(2023-08-04). Venezuelan VP Participates in 9th CII India-Lac Conclave Closing. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, participated in the closing session of the IX India-Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Conclave, held for two days in the city of New Delhi. | Related: | In her speech, the vice-president of the South American nation stressed that this bi-regional forum, organized by the Industrial Confederation of India, "is extraordinarily very important". | The Venezuelan…
(2023-08-04). Nicaragua Is Standing Firm Against US Imperialism. popularresistance.org The Nicaraguan people have struggled courageously to defend their right to determine their own future in the face of Washington's assaults. From resisting the U.S.'s contra war of the 1980s to opposing the devastating impacts of neo-liberalism in the 1990s and early 2000s, which was imposed on the country following an electoral defeat in 1990 of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) in an election taking place under the direct threat of military attacks by the U.S. armed and backed contras, the Sandinistas have led a relentless struggle to defend Nicaragua's sovereignty and improve the living standards…
(2023-08-04). Russia to launch new lunar probe on August 11. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The launch of Russia's lunar probe Luna-25, the first in 47 years, is scheduled for August 11 from the Vostochni cosmodrome, in the east of the country, the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos reported.
(2023-08-04). nuestrAmérica: Segundo Congreso Mundial contra el neoliberalismo educativo. indybay.org nuestrAmérica: Segundo Congreso Mundial contra el neoliberalismo educativo | Encuentro en Panamá…
(2023-08-04). Cónclave India-América Latina y el Caribe comienza en Nueva Delhi. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con cifras oficiales, el comercio entre ambas regiones es de alrededor de 50.000 millones de dólares anuales.
(2023-08-04). Expone Venezuela en India retos tecnológicos de Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net En la región más del 50 por ciento de su población son mujeres y niños; el desafío es generar una educación inclusiva.
(2023-08-04). Caribbean to face high temperatures in the coming months. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) warned that temperatures in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans might remain well above their usual average for the next three months.
(2023-08-04). Ecuador vaccinates 3.4 million children against polio, other viruses. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador informed that 3.4 million children were vaccinated against polio, rubella and measles in a campaign that concluded on July 31.
(2023-08-04). At least seven Dominican prosecutors involved in corrupt network. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General's Office of the Dominican Republic informed that at least seven prosecutors are involved in a network dedicated to eliminating or adulterating more than eight thousand criminal records in exchange for bribes.
(2023-08-04). Long sentences for those accused of femicide in Kosovo. plenglish.com Pristina, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) A man was sentenced to life imprisonment and another one to 15 years in prison for the murder of an 18-year-old woman in 2021 in Kosovo, a self-proclaimed independent Serbian territory.
(2023-08-04). Panama warns of increase in irregular child migrants. plenglish.com Panama City, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The number of more than 40,000 irregular migrant children who in the first six months of this year transited through the Panamanian Darien jungle is higher than in the whole of 2022, Unicef warned.
(2023-08-04). UN calls for investigation into police killings in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights asked the Brazilian authorities for an independent, complete and impartial investigation on 45 deaths registered until today, during police operations in this country.
(2023-08-04). Controversy persists over the situation of the Peruvian economy. plenglish.com Lima, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The exchange of opinions on the Peruvian economic situation continued today, after the area's minister Alex Contreras, projected a positive horizon of reactivation and growth, against various expressions of skepticism.
(2023-08-04). Ethiopia and European Union held talks on peace and regional issues. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, spoke today with the European Union's special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, about peace and the cooperation process.
(2023-08-04). FAO works with Cuba to prevent food losses. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) informed on Friday that it is collaborating with Cuba to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
(2023-08-04). Arab Parliament ratifies support to the Palestinian cause. plenglish.com Cairo, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Arab Parliament, Adel Al-Assoumi, affirmed today that the struggle of the Palestinian people is the main cause defended by the region while advocating for the solution of two states to end the conflict.
(2023-08-04). Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia discuss maritime transportation. plenglish.com Singapore, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to enhance navigational safety and maritime security in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, it was reported today.
(2023-08-04). Kremlin: Russia distrusts US promises on grain deal. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Kremlin Spokesman Dmitri Peskov stressed that Russia distrusts the United States' alleged willingness to facilitate Russian exports after the Black Sea Grain Initiative is re-implemented.
(2023-08-04). Controversy persists over the situation of the Peruvian economy. plenglish.com Lima, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The exchange of opinions on the Peruvian economic situation continued today, after the area's minister Alex Contreras, projected a positive horizon of reactivation and growth, against various expressions of skepticism.
(2023-08-04). Ethiopia and European Union held talks on peace and regional issues. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, spoke today with the European Union's special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, about peace and the cooperation process.
(2023-08-04). FAO works with Cuba to prevent food losses. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) informed on Friday that it is collaborating with Cuba to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
(2023-08-04). Arab Parliament ratifies support to the Palestinian cause. plenglish.com Cairo, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Arab Parliament, Adel Al-Assoumi, affirmed today that the struggle of the Palestinian people is the main cause defended by the region while advocating for the solution of two states to end the conflict.
(2023-08-04). Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia discuss maritime transportation. plenglish.com Singapore, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to enhance navigational safety and maritime security in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, it was reported today.
(2023-08-04). Kremlin: Russia distrusts US promises on grain deal. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Kremlin Spokesman Dmitri Peskov stressed that Russia distrusts the United States' alleged willingness to facilitate Russian exports after the Black Sea Grain Initiative is re-implemented.
(2023-08-04). Venezuela insta a alianza India – América Latina y el Caribe. telesurtv.net La India tiene un papel fundamental como productor de tecnologías en las áreas de protección de cultivos, de fertilizantes y de tecnología para la mecanización y la irrigación.
(2023-08-04). Cuban vice president calls for agricultural efficiency. plenglish.com Artemisa, Cuba, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés toured areas of agricultural and social development in this western province, which contributes most to the food balance in the Cuban capital.
(2023-08-04). Hilda Venero de la Paz receives Cuba's National Circus Award. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) By unanimous decision of the jury, the 2023 National Circus Award was granted to Hilda Venero de la Paz, the first woman in Cuba to become a light acrobat on the scales.
(2023-08-04). Young Cuban artists hold personal exhibitions in Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based Center for the Development of Visual Arts (CDAV) inaugurated two personal exhibitions by young artists, as part of a broad program at exhibition halls.
(2023-08-04). Russian defense repels attack on Novorossiysk naval base. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Russian ships repelled an attack by two Ukrainian unmanned boats on the Novorossiysk naval base, east of the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry informed on Friday.
(2023-08-04). Terrorists prepare suicide attacks on Syrian and Russian forces. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The extremists stationed in the northern province of Idlib are preparing suicide attacks on Syrian and Russian civilian and military targets, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on Friday.
(2023-08-04). Government of Venezuela Bans Use and Sale of E-Cigarettes. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan government has implemented a ban on the utilization and sale of electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as "vapes." This action comes in response to the presence of harmful toxic substances within these devices, which can lead to addiction and pose significant risks to health, including increased risk of heart disease, lung disorders, and other chronic complications. | The resolution, designed to protect children and adolescents throughout the country against these substances, was published in Official Gazette No. 42,682, dated August 1, 2023, stipulating the prohibition of the manufacture, sto…
(2023-08-04). Indian prime minister confirms participation in Brics Summit. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa his participation in the BRICS Summit from August 22 to 24 in Johannesburg, it was reported on Friday.
(2023-08-04). Severe drought in Cuba' easternmost region is being confronted. plenglish.com Guantánamo, Cuba, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman shared with residents of the mountainous municipality of Maisí the Government's strategies to face the severe drought that is affecting this semidesert area in eastern Cuba.
(2023-08-03). US Extends Alex Saab's Abduction Due to 'Extensive' Opening Brief. orinocotribune.com Prosecutors in the United States are seeking a second 30-day extension to respond to the appeal of diplomat Alex Saab to the ruling of a lower court in Miami suggesting that he should face a criminal trial despite his diplomatic immunity. | The information was released by the Associated Press correspondent for Latin America, Joshua Goodman, on social media. Goodman has been, since the Saab's abduction, one of the most visible stenographers of Washington in mainstream media. | The legal document requesting the extension, published by the journalist, states that the prosecutors are asking for a 30-day extension. Th…
(2023-08-03). Chile investigates into 32 domestic foundations' alleged wrongdoings. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Public Prosecutor's Office informed on Thursday that 32 foundations in 11 domestic regions are being investigated for alleged wrongdoings in transfering state funds, after the uncovering of the scandal known as "Caso Convenios" Deals' Case.
(2023-08-03). Cracking down on El Salvador's cycle of gang violence. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of Salvadoran soldiers and police officers on Tuesday surrounded the central agricultural region of Cabanas — home to some 150,000 people — as part of President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang activity.
(2023-08-03). Massa and Rossi lead vote intention polls in primary elections. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Sergio Massa and Agustin Rossi, representing the "Union por la Patria" (UP) alliance, lead the voting intention polls for the primary elections in Argentina with 25.9%.
(2023-08-03). Conflicts, climate crisis aggravate food insecurity — UN. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Conflicts are key factors in hunger and food insecurity aggravated by climate and economic crises, the UN Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator Reena Ghelani said. She said that while the threat of famine — people starving slowly to death — must be a red line, amid the multiple challenges the world is facing today, the number of people suffering from acute food insecurity reached a quarter billion in 2022 — the highest recorded in recent years.
(2023-08-03). Donald Trump should pay for his crimes, says US activist. plenglish.com Washington, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) For U.S. activist Medea Benjamin, former President Donald Trump, who will appear before the DC courthouse, should be prosecuted for his crimes.
(2023-08-03). Rights and empowerment principles for family planning — WHO. plenglish.com Geneva, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The fundamental right of individuals to decide, freely and for themselves, whether, when, and how many children to have is central to the vision and goals of Family Planning 2020 (FP2020).
(2023-08-03). Venezuela's Vice President Participates in India—Latin America Conclave. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived in the Republic of India to participate in the Ninth Conclave of the Industrial Confederation of India and Latin America and the Caribbean, to be held in the city of New Delhi. | Upon reaching India this Wednesday, August 2, the vice president was received by the Venezuelan ambassador to India, Capaya Rodríguez González, together with various diplomatic representatives of that nation. | The conclave will be held in th…
(2023-08-03). Objective Conditions in Venezuela: Maduro's Defensive Strategy and Contradictions Among the People. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — July 2023 | ABSTRACT: In 2020, the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) withdrew support for President Nicolás Maduro even though Washington had recently intensified the "war on Venezuela," which included sanctions and military threats. The PCV's decision was in response to Maduro's business-friendly "defensive strategy" in the face of the imperialist aggression, which was more severe than that directed against other progressive Latin American governments, particularly after 2015. Maduro appeared to view the PCV and other critics on the left through the same lenses that he did critics on the…
(2023-08-03). 4 Years After El Paso Massacre, Republicans Use Same Rhetoric as Mass Shooters. truthout.org Four years ago, a gunman drove across Texas and committed a racist massacre at a Walmart in El Paso to thwart what he claimed was a "Hispanic invasion." Now, an advocacy group launched by former Vice President Mike Pence to support his floundering presidential campaign is setting off alarm bells. The first point on the Pence group's immigration policy platform? Direct Congress to pass legislation… |
(2023-08-04). Mexico: Bus Accident Leaves 18 Dead in Nayarit. telesurenglish.net On Thursday morning, a traffic accident occurred when a passenger bus fell into a ravine in the state of Nayarit, in western Mexico, leaving at least 18 people dead. | Related: | According to Jorge Benito Rodríguez, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit, there are three minors among the dead. | Rodríguez also stated that 22 people were injured and one was left without an injury. | According to local reports, the bus…
(2023-08-04). Headlines for August 4, 2023. democracynow.org Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Plotted to Overturn 2020 Election, Third Trump Ally Charged over Alleged Plot to Tamper with Michigan Voting Machines, Amnesty Warns of "Rampant" War Crimes Against Civilians in Sudan, Ukraine Says Sea Drones Damaged Russian Warship in Black Sea, Blinken Accuses Russia of Assaulting Global Food System with Attacks on Ukraine's Granaries, Greenpeace Activists Cover U.K. Prime Minister's Home with Anti-Oil Message, Tribunal Finds Mexico Guilty of Ecocide and Ethnocide over Mayan Rail Project, Appeals Court Allows Biden Administration to Continue Blocking…
(2023-08-04). Encuentran huevo fósil de flamenco del Pleistoceno en México. telesurtv.net El fósil se encontró en perfecto estado de conservación, durante la construcción del Aeropuerto Internacional "Felipe Ángeles".
(2023-08-04). Accidente de tránsito deja 18 fallecidos en Nayarit, México. telesurtv.net El funcionario refirió que 22 personas quedaron lesionadas y una salió sin una herida.
(2023-08-04). México instalará centro para migrantes en ciudad de Tapachula. telesurtv.net Canciller mexicana, Alicia Bárcena, visita Tapachula para conocer las necesidades de la frontera sur.
(2023-08-03). El conflicto del maíz entre Estados Unidos y México: Un juego de espejos. globalizacion.ca Desde que México anunció que prohibiría el uso y el comercio de maíz genéticamente modificado y de glifosato en 2020, ha ido creciendo un diferendo público instigado por Estados Unidos. Hoy devora páginas y horarios televisivos con su disputa entre…
(2023-08-03). Report Details 'Shocking Pattern' of Abuse by US Agents at Mexico Border. scheerpost.com 
(2023-08-03). 2 Dead Bodies Found Stuck to Buoys Texas Officials Were Ordered to Take Down. truthout.org The Mexican government has reported that officials found two dead bodies stuck to buoys — installed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to make it more dangerous for asylum seekers to cross the southern border into the U.S. — which the Biden administration ordered to be taken down last month. Mexico Foreign Relations officials said that the Texas Department of Public Safety notified the Mexican… |
(2023-08-04). NPS to Carry Out Works to Preserve Old San Juan Forts. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that it will invest around US$70 million for the preservation of the historic fortifications that are located Puerto Rico's Old San Juan | RELATED: | The financial assistance will be supported by various funding sources, including the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which provides money to improve infrastructure and expand recreation opportunities in national parks, said Myrna Palfrey, the superintendent of…
(2023-08-04). Trial in Argentina for D2 Case Against 28 Former Police Officers. telesurenglish.net The Argentine Justice has started this Friday the trial against 28 former members of the Police of the Mendoza province for crimes against humanity committed between 1974 and 1981 during the last civil-military dictatorship. | RELATED: | The debate takes place in the federal courts of the city of Mendoza, where the role played by the Department of Information "D2" in the repressive plan deployed in the Argentine…
(2023-08-04). Estimated Number of Ukrainian Casualties in Counteroffensive. telesurenglish.net The Russian Foreign Ministry reported Friday that the Ukrainian military has lost more than 43,000 troops since launching its counteroffensive in June. | RELATED: | Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said that "the Ukrainian military's losses in combat operations already exceed 43,000 troops in June-July since the Kiev regime launched its so-called offensive." | Konashenkov noted that the numb…
(2023-08-04). Niger Junta Suspends Military Agreements With France. telesurenglish.net Following the July 26 coup d'état, Niger's military junta announced the suspension of military cooperation agreements previously signed with France in the field of defense. | RELATED: | The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), a governing body set up by the military after the coup, said in a statement that it is revoking five cooperation agreements signed by the two countries between 1997 and 2020 in the field of security and defe…
(2023-08-04). Dominican Republic: Doctors Go On Strike Against Insurance. telesurenglish.net Last Monday, the strike announced weeks before by the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) took place, as part of a series of isolated protests, which would be carried out if the demands are not heard. Representatives of these companies informed that the strike will be nationwide. | Related: | The strike ratifies the failure of negotiations between the Dominican Association of Health Insurance Companies and grassroots organizati…
(2023-08-04). 66th Meeting of UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa. telesurenglish.net Another challenge is to move tourism in Africa towards greater sustainability, recognizing the impact of extreme weather events, including the potential for heat waves to cut the lifeline that the sector offers to destinations around the world. In Mauritius, Members were updated on UNWTO's work on sustainability. Rural tourism development will also be addressed. | 66th edition, the Meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa. Aug. 4, 2023.
(2023-08-04). Eleven Children Die Weekly on North African Route. telesurenglish.net A report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), informed that at least 11 children die every week on the migratory routes between North Africa and Europe. The news has aroused alarm in world public opinion, making visible a tragedy that goes unnoticed due to the indolence of many, especially those involved in assisting them. | Related: | The figure implies double the number of deaths in relation to the same…
(2023-08-04). US Congress Members Visit Parkland Shooting Site. telesurenglish.net On Friday, nine U.S. congress members visited the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people with a semi-automatic rifle on February 14, 2018. | RELATED: | The delegation, comprised of six Democrats and three Republicans from the School Safety & Security Caucus, was led by Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Republican Mario Diaz-Balart. | "Our hope is to engage and collaborate with pa…
(2023-08-04). World Leaders Congratulate Ceasefire in Colombia. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, several countries showed their complacency for the entry into force of the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the Colombian state and the National Liberation Army (ELN). | RELATED: | From Cuba, President Miguel Diaz-Canel showed his support for the "Total Peace" process that President Gustavo Petro is implementing and expressed his hope for the prospects opened by the entry into force of the ceasefire agreed…
(2023-08-04). No Explosives Found on Rooftops of Zaporizhia Nuclear Plant. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that its experts had found no mines or explosives on the rooftops of two reactor units and turbine halls at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. | RELATED: | IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said in a statement that "following repeated requests," the agency's expert team was given "unimpeded access" on Thursday afternoon to the rooftops of Unit 3 and Unit 4 reactor buildin…
(2023-08-04). Colombia Advances to the Round of 16 in Women's World Cup. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 on the last date of the group stage of section H of the Women's World Cup. However, the Colombian national team qualified for the next stage as the leader of their group. | RELATED: | The South American team fell to the Moroccans who played excellent football and were more affective towards goal despite missing a penalty. | Late in the first half of the match, Anissa Lahamari sent the…
(2023-08-04). Multilateral Peace System Is Needed to Tackle Hunger: Ghelani. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Reena Ghelani, the United Nations Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator, called for a reinvigorated multilateral system for peace in order to address the root causes of hunger. | RELATED: | A quarter billion people suffered from acute food insecurity last year, the highest number recorded in recent years. Of these people, some 376,000 were facing famine-like conditions in seven countries. Anothe…
(2023-08-04). Palestine Disappointed With US Failure to Keep Promises. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Riyad Al-Maliki said that the Palestinian leadership is disappointed with President Joe Biden's administration for its failure to keep its promises it pledged to the Palestinians. | RELATED: | The U.S. administration "has failed to fulfill its promises to back down from the decision of former U.S. President Donald Trump, who violated the U.S. policy and recognized Jerusalem as the…
(2023-08-04). Warmer Climate Cause Bigger Waves in California. telesurenglish.net The increasingly warming temperature has caused bigger wave heights along the coast of California, putting the state's already climate-vulnerable coast on higher risk. | RELATED: | A study published in the "Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans" found that average winter waves have grown by as much as a foot since 1970; and surfs of at least 13 feet tall occurred at least twice as often between 1996 and 2016 than from 1949 to 1969. | The rese…
(2023-08-04). Ukraine Attempted to Attack Russia's Black Sea Base. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that two Ukrainian drones attempted to attack the naval base in Novorossiysk, a major Black Sea port, but were destroyed by Russian ships. | RELATED: | "Tonight, the Ukrainian armed forces attempted to attack the Novorossiysk naval base with two unmanned sea boats. During the repulsion of the attack, the unmanned boats were visually detected and destroyed by fire from the standard weapons…
(2023-08-04). Petro Rejects Accusations of Irregular Campaign Financing. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Gustavo Petro rejected the accusations by the Colombian Prosecutor's Office against his son Nicolas Petro, who was arrested for the alleged use of money from illegal groups in the 2022 presidential campaign. | RELATED: | "With confidence, firmness, and security. I have never led my children to crime. I would never favor the crime of any of them. My political life is focused on the search for…
(2023-08-04). Chile: Teachers Report a 90 Percent Compliance in the Strike. telesurenglish.net
(2023-08-04). Japan: Typhoon Khanun Death Toll Rises to 2, 60 Injured. telesurenglish.net The influence of Typhoon Khanun has left two dead and more than 60 injured, according to Thursday's report in Okinawa, Japan. | Related: | An 89-year-old woman lost her life in the city of Uruma due to burns suffered from a fire caused by the candles she was using. | Earlier in the day, a 90-year-old man was reported to have died in Ogimi Village when he was struck by the roof of his garage. | So far, more than 1…
(2023-08-04). UN: Cross-Border Aid Delivered to Sudan's Darfur. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said that UN humanitarians have facilitated cross-border deliveries of assistance from Chad into Sudan's Darfur region despite the ongoing conflict. | Related: | "The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs tells us that today it facilitated cross-border deliveries of food items by the World Food Programme from Chad into…
(2023-08-04). Tercer Malón de la Paz aguarda respuesta del Supremo argentino. telesurtv.net El Malón está integrado por comuneros de los pueblos originarios que habitan la provincia en defensa del agua y del derecho a sus tierras.
(2023-08-04). Ataque armado en Corea del Sur deja al menos 10 heridos. telesurtv.net Este constituye el segundo incidente de este tipo que se registra en Corea del Sur en solo 15 días.
(2023-08-04). Manifestantes rechazan posible intervención extranjera en Níger. telesurtv.net El general Abdourahmane Tchiani, de 62 años, se declaró como presidente del autodenominado Consejo Nacional para la Salvaguardia de la Patria.
(2023-08-04). Aumenta en 16 % personas en situación de calle en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El 60,5 por ciento de las personas en esta situación tiene entre 18 y 39 años de edad.
(2023-08-04). Donald Trump comparece ante tribunal federal en Washington DC. telesurtv.net Antes de su comparecencia fijada para las 16.00 hora local (20.00 GMT), Trump afirmó que es imposible un juicio justo.
(2023-08-04). Gobierno colombiano y ELN inician cese al fuego con participación de la sociedad. telesurtv.net Intervinieron los jefes de delegación de ambas partes y el acto fue clausurado por el presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro.
(2023-08-04). Aumentan a dos los muertos por el tifón Khanun en Japón. telesurtv.net Una anciana de 89 años perdió la vida en la ciudad de Uruma consecuencia de quemaduras sufridas por un incendio provocado por las velas que usaba.
(2023-08-04). Evacúan a más de 800 personas por incendio en Francia. telesurtv.net El jefe del Departamento de Bomberos, Eric Agrinier, indicó que el siniestro comenzó en la madrugada.
(2023-08-04). San Vicente y Granadinas participa en IX Cónclave India – ALC. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a fuentes gubernamentales, la reunión permitirá crear redes a través de reuniones bilaterales B2B.
(2023-08-04). Siria e Iraq intercambian proyectos para potenciar la cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambas naciones revisitaron los entendimientos acordados durante la última visita del primer ministro iraquí Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani a Siria.
(2023-08-04). Hijo de presidente Petro dice que entró dinero irregular a campaña. telesurtv.net El fiscal Mario Burgos dijo que el hijo del presidente colombiano aportó información que desconocían.
(2023-08-04). México cataloga de "inhumano" actuar del gobernador de Texas. telesurtv.net En el río Bravo se han encontrado dos cadáveres de migrantes, cuyas muertes están relacionadas con la barrera de boyas.
(2023-08-04). Encuentran cadáver en boyas fronterizas entre EE.UU. y México. telesurtv.net Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores mexicana expresa preocupación por impacto de la barrera en seguridad de migrantes.
(2023-08-04). Papa se reúne con víctimas de abuso sexual en Portugal. telesurtv.net En el encuentro, Francisco escuchó las historias de las víctimas y les pidió perdón en nombre de la Iglesia portuguesa.
(2023-08-04). Seis países europeos instan a actuar ante crisis climática. telesurtv.net La nota conjunta precisa que urge sensibilizar, educar e inspirar en todos la responsabilidad medioambiental.
(2023-08-04). Colocan ocho provincias dominicanas en alerta verde por vaguada. telesurtv.net El ente precisó que las provincias en alerta verde son: San Juan, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, Azua, Elías Piña, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Santiago.
(2023-08-04). Presidente de Venezuela recibe delegación de la República del Congo. telesurtv.net La reunión se realiza en el marco de la instalación de la Primera Comisión Mixta entre Caracas y Brazzaville.
(2023-08-04). Reportan ola de calor y valores mínimos de hielo en Chile. telesurtv.net En Coquimbo y Atacama, la temperatura alcanzó hasta 38 grados Celsius.
(2023-08-04). Presidente de Venezuela denuncia campañas mediáticas. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que La Voz de América construye matrices de opinión con datos falsos que dañen el desarrollo económico del país.
(2023-08-04). Alcalde colombiano abandona cargo y país por amenazas. telesurtv.net Álvarez abandonó su cargo luego de las amenazas por parte de grupos armados ilegales.
(2023-08-04). Rusia frustra nuevo ataque ucraniano contra región de Kaluga. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Kaluga, Vladislav Shapshá, comunicó que los servicios operativos trabajan en el lugar de los hechos.
(2023-08-04). Rechazan extensión de prisión a ambientalistas en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El tribunal salvadoreño postergó la audiencia preliminar hasta febrero del año siguiente a petición de la Fiscalía.
(2023-08-04). Líderes mundiales celebran alto al fuego bilateral en Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano indicó que La Mayor de las Antillas "acompaña, en su condición de garante, el importante paso dado" y "ratifica su compromiso con la paz en Colombia".
(2023-08-04). Ejército israelí asesina a otro joven palestino de 18 años. telesurtv.net Solamente, Cisjordania ocupada vive la mayor espiral de violencia desde la Segunda Intifada (2000-2005).
(2023-08-04). Quedan incomunicadas tras lluvias 60 comunidades en Honduras. telesurtv.net Las lluvias se han registrado desde el fin de semana pasado por lo que la vulnerabilidad de la zona quedó nuevamente al descubierto.
(2023-08-04). Siete datos curiosos sobre la cerveza artesanal. telesurtv.net La cerveza artesanal es una de las preferidas por los consumidores debido a las condiciones de su producción única.
(2023-08-04). Colombia avanza a octavos de Mundial de fútbol femenil. telesurtv.net El empate entre Alemania y Corea del Sur se combinó con la victoria marroquí y dio la clasificación a octavos a estas últimas.
(2023-08-04). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela participa en clausura de IX Cónclave Económico India-ALC. telesurtv.net La vicemandataria destacó que este foro, organizado por la Confederación Industrial de la India, "es extraordinariamente importante".
(2023-08-04). Brasil acoge Diálogos amazónicos sobre futuro de la región. telesurtv.net La primera plenaria de los diálogos este viernes versará sobre desarrollo sostenible y erradicación del trabajo esclavo.
(2023-08-04). OIEA descarta existencia de minas en termonuclear ucraniana. telesurtv.net Director general de OIEA informó que no se han retirado las minas halladas el 23 de julio en el perímetro de la planta.
(2023-08-04). Deslizamiento de tierra deja siete muertos en norte de Georgia. telesurtv.net El corrimiento de tierra se produjo por lluvias torrenciales en los últimos días y la descongelación de dos glaciares.
(2023-08-04). Policía brasileña busca esclarecer asesinato de Marielle Franco. telesurtv.net En total, se cumplieron unas siete órdenes de allanamiento en las que se incautaron documentos, principalmente.
(2023-08-04). Docentes chilenos reportan que paro se cumplió al 90 por ciento. telesurtv.net Los profesores fueron claros expresando inconformidad con la oferta del Gobierno a los ocho puntos que exigen…
(2023-08-04). Gustavo Petro rechaza acusaciones sobre dinero irregular. telesurtv.net El mandatario señaló que su Gobierno solo terminará de acuerdo al mandato popular…
(2023-08-04). Amenazan con otros ataques tras apuñalamientos en Corea del Sur. telesurtv.net Las amenazas precisaron que los violentos sucesos ocurrirán entre las 18.00 y las 22.00 (hora local) de este viernes.
(2023-08-04). Corte culpa a expolicías de abuso contra hombres negros en EEUU. telesurtv.net El 24 de enero, los expolicías esposaron, arrestaron, golpearon y torturaron a los hombres tras entrar en su casa.
(2023-08-04). Junta militar en Níger revoca acuerdos militares con Francia. telesurtv.net El grupo golpista tomó la decisión ante "la actitud displicente de Francia frente a la situación en Níger".
(2023-08-04). Denuncian poca transparencia de "tanques pensantes" británicos. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con organizaciones del Reino Unido, los think tanks tienen una "gran influencia" sobre el gobierno inglés.
(2023-08-04). Denuncian abandono a heridos oculares de estallido chileno. telesurtv.net En junio pasado se suicidó la cuarta persona tras varios años de lucha sin resultado por justicia y reparación integral.
(2023-08-03). US Congress Asked to Denounce Anti-immigrant Rhetoric: Report. telesurenglish.net More than 160 religious, civil rights and immigrant advocacy groups asked U.S. congressional leaders in a letter to denounce lawmakers who resort to white supremacist and anti-immigrant rhetoric. | RELATED: | The petition was made on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the 2019 mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where 23 people were killed. Organizations from 24 U.S. states as well as the District of Columbia signed on to the letter to top congress…
(2023-08-03). Spicemas Festival in the Full Swing of Grenada's Celebrations. telesurenglish.net Spicemas has started this August 1st with a festive enthusiasm, which exalts the culture of Grenada in all its cultural, artistic and gastronomic richness. | Related: | The shows that have been taking place during these first days pay festive tribute to a multicultural and baroque idiosyncrasy, resulting from the numerous cultural influences that coexist in Grenada's society. | The successful call this August has been marked by the unusual success that last…
(2023-08-03). Sudan: Can Jeddah Forum Lead to Any Solution?>. telesurenglish.net It is obvious is that the Jeddah platform, since its inception, did not address the roots of the problem from the political point of view and focused on the humanitarian aspect only. That is why all the 12 truces that were announced so far were not adhered to, especially by the RSF. | United Nations officials and international analysts say the talks in Jeddah will hopefully lead to positive results. Aug. 3, 2023.
(2023-08-03). UN Welcomes Ceasefire With Citizen Participation in Colombia. telesurenglish.net The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, welcomed the beginning of the ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and the guerrilla National Liberation Army (ELN). | RELATED: | UN spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement that "the Secretary-General congratulates the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) for initiating a new stage in their peace process, with the entry into force…
(2023-08-03). La crisis de la justicia en Colombia. globalizacion.ca Un nuevo escándalo estalla en el firmamento colombiano, como cohete de fuegos artificiales que tapa las anteriores explosiones mediáticas, mostrando una vez más la crítica situación de la Justicia en Colombia. | Esta vez la atención mediática ha girado en torno…
(2023-08-03). 'Treating Us Like Dogs': Colombian Mercenaries Tried To Teach Ungrateful Ukrainians Good Manners. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image: Colombian mercenaries in obsolete German helmets | Another scandal between the Ukrainian servicemen and foreign mercenaries has recently become public. Videos of the conflict between Colombian mercenaries who reportedly instructed servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and the Ukrainian military are gaining popularity on social networks. | Colombian militants shared three videos revealing the chronology of the conflict and accusing ungrateful Ukrainian servicemen of shameful treatment of for…
(2023-08-04). Cuba promotes dietary supplements for athletes. plenglish.com Identified by the commercial brand PorMás, they will replace imports, satisfy Cuban athletes' demand, and, in a second stage, they could be marketed to the amateur population. | Gabriel González, director of production at the National Biopreparations Center (BioCen), explained that there are three varieties, all certified by the National Institute of Food Hygiene and Microbiology. | More Protein, More Glutamine, and More Creatine are products with strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate flavors. | According to Granma newspaper, they come in powder form to be mixed with water and are recommended to consume half an hou…
(2023-08-03). Cuban visitors speak on world leading COVID-19 response. greenleft.org.au 
Two young Cubans, currently touring Australia with the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society, are speaking at a public meeting on Cuba's challenges and latest achievements. Allen Jennings reports.
(2023-08-03). Guatemala in Electoral Context 2023. orinocotribune.com By Ollantay Itzamná — Jul 31, 2023 | On August 20, Guatemala will vote for more neoliberalism, more racism, and continued dispossession of indigenous territories. | Last June 25, the general elections were held to elect president and vice-president, 160 deputies to the Congress of the Republic, 20 supranational deputies to the Central American Parliament and 340 municipal governments. | A total of 9.3 million Guatemalans were called to cast their vote both in Guatemala and abroad. Thirty political organizations and 22 presidential candidates participated. Three presidential binomials, under different argumen…
(2023-08-03). Sanders: It's Time for DOJ to Treat Fossil Fuel Giants Like the Liars They Are. truthout.org As temperatures reach over 100 degrees in South America in the middle of winter, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is calling for federal officials to finally take the fossil fuel industry's long-standing lies about the climate crisis seriously and prosecute the industry the same way the Justice Department prosecuted Big Tobacco decades ago. In an op-ed published by MSNBC on Thursday… |
(2023-08-04). Monday 8/7: A walk for Immigrant Justice. indybay.org March from Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point to S.F. Civic Center…
(2023-08-03). Martha's Vineyard DA Calls on Merrick Garland to Investigate Ron DeSantis. truthout.org The district attorney who represents the island of Martha's Vineyard has sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for an investigation into Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-migrant stunt last year. Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois announced last week that he was initiating his own investigation into DeSantis's decision to charter two planes to transfer… |
(2023-08-04). The revolutionary legacy of the Sandinistas By: Danny Shaw. midwesternmarx.com 
Today, the workers and oppressed people of the world stand together to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua. This article looks at the historic accomplishments of the 1979 revolution and honors the fallen Sandinista fighters who risked and sacrificed everything to free their country. 'A Son of a Bitch, but Our Son of a Bitch' Beginning in 1502, Christopher Columbus and the Spanish empire invaded the land that would come to be known as Nica …
(2023-08-04). Burkina Faso's New President Condemns Imperialism. popularresistance.org The new president of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, has vowed to fight imperialism and neocolonialism, invoking his country's past revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara and quoting Che Guevara. | The West African nation has also formed close diplomatic ties with the revolutionary governments in Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, as well as with NATO's arch-rival Russia. | In January 2022, a group of nationalist military officers in Burkina Faso toppled the president, Roch Kaboré, a wealthy banker who had fostered close ties with the country's former colonizer, France, where he was educated.
(2023-08-04). The Nicaraguan Coup Attempt: How Peace Was Restored and What Has Happened Since. mronline.org 
This final article, covering the period from mid-July to the present day, shows how the coup was defeated and what happened in the aftermath.
(2023-08-04). Burkina Faso's new president condemns imperialism, quotes Che Guevara, allies with Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba. mronline.org 
Burkina Faso's new President Ibrahim Traoré has vowed to fight imperialism and neocolonialism. Pledging a "refoundation of the nation", invoking revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, and quoting Che Guevara, his government has allied with Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba.
(2023-08-04). Messi fandom spills over onto basketball court. ecns.cn The men's basketball team from Argentina put on a passionate celebration in front of supportive local spectators after it got through to the semifinals at the Chengdu FISU World University Games by defeating Lithuania 78-75 on Wednesday.
(2023-08-03). Headlines for August 3, 2023. democracynow.org Trump to Be Arraigned on Charges over Jan. 6 and Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election, Federal Jury Unanimously Sentences Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter to Death, Memphis Police Say Gunman Attempted Mass Shooting at Jewish School, Iran Orders Two-Day National Holiday as Temperatures Soar to 123 ∞F, Death Toll from China Floods Rises to 20 After Beijing Receives Heaviest Rains in 140+ Years, Scorching Temperatures Drive Deaths and Illnesses in Japan, South Korea, Unprecedented Winter Heat Wave Brings 100 ∞ Temperatures to Chile and Argentina, Nigerien Junta Leader Vows to Resist Any Attempts to Remove Coup…
(2023-08-03). Argentina Objects to UK Military Drills in Malvinas Islands. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, Argentina issued a statement condemning military exercises carried out by the United Kingdom in the Malvinas Islands (known in the global North as the Falkland Islands), illegally occupied by the British since 1833. | For the Argentinian government, these maneuvers constitute a "departure" from the United Nations resolutions that call for the resumption of negotiations on sovereignty, arbitrarily suspended by the British in 1982 after the war in the South Atlantic. | In a communiqué—quoted by the Télam news agency—the government of Alberto Fernández stated that Argentina "once again cate…
(2023-08-04). Bolivia and Venezuela express interest in joining BRICS. peoplesdispatch.org The governments of Bolivian President Luis Arce and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have officially applied to join the BRICS economic bloc and contribute in building a multipolar world…
(2023-08-05). World Report] Wide range of countries making progress on tobacco control. thelancet.com A new WHO report shows that Mauritius and the Netherlands have joined Brazil and Türkiye in implementing best practice. Tony Kirby reports.
(2023-08-04). Why Nigeria Needs to Join BRICS Alliance. infobrics.org The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has called on the Nigerian Government to follow in the steps of other countries and join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) alliance…
(2023-08-04). Brazil's Lula Voices Support for More Countries Joining BRICS Group. infobrics.org Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…
(2023-08-03). Brazil's President hosts breakfast for international press corps. america.cgtn.com 
Members of the international press corps got an up-close and personal opportunity to hear first-hand from Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on August 3. He answered pressing questions on a variety of key global topics during a breakfast in Brasilia.
(2023-08-03). Global race for lithium lands in rural Brazil. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in In Araàßuaí, a small city in southeastern Brazil an eight-hour drive from the nearest international airport, restauranteur Maria Aparecida Alves de Aguilar never imagined she would be printing English menus. Business has been unrecognizably active in recent months at Churrascaria e Restaurante 367. Work crews "call in lunches twenty at a time" and arrive in the evening for after-work beers. | Araàßuaí is a small city…
(2023-08-04). Son of Colombia's president facilitated illegal campaign contributions: prosecution. colombiareports.com The son of President Gustavo Petro has confessed to funneling illegal funds to his father's 2022 campaign, according to the prosecution. Nicolas Petro and his ex-wife Daysuris Vasquez were arrested…
(2023-08-03). Ceasefire with Colombia's ELN guerrillas takes force. colombiareports.com 
A ceasefire between Colombia's security forces and guerrilla group ELN took force in support of ongoing peace talks. The ceasefire will be monitored by the United Nations, the Catholic Church…
(2023-08-03). Director of Ecuador's penitentiary system resigns amid increasing prison crisis. peoplesdispatch.org The resignation of Guillermo Rodríguez from the SNAI comes a week after the last prison massacre, which claimed the lives of 31 inmates in the Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil city…
(2023-08-04). Fresh protests against Dina Boluarte met with violent police repression in Lima By: Tanya Wadhwa. midwesternmarx.com 
According to a new survey conducted by the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP), the disapproval rating of de-facto president Dina Boluarte has risen from 71% in January to 81.6% in July, while that of the right-wing dominated Congress has increased from 89% to 90.4%Thousands of Peruvians hit the streets of Lima to demand the resignation of de-facto president Dina Boluarte and the closure of right-wing dominated Congress on July 22. (Photo: Juan Zapata/Wayka)On Saturday, July 22, thousands of Per …
(2023-08-03). Democracy vs. Repression: Guess What Canada Supports in Peru? libya360.wordpress.com Yves Engler Last week tens of thousands took to the streets of Lima. Thousands traveled from across the country to Peru's capital toparticipate in the Third Takeover of Lima since elected president Pedro Castillo was overthrown in December. The protesters are calling for the removal of deeply unpopular usurper president Dina Boluarte. Eight months since…
(2023-08-03). Democracy vs. Repression — Guess What Ottawa Supports in Peru? orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Jul 30, 2023 | Last week tens of thousands took to the streets of Lima. Thousands traveled from across the country to Peru's capital to participate in the
(2023-08-04). Venezuela's Oil Production Rebounds in July Amidst Global Challenges. orinocotribune.com Venezuela saw a rise in its oil production in July, reaching 843,700 barrels per day according to figures from the Venezuelan Ministry of Petroleum. This marks a return to growth following a decline in June, which stood out as one of the first declines experienced this year "The July figure includes condensates and natural gas liquids (NGLs)," wrote the website. "Once those byproducts a…
(2023-08-04). Venezuela's Attorney General Dismisses 'Union Leader' Claims of URP Members Convicted of Conspiracy. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, clarified that the six Venezuelans who were sentenced for conspiracy were not actually union leaders, despite being labeled as such by certain private media sources. These individuals, who are part of the subversive organization known as the Unidad de Resistencia Popular (Popular Resistance Unit, URP) have received a 16-year prison sentence for their involvement in plotting acts of terrorism during a 2022 parade. | In a press conference held at the headquarters of the Attorney General's Office in Caracas on Thursday, August 3, Saab reported that the six people who…
(2023-08-04). President Maduro Condemns Voice of America's New Smear Campaign. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has condemned a recent smear campaign orchestrated from the White House through the Voice of America news service that has been targeting the economic growth of Venezuela. | President Maduro pointed out during an address made from Miraflores Palace this Thursday, August 3, that it is a dirty campaign being carried out by the White House and the US State Department alongside "their wimps in Venezuela" who intend to hide the true economic growth of Venezuela in this year 2023 with false narratives. | "I condemn these media campaigns that are undertaken from the White Hous…
(2023-08-03). Venezuela: Gov't Presents Plan to Clean Up Oil-Contaminated Maracaibo Lake. venezuelanalysis.com A team of experts is working alongside the community to decontaminate Maracaibo Lake from waste, microalgae and oil leaking from corroded pipelines.
(2023-08-03). Venezuela Primaries: The Engine of Confrontation. libya360.wordpress.com Mision Verdad The insistence on electing disqualified persons and the gaps in their organization suggest that the opposition is only looking for one alternative: violent confrontation (Photo: Carlos García Rawlins / Reuters). The impact of the primary elections on the opposition enthusiasm has tended to decrease since both the United Democratic Platform (PUD) and the…
(2023-08-03). Hundreds of human rights organizations urge Biden to release Alex Saab. peoplesdispatch.org On August 2, hundreds of social and human rights organizations around the world sent an open letter to US President Joe Biden, calling for the release of imprisoned Venezuelan diplomat
(2023-08-03). Preliminary Statement and Findings of the Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission. samidoun.net 
The following statement was issued by the Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission of the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism, carried out between July 24-28 with the National Lawyers Guild and the International Association of Democratic Lawyers. Charlotte Kates, Samidoun's international coordinator, participated in the Mission. As the Fact Finding Mission of the International People's Tribunal, we …
(2023-08-04). In Haiti, Kenya Chooses Imperialist Servitude Over Pan-African Solidarity. popularresistance.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) condemns in the strongest possible terms Kenya's proposal to lead what amounts to a foreign armed intervention in Haiti. | Kenya has offered to deploy a contingent of 1,000 police officers to help train and assist Haitian police, ostensibly to "restore order" in the Caribbean republic. Yet, their proposal is nothing more than military occupation by another name; an occupation of Haiti by an African country is not Pan-Africanism, but Western imperialism in Black face. By agreeing to send troops into Haiti, the Kenyan government is assisting in undermining the sovereignty and self…
(2023-08-04). Celebrating Moncada at 70: The setback that was turned into victory By: Gloria La Riva. midwesternmarx.com 
Santiago de CubaAt 5: 12 a.m., July 26, 1953, 100 men and two women under the leadership of Fidel Castro attacked with arms the Moncada military barracks in Santiago de Cuba. The purpose? To initiate the revolutionary battle against dictator Fulgencio Batista, attain weapons from the defeated soldiers and go into the mountains to continue the struggle until victory. The plan was the same at the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks at Bayamo, 80 miles away.But the Moncada assault faile …
(2023-08-04). The East is Still Red: Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century by Carlos Martinez (Book Review). orinocotribune.com By Roger Stoll — Aug 1, 2023 | Introduction | Western media never stop warning us of China: it menaces Taiwan, threatens its neighbors and shipping lanes in the South China Sea, and sticks military bases on Cuba. China, we are told, spies on us by the most devious means, through TikTok, Huawei 5G, and weather balloons. And China, say our media, ensnares Africa with debt traps. Meanwhile, the US government and its media-echo decry China's abuses of its own people. China, the US says, has committed "cultural" and literal genocide against Uyghur muslims in Xinjiang. As for the Covid-19 pandemic, the West with w…
(2023-08-04). Haiti News Round-up: Kenya Offers to Lead Intervention Force. cepr.net In a statement released on Twitter Saturday, Kenya's foreign minister Alfred Mutua expressed his country's intention to lead a multinational force in Haiti — a contingent of 1,000 police officers to "help train and assist Haitian police restore [sic] normalcy in the country and protect strategic installations." An assessment mission is expected to travel to …
(2023-08-04). Homicide rate increases in Haiti, organization reports. plenglish.com The platform reported an upsurge in violence, especially in the metropolitan area of this capital, as well as in the Artibonite department, regions where a police officer, eight women and two children were killed. | It also reported an increase in kidnappings and acts of violence perpetrated by armed gangs that operate in these areas. | In recent months, the organization had recorded a decrease in such cases, which experts linked to the Bwa Kale citizen operation, responsible for lynching more than 200 alleged gang members since late April. | Despite a significant decrease in the citizen movement in recent weeks…
(2023-08-04). Foreign Armed Intervention in Haiti: Kenya Chooses Imperialist Servitude Over Pan-African Solidarity. globalresearch.ca