(2024-02-07). US DEA Used Criminals To Spy On, Destabilize Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia. popularresistance.org Numerous reports in major media outlets have documented how the US government has used the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in order to spy on and try to destabilize left-wing governments in Latin America. | DEA meddling schemes have targeted Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, Bolivia's former President Evo Morales, and Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. | In these scandals, the DEA has collaborated with known criminals, including drug traffickers and money launderers, to launch sting operations against leftist politicians. | The Associated Press revealed this February that the DEA "sent unde…
(2024-02-07). Panama leads fight against smoking, expert assures. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Panama is a regional leader in tobacco control, the representative of the Ministry of Health, Reina Roa, said at the COP10, which is on its second day of sessions on Tuesday. During the 10th Conference of the Parties hosted by Panama to evaluate the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on these issues, the coordinator of the National Tobacco Control Commission highlighted the effectiveness of this tool with Law 13, approved in 2008.
(2024-02-07). Government of Bolivia steps up fight against fuel smuggling. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Bolivian Armed Forces and Police participate in operations to neutralize gasoline and diesel smuggling, said the Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Franklin Molina, in a press conference.
(2024-02-07). Brazil ¥s Health Minister calls nationals to unite against dengue. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Brazil ¥s Health Minister Nísia Trindade has called states, municipalities and civil society to make a joint effort to fight off dengue.
(2024-02-07). Cuba doubles down on social policies of UN ¥s Agenda 2030. plenglish.com United Nations, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has reaffirmed at the United Nations its commitment to the social policies for the 2030 Agenda, despite the country's complex economic situation and the tightening of the hostile and unjust economic US blockade.
(2024-02-07). Cuba mourns deaths of Sebastián Piñera. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed on X his deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera who died in a plane crash while traveling over Lake Ranco, Los Ríos region, in the south of Chile.
(2024-02-07). Evidence of brain ability to compensate for age-related deterioration. plenglish.com London, Feb 7 (Prensa latina) Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance.
(2024-02-07). Honduras, Cuba to hold 4th Round Talks on Migration (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Tegucigalpa, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Honduras and Cuba held the 4th Round Talks on migration issues and agreed upon the significance of reaching bilateral collaboration mechanisms in this area and in the consular field.
(2024-02-07). La Jornada newspaper praises Díaz-Canel's gratitude to AMLO. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) A thank-you message from the Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to his Mexican counterpart Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), for his position against US blockade, has been praised by La Jornada newspaper.
(2024-02-07). US pressures Papua New Guinea over security talks with China. wsws.org As Washington seeks to provoke war with China over Taiwan, the US is seeking to overcome any resistance among Pacific Island countries and integrate them into its escalating confrontation with Beijing.
(2024-02-07). More Australian demonstrations against Gaza genocide: "Protesting is not working, I believe we need a complete revolution" wsws.org Sunday's protests occurred as the Labor government is escalating Australia's role in Israel's onslaught and the broader eruption of imperialist militarism.
(2024-02-07). 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…
(2024-02-07). Mexicans celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year celebration. america.cgtn.com 
The Year of the Loong Dragon is just around the corner as February 10 will mark the turn of the Lunar New Year — China's most important annual celebration. | It's a tradition that is growing in importance around the world, not least in Mexico, where residents are learning about the tradition with the help of diplomats from both countries. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2024-02-07). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…
(2024-02-07). Abducted in Seconds: One Woman's Quest for Family in Mexico City. america.cgtn.com 
A 30-Year Journey to Reunite | Nearly three decades ago, a little girl was abducted in the heart of Mexico City. Despite the odds, she grew up and embarked on a mission to reunite with her family. Unfortunately, missing children is a common occurrence in Mexico, and only a small percentage are fortunate enough to be reunited with their loved ones. Alasdair Baverstock has more on this story.
(2024-02-07). Puerto Rico and Palestine: 'Our struggles are linked'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-07). Rising Waters and Vanishing Shores: Puerto Rico's Battle Against Coastal Changes. america.cgtn.com 
Puerto Rico is often called the "Island of Enchantment" due to its beautiful sandy beaches. However, the coastline has been significantly impacted by severe weather and hurricanes, resulting in the loss of many beaches and the erosion of the shoreline. As a result, many homes located along the shore are at risk of collapsing due to the rising water levels. Mike Kirsch has reported on this issue.
(2024-02-07). Agricultores extienden protestas a España, Países Bajos y Bulgaria. telesurtv.net En Bulgaria, piden suspender la importación de granos ucranianos, invertir más fondos en el sector agrícola nacional e incluso demandan la dimisión del ministro de Agricultura del país, Kiril Vatev.
(2024-02-07). Mantienen prisión preventiva de 36 meses contra Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net Las acusaciones han sido rechazadas por el político en todo momento, mientras su equipo legal ha empleado una serie de recursos para procurar su libertad.
(2024-02-07). Allanan en Brasil casa de hombre que inició plan de asesinar a Lula. telesurtv.net El operativo se llevó a cabo en el estado de Espíritu Santo y su sustento es la investigación de amenazas e instigación a un delito de homicidio contra el mandatario.
(2024-02-07). Aumentan a 240 los heridos por nevadas en Japón. telesurtv.net Por regiones, en Tokio 140 personas llegaron al hospital con lesiones. Otras 70 lo hicieron en Saitama y 30 en Kanagawa.
(2024-02-07). Incendio forestal ha destruido casi 6.000 hectáreas en Argentina. telesurtv.net El coordinador de las campañas de Bosques de Greenpeace, Hernán Giardini, detalló que se han quemado exactamente 5.971 hectáreas.
(2024-02-07). Venezuela gana a Panamá y clasifica a semifinales en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En duelo de eliminados, México derrotó cinco por dos a Nicaragua y se despidió de la lid con sede en el loanDepot Park de Miami.
(2024-02-07). Ataque israelí contra Siria deja varios muertos y heridos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio no ha comunicado el número exacto de víctimas, hasta el momento.
(2024-02-07). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 120 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-07). Consideran que fiscal Barbosa carece de competencia en el caso Petro. telesurtv.net La ministra de Trabajo de Colombia, Gloria Inés Ramírez explica por qué el presidente Gustavo Petro responsabilizó al fiscal general de una ruptura constitucional.
(2024-02-07). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,1 en Ishikawa, Japón. telesurtv.net Los especialistas indicaron que han ocurrido otras réplicas con menor intensidad.
(2024-02-07). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en Putumayo, Colombia. telesurtv.net Lirnedy Soto era un reconocido líder, quien se desempeñaba como tesorero de la Junta de Acción Comunal de la vereda La Pradera.
(2024-02-07). Asamblea ecuatoriana rechaza alza del IVA propuesta por Daniel Noboa. telesurtv.net La Asamblea aprobó la contribución del 5 al 25 por ciento de las utilidades generadas en el 2023 de las instituciones financieras.
(2024-02-07). Gobierno peruano prorroga estado de emergencia en Loreto. telesurtv.net Putumayo y Mariscal Ramón Castilla son las dos provincias del departamento de Loreto donde se extendió el estado de emergencia.
(2024-02-07). Promulgan Ley Transitoria para Elecciones Judiciales en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El mandatario promulgó la ley en la Casa Grande del Pueblo junto a otras autoridades del país y representantes de organizaciones sociales.
(2024-02-07). Gobierno de Chile decreta duelo nacional por fallecimiento del expresidente Sebastián Piñera. telesurtv.net El presidente Gabriel Boric instruyó que se realice un funeral de Estado y que se declare duelo nacional.
(2024-02-07). Envían mensajes de condolencias tras fallecimiento de Piñera. telesurtv.net Sebastián Piñera estuvo en la Presidencia de Chile en dos ocasiones, siendo la primera entre 2010 y 2014, y la segunda entre 2018 y 2022.
(2024-02-07). Explosión en sede partidista paquistaní deja unos 26 muertos. telesurtv.net Este es el segundo ataque con víctimas del día dirigido a sedes electorales en Pakistán, que se prepara para celebrar elecciones presidenciales el jueves.
(2024-02-07). Azerbaiyán celebra elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net El presidente Aliyev se enfrentará a otros seis candidatos en las elecciones, la mayoría de ellos diputados.
(2024-02-07). Ley àìmnibus argentina vuelve a comisión ante falta de consenso. telesurtv.net El paquete de leyes, que en su momento se anunció como ley ómnibus y después se fue reduciendo de 650 artículos a 350, se aprobó el viernes en la votación en general.
(2024-02-07). Ascienden a 131 los muertos por incendios en Valparaíso, Chile. telesurtv.net El servicio forense detalló que se han identificado 35 personas y los servicios de medicina legal han realizado las autopsias a 82.
(2024-02-07). Tribunal de apelaciones rechaza inmunidad a expresidente Donald Trump. telesurtv.net El tribunal determinó que Donald Trump puede ser juzgado por sus intentos de revertir los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales de 2020, y estimular el asalto al Capitolio…
(2024-02-07). Unicef: al menos 1,3 millones de personas viven en las calles en Gaza. telesurtv.net Aproximadamente 1.3 millones de personas, entre ellas 610.000 niños, viven en las calles y carreteras de la ciudad de Rafah, al sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-02-07). Presidente Putin es validado para integrar la boleta electoral. telesurtv.net Putin fue validado para integrar la boleta electoral al acumular 310.000 firmas a favor de su elección.
(2024-02-07). Subsecretario de temas antinarcóticos de EE.UU. visitará Ecuador. telesurtv.net Según Washington, la visita busca mostrar su "compromiso inquebrantable" en la lucha contra el narcotráfico.
(2024-02-07). Diputados bolivianos aprueban ley de elecciones judiciales. telesurtv.net La propuesta de normativa privilegia a la meritocracia para la preselección de los candidatos judiciales.
(2024-02-07). Argentina: President Milei's Omnibus Law To Be Analyzed Again. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Argentine Lower Chamber referred the majority report of the "Omnibus Law" to committee, meaning the far-right President Javier Milei's bill will have to be reconsidered. | RELATED: | After only approving six articles of the bill, lawmakers adjourned the session due to lack of consensus between the ruling Freedom Advances party and its allies. | They failed to agree on issues such as privatization of public compa…
(2024-02-07). Egypt Receives Hamas' Response to Proposed Ceasefire Framework. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Diaa Rashwan, the chairman of State Information Service (SIS), said Egypt received Hamas' response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal nailed in France. | RELATED: | Egypt will continue to exert its utmost efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip soon, he said, stressing that Egypt will discuss all the details of the proposed framework with the concerned parties as soon as possible. | Rashwan stated that Egypt h…
(2024-02-07). Israeli Bombing Leaves 7 Syrians Dead. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Israel attacked the province of Homs in central Syria with missiles, leaving seven dead and 13 people injured. | RELATED: | Muslim Al-Atassi, the health director in Homs, informed that the death toll has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of rescue operations after the collapse of a residential building on Al-Hamra Street in Homs city which was caused by the attack. | Earlier Wednesday, the Syrian Defense Ministry said Isra…
(2024-02-07). Sweden Drops Nord Stream Probe Without Mentioning Culprits. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced that its investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions is closed, with no culprit found. | RELATED: | "The investigation into gross sabotage against the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 is closed… the conclusion of the investigation is that Swedish jurisdiction does not apply," said Mats Ljungqvist, the public prosecutor for the investigation. | "A large number of ship mo…
(2024-02-07). Cuba retoma su larga historia de amor con el cine de Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 de feb (RHC) Con la presencia este mes de Brasil como invitada de honor a la 32 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, el cine de ese país sudamericano regresa a las pantallas cubanas en una muestra de películas.
(2024-02-07). Garantizan sostenibilidad en las infraestructuras aeroportuarias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 de feb (RHC) La remodelación y ampliación de capacidades de las instalaciones aeroportuarias cubanas, a pesar de la compleja situación económica por la que transita el país, ha favorecido el incremento de la calidad de los servicios a los pasajeros.
(2024-02-07). Cuba foresees tourism growth by 2024. plenglish.com According to García, Cuba does not give up surpassing three million foreign holidaymakers, for which it is critical to rise air connectivity. | Cuba is also proposed to diversify markets, confront smear campaigns, improve services, expand options and offer facilities and incentives to Cubans living abroad, in line with the country's policy of strengthening relations with nationals abroad, among other actions. | Speaking at Mesa Redonda TV program, García said Cuba received 2,436,980 visitors in 2023, so it meant a growth of over 800,000 tourists compared to 2022. | Cuba is too optimistic despite its complicated s…
(2024-02-07). Ganó cubano Luis Enrique Zayas meeting atlético en Udine. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 feb (ACN).- El cubano Luis Enrique Zayas ganó el meeting de salto de altura de Udine, Italia, con categoría Challenger del World Athletics Indoor Tour, en su estreno en la gira invernal del atletismo en 2024.
(2024-02-07). Cubanos efectivos en ligas de voleibol en Italia y Francia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 feb (JIT).- Varios cubanos que se desempeñan en la Superliga Italiana de Voleibol 2024 y en el campeonato de primera división de Francia protagonizaron desempeños efectivos en la última jornada.
(2024-02-08). "Io Capitano": Oscar-Nominated Film Dramatizes Perilous Migrant Journey from West Africa to Europe. democracynow.org 
The new Oscar-nominated film Io Capitano follows young Senegalese migrants on their journey from West Africa to Europe. "We wanted to … give visual form to a part of the journey that we don't see," says director Matteo Garrone. We are also joined by Mamadou Kouassi, whose journey from the Ivory Coast to Italy inspired the movie. Nearly 200,000 migrants traveled to Europe via the Mediterranean Sea last year. Thousands have died or gone missing during the perilous journey. "We wanted to try to humanize this number," says Garrone. For migrants like Kouassi, who face increasingly xenop…
(2024-02-07). Megaphone releases documentary on tragic Tripoli boat wreck. newarab.com 
A new documentary released on Tuesday by The ship was filled with Lebanese and Syrian migrants attempting to reach Italy, one of hundreds of similar journeys attempted by peo…
(2024-02-07). Denver begins discharging migrants from shelters after brief pause. wsws.org Nearly 40,000 migrants have arrived in Denver over the past two years, with 3,800 currently in city shelters.
(2024-02-07). Venezuela por liderar fase preliminar de Serie del Caribe de béisbol. radiohc.cu Washington, 7 feb (PL).- Venezuela, representado por los Tiburones de La Guaira, buscará este miércoles vencer a la selección de Nicaragua para concluir como líder de la fase preliminar de la Serie del Caribe 2024 de béisbol, con sede en Miami.
(2024-02-08). Using MMT to solve Argentina's economic crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-07). Argentina: 'Everything will depend on the battle being waged in the streets today'. greenleft.org.au 
Claudio Katz discusses right-wing president Javier Milei's strategy, the emerging resistance against it and likely scenarios going forward.
(2024-02-07). Argentina: With Milei and Bullrich a New Dictatorship is Born. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Aznárez Thousands in Argentina continue to protest President Javier Milei's mega omnibus bill despite police repression. Image: TRT World Now What happened on Friday evening in Congress was to be expected with the new law of infamy being passed in Congress 144-109. Meanwhile Milei's "sergeant" Patricia Bullrich is very upset that the people of Buenos…
(2024-02-07). Argentine President's domestic policy hits a snag at home. america.cgtn.com 
Argentina's Libertarian President Javier Milei is on an official visit to Israel as he tries to realign his country's foreign policy, but back home he was handed a major defeat on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when his much-vaunted sweeping reform bill stalled in Congress. | While Milei realigns the country on the international stage, back home he faces growing challenges to introduce the radical changes he has promised. | CGTN's Joel Richards reports.
(2024-02-07). Brazil's Socialist Left Movement (MES): Fighting the far right, building an independent left. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes sat down with Mariana Riscali, a leader of the Socialist Left Movement (MES) tendency inside Brazil's radical left Socialism and Freedom Party (PSOL).
(2024-02-07). Lula da Silva: Brazil's economy is expected to grow in 2024. tvbrics.com 
According to the president, GDP growth in his first year in office exceeds the Central Bank's forecasts…
(2024-02-07). Chile tries to rebuild after vicious wildfire. america.cgtn.com 
Residents and volunteers are clearing up the ash and rubble after Chile's deadliest fire in three decades. | More than 130 have died and hundreds remain missing in the country's central Pacific Coast region of Viña del Mar, the epicenter of the blaze. | CGTN's Dan Collyns reports.
(2024-02-07). Ex-president Chile Sebastian Pinera killed in helicopter crash. geo.tv 
74-year-old Sebastian Pinera served in presidential office from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022…
(2024-02-07). Consejo de Seguridad verificará en Colombia avances de Acuerdo de Paz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 de feb (RHC) El Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas visita Colombia desde hoy para conocer los avances de la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz de 2016 y sobre los diálogos en marcha con otros grupos armados.
(2024-02-07). Venezuela & Burkina Faso Strengthen Bilateral Relations. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting this Tuesday with an official delegation from Burkina Faso that is visiting Venezuela. | Venezuela's Minister for Foreign Affairs Yván Gil and the vice minister for Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yuri Pimentel, also participated in the meeting held at the headquarters of the vice presidency. | The delegation from Burkina Faso is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Marie Traoré. | Minister Traoré arrive…
(2024-02-07). Congreso de Educación Superior en Cuba acoge foro de ministros. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 de feb (RHC) Ministros y autoridades de la enseñanza disertarán hoy sobre la transformación social, calidad, pertinencia y sostenibilidad de la educación superior del futuro, en el marco del Congreso Universidad 2024, que sesiona en Cuba.
(2024-02-07). Cuba prevé crecimiento del turismo para 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 de feb (RHC) Cuba experimentó un incremento de la actividad turística en 2023 y prevé crecer en esa esfera económica para 2024, informó el ministro del ramo, Juan Carlos García.
(2024-02-07). Unveiling Haiti's Ongoing Struggles: From Natural Disasters to Criminal Gangs. america.cgtn.com 
A Nation's Battle for Stability | Join us as we delve into the ongoing struggles of Haiti and the brave battle that its people are fighting for stability. In recent years, Haiti has faced countless challenges, from political unrest to natural disasters. But despite it all, the Haitian people remain resilient and determined to create a better future for themselves and their nation. Learn about this inspiring journey and how you can support Haiti's fight for stability.