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2019-07-29: News Headlines

Staff (2019-07-29). Mass Protests in Colombia and Abroad Decry Killings of 500 Activists Since Peace Accords. democracynow.org Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Friday in more than 50 cities and towns across Colombia to protest a surge of lethal attacks on indigenous, Afro-Colombian and environmental leaders in recent years. Solidarity marches were held in dozens of cities around the world, from Mexico City to Athens. In 2016, the Colombian government and FARC rebels signed a historic peace accord to move the country forward after a half-century of armed conflict. But since then, nearly 500 human rights activists, many from the Afro-Colombian community, have been killed, targeted for their work combating illegal m…

Stephen Lendman (2019-07-29). Failed Trump Regime Coup Plot Against Venezuela Continues. globalresearch.ca Over six months since Trump regime designated puppet/usurper in waiting Guaido illegally declared himself interim Venezuelan president, a flagrant constitutional and international law breach, White House hardliners continue pursuing their failed coup plot. | On Saturday in Caracas, Venezuelan National Constituent …

teleSUR (2019-07-29). Colombian Social Leader Shot a Day After 'Defend Peace' March. telesurenglish.net Yisella Trujillo, a social leader from Colombia was murdered Saturday, less than 24 hours after a march took place against the mass murders of Colombian social and community leaders including members of the People's Alternative Revolutionary Force of Colombia (FARC). | RELATED: | 100s of Cities Around World Join to 'Defend Peace in Colombia' | Trujillo…

Fight Back (2019-07-29). Nicaragua celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista Popular Revolution. fightbacknews.org Managua, Nicaragua – On July 19, 500,000 Nicaraguans filled Managua's Plaza de la Fe to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Popular Revolution and Nicaragua's liberation from the U.S.-imposed Somoza dictatorship. | President Daniel Ortega, Vice President Rosario Murillo, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and international representatives electrified the crowd – many in attendance had traveled hours in packed caravans from all over the country – with calls for peace, continued economic and social progress, and the defense of Nicaraguan sovereignty in the face of U.S. aggression.

Dave DeCamp (2019-07-29). US Sanctions Are Still Strangling Venezuela. globalresearch.ca As tensions in the Persian Gulf are taking up most of the headlines, the Trump administration is still seeking regime change in Venezuela. Since coming into office President Trump has had an aggressive policy towards Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. …

Sarah Abed (2019-07-29). Iran Increases Economic and Political Collaboration with Latin American Allies. globalresearch.ca After spending a week in New York for high level meetings at the UN, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif made his way on July 20th to South and Latin America to attend a few conferences and meetings in Venezuela, Nicaragua, …

teleSUR (2019-07-29). US Admits Violating Venezuela Airspace. telesurenglish.net The United States confirmed Sunday that it violated the Venezuelan airspace earlier that week with what the country's military's calls "surveillance flights," according to comments made by the head of the Southern Command, admiral of the Navy Craig Faller. | RELATED: | Venezuela Denounces New Incursion by US Aircraft | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said his government rejects such violation of its sovereignty and will be filing a complaint against such actions at the United Natio…

Max Blumenthal (2019-07-28). How Joe Biden's privatization plans helped doom Latin America and fuel the migration crisis. thegrayzone.com On the campaign trail, Joe Biden has boasted of his role in transforming Colombia and Central America through ambitious economic…

Anya Parampil (2019-07-28). "We are the vaccine against unilateralism": The Non-Aligned Movement gathers in Venezuela to resist the dictatorship of the dollar. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone reports from the 2019 Non-Aligned Movement, where delegates from over 120 nations offered a crucial endorsement of Venezuelan…

teleSUR (2019-07-28). Latin American Leaders Remember Hugo Chavez on His Birthday. telesurenglish.net Latin American presidents and leaders issued statements Sunday marking the birthday anniversary of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,, highlighting his legacy in the region and the world. | President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro stressed that Chavez's legacy is still alive within the South American country. | "65 years of love Commander! We celebrate your life reaffirming the loyalty and commitment you sowed in us. We will defend how you taught us, the happiness of the people you loved so much. Thank you, teacher, for guiding us in the struggle of every day. Chavez is today, live action! "he President Madu…

teleSUR (2019-07-28). Presidents of Venezuela and Cuba Close 25th Sao Paulo Forum. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, and his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel, participated this Sunday in the closing session of the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo Forum in Caracas. Numerous delegates representing more than 70 countries attended the ceremony. | RELATED: | Venezuela: Thousands March in Solidarity at Sao Paulo Forum | "The U.S. imperialism counteroffensive and the oligarchy, alongside the hawks that have literally hijacked U.S. foreign policy towards Latin…

teleSUR (2019-07-28). Egan Bernal, First Latin American to Win Tour de France. telesurenglish.net Unusually young Colombian Egan Bernal became Sunday night the first-ever Latin American to win the Tour de France. | RELATED: | Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz Wins Giro d'Italia | "I am the happiest guy in the world. I just won the Tour de France, and, yeah, I can't believe it," said the 22-year-old winner of the most prestigious and famous cycling race. Bernal did not win any stage and was in the lead in just two stages, however, a solid ride and strategy crowned him champion. | Bernal who is the…

Fight Back (2019-07-28). Venezuela: FRSO delegation attends memorial for Jorge Rodríguez. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – On July 25, a delegation from Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) participated in an event to mark the 33rd anniversary of the murder of Jorge Rodríguez, Sr. Several hundred people gathered in the cemetery in Caracas where his tomb lies alongside other "martyrs of the Revolution" who were killed in the decades before Chávez came to power. | Jorge Rodríguez, Sr. was the dynamic founder of the Socialist League, a Marxist-Leninist formation that came out of the bloody guerrilla struggle of the 1960s. Inspired by the ideas of Mao Zedong, the League committed itself to the mass struggle in…

teleSUR (2019-07-28). Mexico Announces Agreement to Create 20,000 Jobs in Honduras. telesurenglish.net Mexico will help to establish the employment programs "Sowing Lives" and "Youth Building the Future" in Honduras to create 20,000 jobs between July and December 2019, the leaders of both nations pledged Saturday in Mexico's eastern Veracruz state. | RELATED: | Trump Redirects Central American Aid to Venezuelan Opposition | "The initiative carries legitimate goals of development and prosperity," said Honduran president, Juan Orlando Hernandez, urging banks, international organizat…

Jim Carey (2019-07-28). Starvation as a Weapon: US Targets Venezuela CLAP Program. theantimedia.com (GPA) — The new US sanctions on Venezuela meant to target the CLAP food program proves there is nothing "humanitarian" about Washington's concerns. Last week the United States Department of Treasury placed new sanctions on multiple individuals and businesses connected to the Bolivarian government's Local Committees for Supply and Production program (in Spanish Los Comités Locales de …

teleSUR (2019-07-27). First Colombian Wins Tour de France, Youngest Winner Since 1909. telesurenglish.net With only one race left to complete, cyclist Egan Bernal, 22, is expected to become 2019's Tour de France winner, setting records as Colombia's first and the world's youngest winner since 1909. | RELATED: | Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz Wins Giro d'Italia | Calculated by the overall performance, the young cyclist has outshined his competition as they all pedalled around France and are nearing their final destination: Paris. | The youngest race champion in 110 years, the Team Ineos rider retained t…

Nino Pagliccia (2019-07-27). The Caracas Manifesto: Proposal and Promise at the Sao Paulo Forum 2019. globalresearch.ca The 25th Annual Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum is taking place July 25-28 in Caracas, Venezuela. The first meeting was held in 1990 in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil, with 48 political organizations and social movements led by Fidel Castro…

teleSUR -EF (2019-07-27). Venezuela: High Court Rejects Guaido's TIAR Attempt. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has nullified the National Assembly's attempt to reinstate the nation in the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR), calling the move "an assault on the rule of law and the power of the Venezuelan people." | RELATED: | Venezuela: Thousands March in Solidarity at Sao Paulo Forum | TSJ Vice President Juan Jose Mendoza told the chamber that the measure made by the National Assembly, already in contempt of the high court si…

Reese Erlich (2019-07-26). Foreign Correspondent: Elizabeth Warren on War and Peace. progressive.org 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.

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

susan_p (2019-07-26). No war on Venezuela, lift the sanctions. greenleft.org.au The following open letter to the Australian government, signed by a number of academics, unionists and solidarity activists and groups, was released on July 27.

Gloria La Riva (2019-07-25). Venezuela defeats new power sabotage in hours. liberationnews.org 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.

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

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

Fight Back (2019-07-23). FRSO sends delegation to the Sao Paolo Forum. fightbacknews.org 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…

Aaron Maté (2019-07-23). US meddling in Venezuela "completely wrongheaded," ex-advisor to Maduro rival says. thegrayzone.com Francisco Rodríguez, a leading Venezuelan economist, warns that U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could cause "hundreds of thousands" of deaths. A…

Aaron Maté (2019-07-23). US sanctions threaten famine in Venezuela, leading economist warns. thegrayzone.com Top Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodríguez says the Trump administration's sanctions have cost Venezuela $16.9 billion per year — and caused…

Fight Back (2019-07-23). Chicago Teachers show solidarity in Venezuela. fightbacknews.org 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…

Tyler Durden (2019-07-23). "Electromagnetic Attack" Sparks Massive Blackouts Across Venezuela. theantimedia.com (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 …

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

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

Lucas Koerner (2019-07-23). Western Media Losing Enthusiasm for Failing Coup in Venezuela. fair.org 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)…

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

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

TeleSur English (2019-07-15). UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution Rejecting US Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com 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.

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

Roger D. Harris (2019-07-12). The Glaring Holes in Michelle Bachelet's Venezuela Human Rights Report. mintpressnews.com 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…

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

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

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

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

Paul Dobson (2019-07-03). OPEC Speaks Out Against Venezuelan Oil Embargo as PDVSA Reroutes Exports to Asia. venezuelanalysis.com Unofficial data also indicates that oil production has climbed 26 percent in June to 1.1 million barrels per day.

Paul Dobson (2019-07-01). US Sanctions Maduro's Son as Venezuela Discussed at G20. venezuelanalysis.com Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Juan Guaido to run in elections while Trump said he has "five different alternatives for Venezuela."

Lucas Koerner (2019-06-30). UPDATED: Venezuelan Navy Captain Dies in State Custody, Maduro Orders Investigation. venezuelanalysis.com Acosta had been linked to an alleged coup plot in which he discussed assassinating President Nicolas Maduro.

Ricardo Vaz (2019-06-27). Venezuelan Government Claims New Coup Plot Foiled. venezuelanalysis.com Plans allegedly included the assassination of President Maduro.

Paul Dobson (2019-06-26). Abrams Welcomes Venezuela's Former Intelligence Chief to the US, Reaffirms Trump's Commitment to Ousting Maduro. venezuelanalysis.com The press conference came as the Venezuelan military called for respect from those looking to fracture it.

Paul Dobson (2019-06-24). UN Human Rights Head Visits Venezuela, Meets Maduro and Guaido. venezuelanalysis.com Michelle Bachelet commented on access to food and medicine, allegations of political prisoners, and the impact of sanctions, among other issues.

Ricardo Vaz (2019-06-20). Venezuela: Popular Movements Mobilize to Demand Housing Self-Management. venezuelanalysis.com Popular movements want to build half of the houses planned by the national Housing Mission.

Paul Dobson (2019-06-19). Venezuela's Guaido Investigated for Aid Embezzlement. venezuelanalysis.com Guaido's representative in the US, Carlos Vecchio, is also being accused of fraud in CITGO worth US $70 million.

Ricardo Vaz (2019-06-17). Guaido Staffers Accused of Embezzling Venezuela Humanitarian Aid Funds. venezuelanalysis.com Guaido envoys reportedly spent tens of thousands of dollars on upscale restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs.

2019-07-29: Social Media Postees

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Nicaragua celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista Popular Revolution
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-07-29
Managua, Nicaragua – On July 19, 500,000 Nicaraguans filled Managua's Plaza de la Fe to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Popular Revolution and Nicaragua's liberation from the U.S.-imposed Somoza dictatorship. | President Daniel Ortega, Vice President Rosario Murillo, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and international representatives electrified the crowd – many in attendance had traveled hours in packed caravans from all over the country – with calls for peace, continued economic and social progress, and the defense of Nicaraguan sovereignty in the face of U.S. aggression.
fightbacknews.org/2019/7/28/nicaragua-celebrates-40th-anniversary-sandinista-popular-revolution

Colombian Social Leader Shot a Day After 'Defend Peace' March
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-29
Yisella Trujillo, a social leader from Colombia was murdered Saturday, less than 24 hours after a march took place against the mass murders of Colombian social and community leaders including members of the People's Alternative Revolutionary Force of Colombia (FARC). | RELATED: | 100s of Cities Around World Join to 'Defend Peace in Colombia' | Trujillo…
telesurenglish.net/news/colombia-social-leader-murder-defend-peace-rally-ivan-duque-20190729-0007.html

Mass Protests in Colombia and Abroad Decry Killings of 500 Activists Since Peace Accords
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-07-29
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Friday in more than 50 cities and towns across Colombia to protest a surge of lethal attacks on indigenous, Afro-Colombian and environmental leaders in recent years. Solidarity marches were held in dozens of cities around the world, from Mexico City to Athens. In 2016, the Colombian government and FARC rebels signed a historic peace accord to move the country forward after a half-century of armed conflict. But since then, nearly 500 human rights activists, many from the Afro-Colombian community, have been killed, targeted for their work combating illegal m…
www.democracynow.org/2019/7/29/colombia_protests_against_social_leader_assassinations

Failed Trump Regime Coup Plot Against Venezuela Continues
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-29
Over six months since Trump regime designated puppet/usurper in waiting Guaido illegally declared himself interim Venezuelan president, a flagrant constitutional and international law breach, White House hardliners continue pursuing their failed coup plot. | On Saturday in Caracas, Venezuelan National Constituent …
globalresearch.ca/failed-trump-regime-coup-plot-against-venezuela-continues/5684919

US Sanctions Are Still Strangling Venezuela
Dave DeCamp | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-29
As tensions in the Persian Gulf are taking up most of the headlines, the Trump administration is still seeking regime change in Venezuela. Since coming into office President Trump has had an aggressive policy towards Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. …
globalresearch.ca/us-sanctions-strangling-venezuela/5684956

US Admits Violating Venezuela Airspace
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-29
The United States confirmed Sunday that it violated the Venezuelan airspace earlier that week with what the country's military's calls "surveillance flights," according to comments made by the head of the Southern Command, admiral of the Navy Craig Faller. | RELATED: | Venezuela Denounces New Incursion by US Aircraft | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said his government rejects such violation of its sovereignty and will be filing a complaint against such actions at the United Natio…
telesurenglish.net/news/US-Admits-Violating-Venezuela-Airspace–20190729-0004.html

Iran Increases Economic and Political Collaboration with Latin American Allies
Sarah Abed | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-29
After spending a week in New York for high level meetings at the UN, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif made his way on July 20th to South and Latin America to attend a few conferences and meetings in Venezuela, Nicaragua, …
globalresearch.ca/iran-increases-economic-political-collaboration-south-latin-american-allies/5684909

"We are the vaccine against unilateralism": The Non-Aligned Movement gathers in Venezuela to resist the dictatorship of the dollar
Anya Parampil | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-28
The Grayzone reports from the 2019 Non-Aligned Movement, where delegates from over 120 nations offered a crucial endorsement of Venezuelan…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/28/we-are-the-vaccine-against-unilateralism-the-non-aligned-movement-gathers-in-venezuela-to-resist-the-dictatorship-of-the-dollar/

How Joe Biden's privatization plans helped doom Latin America and fuel the migration crisis
Max Blumenthal | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-28
On the campaign trail, Joe Biden has boasted of his role in transforming Colombia and Central America through ambitious economic…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/28/biden-privatization-plan-colombia-honduras-migration/

Latin American Leaders Remember Hugo Chavez on His Birthday
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Latin American presidents and leaders issued statements Sunday marking the birthday anniversary of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,, highlighting his legacy in the region and the world. | President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro stressed that Chavez's legacy is still alive within the South American country. | "65 years of love Commander! We celebrate your life reaffirming the loyalty and commitment you sowed in us. We will defend how you taught us, the happiness of the people you loved so much. Thank you, teacher, for guiding us in the struggle of every day. Chavez is today, live action! "he President Madu…
telesurenglish.net/news/Latin-American-Presidents-Figures-Celebrate-Hugo-Chavezs-Legacy-on-His-Birthday-20190728-0004.html

Latin American Leaders Remember Hugo Chavez on His Birthday
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Latin American presidents and leaders issued statements Sunday marking the birthday anniversary of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,, highlighting his legacy in the region and the world. | President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro stressed that Chavez's legacy is still alive within the South American country. | "65 years of love Commander! We celebrate your life reaffirming the loyalty and commitment you sowed in us. We will defend how you taught us, the happiness of the people you loved so much. Thank you, teacher, for guiding us in the struggle of every day. Chavez is today, live action! "he President Madu…
telesurenglish.net/news/Latin-American-Presidents-Figures-Celebrate-Hugo-Chavezs-Legacy-on-His-Birthday-20190728-0004.html

Presidents of Venezuela and Cuba Close 25th Sao Paulo Forum
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, and his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel, participated this Sunday in the closing session of the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo Forum in Caracas. Numerous delegates representing more than 70 countries attended the ceremony. | RELATED: | Venezuela: Thousands March in Solidarity at Sao Paulo Forum | "The U.S. imperialism counteroffensive and the oligarchy, alongside the hawks that have literally hijacked U.S. foreign policy towards Latin…
telesurenglish.net/news/Presidents-of-Venezuela-and-Cuba-Close-25th-Sao-Paulo-Forum-20190728-0016.html

Presidents of Venezuela and Cuba Close 25th Sao Paulo Forum
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, and his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel, participated this Sunday in the closing session of the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo Forum in Caracas. Numerous delegates representing more than 70 countries attended the ceremony. | RELATED: | Venezuela: Thousands March in Solidarity at Sao Paulo Forum | "The U.S. imperialism counteroffensive and the oligarchy, alongside the hawks that have literally hijacked U.S. foreign policy towards Latin…
telesurenglish.net/news/Presidents-of-Venezuela-and-Cuba-Close-25th-Sao-Paulo-Forum-20190728-0016.html

Egan Bernal, First Latin American to Win Tour de France
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Unusually young Colombian Egan Bernal became Sunday night the first-ever Latin American to win the Tour de France. | RELATED: | Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz Wins Giro d'Italia | "I am the happiest guy in the world. I just won the Tour de France, and, yeah, I can't believe it," said the 22-year-old winner of the most prestigious and famous cycling race. Bernal did not win any stage and was in the lead in just two stages, however, a solid ride and strategy crowned him champion. | Bernal who is the…
telesurenglish.net/news/22-Year-Old-Champion-Is-First-Colombian-to-Win-Tour-de-France-20190728-0010.html

Egan Bernal, First Latin American to Win Tour de France
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Unusually young Colombian Egan Bernal became Sunday night the first-ever Latin American to win the Tour de France. | RELATED: | Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz Wins Giro d'Italia | "I am the happiest guy in the world. I just won the Tour de France, and, yeah, I can't believe it," said the 22-year-old winner of the most prestigious and famous cycling race. Bernal did not win any stage and was in the lead in just two stages, however, a solid ride and strategy crowned him champion. | Bernal who is the…
telesurenglish.net/news/22-Year-Old-Champion-Is-First-Colombian-to-Win-Tour-de-France-20190728-0010.html

Venezuela: FRSO delegation attends memorial for Jorge Rodríguez
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-07-28
Caracas, Venezuela – On July 25, a delegation from Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) participated in an event to mark the 33rd anniversary of the murder of Jorge Rodríguez, Sr. Several hundred people gathered in the cemetery in Caracas where his tomb lies alongside other "martyrs of the Revolution" who were killed in the decades before Chávez came to power. | Jorge Rodríguez, Sr. was the dynamic founder of the Socialist League, a Marxist-Leninist formation that came out of the bloody guerrilla struggle of the 1960s. Inspired by the ideas of Mao Zedong, the League committed itself to the mass struggle in…
fightbacknews.org/2019/7/28/venezuela-frso-delegation-attends-memorial-jorge-rodr-guez

Starvation as a Weapon: US Targets Venezuela CLAP Program
Jim Carey | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-28
(GPA) — The new US sanctions on Venezuela meant to target the CLAP food program proves there is nothing "humanitarian" about Washington's concerns. Last week the United States Department of Treasury placed new sanctions on multiple individuals and businesses connected to the Bolivarian government's Local Committees for Supply and Production program (in Spanish Los Comités Locales de …

Starvation as a Weapon: US Targets Venezuela CLAP Program

Starvation as a Weapon: US Targets Venezuela CLAP Program
Jim Carey | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-28
(GPA) — The new US sanctions on Venezuela meant to target the CLAP food program proves there is nothing "humanitarian" about Washington's concerns. Last week the United States Department of Treasury placed new sanctions on multiple individuals and businesses connected to the Bolivarian government's Local Committees for Supply and Production program (in Spanish Los Comités Locales de …

Starvation as a Weapon: US Targets Venezuela CLAP Program

Mexico Announces Agreement to Create 20,000 Jobs in Honduras
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Mexico will help to establish the employment programs "Sowing Lives" and "Youth Building the Future" in Honduras to create 20,000 jobs between July and December 2019, the leaders of both nations pledged Saturday in Mexico's eastern Veracruz state. | RELATED: | Trump Redirects Central American Aid to Venezuelan Opposition | "The initiative carries legitimate goals of development and prosperity," said Honduran president, Juan Orlando Hernandez, urging banks, international organizat…
telesurenglish.net/news/Mexico-Announces-Agreement-to-Create-20000-Jobs-in-Honduras-20190728-0011.html

Mexico Announces Agreement to Create 20,000 Jobs in Honduras
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-28
Mexico will help to establish the employment programs "Sowing Lives" and "Youth Building the Future" in Honduras to create 20,000 jobs between July and December 2019, the leaders of both nations pledged Saturday in Mexico's eastern Veracruz state. | RELATED: | Trump Redirects Central American Aid to Venezuelan Opposition | "The initiative carries legitimate goals of development and prosperity," said Honduran president, Juan Orlando Hernandez, urging banks, international organizat…
telesurenglish.net/news/Mexico-Announces-Agreement-to-Create-20000-Jobs-in-Honduras-20190728-0011.html

First Colombian Wins Tour de France, Youngest Winner Since 1909
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-27
With only one race left to complete, cyclist Egan Bernal, 22, is expected to become 2019's Tour de France winner, setting records as Colombia's first and the world's youngest winner since 1909. | RELATED: | Ecuadorean Richard Carapaz Wins Giro d'Italia | Calculated by the overall performance, the young cyclist has outshined his competition as they all pedalled around France and are nearing their final destination: Paris. | The youngest race champion in 110 years, the Team Ineos rider retained t…
telesurenglish.net/news/First-Colombian-Wins-Tour-de-France-Youngest-Winner-Since-1909-20190727-0013.html

Venezuela: High Court Rejects Guaido's TIAR Attempt
teleSUR -EF | telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-27
Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has nullified the National Assembly's attempt to reinstate the nation in the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR), calling the move "an assault on the rule of law and the power of the Venezuelan people." | RELATED: | Venezuela: Thousands March in Solidarity at Sao Paulo Forum | TSJ Vice President Juan Jose Mendoza told the chamber that the measure made by the National Assembly, already in contempt of the high court si…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-High-Court-Rejects-Guaidos-TIAR-Attempt-20190727-0015.html

The Caracas Manifesto: Proposal and Promise at the Sao Paulo Forum 2019
Nino Pagliccia | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-27
The 25th Annual Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum is taking place July 25-28 in Caracas, Venezuela. The first meeting was held in 1990 in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil, with 48 political organizations and social movements led by Fidel Castro…
globalresearch.ca/caracas-manifesto-proposal-promise-sao-paulo-forum-2019/5684703

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/

No war on Venezuela, lift the sanctions
susan_p | greenleft.org.au | 2019-07-26
The following open letter to the Australian government, signed by a number of academics, unionists and solidarity activists and groups, was released on July 27.
greenleft.org.au/content/no-war-venezuela-lift-sanctions

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 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…
fightbacknews.org/2019/7/23/frso-sends-delegation-sao-paolo-forum

US meddling in Venezuela "completely wrongheaded," ex-advisor to Maduro rival says
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-23
Francisco Rodríguez, a leading Venezuelan economist, warns that U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could cause "hundreds of thousands" of deaths. A…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/23/us-meddling-in-venezuela-completely-wrongheaded-ex-advisor-to-maduro-rival-says/

US meddling in Venezuela "completely wrongheaded," ex-advisor to Maduro rival says
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-23
Francisco Rodríguez, a leading Venezuelan economist, warns that U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could cause "hundreds of thousands" of deaths. A…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/23/us-meddling-in-venezuela-completely-wrongheaded-ex-advisor-to-maduro-rival-says/

US sanctions threaten famine in Venezuela, leading economist warns
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-23
Top Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodríguez says the Trump administration's sanctions have cost Venezuela $16.9 billion per year — and caused…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/23/us-sanctions-threaten-famine-in-venezuela-leading-economist-warns/

US sanctions threaten famine in Venezuela, leading economist warns
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2019-07-23
Top Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodríguez says the Trump administration's sanctions have cost Venezuela $16.9 billion per year — and caused…
thegrayzone.com/2019/07/23/us-sanctions-threaten-famine-in-venezuela-leading-economist-warns/

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

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

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…
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

"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

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

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

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

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

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