(2022-08-23). Colombia Hacia la paz con justicia social. globalizacion.ca El gobierno de Gustavo Petro-Francia Márquez ha comenzado a muy buen ritmo en su importantísima encomienda y exhibe firmes avances a 11 días de la toma de posesión. Ha registrado ya ante el Congreso su medida insignia, la reforma tributaria,…
(2022-08-23). Petro cuestiona costo de la reconstrucción de Providencia, Colombia. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado señaló que la concepción de la reconstrucción es "la que produce esta barbaridad de costos".
(2022-08-23). Autoridades colombianas reportan triple homicidio en Antioquia. telesurtv.net El Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz) indicó que esta masacre se suma a las 65 registradas durante el presente año en Colombia.
(2022-08-23). Fallece Diana Navarro, activista transgénero colombiana. telesurtv.net El presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro, fue de los primeros en expresar sus condolencias por la muerte de la activista LGBTIQ+.
(2022-08-22). The Sword of Bolivar Is Wielded Again by the People of Latin America. Gustavo Petro Inauguration as President of Colombia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Top Biden Official: US Would Overthrow Colombia's New Left-wing President 40 Years Ago. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Colombian Government Asks Airlines to Be Ready to Resume Flights to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Colombian Minister of Transport Guillermo Reyes asked Colombian airlines to be prepared for resuming flights between Colombia and Venezuela, once the border is reopened. | Reyes requested for the airlines Avianca, Viva Air and Latam to start with preparations so that they can soon offer Colombians and Venezuelans the possibility of traveling by air. | "They are airlines that operate in Colombia, the call is for them to be prepared so that when our diplomatic relations are resumed, as well as mobility between the two countries, they will be able to offer Colombians and Venezuelans the possibility of traveling by a…
(2022-08-22). Iran Urges Release of Venezuelan Plane Detained in Argentina. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Iran urged Argentina to release the Venezuelan Boeing 747-300 freighter and its crew, which have remained grounded at Ezeiza Airport in Buenos Aires since June. | RELATED: | "The important thing for us is the situation of the five Iranian compatriots," the Persian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said, confirming that his country's authorities and Argentine diplomats are holding political ne…
(2022-08-22). Cuba to Host Peace Talks Between ELN and Colombian Government: New Opportunities vs. Old Obstacles (Part 1). orinocotribune.com By Gustavo A. Maranges — Aug 14, 2022 | Earlier this month in Havana, the Colombian government stated its willingness to resume peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN), having Cuba and Norway as the guarantors of the process. The announcement came just four days after Gustavo Petro took office as the president of Colombia. This is undoubtedly a sign of how important achieving "absolute peace" is for the new government. | Peace in Colombia is closely related to Cuba, a country that has been a mediator between the guerrillas and different Colombian governments for over 40 years. The relationship s…
(2022-08-22). Inician plan de protección a líderes sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net El ministro del Interior indicó que el plan para proteger a los líderes sociales se aplicará a los 65 municipios más afectados por la violencia en Colombia.
(2022-08-22). Presidente Petro afirmó que el Ejército debe prepararse para la paz. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro destacó que el mayor reto durante su mandato será el de levantar los pilares para el retorno de la paz definitiva en su país.
(2022-08-22). Irán insta a liberar avión venezolano detenido en Argentina. telesurtv.net La posición iraní también insiste en que deben ser liberados sus connacionales detenidos en Buenos Aires desde junio.
(2022-08-22). Atacan a excombatiente en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz en Colombia han sido asesinados 338 excombatientes en proceso de reinserción a la vida civil.
(2022-08-22). Denuncian masacre en Bolívar, la número 65 en Colombia durante el 2022. telesurtv.net Además de las masacres, el país contabiliza 118 líderes sociales y 32 excombatientes asesinados durante el año.
(2022-08-21). Venezuela's Gold Dispute in UK Courts is a Battle for Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Zoe Alexandra — Aug 17, 2022 | The official government of Venezuela has been engaged in a legal dispute with the Bank of England to regain control over gold assets worth over $1.8 billion. | "The world must know that there is no legal security in London nor in the Bank of England, because at any moment, any country can have its international reserves stolen. There is no respect for the law!" Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made this damning statement in a televised address on August 3 following the decision by a British high court to reject the Venezuelan state access to its gold reserves worth $1.8…
(2022-08-21). Venezuela: Attorney General Issues Arrest Warrant for Those Responsible for Medical Warehouse Fire. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Attorney General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for two guards of the west Caracas warehouse belonging to the Venezuelan Social Security Institute (IVSS) for their role in the fire that occurred at the facility last Monday, August 15. The fire at the Antímano warehouse destroyed dialysis machines and important medical supplies for kidney patients. | Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported in a Twitter post that the arrest warrant has been issued for Layla Janeth Miranda Vásquez and Jorge Ernesto Cambero Rangel, "who were in charge of safeguarding the medical supplies that wer…
(2022-08-21). Venezuela Increases Petcoke Exports to India. venezuelanalysis.com The oil industry byproduct has emerged as a cheaper alternative to coal amid global energy struggles.
(2022-08-21). Iran's Embassy in Caracas Labels Agreement With Venezuela on 1 Million Hectares as Fake News. orinocotribune.com Caracas, August 20, 2022 ( The Iranian Embassy stated through its official Twitter account that "although Venezuela is one of the best countries for agriculture, which can attract many investors," Iran has not signed any bilateral alliance on this matter. | In this context, the embassy urged everyone to stop fake…
(2022-08-21). The Sword Of Bolivar Is Wielded Again By The People Of Latin America. popularresistance.org On August 7, 2022, Gustavo Petro and his running mate, Francia Márquez, were inaugurated as the President and Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia. This was one of the most historic events in Latin America for at least a century. | For the first time since the liberation of Colombia from Spain by Simón Bolívar, Colombia now had leaders who promised to radically transform Colombia, and with it, all of Latin America. I was fortunate enough to be present at the inauguration ceremony which was just as exciting as one could have hoped for. | As I was told by Colombians while in Bogotá, this was the first time in…
(2022-08-21). LEVER WEEKLY: Contemplating The Climate Movement. levernews.com The inaugural address of Gustavo Petro, Colombia's newly elected leftist president, was full of force and provided a clear-eyed vision for tackling the climate crisis. "If it is so difficult to get the money… to save [the Amazon], then I propose an exchange of foreign debt for domestic spending to save and recover our jungles, forests, and wetlands for humanity," he declared on August 7.His words — highlighted in English translation below — are worth considering in tandem with The Lever team's "Lever Live" conversation this week with Kate Aronoff on the future of the climate movement. During the…