Daily Archives: February 1, 2024

2024-02-01: News Headlines

Ann Brown (2024-02-01). In-N-Out Closes First Restaurant In 75 Years Due To Increasing Crime In Oakland. moguldom.com Iconic fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger has announced the closure of its Oakland, California, location, marking the first permanent closure in its 75-year history. The decision comes amidst escalating crime rates in the area, with incidents ranging from car break-ins to armed robberies, posing serious safety concerns for both customers and employees. The closure, set to …

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-02-01). The ICJ Ordered Israel Not To Engage In Genocide; What Happens Now? popularresistance.org What comes next, now that the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, has handed down its near unanimous ruling that South Africa presented a "plausible" case that Israel was violating the Genocide Convention? | The January 26 provisional ruling — which was a landmark victory for the Palestinian people, and indeed, for international law itself — now goes to the United Nations Security Council for enforcement. It would be within the Security Council's purview to order economic or trade sanctions, arms embargoes, travel bans or even military force. | But in the likely event…

Medea Benjamin, Steve Ellner (2024-02-01). Redefining US-Latin American Relations. counterpunch.org An all-encompassing expression of goodwill in the form of a New Good Neighbor Policy will meet resistance from vested economic and military interests, as well as those persuaded by racist arguments. The Trump administration dusted off the 19th century Monroe Doctrine that subjugates the nations of the region to U.S. interests. The Biden administration, instead

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-01-31). Panama: presidential candidate in the crosshairs of justice system. plenglish.com Panama City, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Over three months before general elections in Panama, presidential candidate and former president Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014) is still in the crosshairs of justice. Sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in June last year for money laundering as a perpetrator in the case known as New Business, the now cadidate to the presidential seat for the Realizando Metas (RM) party continues to encounter denials of appeals by the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ), described by his followers as political harassment.

Codepink (2024-01-31). Redefining US-Latin American Relations: From Outdated Monroe Doctrine to a 21st Century Good Neighbor Policy. pressenza.com An all-encompassing expression of goodwill in the form of a New Good Neighbor Policy will meet resistance from vested economic and military interests, as well as those persuaded by racist arguments. | By Medea Benjamin and Steve Ellner | The Trump administration dusted off the 19th century Monroe Doctrine that subjugates the nations of the region to U.S. interests. The Biden administration, instead of reversing course, followed suite, with disastrous results for the region and a migration crisis that threatens Biden's re-election. | It has left most of Trump's sanctions against Venezuela and Cuba intact and has…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-01-31). Group of Cuban doctors returns after restoring hope in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, January 31 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Haiti returned to their country today after taking care of the health of inhabitants of this nation that they consider a sister, and restoring hope to the victims of oblivion.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-01-31). Strong police operation against protesters in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) Troops with batons and shields, motorized police and water cannon trucks were deployed today around the Argentine Congress to prevent a demonstration against a package of Government laws.

Geraldina Colotti (2024-01-31). 'There Are 2 Strategic Battles Being Fought, and the US Is Involved in Both' (Interview with Carlos Aznárez). orinocotribune.com After the large mobilization on January 24 against the government of Javier Milei in Argentina, which responded to the call of trade union organizations and social movements, Geraldina Colotti spoke with Carlos Aznárez, director of Argentina-based media outlet Resumen Latinoamericano and long-time activist, about recent events in Argentina and the genocide of the people of Palestine. | Geraldina Colotti (GC): What is your analysis of the situation two months after the arrival of Javier Milei to the presidency? | Carlos Aznárez (CA): Less than two months after taking office, Javier Milei and his "chainsaw" plans h…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-01-31). Euro zone GDP grows. plenglish.com Brussels, Jan 31 (Prensa Latina) The statistical agency of the European Union (Eurostat) reported that the gross domestic product (GDP) of the euro zone increased 0.1 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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albawaba (2024-02-01). Is Justin Bieber returning to music?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rumors are circulating social media platforms about Justin Bieber potentially making a return to the music scene after sharing an Instagram post that got his fans' hopes up. The Canadian singer is best known for songs including "Sorry", "STAY" and "Ghost" which garnered billions of views on Spotify with "STAY" coming on top with nearly three billion streams!

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women need to be screened for cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in the U.S.This disparity is not due to genetic differences among white, Black or Hispanic women, but rather related to systemic racism, access to healthcare and socioeconomic factors, says Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist. That is why she encourages women to learn more about this often-avoidable cancer and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women need to be screened for cervical cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in the U.S.This disparity is not due to genetic differences among white, Black or Hispanic women, but rather related to systemic racism, access to healthcare and socioeconomic factors, says Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist. That is why she encourages women to learn more about this often-avoidable cancer and…

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-01). Gobierno mexicano presentará proyecto contra el maltrato animal. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado mexicano puntualizó que "de esa reforma constitucional se deben de desprender las leyes específicas".

The Independent (2024-01-31). How the border standoff between Texas and federal Govt might further split America. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Authorities in the southern U.S. state of Texas are in a standoff with the federal government over a sharp immigration dispute. Observers have argued that the standoff reflects the nation's political fray, warning against a potential constitutional crisis that might further split the country. They also believe immigration will emerge as …

WSWS (2024-01-31). Mexico's June presidential race to be dominated by two right-wing candidates. wsws.org The two leading candidates for president, Claudia Sheinbaum of the ruling Morena Party and Bertha Xóchitl Gálvez of the opposition coalition, offer nothing to the Mexican working class.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-01). Puerto Rico and Palestine: 'Our struggles are linked'. greenleft.org.au

Federal Emergency Management Agency (2024-01-31). Puerto Rico (The United States of America): Hurricane Fiona Recovery Process on a Firm Pace. reliefweb.int Country: Puerto Rico (The United States of America) | Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency | Release Date: January 31, 2024 | Release Number: NR 101 | San Juan, Puerto Rico — The recovery process from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico continues at an unwavering tempo with over $563 million in FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program funds to address emergency and permanent projects for damaged infrastructure in the Island. In December 2023 alone, FEMA approved 174 obligations, from which nine (9) were large projects totaling nearly $20 million for recovery work such as debris removal, and repair of roads…

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-31). Puerto Rico and Palestine: 'Our struggles are linked'. greenleft.org.au

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-02-01). Putin afirma que Il-76 fue derribado por misil estadounidense. telesurtv.net El mandatario indicó que el Comité de Investigación de Rusia abrió una causa por cargos de terrorismo.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-02-01). Rusia y Ucrania intercambian casi 400 prisioneros de guerra. telesurtv.net Dicho canje tiene lugar una semana después de que las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania derribaran con un misil el avión militar ruso Il-76 que transportaba a bordo 65 prisioneros de guerra ucranianos.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-02-01). Lluvias torrenciales dejan miles de personas afectadas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net En los municipios de Quinindé y Muisne, al menos al 3.143 personas y 806 viviendas están afectadas.

teleSUR, DRL, YSM (2024-02-01). Movimiento popular argentino realiza vigilia contra ley ómnibus. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a las organizaciones sociales y de derechos humanos, la llamada ley ómnibus "de prosperar arrasará con el Estado Democrático de Derecho y el orden constitucional vigente".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-01). ALBA-TCP rechaza injerencia de EE.UU. contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net En particular, se refieren al anuncio del Departamento de Estado, el cual se constituye en una amenaza directa contra la soberanía y estabilidad política y económica de Venezuela.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-01). Corea del Norte confirma prueba de misiles de largo alcance. telesurtv.net Las dos pruebas anteriores de misiles de crucero realizadas por Corea del Norte del 1, el 24 y el 28 de enero eran de una nueva arma llamada Pulhwasal-3-31.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-01). Condenan a Vladimiro Montesinos por matanza en Perú en 1992. telesurtv.net La Justicia sigue el juicio contra Fujimori, Montesinos, el exjefe de las Fuerzas Armadas Nicolás Hermoza Ríos y el exgeneral Luis Pérez Documet, además de los miembros del grupo Colina.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-01). Denuncian 16 masacres en las últimas 24 horas en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según la cartera sanitaria, durante esta jornada murieron 150 palestinos y la cifra alcanzó los 26.900 decesos desde octubre pasado.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-01). Dan seguimiento a casos de encefalitis equina en humanos en Uruguay. telesurtv.net La ministra de Salud Pública, Karina Rando, dijo que la persona con la enfermedad está en buen estado, pero atravesó momentos complejos.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN (2024-02-01). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 110 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.

teleSUR, JCM, MER (2024-02-01). Mandatario venezolano denuncia que sectores extremistas quieren impedir elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net El presidente reiteró su respaldo al proceso de diálogo amplio e incluyente convocado por la Asamblea Nacional para establecer el cronograma electoral.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-02-01). Fuerzas israelíes ejecutan sumariamente a 30 palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net La Sociedad de Prisioneros Palestinos señaló que los cuerpos fueran encontrados dentro de una de las escuelas que fueron asediadas por tanques blindados de la ocupación.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-01). Brasil y Bolivia firman acuerdos de cooperación. telesurtv.net El intercambio bilateral que sostendrán ambos países contemplan las visitas técnicas, pasantías, capacitaciones, simposios, seminarios, y otros espacios.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-01). Secretario de la ONU afirma que Unrwa es esencial en Gaza. telesurtv.net "La Unrwa es la columna vertebral de toda respuesta humanitaria en Gaza", dijo António Guterres.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2024-02-01). Escritora Alice Walker recibe Orden Haydeé Santamaría. telesurtv.net Durante un acto realizado en la sede de Casa de Las Américas,se realizó la condecoración a la intelectual norteamericana, escritora de ensayos y textos como El color púrpura.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-01). Mantienen seis provincias dominicanas en alerta por sistema frontal. telesurtv.net Las provincias en alerta son Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Hato Mayor, El Seibo, La Altagracia y Monte Cristi.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-01). ONU: casi 8 millones de personas han sido desplazadas en Sudán. telesurtv.net Según la ONU, los combates en Sudán entre el Ejército y los paramilitares ha provocado "la crisis de desplazamientos más importante del mundo".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-01). Presidente palestino pide alto el fuego y retirada de Israel de Gaza. telesurtv.net El mandatario Abbas resaltó la necesidad de parar el desplazamiento forzado del pueblo palestino.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-01). Venezuela recibirá a Relator Especial de la ONU. telesurtv.net Michael Fakhri sostendrá una intensa agenda de trabajo con las autoridades venezolanas.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). Junta militar de Myanmar extiende estado de emergencia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades confirmaron la medida en medio del aumento de las hostilidades con los grupos opositores.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). China ratifica respaldo a Rusia en conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net El nuevo titular chino señaló que su país apoya a Rusia en el asunto ucraniano a pesar de la presión de EE.UU. y Europa.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). Reportan 26.900 palestinos asesinados por Israel desde octubre. telesurtv.net El ente sanitario palestino precisó que también ha aumentado a 65.949 el número de personas que han resultado heridas durante el asedio israelí.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). Culmina paro indefinido en Machu Picchu, Perú. telesurtv.net "Nos están dando la buena noticia que se levanta el paro, tenemos que seguir adelante", afirmó la titular de Cultura.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). øCómo será el proceso electoral en El Salvador? telesurtv.net A pesar de que lo prohíbe la Carta Magna, el actual mandatario Nayib Bukele se postulará para la reelección.

teleSUR (2024-02-01). South Africa Urges Israel to Implement UN Court's Ruling. telesurenglish.net South Africa on Wednesday urged Israel to implement the ruling handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning continued Israeli attacks on hospitals in Palestine. | RELATED: | The decision by the ICJ affirms the importance of global governance institutions including organs of the United Nations (UN), and it remains vital for all member states to respect and implement the decisions of the court, said South Africa's Minister of Inte…

Bárbara Gómez (2024-01-31). Asociación de Producción Animal celebra sus 50 años de creada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (RHC) A su aniversario 50 arribó este miércoles la Asociación Cubana de Producción Animal no sólo con el reconocimiento a fundadores, personalidades e instituciones, sino con el reto de sus más de 29 mil integrantes de contribuir al salto de calidad y eficiencia en la ganadería.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-01-31). Científicos cubanos ejecutan ensayo clínico fase III de fármaco para ataxia tipo dos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (RHC) Un ensayo clínico fase III para evaluar la eficacia y seguridad de la administración nasal del NeuroEPO en pacientes adultos con ataxias espinocerebelosas, se desarrolla exitosamente en Cuba.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-01-31). Ciclo de cine-debate en Costa Rica con proyección de cintas cubanas. radiohc.cu San José, 31 ene (RHC) Con la proyección de varios clásicos de la filmografía cubana, arrancó este miércoles en Costa Rica un ciclo de cine debate con la exhibición de José Martí: el ojo del canario (2010), del realizador Fernando Pérez.

Maria Calvo (2024-01-31). Ministro cubano de Turismo promociona Destino Cuba en Portugal. radiohc.cu Lisboa, 31 ene (RHC) El ministro de Turismo de Cuba Juan Carlos García Granda realizó una visita de trabajo a Portugal para promocionar el destino Cuba y las oportunidades de negocios en esa esfera en la isla caribeña.

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection, Humanitarian Aid Operations (2024-01-31). World: DG ECHO support to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) in 2023 | DG ECHO Daily Map | 30/01/2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Türkiye, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World, Yemen…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-01-31). Guatemala: After fears of a coup, new president is sworn in. greenleft.org.au Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo, took office in the early hours of January 15, following delays caused by last-minute political maneuvers in the Guatemalan Congress, as opponents tried to attack the ruling party and undermine the president, reports Peoples Dispatch.

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-01). Washington Announces Sanction Resumption Against Venezuela, Caracas Responds (+Migrant Repatriations). orinocotribune.com

newarab (2024-02-01). Why the new EU-Egypt migrant deal is doomed to fail. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-01). Libya deports migrants back to Egypt: official. newarab.com Libyan authorities on Wednesday began sending 350

WSWS (2024-02-01). US Supreme Court agrees to hear Biden administration appeal aimed at giving State Department sweeping power to separate immigrant families. wsws.org The Biden administration is demanding the Supreme Court grant State Department officials unchallenged power to separate mixed-immigration status families without having to offer an explanation to, or accept an appeal from, US citizens.

A Guest Author (2024-01-31). Ukraine: 'Capitalism is always war'. workers.org By Dmitry Dezhnev Message to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, on Jan. 21, in New York City. Dear comrades, we sincerely greet you on behalf of the Union of Political Emigrants and Political Prisoners of Ukraine (UPPU)! Exactly 100 years ago, on Jan. 21, 1924, our . . . |

a guest author (2024-01-31). Ukraine: 'Capitalism is always war'. workers.org By Dmitry Dezhnev Message to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, on Jan. 21, in New York City. Dear comrades, we sincerely greet you on behalf of the Union of Political Emigrants and Political Prisoners of Ukraine (UPPU)! Exactly 100 years ago, on Jan. 21, 1924, our . . . |

Brianna Griffith (2024-01-31). Eagle Pass stand-off: what's really behind the border dispute? liberationnews.org What is really going on at the border: a racist stunt, a battle for authority, or something else entirely?>

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-01-31). Is Germany heading for a Dexit? pressenza.com After the consummation of Brexit, Germany's hypothetical exit from the Euro would bring about the end of the Eurozone and the gestation of a new European economic cartography that would mean a return to watertight economic compartments. | The "debt brake" doctrine: | According to Joel Kotkin in Forbes magazine, for decades "the countries of the North (Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United Kingdom) have compensated for very low fertility rates and declining domestic demand with the arrival of immigrants and the creation of highly productive export-oriented economies". T…

Jim Hightower (2024-01-31). Border Wall Absurdity Is Reaching New Heights. otherwords.org In the 1980s, many Texans were alarmed that hordes of immigrants were fleeing Rust Belt states and pouring across the Red River to take our jobs. So my friend Steve Fromholz recommended a big beautiful wall across our northern border to keep them out. | Fromholz, a popular singer-songwriter and renowned political sprite, was ahead of his time in the political sport of wall building. | Instead of steel barriers and miles of nasty razor wire, Steve proposed preventing Yankee refugees from entering the Lone Star State by planting a 10-foot high, 10-foot thick wall of jalapeño peppers along the length of the Red Rive…

WSWS (2024-01-31). Sri Lankan government refuses to protect migrant workers who lose their jobs in Oman. wsws.org Intensified exploitation and job losses are hitting foreign workers in Oman, excacerbated by expanding war in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-31). El Salvador to reduce homicide rate in 2024. plenglish.com The head of State was reacting to reports from the National Civil Police (PNC), according to which El Salvador had reached January 29 with zero homicides, which brings it closer to the record of 24 days without deaths attributable to gang actions in April 2023. | Until Sunday, 22 days were registered, and in view of the numbers reported today at dawn, the president assured that 'if the trend continues, the homicide rate would be 1.6 per 100,000 inhabitants,' lower than 2.4 in 2023. | These results are attributable to the Territorial Control Plan (PCT), launched on June 20, 2019, and to the controversial and ques…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-31). Increase of geothermal energy planned in El Salvador. plenglish.com The president of the Hydroelectric Executive Commission of the Lempa River, Daniel Alvarez, assured that at present, two geothermal fields and various works of enlargement and analysis of new generation areas in the country are in execution to take advantage of this non-polluting energy source. | In El Salvador, this source represents 25 percent of the energy matrix, and this year the Government will implement new projects to continue to expand its participation, Alvarez said. | With this vision in mind, two geothermal power plants are under construction, one in San Vicente and the other one in Chinameca, in San…

CADTM International (2024-02-01). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-01-31). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

Inter Press Service (2024-01-31). Milei's extremism threatens women's gains in Argentina. pressenza.com María Belén Correa, trans activist for the rights of sexual minorities. She is the creator of the Asociación de Travestis de Argentina and of the Archivo de la Memoria Trans, which documents the history of the struggles of this community (Image by Archivo de la Memoria Trans). | The feminist movement has made significant gains in Argentina in recent years, but all of them are now threatened by the government of the far-right Javier Milei, who denounced gender politics during his election campaign and, since taking office on 10 December, has shown that he is determined to put his ideas into action. | In a monument…

kwjorinoco (2024-01-31). Argentina Court Declares Milei's Labor Reform Unconstitutional. orinocotribune.com An Argentinian court of second instance declared as unconstitutional the labor reform contained in the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) issued by President Javier Milei, which intends to modify or repeal 366 laws to deregulate various sectors of the economy. | "We declare the constitutional invalidity of title IV [articles 53 to 97] of DNU 70/2024," announced the National Chamber of Labor Appeals in a ruling on Tuesday, January 30. | The court of second instance granted the injunction request presented by the largest labor union of Argentina, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), considering that the nat…

tvbrics (2024-02-01). Brazil to prepare a new education bill. tvbrics.com It is planned to allocate at least 10% of the country's GDP to the education sector…

Editor (2024-01-31). From protest movements to revolutionary change. mronline.org Brazilian informant says, "A lot of my generation were inspired by the Zapatistas… but how did we find out about them? From Rage Against the Machine."

Bárbara Gómez (2024-01-31). Avanza plan de búsqueda de desaparecidos durante dictadura en Chile. radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, 31 ene (RHC) El ministro chileno de Justicia, Luis Cordero, presidió este miércoles la creación del comité de seguimiento al plan de búsqueda de las víctimas de desaparición forzada durante la dictadura de Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990).

presstv.ir (2024-01-31). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.

Adam Fishbein (2024-01-31). How Did Ecuador Spiral into This Nightmare? It Was the Neoliberal Dismantling of the State. cepr.net Sidecar See article on original site Ecuador has become a grim fixture in international headlines as it grapples with the deadly violence that has surged rapidly over the past few years. Until last year, media coverage mostly centered on Ecuador's frequent prison riots and massacres, which have claimed over 400 deaths since 2021. But as …

img.piri.net (2024-02-01). Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Maduro gà∂ràº≈ümeyi "muhte≈üem" olarak nitelendirdi: Türkiye ile Venezuela arasƒ±nda yeni ittifaklar yolda. img.piri.net Maduro, sosyal medya hesabƒ± X'ten Bakan Bayraktar ile yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± gà∂ràº≈ümenin fotoƒüraflarƒ±nƒ± payla≈üarak, "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanƒ± Alparslan Bayraktar ile muhte≈üem gà∂ràº≈üme. Her iki àºlkenin faydasƒ±na olacak ≈üekilde ticari alƒ±≈üveri≈üimizin dàºzeyini yàºkseltmek amacƒ±yla enerji ve madencilik konularƒ±ndaki ittifaklar&fn…

Mision Verdad, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-02-01). US Revokes Venezuela Gold License In Retaliation Against Court Ruling. popularresistance.org The United States revoked a general license granted to the Venezuelan state gold company, Minerven, after Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) confirmed the disqualification of María Corina Machado from exercising public functions for a period of 15 years. The license (number 43) was issued in October 2023 along with others granted to the oil and gas industries within the framework of negotiations conducted in Barbados between the government of President Nicolás Maduro and sectors of the Venezuelan far-right opposition. | The operations authorized in the license to Minerven must be liquidated before Februar…

Staff (2024-02-01). PDVSA: Venezuela Prepared to Deal With Illegal US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for petroleum and president of Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), Rafael Tellechea, has "If they impose more sanctions on us, we will be ready to face them, and we will have a powerful industry to handle the global ene…

Staff (2024-02-01). Venezuela to Establish Electoral Schedule (+Elections Now). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, has called for a proposal to establish the electoral schedule for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. | During the ordinary session of parliament this Tuesday, January 30, the deputies approved an agreement to form a broad dialogue to build a proposed presidential electoral schedule. President Nicolás Maduro posted a message calling for "elections now" via social media, after the approval of the agreement was reported. | Rodríguez called on all Venezuelans to go to the National Electoral Council (CNE) next Monday, February 5, to propose a…

WSWS (2024-02-01). Washington resumes imperialist sanctions after Venezuelan government disqualifies US-backed candidate. wsws.org Biden's actions continue the regime of imperialist piracy and sanctions launched under Obama and vastly intensified under Trump with the aim of subjugating Venezuelans through hunger, illness and mass suffering.

Brasil de Fato (2024-01-31). US resumes previously suspended sanctions against Venezuela after candidate declared ineligible. peoplesdispatch.org The US had temporarily eased some of the unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela following agreements between the government and the opposition about the upcoming elections…

img.piri.net (2024-01-31). Venezuela ve Türkiye arasƒ±nda petrol ve doƒüal gaz alanlarƒ±nda i≈übirliƒüi anla≈ümasƒ±. img.piri.net Bakan Bayraktar, sosyal medya platformu X'ten yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± payla≈üƒ±mda, "Petrol ve doƒüal gaz arama, àºretim, ticaret ve servis hizmetleri alanlarƒ±nda geli≈ütirebileceƒüimiz i≈ü birliklerini deƒüerlendirmek àºzere geldiƒüimiz Venezuela'nƒ±n ba≈ükenti Karakas'ta ilk olarak Venezuela Petrol Bakanƒ± Sayƒ±n Pedro Rafael Tellechea Ruiz ile bir araya geldik." ifadesini kullandƒ±. | Tellechea da sosyal medya hesabƒ&plu…

Maria Calvo (2024-01-31). ALB-TCP rechazó y condenó amenaza de EEUU sobre Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 31 ene (RHC) Los Estados miembros de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) rechazaron y condenaron hoy el anuncio del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos, el cual consideraron una amenaza directa contra la soberanía y estabilidad política y económica de Venezuela.

Misión Verdad (2024-01-31). US Revokes Venezuela Gold License in Retaliation Against Supreme Court Ruling. orinocotribune.com The United States revoked a general license granted to the Venezuelan state gold company, Minerven, after Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) confirmed the disqualification of María Corina Machado from exercising public functions for a period of 15 years. The license (number 43) was issued in October 2023 along with others granted to the oil and gas industries within the framework of negotiations conducted in Barbados between the government of President Nicolás Maduro and sectors of the Venezuelan far-right opposition. | The operations authorized in the license to Minerven must be liquidated before Februar…

Xinhua (2024-01-31). Venezuelan government reiterates commitment to dialogue, calls on opposition to respect agreements. pressenza.com Héctor Rodríguez, a member of the Bolivarian government's delegation to the dialogue, reiterated today the commitment to the debate and requested the opposition to respect the agreements signed last year in Barbados."We once again maintain our position: we remain open to dialogue, we remain seated at the dialogue table," Rodríguez said during a press conference in Caracas. | "We extend our hands, as we have done, to maintain the dialogue, to maintain the debate, to maintain the discussion," he insisted. | The governor of the central state of Miranda made it clear that the government has complied with everything a…

US Agency for International Development (2024-01-31). Bangladesh: Effective humanitarian responses require collaborative environmental management: The approach in Cox's Bazar. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Sources: US Agency for International Development, World Vision | Please refer to the attached file. | Mohamed Hilmi, Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter, Settlements, and DRR, InterAction | While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate change is increasing in urgency. | To these ends, InterAction conducted climate research and consultations to understand how climate change and envir…

geo.tv (2024-01-31). 'Be vigilant': US State Dept warns American tourists to stay away from Bahamas, Jamaica. geo.tv US State Dept issues 2 advisories warning travellers not to embark on these locations…

Bárbara Gómez (2024-01-31). Condecoran en Cuba a escritora afroestadounidense Alice Walker (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (RHC) Por decreto presidencial, la escritora afroestadounidense Alice Walker recibió este miércoles en La Habana la medalla Haydeé Santamaría, en acto efectuado en Casa de las Américas.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-01-31). Regresa grupo de médicos de Cuba tras devolver esperanza en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 31 ene (RHC) Miembros de la Brigada Médica de Cuba en Haití regresaron este miércoles a su país tras cuidar de la salud de los habitantes de esta nación que consideran hermana, y devolverles las esperanzas a las víctimas del olvido.

Maria Calvo (2024-01-31). Cuba y Australia celebran 35 años de relaciones bilaterales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 ene (RHC) Cuba ratificó la voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo los lazos de amistad y cooperación en sectores de interés común con Australia, en ocasión de conmemorarse hoy el aniversario 35 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas.

EDWIN (2024-02-01). SIU authorised to investigate ECRDA. sanews.gov.za SIU authorised to investigate ECRDA | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R147 of 2024 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the affairs of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA). | The SIU is also authorised to recover any financial losses suffered by the State and ECDRA. | "Proclamation R147 of 2024 authorises the SIU to probe the procurement and/or contracting for goods, works or services concerning a tender for the planning and design of the Marine Tilapia Industry Incubator Project within the Mbhashe Local Municipa…

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aa.com.tr (2024-01-31). Termometrelerin gece eksi 31'i gà∂sterdiƒüi Ardahan buz kesti. aa.com.tr Ardahan'da sabah i≈ü yerlerine yàºràºyerek gidenlerin ka≈ü ve kirpikleri dondu.

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