2019-07-26: Social Media Postees

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Foreign Correspondent: Elizabeth Warren on War and Peace
Reese Erlich | progressive.org | 2019-07-26
Warren's troubling foreign policy history includes uncritical support of Israel, supporting sanctions on Venezuela, and vilifying Russia and China as national security threats. But her views are also evolving.
progressive.org/dispatches/foreign-correspondent-elizabeth-warren-on-war-and-peace-erlich-190726/

Venezuela recovers from blackout as Guaido 'approves' military treaty reincorporation
Ricardo Vaz | mronline.org | 2019-07-26
Caracas blamed the blackout on an "electromagnetic attack" while recovery was faster than before. | Source…
mronline.org/2019/07/26/venezuela-recovers-from-blackout-as-guaido-approves-military-treaty-reincorporation/

Colombia's Murdered Leaders Called Criminals by Duque Ally
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
The former campaign manager to Colombia's President Ivan Duque has said that the social activists murdered over the past few years are criminals involved in 'illegal businesses.' | RELATED: | 40% of Young People in Colombia Have Experienced Abuse: Report | The comments come as protests are planned in 58 cities around the world, against the mass killing of Colombia's social activists. | Luis Guillermo Echeverri ran the 2018 campaign for right-wing President Duque's and spoke to…
telesurenglish.net/news/Colombias-Murdered-Leaders-Called-Criminals-by-Duque-Ally-20190725-0012.html

Maduro: 'Colombians, Venezuelans Must Seek Solidarity, Peace'
teleSUR -EF-mrs | telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
In a show of diplomacy, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged all Colombians and Venezuelans "together … to seek our common destiny of independence, justice, solidarity, peace in the 21st century." | RELATED: | Venezuela Hosts 25th Meeting of Leftist 'Sao Paulo Forum' | During a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Vargas Swamp, the Venezuelan president urged for peace and unity between his nation and the people of neighboring Colombia. | During a speech Thu…
telesurenglish.net/news/Maduro-Colombians-Venezuelans-Must-Seek-Solidarity-Peace-20190725-0030.html

Maduro: 'Colombians, Venezuelans Must Seek Solidarity, Peace'
teleSUR -EF-mrs | telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
In a show of diplomacy, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged all Colombians and Venezuelans "together … to seek our common destiny of independence, justice, solidarity, peace in the 21st century." | RELATED: | Venezuela Hosts 25th Meeting of Leftist 'Sao Paulo Forum' | During a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Vargas Swamp, the Venezuelan president urged for peace and unity between his nation and the people of neighboring Colombia. | During a speech Thu…
telesurenglish.net/news/Maduro-Colombians-Venezuelans-Must-Seek-Solidarity-Peace-20190725-0030.html

US Puppet Wants Help Making Thailand Like America
Tony Cartalucci | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
The US is involved in regime change worldwide — from Venezuela in South America, to Ukraine in Eastern Europe, to Syria in the Middle East, to Afghanistan in Central Asia. | But these headline-grabbing wars, coups, color revolutions, and interventions are …
globalresearch.ca/us-puppet-wants-help-making-thailand-like-america/5684556

Venezuela Decries Latest US Sanction on Food System
teleSUR -EF-mrs | telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
Venezuelan authorities say they reject the newest set of sanctions by the United States government aimed at cutting off food aid for the poor into the South American country. | RELATED: | Lights on in Venezuela After Latest Blackout Attack | In a statement issued by Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza, the government denounced "the repeated aggression of the U.S. Government against the people." | "The Trump Administration has blocked bank transactions, purchases of food and medicin…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Decries-Latest-US-Sanction-on-Food-System-20190725-0029.html

Venezuela defeats new power sabotage in hours
Gloria La Riva | liberationnews.org | 2019-07-25
This is the third major attempt by the United States and internal counterrevolutionaries to try to destroy the power system, the first being March 7-12 and the second from March 23 to April 4. There have been hundreds of terrorist attacks on the power lines.
liberationnews.org/venezuela-defeats-new-power-sabotage-in-hours/

Venezuela: US Sanctions Target Subsidized Food Program as Foro de Sao Paulo Kicks Off
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-25
Washington has targeted companies and individuals it alleges are profiteering from the CLAP food initiative.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14602

Venezuela: US Sanctions Target Subsidized Food Program as Foro de Sao Paulo Kicks Off
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-25
Washington has targeted companies and individuals it alleges are profiteering from the CLAP food initiative.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14602

Venezuela Decries Latest US Sanction on Food System
teleSUR -EF-mrs | telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-25
Venezuelan authorities say they reject the newest set of sanctions by the United States government aimed at cutting off food aid for the poor into the South American country. | RELATED: | Lights on in Venezuela After Latest Blackout Attack | In a statement issued by Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza, the government denounced "the repeated aggression of the U.S. Government against the people." | "The Trump Administration has blocked bank transactions, purchases of food and medicin…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Decries-Latest-US-Sanction-on-Food-System-20190725-0029.html

Nicaragua: Telling the Truth as a Revolutionary Act
Gabriela Luna | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-25
"The (soft coup) effort (June 2018) to topple the democratically-elected government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was originally led by students trained by US-funded "democracy promotion" programs (USAID). US-funded nongovernmental organizations, the Sandinista Renovation Movement political party, the Catholic Church …
globalresearch.ca/telling-truth-revolutionary-act/5684552

What the UN Report Gets Right–and Wrong–About the Crisis in Venezuela
Gabriel Hetland | thenation.com | 2019-07-24
What the UN Report Gets Right–and Wrong–About the Crisis in Venezuela…
thenation.com/article/ohchr-venezuela-bachelet-un/

Venezuela Recovers From Blackout as Guaido 'Approves' Military Treaty Reincorporation
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-24
Caracas blamed the blackout on an "electromagnetic attack" while recovery was faster than before.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14599

Western Media Losing Enthusiasm for Failing Coup in Venezuela
Lucas Koerner | fair.org | 2019-07-23
When previously unknown Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Guaidó stood up in an East Caracas plaza and declared himself "interim president" of the South American country, Western corporate media were ebullient. | In those heady early days, corporate journalists could scarcely conceal their love affair with the 35-year-old politician, whom they likened to Barack Obama (CNN, 2/7/19) and described as a "freedom fighter" (Fox Business, 1/29/19)…
fair.org/home/western-media-losing-enthusiasm-for-failing-coup-in-venezuela/

FRSO sends delegation to the Sao Paolo Forum
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-07-23
Caracas, Venezuela – From July 25 to 28, delegates from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) will be participating in the 25th Sao Paolo Forum, held this year in Caracas, Venezuela. Over 1000 delegates from around the world will be attending, under the slogan "For Peace, Sovereignty and the Prosperity of the People: Unity, Struggle, Combat and Victory!" | The FRSO delegation will be led by Tom Burke, the Organization Secretary of Freedom Road. | Much has happened since the Sao Paolo Forum first began in 1994. At that time, the international left was trying to summate the overthrow of the Soviet Union a…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/7/23/frso-sends-delegation-sao-paolo-forum

Chicago Teachers show solidarity in Venezuela
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-07-23
Caracas, Venezuela – A delegation of members from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) arrived in Caracas, Venezuela last week. Their goals were to learn what they could from Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution, exchange views on effective education and to show solidarity with the students, teachers and social movements of Venezuela. | The trip falls on the heels of a union resolution that was passed by the CTU Executive Board and House of Delegates. The resolution calls for an end to U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Delegation member and CTU Area Vice President Sarah Chambers explains, "Through major economic hardships…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/7/23/chicago-teachers-show-solidarity-venezuela

"Electromagnetic Attack" Sparks Massive Blackouts Across Venezuela
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-23
(ZH) — Widespread power blackouts were first reported on Monday evening across 15 Venezuelan states and Caracas, as per a report from Reuters Caracas newsroom. Central #Caracas (#Chacao) right now #apagón #blackout #Venezuela pic.twitter.com/6Pvp3QdPPW — Adriano Mérola Marotta (@AdrianoMerola) July 22, 2019 Venezuelan information minister Jorge Rodrigues said an "electromagnetic attack caused the nationwide blackout" and power companies along with …

Electromagnetic Attack Venezuela

Nationwide Blackout in Venezuela, Third since March — VA's on the Ground Coverage Affected
venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-23
A government communique states that the probable cause was an "electromagnetic attack."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14595

US Openly Pushes for Overthrow of Elected Government in Venezuela
John Rachel | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-07-23
In one concise statement, Dan Kovalik sums up the criminal — if self-serving and for now effective — foreign policy of the U.S. across the planet: The US appears to be intentionally spreading chaos throughout strategic portions of the world, leaving virtually no independent state standing to protect their resources, especially oil, from Western exploitation. And, this goal is …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/07/us-openly-pushes-for-overthrow-of-elected-government-in-venezuela/

"Electromagnetic Attack" Sparks Massive Blackouts Across Venezuela
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-23
(ZH) — Widespread power blackouts were first reported on Monday evening across 15 Venezuelan states and Caracas, as per a report from Reuters Caracas newsroom. Central #Caracas (#Chacao) right now #apagón #blackout #Venezuela pic.twitter.com/6Pvp3QdPPW — Adriano Mérola Marotta (@AdrianoMerola) July 22, 2019 Venezuelan information minister Jorge Rodrigues said an "electromagnetic attack caused the nationwide blackout" and power companies along with …

Electromagnetic Attack Venezuela

Non-Aligned Movement Condemns US Sanctions Against Venezuela
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-23
The 120-member movement held a ministerial meeting in Caracas as a US spy jet reportedly violated Venezuelan airspace.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14596

'Firmly united' Security Council can bolster Colombia's efforts to secure lasting peace, says UN envoy
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-19
The Colombian peace process is an outstanding example of how much support the United Nations can provide when the Security Council is 'firmly united', a senior UN envoy said on Friday, calling for the 15-member body's continued commitment as the country works to overcome secure lasting peace.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1042941

Friday's Daily Brief: solidarity with Japan, call for DR Congo support, family-friendly workplaces, hottest June ever, Venezuela and Afghanistan updates
United Nations | un.org | 2019-07-19
In today's Daily Brief: UN stands in solidarity with Japan; avoid panic over DR Congo Ebola emergency; 'transformative shift' needed towards family-friendly work policies; hottest June EVER; Venezuelan migrant dangers; stop targeting Afghanistan civilians call.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/07/1042911

Venezuela: Trump Diverts Central America Aid to Guaido as EU Threatens More Sanctions
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-18
Guaido's team is receiving over $40 million to fund salaries, travel, training, propaganda and technical assistance.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14592

Venezuelan Campesinos Released After Security Forces Raid
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-17
A prompt mobilization from popular movements managed to secure their release.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14590

UPDATED: Venezuela: Guaido Bodyguards Arrested as Barbados Talks Resume
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-15
The self-declared "Interim President" claimed his men were victims of a "set up."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14587

UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution Rejecting US Sanctions
TeleSur English | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-15
The draft resolution was approved with 28 votes in favor, 14 against and five abstentions, and was presented by Venezuela and Palestine on behalf of the Movement of Non-aligned Countries.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14585

The Glaring Holes in Michelle Bachelet's Venezuela Human Rights Report
Roger D. Harris | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-12
UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Michelle Bachelet's report on Venezuela echoes the US government's talking points, which are designed to terminate the two-decade-old Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela. The report fails to acknowledge Venezuela's manifest accomplishments or even recognize victims of US-backed right-wing violence in Venezuela. The US economic war against Venezuela, US threats of a "military option," and opposition violence are treated in the Bachelet report as figments of the imagination, "alleged internal and external threats." | Mean…
mintpressnews.com/glaring-holes-michelle-bachelet-venezuela-human-rights-report/260552/

Venezuela: 'Progress' Reported in Gov't-Opposition Talks as US Sanctions Counter-Intelligence Agency
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-12
The agenda of the talks has not been disclosed but the topic of elections is reportedly being left for last.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14584

Venezuela: Oil Output Stagnant as Inflation Continues Slowdown
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-11
The Venezuelan economy has now had four consecutive months without hyperinflation.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14582

Venezuela: Dialogue Resumes in Barbados as Guaido Vows to Return to US-led Military Pact
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-08
Self-proclaimed "Interim President" walked back promises not to sit down with the government.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14577

'We're worse than Venezuela!': Hondurans in US-backed regime speak out
Max Blumenthal | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-08
Average Hondurans in the capital Tegucigalpa's central park tell Max Blumenthal their humanitarian crisis is much worse than Venezuela's. The…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/08/worse-than-venezuela-hondurans-us-backed-regime/

Venezuelan Government Slams 'Biased' UN Human Rights Report
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-07
Despite recognizing the negative impact of US sanctions, the report contains no recommendation for the measures to be lifted.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14575

'Weaponizing human rights': UN chief Bachelet's Venezuela report follows US regime change script
Anya Parampil | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-06
Former UN special rapporteur Alfred de Zayas slams UN High Commissioner Bachelet's report on Venezuela as a politicized collection of…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/06/weaponizing-human-rights-un-high-commissioner-bachelets-venezuela-report-follows-us-regime-change-script/

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

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."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14565

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

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