost.com 
(2023-10-05). Bolivia: US Promotes Division. libya360.wordpress.com Mg. José A. Amesty Rivera CIA agent and US diplomat Debra Hevia On September 14, the U.S. Embassy announced the arrival of the new Chargé d'Affaires to Bolivia, career diplomat Debra Hevia, with extensive experience in Latin America and specifically in Bolivia, where she has already served two diplomatic missions. Her most recent assignment was…
(2023-10-05). Cuba demands at UN a future without coercive measures. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba demanded the right for all countries, to a future without coercive measures, by drawing attention to the impact of these measures on more than a third of the world's population, mainly in the Global South.
(2023-10-05). Argentinian politician call for removing Cuba from STT list. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) If there were an ounce of political honesty and decency left in the United States, President Joe Biden should remove Cuba from the States Sponsoring Terrorism (STT) list, Argentinian political scientist Atilio Boron said on Thursday.
(2023-10-05). Bolivia reaches over 50 percent of added value in exports. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Blanco assured on Thursday that exports ramped up 52% of added value up to July 2023.
(2023-10-05). Chile unfolds project to face water crisis. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean government promised on Thursday to construct a desalination plant in Coquimbo in order to face the water crisis in the northern region.
(2023-10-05). President Chaves urges for cracking down on crime in Costa Rica. plenglish.com San Jose, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves regretted on Thursday the killing of police officer Jeiner Gomez, 41, by a young man on a motorcycle as he was on duty.
(2023-10-05). Venezuela condemns terrorist attack in Syria. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government condemned on Thursday the terror drone attack on the Military Academy in the province of Homs, Syria, which left dozens of civilians' and military personnel's deaths.
(2023-10-05). Venezuela reaffirms interest in strengthening ties with South Africa. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government on Thursday reaffirmed its deepest interest in strengthening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation with South Africa, as stated by Foreign Minister Yván Gil on X social media, after holding talks with South African Ambassador in Caracas, Lindiwe Michelle Maseko.
(2023-10-05). Commander, Biden's dog, removed from White House. plenglish.com Washington, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) President Biden's German shepherd is no longer at the White House in the wake of multiple documented reports of aggressive behavior against Secret Service staff members. Elizabeth Alexander, a spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden, confirmed in a statement Wednesday evening that the family dog, named Commander, "is not presently on the White House campus while next steps are evaluated."
(2023-10-05). Italy reports gradual surge in meningitis cases. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Cases of meningitis in Italy dropped during the years of the Covid-19 pandemic, but are gradually increasing 0.32 infected per 100,000 inhabitants, a specialist said Thursday.
(2023-10-05). WHO recommends new vaccine against malaria, dengue, meningitis. plenglish.com Geneva, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) At the much-anticipated meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued recommendations for three new groundbreaking vaccines to combat malaria, dengue and meningitis, the director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, according to Kate O'Brien, Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO.
(2023-10-05). Havana: US responsible for exodus of Cuban refugees. presstv.ir Havana says the United States is responsible for the exodus of Cuban migrants by stoking an economic crisis in the Latin American country.
(2023-10-05). Banda Bassotti: Caravana antifascista. indybay.org Banda Bassotti: acordes y Caravana antifascista | Sólo el Pueblo salva al Pueblo…
(2023-10-05). Humor in the Headlines over China in Latin America. dissidentvoice.org As China arrives with a splash in Honduras, the US wrings its hands. — Washington Post, October 2, 2023 In a break from its hysterical coverage of the existential threat posed by Donald Trump, the Washington Post — house organ of the Democratic National Committee — cautions us of the other menace, China. "When the …
(2023-10-05). Latin America is now dominated by progressive governments, but are they losing their touch? greenleft.org.au 
Progressive leaders from Latin America gathered in Mexico on September 30, to discuss further regional integration, combating climate change, a regional currency and opposing sanctions. Tamara Pearson reflects on the contrasts with earlier gatherings at the height of the "Pink Tide".
(2023-10-05). Tifón Koinu deja 190 heridos y sin electricidad a Taiwán. telesurtv.net La tormenta llegó a dejar sin suministro eléctrico a 174.459 hogares. Aunque el servicio ha comenzado a restablecerse paulatinamente, en la mañana de este jueves.
(2023-10-05). UK Conservative government lurches to far-right on agenda of war and austerity. wsws.org The Conservative's party conference focused on British imperialism's preparations for war against Russia and China, escalating attacks on the working class and the abrogation of democratic rights.
(2023-10-06). Book on the beginnings of Cuban Television to be presented. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Fayad Jamís bookstore, located in Havana's Historic Center, will host on October 11 the presentation of the literary work Memorias de un olvido, a look at the foundational stage of Cuban Television, from 1950 to 1962.
(2023-10-06). Meliá to open hotel of excellence on Ancón Peninsula in southern Cuba. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Meliá Trinidad Peninsula, the largest and most modern of the hotel facilities in this central Cuban province will be officially inaugurated with the high season, specialists from the Ministry of Tourism said.
(2023-10-06). Cuba calls at UN for comprehensive, lasting solution to foreign debt. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called Friday for a comprehensive and lasting solution to the foreign debt during a debate on macroeconomic policies and financing for development at the United Nations.
(2023-10-06). Cubans honor the victims of the Crime of Barbados. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Cubans pay tribute today to the 73 victims of the terrorist attack on a Cuban airplane in mid-flight that occurred 47 years ago and whose perpetrators have never been tried for the crime.
(2023-10-06). Documentary about Fidel Castro premieres in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The documentary "Fidel de Cerca" (Fidel at close range), a portrait of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution from the perspective of his friends, family, and collaborators, was premiered at the Culture House in Chile's municipality of San Miguel.
(2023-10-06). Iberian films at Spanish Cultural Week in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) With the screening Friday of the film "As Bestas" (2022), winner of nine Goya Awards, the Spanish Film Showcase continues to be the main protagonist of the Cultural Week of Spain in Cuba.
(2023-10-06). Diaz-Canel: terrorism persists against Cuba after Barbados crime. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba, and other Cuban authorities today reminded the 47th anniversary of the terrorist attack on a Cuban airliner in which 73 innocent people died over the waters of Barbados.
(2023-10-06). Death toll and injuries rise after terrorist attack in Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Ministry of Health announced that the number of soldiers and civilians killed in the terrorist attack against a military academy that occurred on Thursday increased to 89.
(2023-10-06). WTO foresees lower growth in merchandise trade. plenglish.com Geneva, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) reduced its forecast for global merchandise exchange in 2023, in the context of the slowdown in the manufacturing sector that began in the fourth quarter of last year.
(2023-10-05). AU high-level dialogue analyzes free trade and governance area. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The debates of the 12th High-Level Dialogue in the African Union (AU) will focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), democratic governance, and in exploring their links to generate peace dividends.
(2023-10-05). Bolivian expert denounces harmful intention of US rating agency. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian economic analyst, Martín Moreira, denounced that the US-based international rating agency, Standard & Poor, is more interested in damaging Bolivia with its report on the Bolivian financial system, than in maintaining a constructive critical view.
(2023-10-05). President of Costa Rica travels to Panama due to migration situation. plenglish.com San José, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, will visit Panama for a tour around the Darién Jungle, accompanied by his Panamanian counterpart, Laurentino Cortizo.
(2023-10-05). Russia in favor of Latin America's political and economic development. plenglish.com Saint Petersburg, Russia, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The 6th International Forum "Russia and Ibero-America in the turbulent world" has reached its second day with the goal of analyzing the Russian Federation's commitment to the political and economic development of Latin America.
(2023-10-06). Biden backs out on campaign promise, announces expansion of US-Mexico border wall. peoplesdispatch.org The US president will waive 26 federal laws to facilitate the construction of 20 additional miles of the border wall, angering environmental, immigration, and Indigenous rights activists.
(2023-10-06). México rechaza ampliación de muros fronterizos de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ademas del tema migratorio el Diálogo de Alto Nivel sobre Seguridad, se centró en el tráfico de drogas sintéticas, especialmente fentanilo, y el tráfico de armas.
(2023-10-06). The University of New Mexico Statement of Solidarity: No Honor in Onate's Violence. indybay.org This is the second time a shooting occurred at a peaceful rally against an Oñate statue. The first occurred two years ago in 2021 near Old Town in Albuquerque, when another unprovoked gunman shot and injured a peaceful protester. Here on the UNM main campus, we are pushing for the renaming of Oñate Hall. We should not honor the well-known legacy of violence and trauma.
(2023-10-06). Mass auto parts layoffs expose UAW's fake "solidarity" with US-sponsored unions in Mexico. wsws.org The ruthless destruction of the livelihoods of 400 families explodes the narrative of a dawn of "democratic and independent" US-sponsored unions in Mexico.
(2023-10-05). México — Elecciones presidenciales 2024. globalizacion.ca Cada presidente impone su estilo personal de gobernar donde los propósitos no basta enumerarlos sino son los hechos los que cuentan (Cossío 1974) y, Andrés Manuel López Obrador no es la excepción, porque desde su llegada al poder en 2018-19,…
(2023-10-05). Headlines for October 5, 2023. democracynow.org Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise to Run for Speaker of the House After McCarthy's Ouster, Biden Suggests He Might Circumvent Congress to Continue Arming Ukraine, 11 Arrested at Protest Demanding Sen. Bernie Sanders Support Peace Talks for Ukraine, Record-Shattering September Heat Keeps 2023 on Track as Hottest Year on Record, Biden Administration Waives 26 Laws to Hasten U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Construction, Israelis Kill Two in West Bank, Days After Settlers Destroy Farm of Palestinian American Family, Gaza Medics See Increase in Ankle Injuries as Israeli Forces Shoot at Protesters' Legs, Candidate…
(2023-10-05). Blinken visita México para tratar temas de migración y narcotráfico. telesurtv.net El Secretario de Estado estadounidense insiste en que el Gobierno de México debe desmantelar más laboratorios de fentanilo.
(2023-10-05). Uniformados hallan explosivos escondidos en finca en México. telesurtv.net Este descubrimiento se une al hallazgo registrado el martes pasado de un tercer centro de monitoreo controlado por miembros del crimen organizado.
(2023-10-05). The University of New Mexico Statement of Solidarity: No Honor in Onate's Violence. indybay.org This is the second time a shooting occurred at a peaceful rally against an Oñate statue. The first occurred two years ago in 2021 near Old Town in Albuquerque, when another unprovoked gunman shot and injured a peaceful protester. Here on the UNM main campus, we are pushing for the renaming of Oñate Hall. We should not honor the well-known legacy of violence and trauma.
(2023-10-06). Tormenta tropical Lidia provoca inundaciones en México. telesurtv.net Estados como Sonora, Sinaloa y Nuevo León suspendieron las clases debido a las lluvias torrenciales.
(2023-10-06). Argelia activa vigilancia sanitaria ante amenaza de chinches. telesurtv.net Las autoridades destacan la "necesidad de una aplicación estricta" del conjunto de acciones preventivas.
(2023-10-06). Aumentan acusaciones de futbolistas españolas contra Rubiales. telesurtv.net Las últimas declaraciones de testigos en la Audiencia Nacional confirman la coacción a Jenni Hermoso, y a otros a empleados de la RFEF.
(2023-10-06). Cuba llama a eliminar sanciones que lastran el desarrollo. telesurtv.net Se refirió al derecho de todas las naciones a un porvenir sin medidas coercitivas y aseguró que un Pacto del Futuro inclusivo y real deberá reflejar el rechazo a tan crueles sanciones.
(2023-10-06). Guyana confirma envío de policías para intervención en Haití. telesurtv.net Autoridades de la nación caribeña dieron a conocer que respaldarán la misión de seguridad organizada por la ONU.
(2023-10-06). Aprueban "Ley de garantías para la infancia" en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El proyecto de ley a primera instancia parecía tener el apoyo total de la Cámara, y previamente había sido discutido con todos los parlamentarios, pero a última instancia se le tuvieron que hacer varios cambios.
(2023-10-06). Jon Fosse gana el Premio Nobel de Literatura 2023. telesurtv.net El noruego debutó en el panorama literario de su país en 1983 con la novela "Raudt, Svart", una obra tan rebelde como emocionalmente cruda.
(2023-10-06). Acusan a militares por asesinato durante la dictadura uruguaya. telesurtv.net El total de involucrados en la muerte de Roslik es de 12, pero ya uno falleció, otro se encuentra delicado de salud, y un tercero ya se encuentra procesado por otra causa.
(2023-10-06). Gobierno venezolano suscribe acuerdo sobre migración con EE.UU. para repatriar a connacionales. telesurtv.net La migración venezolana de los últimos años es consecuencia directa de la aplicación de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales y el bloqueo a la economía, recordó el Gobierno.
(2023-10-06). Asesinan a seis miembros de una familia gitana en Brasil. telesurtv.net Entre los fallecidos hay una mujer que tenía nueve meses de embarazo y una niña de cinco años de edad.
(2023-10-06). Congreso autoriza ingreso de militares de Estados Unidos a Perú. telesurtv.net Los efectivos militares estadounidenses ingresarán con armas de guerra al territorio peruano para participar en unos ejercicios militares.
(2023-10-06). Sicarios asesinan a un fiscal en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El fiscal fue asesinado mientras conducía por la vía Tres Postes-Babahoyo, en el cantón Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, en Jujan, provincia de Guayas.
(2023-10-06). Exigen dimisión de fiscal general Consuelo Porras en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Según reportes locales, este es el cuarto día de las protestas contra la también jefa del Ministerio Público.
(2023-10-06). Gobiernos de Venezuela e Irán envían condolencias a Siria. telesurtv.net Los comunicados condenan los acontecimientos que han enlutado al pueblo sirio.
(2023-10-06). Realizan V Cumbre Mundial de Salud Mental en Argentina. telesurtv.net El encuentro se propone fortalecer la acción global para abordar las cuestiones clave relacionadas con la atención de la salud mental.
(2023-10-06). Fiscalía venezolana dicta orden de arresto contra Juan Guaidó. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público indicó que la orden de arresto fue solicitada por traición a la patria y usurpación de funciones entre otros delitos.
(2023-10-06). Elevan a 89 los muertos por ataque terrorista en Homs, Siria. telesurtv.net En respuesta al ataque, el Ministerio de Defensa lanzó un ataque contra 60 objetivos terroristas en el noroeste del país.
(2023-10-06). Tribunal colombiano cita a Uribe Vélez por caso en su contra. telesurtv.net Una vez que el fallo en contra de Álvaro Uribe Vélez se haga oficial, la Fiscalía colombiana deberá presentar el escrito de acusación para llamarlo a juicio.
(2023-10-06). Ejército israelí asesina a un palestino en Huwara, Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los militares sionistas bloquearon el paso a las ambulancias dejando al joven que se desangrara hasta morir.
(2023-10-06). Mueren 80 personas por ataque terrorista en Homs, Siria. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa sirio denunció el ataque, y lo atribuyó a grupos "apoyados por ciertos Gobiernos extranjeros".
(2023-10-06). Presidente Putin: era del dominio colonial hace tiempo terminó. telesurtv.net El líder ruso dijo que Estados Unidos ha creado una hegemonía e implanta sus reglas a su conveniencia.
(2023-10-06). Registran dos sismos en frontera entre Colombia y Ecuador. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades de ninguno de los países afectados por los sismos han reportado daños materiales ni humanos.
(2023-10-06). Policía Federal de Brasil investiga asesinato de tres médicos. telesurtv.net La Policía Federal seguirá el caso ante la hipótesis de una relación con las acciones de dos parlamentarios federales.
(2023-10-06). Presidente mexicano recibe a delegación de EE.UU. para diálogo sobre seguridad. telesurtv.net El mandatario anunció que recibirá a la comitiva de Washington poco después de las 09H00 (hora local).
(2023-10-06). Venezuela y Rusia fortalecen cooperación en sector petrolero. telesurtv.net La Comisión Intergubernamental de Alto Nivel Venezuela-Rusia viajará la próxima semana a la nación eslava.
(2023-10-05). Colectivos mantienen por tercer día protestas en Guatemala. telesurtv.net En horas de la mañana, en el kilómetro 167 de la ruta Interamericana, un grupo de manifestantes de una de las vías fue atacado a balazos.
(2023-10-05). Putin afirma que construcción de mundo multipolar es inevitable. telesurtv.net Exhortó a la creación de bases económicas sólidas y en la importancia del desarrollo de plataformas financieras internacionales "fuera de las jurisdicciones nacionales".
(2023-10-05). Irán exige fin de sanciones para reactivar acuerdo nuclear. telesurtv.net Las actividades del programa nuclear iraní continúan sin interrupción en todos los campos, sobre la base de planes previos de la Organización de Energía Atómica y de conformidad con la Ley de Iniciativa Estratégica.
(2023-10-05). Prevén que el 2023 será el año más caliente jamás registrado. telesurtv.net El Servicio de Cambio Climático de Copernicus afirmó que el pasado mes de septiembre fue el más cálido registrado hasta ahora a nivel mundial.
(2023-10-05). Brasil anuncia ayudas a población afectada por sequía en Amazonas. telesurtv.net Un total de 55 de 62 municipios están directamente afectados por la sequía extrema en ese estado del noroeste brasileño.
(2023-10-05). Congreso de Guatemala da espaldarazo a pesquisas de la Fiscalía. telesurtv.net Junta Directiva del Poder Legislativo apoya investigación de la Fiscalía contra el TSE y los resultados electorales.
(2023-10-05). Avanza Cumbre Social Alternativa en Granada, España. telesurtv.net Esta alternativa anti hegemónica reúne a más de 30 colectivos de diferentes nacionalidades europeas y se dan cita para mostrar su rechazo a las políticas de austeridad de la unión europea.
(2023-10-05). Alerta de tsunami tras un sismo de magnitud 6,6 en Japón. telesurtv.net Las autoridades japonesas precisaron que las olas pueden alcanzar aproximadamente un metro de altura.
(2023-10-05). Colombia recupera piezas arqueológicas procedentes de Costa Rica. telesurtv.net La cancillería detalló que entre las 12 piezas que se recuperaron hay urnas funerarias, copas, vasijas de carácter ceremonial y utilitario.
(2023-10-05). Islas Bermudas en alerta por tormenta tropical Philippe. telesurtv.net El ente meteorológico emitió un aviso de tormenta tropical para las Islas Bermudas y el este de Nueva Inglaterra, y la vertiente atlántica de Canadá…
(2023-10-05). Honduras declara alerta verde en 12 departamentos por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las autoridades instaron a los ciudadanos a mantener las medidas de prevención necesarias ante las próximas lluvias.
(2023-10-05). Presidente de Venezuela llama a defender la paz del país. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado venezolano, anunció la activación del Consejo Especial para la Paz, una instancia de carácter nacional que busca articular las Unidades Populares para la Paz.
(2023-10-05). Papa Francisco insta a dar respuestas a la crisis climática. telesurtv.net El Sumo Pontífice recalcó que "el mundo que nos acoge se va desmoronando y quizás acercándose a un punto del que no hay vuelta atrás".
(2023-10-05). Familiares presentan recursos para liberar detenidos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net De todos los detenidos documentados, solo uno fue indultado por problemas de salud, mientras de los demás no se ha recibido respuesta por parte del Gobierno de Bukele.
(2023-10-05). Dos muertos en Colombia tras accidente de avioneta. telesurtv.net El incidente tuvo lugar en un lugar conocido como vereda Argentina, ubicada entre los municipios de La Vega y Facatativá, en el centro del país.
(2023-10-05). Denuncian represión policial a manifestantes en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Un grupo de manifestantes que se mantienen en las afueras de la sede del Ministerio Público fueron atacadas por hombres armados con palos y machetes.
(2023-10-05). Aumenta a 11 la cifra de muertos por inundaciones en India. telesurtv.net El Gobierno indio ha desplegado unidades de la Fuerza Nacional de Respuesta a Desastres para atender la situación en el norte del país.
(2023-10-05). Japón inicia la segunda fase del vertido de agua de Fukushima. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a Tepco, unas 7.800 toneladas de agua residual serán descargadas hacia el Océano Pacífico en los próximos 17 días.
(2023-10-05). Reportan múltiples víctimas por tiroteo en Massachusetts, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los oficiales comenzaron a recibir llamadas denunciando el incidente cerca de las 13H00 (hora local).
(2023-10-05). China y Brasil cierran primera transferencia en monedas locales. telesurtv.net Según el Banco da China Brasil SA, la histórica transacción se trata de una exportación de celulosa de Eldorado Brasil.
(2023-10-05). Evacúan 2.600 personas tras reactivación de incendio en Tenerife, España. telesurtv.net El siniestro iniciado el15 de agosto pasado, se reactivó en la tarde del miércoles en la región de Santa Úrsula y según autoridades locales ha superado el perímetros en los altos del municipio.
(2023-10-05). Ecuador autoriza a tropas de EE.UU. a realizar operativos. telesurtv.net Ecuador y EE.UU. firmaron un acuerdo que permite la presencia de buques estadounidenses con el supuesto fin de combatir actividades ilegales.
(2023-10-06). Condenan ataque con drones contra academia militar en Siria. telesurtv.net Gobierno sirio decreta tres días de luto público y oficial, a partir de este 6 de octubre, periodo durante el cual las banderas ondearán a media asta en todo el país.
(2023-10-06). Cuba rechaza posible intervención militar extranjera en Haití. telesurtv.net "La principal tarea pendiente de la comunidad internacional con Haití no es enviar un contingente militar", dice la Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba.
(2023-10-06). Arriban en un día más de 500 migrantes a las Canarias, España. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, en total se contabilizaron 518 personas, 484 varones, ocho mujeres y 26 menores de edad.
(2023-10-06). Siete muertos y 40 heridos por incendio en Bombay, India. telesurtv.net El siniestro fue registrado sobre las 03H00 (hora local) en un inmueble residencial del barrio de Goregaon.
(2023-10-05). Israel asesina a otros dos jóvenes palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El hecho tuvo lugar cerca de la aldea de Shufa, al sur de la ciudad ocupada de Tulkarm en Cisjordania.
(2023-10-05). Inicia III Cumbre de la Comunidad Política Europea en España. telesurtv.net En la apertura, Pedro Sánchez afirmó que Granada "es hoy la capital de Europa y también la capital de la paz".
(2023-10-06). US Sanctions Missing From Coverage of Russia's Cuban Soldiers. orinocotribune.com 
By Julie Hollar — Oct 4, 2023 | When Cubans began telling Reports emerged that Cuban recruits were promised citizenship and a monthly salary far higher than what most Cubans could ever hope…
(2023-10-05). There's a Thriving Global Market in Turtles and Much of that Trade is Illegal. counterpunch.org Smuggled rare Mexican box turtles intercepted by U.S. officials at the Port of Memphis. USFWS Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they also can make you sick. Turtles are well-known carriers of salmonella, a common bacterial disease that causes fever, stomach cramps and dehydration and can lead to severe illness, especially in
(2023-10-06). Pakistan sets ultimatum for "illegal immigrants" to vacate the country. peoplesdispatch.org Pakistan's caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that law enforcement agencies would be untilized to deport illegal immigrants who do not leave by November 1. After the deadline, their properties and businesses would be confiscated…
(2023-10-05). Italian authorities impound boat that rescued 176 migrants in last week. peoplesdispatch.org 
Open Arms, an organization assisting people lost at sea in the Mediterranean, New 20-day administrative blockade and fine of up to ‚Ç&…
(2023-10-07). Comment] Displaced people's perilous journeys: border violence as a public health issue. thelancet.com The 21st century has seen displacement of migrants and refugees unprecedented since World War 2. As of the end of 2022, of the 108 million people who had to leave their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations, 62 ∑5 million were internally displaced, 35 ∑3 million were refugees, and 5 ∑4 million were officially asylum seekers.1 However, the number of people still in transit in search of protection or a better life is unknown. Whether they are Venezuelans trying to reach the USA, Senegalese trying to reach the Canary Islands, or Ethiopians trying to reach Saudi Arab…
(2023-10-06). Imperialist Sanctions and the Crisis Migrants Face. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Fry Millions of migrants have braved incredible hardship to find shelter and jobs in the U.S. Many have fled U.S. supported repressive regimes. Hundreds of thousands of others have left their countries that have been targeted by U.S. Imperialism's economic war of sanctions. Crossing the U.S. border, migrants face deadly obstacles, including barbed wire…
(2023-10-06). La deshumanización de los (inmigrantes) pobres. globalizacion.ca El discurso de la inmigración legal ha sido la tradicional muletilla para justificar cada uno de los ataques contra los inmigrantes pobres que, en Estados Unidos, desde la Doctrina Monroe y el Destino Manifiesto se lava con la excusa de…
(2023-10-06). Europe, Migrant Flows, and the Refusal to Admit the Origin of the Phenomenon. orinocotribune.com By Carmen Parejo Rendón — Sep 27, 2023 | Mass movements of populations have been a recurring phenomenon throughout history and are key to the development of all societies, both past and present. These substantial population shifts are typically precipitated by various environmental factors, including natural occurrences such as disasters and famines, as well as human-induced events like plundering, wars, violence, or poverty. | One notable instance occurred during the
(2023-10-06). Biden moves towards deal with Republicans: Ukraine war funding in return for border crackdown. wsws.org In the wake of the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the White House has authorized a series of right-wing anti-migrant measures to appease the Republican ultra-right.
(2023-10-05). Italian authorities impound boat that rescued 176 migrants in last week. peoplesdispatch.org Open Arms, an organization assisting people lost at sea in the Mediterranean, New 20-day administrative blockade and fine of up to ‚Ç&…
(2023-10-05). President of Venezuela receives senior authorities from Honduras. plenglish.com The meeting was held at the Miraflores Palace, headquarters of the Government, and responds to Maduro's desire to revive energy cooperation between Caracas and Tegucigalpa, according to a press release from the Presidency. | Tejada was accompanied by the Honduran ambassador to Venezuela, Scarleth Romero. | Maduro and his counterpart from Honduras, Xiomara Castro, held a meeting in Havana,during the Summit of the Group of 77 and China, during which they reviewed issues of bilateral cooperation and regional integration to reinforce the unity and development of both nations. | According to the source, Venezuela rat…
(2023-10-06). The US knew the president of Honduras was trafficking drugs. It supported him anyway. thegrayzone.com Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández transformed his country into a de facto narco state, stealing elections with drug money and stacking state security services with crime lords. A Department of Justice motion against the jailed politico shows the US knew of his shocking crimes all along. Just weeks after the 2014 inauguration of former Honduran President, Juan Orlando Hernández, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) learned the country's new leader was deeply embedded with the country's mammoth narco trafficking …
(2023-10-06). Thousands of turtles start mass nesting on Nicaraguan beach. presstv.ir Over a thousand endangered sea turtles lay their eggs en masse at La Flor beach in San Juan del Sur, on Nicaragua's Pacific coast south of Managua.
(2023-10-06). Why we say there were 30,000: a manual to avoid denialism in Argentina. peoplesdispatch.org "Liberals value the vision of Memory, Truth and Justice, but we start with the truth. It was not 30,000 people who disappeared, but 8,753," stated Javier Milei, who won the PASO elections in August with 30% of the votes, last Sunday in the Argentine presidential debate. | This is one of the most serious denialist statements since the return of democracy, if we take into account the context: it is made by a presidential candidate with clear chances of reaching the Casa Rosada, and also within the framework of a debate for 20 million viewers and users. | In our country, we are learning something painful, but real:…
(2023-10-05). Paren el mundo, me quiero bajar (de la Argentina). globalizacion.ca En estos días de campaña presidencial se escuchan toda clase de diatribas desde la derecha (políticos y empresarios, medios mediante) contra una dirigencia política a la que acusan de corrupta y demagógica, responsabilizándola de todas las causas que llevaron a…
(2023-10-05). Debt Colonization by IMF and World Bank: Sri Lanka Should Take Lessons from Argentina. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-06). Argentina y Ecuador: øQué aportaron los debates? globalizacion.ca "Aburrido". Esa es la conclusión de la mayoría de los analistas que observaron el debate entre los presidenciales ecuatorianos Daniel Noboa y Luisa González. "Sin sorpresas", dijeron otros colegas que en ese mismo domingo 1 de octubre vieron a los…
(2023-10-06). Bolivia's ruling party confirms Evo Morales' candidacy and Luis Arce's ouster. peoplesdispatch.org The split in Bolivia's ruling political party has become official. President Luis Arce and vice-president David Choquehuanca are no longer part of the MAS (Movement towards Socialism) party, which ratified the decision, informally announced on the 24, to present former president Evo Morales (2006-2019) as its candidate in the 2025 elections. | The MAS held its tenth congress from October 3-4 in the town of Lauca àë, a coca growing region in the center of the country. On that occasion, the party decreed the "self-expulsion" of Arce and Choquehuanca, for not attending the meeting, and of 20 other deputies alig…
(2023-10-05). Bolivia: New US Chargé D'Affaires Is Known Expert In Destabilization. popularresistance.org The newly appointed US chargé d'affaires in Bolivia, Debra Hevia, has been condemned by Bolivian political analysts and public opinion as an expert in subversive activities and destabilization, according to a report published by the local news outlet La Época. | The publication—specialized in political analysis—noted that it is "very important to refer to the fact that she had a position in the Operations Center of the Department of State (DOS), which is characterized as a space for designing political destabilization strategies." | The article, written by Jacinto Roca, adds that the DOS is a working…
(2023-10-05). Bolivia: New US Chargé d'Affaires is Known Expert in Subversion and Destabilization. orinocotribune.com The newly appointed US chargé d'affaires in Bolivia, Debra Hevia, has been condemned by Bolivian political analysts and public opinion as an expert in subversive activities and destabilization, according to a report published by the local news outlet La Época. | The publication—specialized in political analysis—noted that it is "very important to refer to the fact that she had a position in the Operations Center of the Department of State (DOS), which is characterized as a space for designing political destabilization strategies." | The article, written by Jacinto Roca, adds that the DOS is a working…
(2023-10-06). Iran and BRICS: Can the Outlier Be Tamed?>. infobrics.org BRICS, an association of developing nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is now expanding to the Middle East, with countries like Iran on the invite list…
(2023-10-05). Battle of the Blocs. infobrics.org In the past month or so, the world has witnessed two summits convened by major global economic forums — the Group of 20 (G20) and Brics (named after its five core member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The goal of each of these summits was to shape the global economic, political and security environment to best meet the needs of their respective memberships…
(2023-10-06). Peru cracks down on animal selfies. presstv.ir Authorities in Peruvian city of Cusco vow to keep up efforts against paid animal selfies.
(2023-10-06). Venezuela: Opposition Politician Manuel Rosales Hints at 2024 Presidential Election Candidacy. orinocotribune.com 
The governor of Zulia state, Manuel Rosales, has not withdrawn his candidacy for the 2024 Venezuelan presidential elections. In an interview conducted on Thursday, October 5, he expressed his determination to pursue the presidency, declaring, "I will continue to aspire to the presidency until my last breath." When asked about his potential presidential candidacy in 2024, Rosales clarified that his decision to abstain from participating in the opposition primaries should not be interpreted as the end of his presidential aspirations. | "The fact that I have said that I am not going to participate at this moment, th…
(2023-10-06). Venezuela's Education Minister Clarifies School Attendance Process Through QR Code. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Education Minister Yelitze Santaella issued a statement aimed at providing clarity regarding the introduction of QR code-based attendance tracking in schools, a measure that had stirred up a significant amount of debate. | Last Saturday, Minister Santaella announced the forthcoming implementation of an electronic attendance system in the country's educational institutions, employing QR codes. In response to the ensuing controversy, on Thursday, October 5, she elaborated that the Ministry of Education is collaborating with the Ministry of Planning to facilitate the distribution of QR code technology to…
(2023-10-05). United States: End detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy, UN experts say. mronline.org 
Saab was appointed as a Special Envoy by the Government of Venezuela in April 2018 to undertake official missions in Iran to secure humanitarian deliveries to Venezuela, including of food and medicine.
(2023-10-05). United States: End Detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy, UN Experts Say. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Almost 9 Million Students Back to School in Venezuela (+Teachers' Wages). orinocotribune.com Approximately 8.8 million children have now begun the 2023-2024 school year throughout Venezuela, according to a report made by President Nicolás Maduro during his television program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro elaborated in the report made this Monday, October 2, that 28,304 educational centers—both public and private—have opened their doors to receive students in their classrooms. Around 80% of them belong to the free, quality ensured, scientific, and humanistic public education system, while the remaining 20% are other types of schools, including private schools. | "When the Revolution began, i…
(2023-10-05). Caribe Plus Magazine announces poetry contest winners. plenglish.com First place went to Sigmund Griffith, from Saint Lucia, with "Caribbean Cry", while second place went to Sheba Sooko from Trinidad and Tobago, but originally from Aruba with "The Dreamer". | Both were surprised, because in the case of Griffith, he confessed that he had not written in a long time and saw in this call an opportunity to try. | For her part, Sooko had dabbled in poetry during her time at the Trinidad and Tobago Poets Society, but this is the first time in a long time, maybe in 12 or 13 years, she told the digital newspaper. . | Although she has already participated in contests, she "feels very good t…
(2023-10-05). Why Is the US Taking So Long to Close Guantánamo? truthout.org For 18 years, I've been writing articles for TomDispatch on the never-ending story of the Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility. And here's my ultimate takeaway (for the moment): 21 years after that grim offshore prison of injustice was set up in Cuba in response to the 9/11 attacks and the capture of figures supposedly linked to them, and despite the expressed desire of three presidents — George W. |
(2023-10-06). Haiti is the victim of orchestrated chaos that prevents it from setting its own course, says Camille Chalmers. peoplesdispatch.org Haitian scholar Camille Chalmers rejects yet another international intervention and says Haiti's issues have deeper roots which much be addressed…
(2023-10-06). UNSC approves deployment of troops to Haiti despite protests. mronline.org 
On Monday, the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) authorized the deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti.
(2023-10-06). Tuesday 10/10: Join Haiti Action Committee to protest yet another US/UN military invasion of Haiti! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building, 7th & Mission Streets, San Francisco…
(2023-10-06). Haiti As Empire's Laboratory. popularresistance.org In December 2019, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.2116, also known as the Global Fragility Act (GFA). Although this act was developed by the conservative United States Institute of Peace, it was introduced to Congress by Democratic Representative Eliot L. Engel, then chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives, including, significantly, Democrat Karen Bass. The GFA presents new strategies for deploying U.S. hard and soft power in a changing world. It focuses U.S. foreign policy on the idea that there are so-called "fragile states," countries…
(2023-10-06). Haiti News Roundup: UN Authorizes Deployment of Kenyan-Led Force. cepr.net On October 2, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted to authorize the deployment of a Kenyan-led security force to Haiti. The resolution authorizes the force for a one-year mandate, with a review taking place after nine months. Though approved by the UNSC, it would not be a UN force, but would instead be under …
(2023-10-05). Hands Off Haiti! globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Tuesday 10/10: Join Haiti Action Committee to protest yet another US/UN military invasion of Haiti! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building, 7th & Mission Streets, San Francisco…
(2023-10-05). New UN Deputized Force Is Illegal and Aims to Stamp Out Revolution, Says HaàØti Liberté Journalist Kim Ives. orinocotribune.com On Oct. 2, 2023, the United Nations Security Council voted, with Russia and China abstaining, to authorize a nominally Kenyan-led multinational foreign intervention into Haiti, a deployment that violates Kenyan, Haitian, and international law, HaàØti Liberté journalist Kim Ives told TRT World. | "The troops are going to create a huge mess," Ives said. "The Kenyans being in front, this is just black-face on a U.S.-Canadian effort." | "The targ…
(2023-10-05). Despite Protests, UNSC Approves Deployment of Troops to Haiti. By: Steve Lalla. midwesternmarx.com On Monday, the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) authorized the deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti. The intervention responds to a request issued by the acting prime minister and unelected head of Haiti, Ariel Henry, whose regime has been legitimized by support from the US, France, and Canada, among others.With 13 votes in favor and two abstentions (Russia and China), the UN Security Council (UNSC) approved resolution 2699 to initiate an international mission. Pr …
(2023-10-05). Joint Statement: We Denounce UN Security Council's Approval to Send a Kenya-led Mission to Haiti. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is one of many signatories to the statement below, issued by the Black Alliance for Peace: WE DENOUNCE UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL TO SEND A KENYA-LED MISSION TO HAITI We, the undersigned, strongly condemn the decision by the United States and its allies to deploy a foreign military force to …