(2024-09-24). Big Ag's Road To Brazil. popularresistance.org This week, as business and government leaders, investors and campaigners gather for New York Climate Week, DeSmog is relaunching its big agriculture series, which will scrutinise the power of food and farming companies. | Agriculture used to play second fiddle to energy when it came to global warming, considered as a nice-to-have. But as global heating continues apace, emissions associated with food are rising fast. | Nitrous oxide — a planet-heating gas nearly 300 times as potent as CO2 when measured over 100 years — is accumulating in Earth's atmosphere at unprecedented levels. Levels of methane [md…
(2024-09-24). Escalating Conflict: Israeli Military Strikes in Gaza Claim Lives. devdiscourse.com Israeli military operations escalated sharply on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources. The strikes come amid ongoing battles between Israeli forces and Hamas-led fighters in Rafah, near the Egyptian border.
(2024-09-24). The Left in Latin America. Trends and Perspectives (I). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein Assessing the role of left-wing forces in Latin America after the elections in Venezuela is a real challenge that requires a conceptual review of the term "left" since, from my perspective, it is an outdated and decontextualized definition that does not reflect current reality, leading to errors that do not allow …
(2024-09-24). Saturday 10/19: #Vote2024: Together We Vote Block Party in San Jose. indybay.org Downtown San Jose / SoFA District park: | Parque de Los Pobladores | 510 South 1st Street | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-09-24). Saturday 10/19: #VOTA2024: Juntos Votamos Fiesta Comunitaria en San Jose. indybay.org Downtown San Jose / SoFA District parque: | Parque de Los Pobladores | 510 South 1st Street | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-09-24). The popular uprising in Ecuador on 22nd June 2022 and similarities with other rebellions in Europe and Latin America. cadtm.org
(2024-09-24). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-09-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-09-24). Pakistani Artist Mimics Kangana Ranaut; Awesome, Say Netizens. ummid.com A video of a Pakistani woman artist imitating BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut on a popular TV show, Showtime with Ramiz Raja, is circulating on social media.
(2024-09-24). The Left in Latin America. Trends and Perspectives (I). unitedworldint.com First part of an analysis of the Latin American "left". By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein Assessing the role of left-wing forces in Latin America after the elections in Venezuela is a real challenge that requires a conceptual review of the term "left" since, from my perspective, it is an outdated and decontextualized definition that does not …
(2024-09-24). My Six Favorite Untruths About the Biden-Harris Economy. cepr.net We know that most people say that they think the economy has performed poorly under the Biden-Harris administration. However, we also know that by standard economic measures the administration has been an incredible success story. We saw the longest stretch of low unemployment in 70 years. Unemployment rates for Blacks, Black teens, and Hispanics all …
(2024-09-24). John Redhouse ⚪ The Killing Fields in the Bordertown: Hate Crimes in Farmington. indybay.org John Redhouse, Dine', said the hate crimes and murders of Navajos didn't begin, or end, in the bordertown of Farmington, New Mexico, in 1974. Speaking during the "Remembering 1974: Paths to Healing," on Saturday, Redhouse described the revolutionary spirit that fueled the marches and the outrage over the torture and murder of Dine' by white teenagers.
(2024-09-24). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org
(2024-09-24). Harlem welcomes Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, activists and community members from the historic Black neighborhood in New York City welcomed the Cuban diplomatic delegation that traveled to New York City for the UN proceedings. The reception held at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture was organized by the Harlem-Cuba Welcome Committee and celebrated the historic bonds between Cuba and Harlem, and the bonds between the Cuban people and Black people in the United States. | Rosemari Mealy, the co-convener of the Harlem-Cuba Welcome Committee and the author of the book Fidel and Malcolm…
(2024-09-24). Pinar del Río amanece gris y lluvioso ante proximidad de fenómeno meteorológico. cubadebate.cu Un amanecer gris y lluvioso tuvo este martes la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río, asociado a la zona de bajas presiones sobre el noroeste del mar Caribe que se ha convertido en tormenta tropical y que mantiene sobre aviso al occidente cubano. Desde horas de la madrugada, en diversos puntos de la geografía vueltabajera se reportan precipitaciones.
(2024-09-24). Huracán John azota la costa sur del Pacífico mexicano. cubadebate.cu El huracán John azotó la costa meridional del Pacífico mexicano con inundaciones potencialmente letales tras convertirse en un potente huracán en cuestión de horas. Tocó tierra cerca de la localidad de Punta Maldonado el lunes por la noche como un huracán de categoría 3, con vientos máximos sostenidos de 190 kilómetros/hora (120 mph).
(2024-09-24). Trump-Vance team doubles down on racism and anti-communism. peoplesworld.org "The Trump and Vance acceleration of their attacks on Haitian immigrants and their continued red-baiting of Kamala Harris are signs of the increasing danger of fascism. They're getting more and more desperate. But the U.S. people aren't buying. Still, no stone has to be left unturned in the effort to defeat not only them but …
(2024-09-24). You Should Stop Calling Them "Migrants" theintercept.com An immigrant family show their paperwork to security guards at the Roosevelt Hotel on Jan. 9, 2024, in NYC. | Photo: Mary Altaffer/AP Photo | During the presidential debate, Kamala Harris cracked up when Donald Trump ranted about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, supposedly snatching and eating local residents' Trump's slander was dotty, but it was also chilling. And yet, despite being thoroughly deb…
(2024-09-24). Documents Reveal US Intel Cutout's Iranian Counter-Revolution Plans. popularresistance.org Leaked documents and emails obtained by The Grayzone reveal a seemingly covert effort by American regime change operatives to impose radical leadership on the remnants of Iran's protest movement against the mandatory hijab, in order to topple the government of Iran. | The initiative was spearheaded by Carl Gershman, the longtime director of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a US government-funded non-profit which advances regime change operations across the globe. Originally conceived by the Reagan administration's CIA, the NED has meddled in elections and sponsored coup leaders from Nicaragua to Venezu…
(2024-09-24). Venezuela's Supreme Court Confirms Arrest Warrant for Argentina's Milei. orinocotribune.com The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) stated on Monday, September 23, that it would prosecute the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, for various crimes committed in Venezuela. | The proceedings against Milei began on September 18 when the Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab appointed two prosecutors to process an arrest warrant against him for the theft of an EMTRASUR aircraft and for human right violations against peaceful protests in Argentina. | According to the TSJ ruling, Javier Milei will be prosecuted for seven crimes, including money laundering, simulation of punishable…
(2024-09-24). What Is BRICS Pay: All You Need to Know. infobrics.org The concept of BRICS stems from a group of nations or economic bloc aiming to join forces—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to facilitate trade and financial transactions within its member states…
(2024-09-24). Landless Rural Workers' Movement candidates defend policies against hunger. peoplesdispatch.org Hunger continues to be an urgent and serious problem in Brazilian society, even though it has been alleviated by some of Brazilian President Lula's policies, such as Bolsa Família. However, today, there are still many families in conditions of food insecurity in over 5,000 municipalities across Brazil. | Seeking to advance policies against hunger, for development, and for a dignified life in the country's Agrarian Reform areas and municipalities, in this year's municipal elections the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) is mobilizing more than 600 candidates, including landless workers and supporters of agrari…
(2024-09-24). Elon Musk's wars: Brazil to Australia, UK to US, the X owner's many battles. aljazeera.com The billionaire has taken on many governments, claiming he's fighting for free speech. But often, there's more to it.
(2024-09-24). Brazilian locals and Chinese PLA band share cordiality through music. ecns.cn A team of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) performed at a small goods market of Brasília, capital of Brazil, on Saturday during Chinese Military Culture Week.
(2024-09-24). Pegasus: The Spyware Brought by Duque. orinocotribune.com An international scandal hits Colombia after details about the acquisition of the "Pegasus" spyware were revealed during the government of former president Iván Duque. According to an investigation by Señal Investigativa, the purchase was made clandestinely, involving the transportation of large sums of cash and possible legal irregularities in both Colombia and Israel. | President Gustavo Petro revealed details about the transaction on September 4: The cash was airlifted from Bogotá, Colombia to Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 27, 2021. It was declared to the Israeli customs and deposited in the company's account on 3…
(2024-09-24). The AFL-CIO AIFLD Labor Imperialism, Colombia and Peru – A LEPAIO Panel. indybay.org
(2024-09-24). Venezuelan Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for Javier Milei. peoplesdispatch.org On September 23, the
(2024-09-24). Venezuela Welcomes Leftist Kumara as President-Elect of Sri Lanka. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government, through its Foreign Affairs Ministry, congratulated the president-elect of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, for his victory as the candidate of the coalition of the National People's Power Party (NPP). | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, on behalf of President Maduro and the Venezuelan government, expressed his congratulations to Kumara Dissanayake, who with 5,740,179 valid votes was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka. | "From Venezuela, we send our congratulations to the president-elect and his people, reaffirming our desire to advance in relations…
(2024-09-24). Far-Right Politician Henrique Capriles Resigns from Justice First, Criticizes Julio Borges. orinocotribune.com Former governor of Venezuela's Miranda state, Henrique Capriles, officially announced his "irrevocable" resignation from the national board of directors of the far-right opposition party Justice First (PJ), condemning meanness from Julio Borges. | Henrique Capriles is one of the founders of PJ and has been part of the political party since 2000, which fugitive Leopoldo López was part of before splitting and founding the Popular Will (VP) party. | This Monday, September 23, Capriles announced his resignation from the PJ board of directors through social media in a statement in which he made public serious complain…
(2024-09-24). Venezuela's Defense Minister Warns Erik Prince: 'We Are Not Unarmed'. orinocotribune.com
(2024-09-24). Venezuela Welcomes Leftist Kumara as President-Elect of Sri Lanka. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government, through its foreign ministry, congratulated the president-elect of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, after his victory as a candidate of the coalition of the National People's Power Party (NPP). | In a statement, the foreign minister of Venezuela, Yván Gil, on behalf of President Maduro and the Venezuelan government, expressed his congratulations to Kumara Dissanayake, who with 5,740,179 valid votes was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka. | "From Venezuela, we send our congratulations to the president-elect and his people, reaffirming our desire to advance in relations of frie…
(2024-09-24). Venezuela, the Left, and Democracy. fpif.org We, the Ecosocial and Intercultural Pact of the South and all those who subscribe to the views below, want to intervene in the debate about what happened in Venezuela before and after the presidential election that took place on July 28, 2024. | A diverse set of international voices have demanded that the government of Nicolas Maduro publish the electoral results in a transparent and detailed format, as a basic minimum of democratic legitimacy that would allow the electorate to endorse the results. It should be noted that the comparison of the figures in each polling station with those that appear in the electora…
(2024-09-24). A conspiraàßà£o terrorista contra a Venezuela. strategic-culture.su
(2024-09-24). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(2024-09-24). Scientists study Haiti's fault lines to predict future quakes. america.cgtn.com Scientists in Haiti are studying seismic activity around the Caribbean island. Recently, a French research vessel dedicated its efforts to mapping the seabed to better understand the complex fault lines that traverse the region. This research comes nearly 14 years after the devastating 2010 earthquake which killed hundreds of thousands of people. CGTN's Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.
(2024-09-24). øCuáles son las ciudades preferidas por los ciclones en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Casi finalizando septiembre y aunque el panorama ciclónico no es tan activo como algunos quisieran y esperan tenemos en formación el octavo ciclón tropical de esta temporada en el mar Caribe. Una temporada que sigue algo atrasada al comportamiento histórico, ya que la fecha promedio de formación de la octava tormenta tropical es el 9 de septiembre.
(2024-09-24). Israel lanza ataque "selectivo" en Beirut. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) anunciaron este martes que han llevado a cabo un ataque "selectivo" en Beirut, la capital libanesa. Los ataques israelíes al Líbano han dejado hasta ahora un saldo de 558 muertos, entre ellos 50 niños y 94 mujeres, y 1 835 personas heridas.
(2024-09-24). Ultrarricos controlan el 13% del PIB mundial, mientras desigualdad toca nivel extremo. cubadebate.cu La desigualdad global se evidencia en que a pesar de albergar al 79% de la población mundial, los países del Sur Global poseen apenas el 31% de la riqueza mundial. El 1% de la población más rica del mundo posee hoy más riqueza que el 95% de la humanidad, a medida que la desigualdad extrema "erosiona los esfuerzos multilaterales" con corporaciones poderosas que socavan la cooperación fiscal y acreedores privados agravan la crisis de deuda global, según Oxfam…
(2024-09-24). Se forma tormenta tropical Helene. cubadebate.cu Con la aproximación de este sistema al canal de Yucatán, se incrementarán gradualmente las lluvias en las regiones occidental y central de Cuba, las que llegarán a ser fuertes e intensas en algunas localidades. Estas precipitaciones se mantendrán durante la noche de hoy y mañana miércoles, pudiendo persistir hasta el jueves.
(2024-09-24). UNE pronostica un déficit de 925 MW para el horario pico de este martes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico de este martes una disponibilidad de 2275 MW y una demanda máxima de 3200 MW, para un déficit de 925 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 995 MW en este horario de la noche.
(2024-09-24). La Inteligencia Artificial contribuye a dar forma a la contienda presidencial de 2024 en EEUU, pero øcomo preveían los expertos? cubadebate.cu Ante la inminencia de las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos este 2024, las primeras desde la popularización masiva de la inteligencia artificial generativa, los expertos temían lo peor: que las redes sociales se inundaran de videos manipulado digitalmente y generados por IA tan realistas que los desconcertados votantes no supieran qué creer.
(2024-09-24). Israel bombardea Beirut y suman Israel ataca Beirut 492 muertos en todo Líbano. cubadebate.cu Israel ha lanzado este lunes una nueva campaña de intensos bombardeos contra diferentes áreas del sur del Líbano y del oriental Valle de la Bekaa, bastiones del grupo chií Hizbulá, dejando al menos 492 muertos y más de 1.600 heridos, según ha informado el Ministerio de Sanidad de Líbano a última hora del lunes. Entre los fallecidos, al menos 35 niños y 58 mujeres.
(2024-09-24). Reabre sus puertas el museo histórico 26 de Julio, de Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Luego de una restauración integral de todas sus salas y espacios museables, el museo histórico 26 de Julio, en Santiago de Cuba, reanudará las visitas de niños, adolescentes, jóvenes y la población en general, a partir de este martes. El museo brindará servicios de martes a sábados, en el horario de 9: 00 a.m. a 5: 00 p.m., y los domingos, de 9: 00 a.m. a 2: 00 p.m.
(2024-09-24). Las 3 del día: Simposio de Deporte, Medioambiente y Sociedad y las noticias de la jornada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos al podcast Las 3 del día. Este 23 de septiembre la periodista Angélica Arce Montero les estará comentando cuáles fueron las noticias más destacadas de la jornada en nuestro sitio web. Traemos de todo un poco en materia informativa: nacionales, internacionales, culturales, deportivas y otras sorpresas.
(2024-09-24). Encabezan Esteban Lazo y vicepresidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam encuentro de trabajo de las comisiones parlamentarias. cubadebate.cu Un fructífero encuentro de trabajo sostuvieron este lunes, en el Capitolio Nacional, las comisiones permanentes de las Asambleas Nacionales de la República de Cuba y de la República Socialista de Vietnam, previo al inicio este 24 de septiembre de la Sesión Interparlamentaria entre ambos órganos legislativos.
(2024-09-24). Defensa Civil orienta prestar especial atención a evolución de tormenta tropical Helene e incrementar la vigilancia hidrometeorológica. cubadebate.cu El Estado Mayor de la Defensa Civil orienta a la población prestar especial atención a evolución de tormenta tropical Helene e incrementar la vigilancia hidrometeorológica. De ser necesario, tomar las medidas específicas en cada territorio para evitar afectaciones a la población y a los recursos de la economía.
(2024-09-24). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Inicio de la implementación de las normas para el sector no estatal. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Autoridades de los Ministerios de Economía y Planificación y Trabajo y Seguridad Social y de la Oficina de Administración Tributaria comparecerán este martes en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre el inicio del proceso de implementación de las normas para el sector no estatal.
(2024-09-24). France deploys colonial security forces to repress cost of living protests in Martinique. peoplesdispatch.org For the first time in over 60 years, French special security forces have been deployed to Martinique in an attempt to suppress protests over the soaring cost of living…