(2021-11-04). ICC Chief Prosecutor's Visit to Venezuela Ends with Signing of Memorandum of Understanding. orinocotribune.com The visit to Venezuela by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Ahmad Khan, concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the ICC. During a three-day stay in the country, Khan pursued a busy schedule. | In this sense, the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, mentioned that it was three days of work, and of frank and direct dialogue which he considered favorable and positive for the work carried out by the ICC. For this reason, the president added that the debate demonstrated the legal, doctrinal, and constitutional str…
(2021-11-04). As Chávez Said, 'Let's not Change the Climate, Let's Change the System!': A Conversation with Max Ajl. orinocotribune.com An anti-imperialist approach to global warming in the context of COP26. | This week and through November 12, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) takes place in Glasgow, Scotland. COP26 brings together heads of state and other prominent figures to talk about climate change. However, the conference won't address the central environmental problem: capitalism. In this interview we talk to
(2021-11-03). Airports to Restart Operations as Venezuela Eases COVID-19 Restrictions. orinocotribune.com As part of the flexibilization of commercial and labor activities in Venezuela, announced by President Nicolás Maduro to begin on Monday, November 1, and that will last up to December 31, general, private and commercial aviation will begin operations to and from the controlled airports of the Maiquetía region, La Guaira. This measure exempts uncontrolled airports, which still require authorization. This was informed by the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC). | Through a statement, INAC explained that starting from November 1, as part of the flexibilization scheme, the air routes, which had remained su…
(2021-11-03). US Drops Seven Charges Against Alex Saab as Part of Deal with Cape Verde. venezuelanalysis.com The revelation that the US made a deal with Cape Verde to secure his extradition adds yet another layer to the complicated legal drama involving Saab.
(2021-11-03). US 'Justice' Dismisses 7 Of 8 Charges Against Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab. popularresistance.org On Monday, November 1, the US Department of Justice dismissed seven charges of money laundering against Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, leaving only one charge of conspiracy to commit that crime. | The motion was presented by the prosecutor Kurt Lunkenheimer, the day a hearing was scheduled in which the eight charges were to be read to Saab, a procedure that was postponed to next November 15, reported EFE news agency. The request was issued because the prosecution could not find sufficient evidence to prove the accusations, as Saab's defense team had argued. The decision aligns with the fact that the Swiss Prosecu…
(2021-11-03). Protest In Miami In Support Of Alex Saab. popularresistance.org Members of the Bolivarian Circle in Miami and Trokia Kollective chant "free Alex Saab" outside Miami's Clyde Atkins Courthouse on Monday, Nov 1st – the day originally scheduled for Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab's arraignment. Despite the disappointing delay of his arraignment to November 15th, his supporters are energized as they stand witness outside Ambassador Saab's prison, the Miami Federal Detention Center (FDC). They are resolute in their commitment to Diplomat Saab for breaking through the crippling illegal U.S. unilateral economic sanctions imposed on the people of Venezuela. | Reportedly, the arraignment…
(2021-11-03). Central Bank of Venezuela Injects $50 Million into Foreign Exchange Market. orinocotribune.com The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) has injected, once more, around $50 million into the foreign exchange market in order to curb the rise of the parallel dollar as well as inflation. | At present, the exchange rate applied by the BCV is 4.37 bolivars per dollar, the latter having a 1.30% increase compared to the previous 4.32 price. | Since October, specifically since the new monetary reconversion began, the BCV has adopted the measure of injecting dollars into the market in order to contain the dollar black market. | In the days prior to the entry into force of the new monetary reconversion, the parallel dollar…
(2021-11-03). CNE President: We will Investigate Electoral Campaign Violations — 21N Mega-Elections. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), Pedro Calzadilla, assured this Tuesday, November 2, that as of the day before the electoral authority had begun investigations into possible violations of the electoral campaign regulations. Venezuela's upcoming regional and municipal elections are scheduled for Sunday, November 21. | In this year's electoral campaign regulations, social networks were added as an authorized means of transmission of messages. Thus, the accounts of political parties are being observed. | Calzadilla also pointed out that the CNE has a record of all official accounts of t…
(2021-11-03). Venezuela Vaccinates 67% of Its Population and Begins Flexibilization Period. orinocotribune.com The following is a translation of the Samuel Robinson Institute report for November 1, 2021. | On Sunday, October 31, the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro confirmed that, starting from Monday, November 1, the country has started a two-month period of broad flexibility that will culminate on December 31. | This is the longest relaxation period that has been decreed since the start of the implementation of the pandemic control measures back in March 2020. | Context | The start of flexibilization period does not signify the removal of pandemic protocols. The maintenance of biosafety protocols, such as the use…
(2021-11-03). ICC Prosecutor is Scheduled to Visit SEBIN and DGCIM in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, will visit the prisons where those awaiting trial for their role in Operation Gideon and other civic-military events, destined at the time for the overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro, are incarcerated. | According to some judicial sources, Khan has planned to visit detention centers of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) and the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM). Both sites were already visited in the past by agents of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). |
(2021-11-03). Venezuela — Bolívar y Chávez en tiempo presente. globalizacion.ca I | Durante nuestra reciente gira por la Federación de Rusia y la República de Belarús, tuvimos la oportunidad de reunirnos con autoridades de los Poderes Ejecutivo y Legislativo de estos países; así como con representantes de organizaciones políticas, del Movimiento…