'Pacific Alliance' Reaches Out To Other Regional Trade Blocs
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-06
The Council of Ministers of the Pacific Alliance (PA) closed on Friday after two days of meetings in Lima, Peru, prior to the 14th Presidential Summit, which is expected to reaffirm its commitment to multilateral trade rules. | RELATED: | Trump's Decision to Ease Huawei Ban Boosts Market Shares | Foreign Affairs, Trade and Finance Ministers from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru met, separately, with representatives of the states observers of the alliance, and signed declarations with Japan, the Eurasia…
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Venezuela Celebrates 208th Anniversary of Independence
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-05
Bolivarian and communist supporters are marching on Friday across the streets of the capital in order to celebrate the 208th anniversary of Venezuela's Independence Day, while, at the same time, the Venezuelan opposition holds a separate protest. | RELATED: | Putin on Guaido's Plea to God: Get Back to Earth and Dialogue | Diosdado Cabello, head of the National Constituent Assembly and the governing United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), convoked the march starting at 9 A.M.., local time, in…
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Maduro Urges National Unity as Venezuela Marks Independence Day
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-05
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, surrounded by top generals, addressed a military parade in Caracas Friday in commemoration of the country's declaration of Independence, where revolutionary forces led by Simon Bolivar expelled the Spanish empire 208 years ago. | RELATED: | Venezuela Celebrates 208th Anniversary of Independence | "It was the Bolivarian Revolution and our Commander Hugo Chavez who rescued the original and real sense of this historical feat," said President Maduro, a…
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Russia to Strengthen Venezuela's Military Defense Capabilities
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-05
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated on Friday that his country will continue to develop international cooperation with Venezuela, which includes strengthening military defense capabilities. | RELATED: | Putin on Guaido's Plea to God: Get Back to Earth and Dialogue | "We will continue our multifaceted efforts on developing partner relations with brotherly Venezuela," Ryabkov said while attending an event honouring the 208th anniversary of the South American country's independenc…
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Venezuela: Amid crisis and sanctions, LGBTI activists continue to demand change
susan_p | greenleft.org.au | 2019-07-05
One of the sectors hardest hit by Venezuela's economic crisis is the nation's LGBTI community. Lacking access to life-saving medicines and denied certain rights, activists say there is still much to be done within the revolution. | A recent report by the Washington-based Centre for Economic and Policy Research found that there are more than 300,000 people at risk of death in Venezuela due to a lack of access to medicines or treatment. This includes about 80,000 people living with HIV, many of whom are LGBTI or sexual and gender diverse — the term commonly used in Venezuela. | United States sanctions ha…
greenleft.org.au/content/venezuela-amid-crisis-and-sanctions-lgbti-activists-continue-demand-change
Venezuelan Human Rights Network regrets UN discriminatory report
plenglish.com | 2019-07-05
Caracas, July 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Human Rights Network regretted the discriminatory content of the report of the high commissioner of the United Nations Organization, Michelle Bachelet.
www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=44063&SEO=venezuelan-human-rights-network-regrets-un-discriminatory-report
Why the US Puppet President of Venezuela is Toast
Roger Harris | counterpunch.org | 2019-07-05
Even the corporate media are losing enthusiasm for the US government's ploy to replace the democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the US-anointed security asset Juan Guaidó. Reuters reports in a July 1 article, "Disappointed Venezuelans lose patience with Guaidó as Maduro hangs on," that the US-backed "military uprising" has "unraveled." A critical…
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Venezuela's AG Charge Two Policemen for Aggression Against Teen
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-04
Venezuela's Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, informed on Thursday that two police officers from the southwestern state of Tachira have been charged with the crimes of attempted murder, misuse of weapons and cruel treatment for the aggression against 16-year-old Rufo Chacon. | RELATED: | Venezuela Top Prosecutor Opens Probe into Guaido-led Corruption | The Top Prosecutor's Office indicated that the accusations respond to the disproportionate action of both officials to dis…
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Venezuela Issues 70 Objections to UN's Human Rights Report
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-04
The Venezuelan government issued a statement Thursday rejecting the findings of a report released by the United Nations Human Rights Commission, questioning the methodology used to collect the data. | RELATED: | President Maduro Ratifies Commitment to Dialogue in Norway | "The report presents a selective and openly biased view of the true human rights situation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which…
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UN human rights chief 'hopeful' Venezuelan authorities are ready to address violations, calls for dialogue
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-04
"The only way out of this crisis is to come together, in dialogue": that was the clear message delivered by Michelle Bachelet, the UN human rights chief, to the Government of Venezuela on Friday, during an address to the Human Rights Council, coinciding with the publication of a new UN report on Venezuela.
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Putin on Guaido's Plea to God: Get Back to Earth and Dialogue
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-04
Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing the current situation in Venezuela, said on Thursday that since opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido proclaimed himself president "before God" yet received no heavenly "signs," it's time to get back to earth and dialogue. | RELATED: | China and Mexico Reject US Interference in Venezuelan Affairs | During an official state visit to Italy, Putin recalled that on Jan. 23 Guaido raised his eyes to heaven and, addressing God, proclaimed himself…
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Reading Reuters between the Lines: Why the US Puppet President of Venezuela Is Toast
Roger D. Harris | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-04
A critical reading between the lines of a Reuters article confirms that Washington has failed to cobble together a united opposition in Venezuela that is popular enough to win in the polls, likely signaling the end for Juan Guaido.
mintpressnews.com/reuters-why-us-puppet-juan-guaido-venezuela-toast/260210/
Caricom Unites Behind Goals of Prosperity, Innovation
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-04
Introspection, inspiration and innovation were three of the main topics at the 40th Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom). | RELATED: Despite Differences, Caricom Agrees on Non-Intervention Policy in Venezuela | The two-day session brought together the Caribbean state members as well as some guests, such as the Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss unity in the region. | St. Kitts Prim…
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Colombia: Revered Social Leader and Activist Killed in Colombia
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-04
Social leader Tatiana Paola Posso Espitia, 35, was shot twice in the head Wednesday morning in front of her house in El Copey located in the Department of Cesar when two men on motorcycles fired at the activist and fled the scene. | RELATED: | FARC Stresses Support for Peace as Santrich Whereabouts Unclear | The assassination occurred just as Espitia's taxi driver, Wilson Ortega Palomino, arrived at her home to take the social leader to work, according to local media reports.
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OPEC Speaks Out Against Venezuelan Oil Embargo as PDVSA Reroutes Exports to Asia
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-03
Unofficial data also indicates that oil production has climbed 26 percent in June to 1.1 million barrels per day.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14570
Tuesday's Daily Brief: Hunger crisis in DR Congo, Swine Fever in Asia, Venezuela death investigation call, updates on Eritrea and Syria
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-02
This Tuesday, UN News covers: Growing food crisis in DR Congo; Swine Fever threatens millions of livelihoods in Asia; Human Rights Council told of persistent violations in Eritrea; and the humanitarian impact of on-going fighting in Syria.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1041782
Venezuela: 'Shocked' by alleged torture, death of navy captain, UN human rights chief urges 'in-depth' investigation
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-02
The UN human rights chief has expressed her deep concern over the alleged torture and subsequent death of a retired navy captain who had been imprisoned in Venezuela, urging authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into his death.
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NBC News Whitewashes Colombia's Right-Wing President
Harrison Malkin | fair.org | 2019-07-02
Colombian President Iván Duque gave a talk on June 21 at the "Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity" on his book Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity. Duque wasn't alone–Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, singer John Legend and former NBA star Dwyane Wade also made appearances at the French Riviera event. | Claire Atkinson, the senior media editor at NBC News ( 6/27/19), i…
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Is CIA Behind Hong Kong Protests?
RT | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-07-02
RT America's Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the ongoing protests in Hong Kong and the "National Endowment for Democracy," the US-based NGO funding the protesters.
dissidentvoice.org/2019/07/is-cia-behind-hong-kong-protests/
U.S. Sanctions Block Medicine from Venezuela, Killing Thousands
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-07-01
Ordinary Venezuelans talk about how the sanctions have made it increasingly difficult to access life-saving medications…
therealnews.com/stories/u-s-sanctions-block-medicine-from-venezuela-killing-thousands
US Sanctions Maduro's Son as Venezuela Discussed at G20
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-01
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Juan Guaido to run in elections while Trump said he has "five different alternatives for Venezuela."
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UPDATED: Venezuelan Navy Captain Dies in State Custody, Maduro Orders Investigation
Lucas Koerner | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-30
Acosta had been linked to an alleged coup plot in which he discussed assassinating President Nicolas Maduro.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14563
In Haiti, Washington Meddling Missed by Press
Jane Regan | fair.org | 2019-06-29
Unlike Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, President Jovenel MoàØse is Washington's "man in Port-au-Prince." He was hand-picked by Michael "Sweet Mickey" Martelly, the previous Washington-approved president, and had pledged to follow his "Haiti Is Open for Business" neoliberal policies. Is that why corporate media are not calling for the replacement of the Haitian government?>…
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Venezuelan Government Claims New Coup, Maduro Assassination Plot Foiled
Ricardo Vaz | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-28
"The first goal is to capture [Maduro]. And have the world see it. […] Dead, so that the message is clear, this son of a bitch is done," ex-airforce General Miguel Carmelo Sisco is seen telling other alleged conspirators in one of the videos.
mintpressnews.com/venezuela-new-coup-maduro-assassination-plot-foiled/260077/
'Hands off Venezuela' forum calls for solidarity
Fred_F | greenleft.org.au | 2019-06-28
"We are resisting", is the answer that Venezuelan-Australian activist Eulalia Reyes receives when she speaks to friends and family back home. "Right now, international solidarity is so important for the Venezuelan people, who are fighting against US sanctions and threats of military intervention", she said. | Reyes was speaking at a "Hands off Venezuela" public meeting held at the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) offices on June 25. The forum addressed the current crisis in Venezuela and the US-led campaign for "regime change" against President Nicolas Maduro. | The meeting opened with an Acknowledgement of Cou…
greenleft.org.au/content/hands-venezuela-forum-calls-solidarity
The Military Industrial Complex Loves Left Wing Hawk Adam Schiff
John Kiriakou | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-28
If there was any doubt at all that Adam Schiff is in the grip of the military-industrial complex, one doesn't have to rely just on his stated positions on Iran, Venezuela, and China to make the situation any clearer. Just take a look at his donors.
mintpressnews.com/why-the-military-industrial-complex-loves-left-wing-hawk-adam-schiff/260069/
Venezuelan Government Claims New Coup Plot Foiled
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-27
Plans allegedly included the assassination of President Maduro.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14560
Abrams Welcomes Venezuela's Former Intelligence Chief to the US, Reaffirms Trump's Commitment to Ousting Maduro
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-26
The press conference came as the Venezuelan military called for respect from those looking to fracture it.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14559
How Sen. Rick Scott became Big Oil's point man on Venezuelan regime change
Dan Cohen | thegrayzone.com | 2019-06-25
The US oil cartel has given Florida's Rick Scott 500 million reasons to be one of the Senate's most fanatical…
thegrayzone.com/2019/06/25/how-sen-rick-scott-became-big-oils-point-man-on-venezuelan-regime-change/
UN Human Rights Head Visits Venezuela, Meets Maduro and Guaido
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-24
Michelle Bachelet commented on access to food and medicine, allegations of political prisoners, and the impact of sanctions, among other issues.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14554
Venezuela: Popular Movements Mobilize to Demand Housing Self-Management
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-20
Popular movements want to build half of the houses planned by the national Housing Mission.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14550
Did Venezuelan coup leaders pocket $70 million from Citgo's stolen US assets?
Anya Parampil | thegrayzone.com | 2019-06-20
Venezuela's government has claimed the Department of Justice will investigate Citgo's opposition-appointed board for the theft of $70 million. But…
thegrayzone.com/2019/06/19/guaido-vecchio-citgo-theft-investigation/
Venezuela's Guaido Investigated for Aid Embezzlement
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-19
Guaido's representative in the US, Carlos Vecchio, is also being accused of fraud in CITGO worth US $70 million.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14548
Guaido Staffers Accused of Embezzling Venezuela Humanitarian Aid Funds
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-17
Guaido envoys reportedly spent tens of thousands of dollars on upscale restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14545
Venezuelan Opposition: Inflation Drops Under One Million Percent
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-12
May was the third consecutive month with inflation below 50 percent.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14539
Venezuela Partially Reopens Colombia Border, Closes Canadian Consulates
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-10
The move comes as a riot over fuel shortages in Merida leaves one dead.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14536
US Treasury Department Tightens Sanctions on Venezuela Oil Sector
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-07
Washington is targeting diluent imports, hurting Venezuela's ability to export oil and produce fuel.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14527
Venezuela: Pompeo Exposes Frustration Over Opposition Divisions as China, Russia Call for Non-Interference
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-06
The US Secretary of State claims efforts to unify the opposition have been "devilishly difficult."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14525
Venezuela: Oil Production Reportedly Down as Gov't Defaults on Gold Swap
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-06-05
Sanctions have taken a toll on Venezuela's oil output and generated fuel shortages.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14523