Misión Verdad (2022-08-15). Washington Escalates Hijacking of Venezuela's EMTRASUR Boeing 747. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad Aug 14, 2022 | BACKGROUND | On August 11, the Lomas de Zamora court (Buenos Aires, Argentina) accepted the request for the seizure of the Boeing 747 aircraft belonging to the Venezuelan company EMTRASUR, illegally held at the Ezeiza airport since June 8. The request was made earlier this month to the Argentine judge Federico Villena, by the Federal Court of the District of Columbia (Washington), which was sent by the United States Department of Justice to the authorities of the Argentine republic. | Accepting this order supposes a turn of events in the kidnapping of the Venezuelan aircraft,…

TeleSUR, JL (2022-08-15). Cuba condecora a delegaciones de México y Venezuela por solidaridad contra incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano agradeció a sus homólogos de México y Venezuela por su solidaridad ante el siniestro de Matanzas.

Staff (2022-08-15). Matanzas fires solidarity firefighters with honors. en.cubadebate.cu Yurisbel Estrada Carrasco, Chief of the Cárdenas Firefighters Command, thanked the work of colleagues from the rest of the country and also those from other sister nations, the Cuban Red Cross, rescuers, combatants, volunteers, and those who sent humanitarian aid. The fire spread and caused the explosion at the supertanker base, in the industrial zone of this city; it was extinguished on the last 12 thanks to the work of specialized forces and media from Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela.They recognize Mexicans and Venezuelans who fought the fire in Matanzas…

Staff (2022-08-15). Presidente cubano reitera gratitud a mexicanos y venezolanos que apoyaron extinción de incendio en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró este lunes que Cuba no olvidará el apoyo de mexicanos y venezolanos que apoyaron el enfrentamiento al incendio de grandes proporciones en la base de supertanqueros de Matanzas y aseguró que siempre tendrán la gratitud y el cariño de los cubanos.

TeleSUR, ysm, JCM (2022-08-15). Gobierno de Colombia suspende designación de 17 notarios. telesurtv.net A fines de su mandato, Iván Duque nombró a 17 nuevos notarios, y según medios locales, la decisión respondió al pago de favores políticos.

TeleSUR, JL (2022-08-15). Indígenas denuncian amenazas de grupos armados en Colombia. telesurtv.net "El nuevo escenario de conflicto hace parte de una larga cadena de amenazas y de hechos sistemáticos, generalizados y extendidos", denuncian las comunidades indígenas.

TeleSUR, JCM (2022-08-15). Márquez anuncia creación del Ministerio de Igualdad en Colombia. telesurtv.net En su intervención , la vicepresidenta también expresó la priorización que le dará a los territorios históricamente excluidos en Colombia.

Reposted from People's Dispatch (2022-08-15). Colombia: It is the time of the people. greenleft.org.au Gustavo Petro became the first left-wing president in the history of Colombia on August 7, reports People's Dispatch.

TeleSUR- lvm, JCM (2022-08-14). Denuncian asesinato de firmante de paz en Tolima, Colombia. telesurtv.net El líder social, quien era integrante del Comité Azodipaz de Santa Elena en el municipio colombiano de Ronces Valles en Tolima, fue asesinado por hombres armados que lo interceptaron…

_____ (2022-08-14). Venezuela To 'Rebuild Fellowship' With Petro Government In Colombia. popularresistance.org Mexico City, Mexico — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro celebrated the inauguration of Gustavo Petro as president of Colombia, with leaders pledging to rebuild the long but fraught relationship between the two Caribbean countries. | "I extend my hand to the people of Colombia, to President Gustavo Petro, to rebuild fellowship on the basis of respect and love between peoples," said Maduro on Sunday. | For his part, Petro called for Latin American governments to leave aside their political differences and work toward regional integration. | "It is time to leave behind the [political] blocs, the groups, and…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-14). The US War on Drugs Isn't What it Seems — and Colombia's New President Wants to End it. libya360.wordpress.com Bradley Blankenship Gustavo Petro promises a major blow to US hegemony over Latin America Leftist Gustavo Petro was inaugurated as Colombia's new president on August 7, ushering in what will likely be an unprecedented political swing for what is a perennially right-wing government. In his first address, Petro mentioned many important issues that face Colombia including…

Staff (2022-08-14). Iran-Russia-China Military Exercises in Venezuela a Slap in the Face for Washington. orinocotribune.com Iran, Russia and China, along with Venezuela, will conduct a joint military maneuver just 2,000 kilometers from US territory, in a challenge to Washington. | The military exercises with drones and sniper commands, led by Russia, will be held during August 13—27 in the city of Barquisimeto, Lara state, in northwestern Venezuela. | A total of 37 countries will participate in these military exercises, among which, in addition to the aforementioned, are Algeria, Belarus, Vietnam, India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Myanmar. | The Spanish newspaper ABC described these maneuvers as a show of force against the Unit…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-14). Understanding Maduro's Successful Socialist Economic Strategy. libya360.wordpress.com Franciso Dominguez CHAVISTAS TO THE CORE: The 23 de Enero working-class neighbourhood in western Caracas, commemorates on July 28 2022 what would have been Hugo Chavez's 68th birthday. January 23 1958 was the day dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez was overthrown. After years of calling Venezuela's economy a dismal failure that demonstrates the dangers of socialism,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-14). Cuba to Host Peace Talks Between the ELN and the Colombian Government: New Opportunities vs. Old Obstacles. libya360.wordpress.com Gustavo A Maranges Last week 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 comes just four days after Gustavo Petro took office as President of Colombia. This is undoubtedly a sign of how…

TeleSUR- lvm- JL (2022-08-14). Venezuela anuncia recuperación paulatina de sistema eléctrico tras lluvias. telesurtv.net "Hemos recuperado la totalidad de la carga en la región capital", destacó el ministro Reverol.

TeleSUR- lvm, JCM (2022-08-14). Indepaz confirma nueva masacre en La Guajira, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz aclaró que hasta el momento se desconoce la identidad de las víctimas.

TeleSUR- lvm, JCM (2022-08-14). Denuncian asesinato de firmante de paz en Tolima, Colombia. telesurtv.net El líder social, quien era integrante del Comité Azodipaz de Santa Elena en el municipio colombiano de Ronces Valles en Tolima, fue asesinado por hombres armados que lo interceptaron…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-14). The US War on Drugs Isn't What it Seems — and Colombia's New President Wants to End it. libya360.wordpress.com Bradley Blankenship Gustavo Petro promises a major blow to US hegemony over Latin America Leftist Gustavo Petro was inaugurated as Colombia's new president on August 7, ushering in what will likely be an unprecedented political swing for what is a perennially right-wing government. In his first address, Petro mentioned many important issues that face Colombia including…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-14). Understanding Maduro's Successful Socialist Economic Strategy. libya360.wordpress.com Franciso Dominguez CHAVISTAS TO THE CORE: The 23 de Enero working-class neighbourhood in western Caracas, commemorates on July 28 2022 what would have been Hugo Chavez's 68th birthday. January 23 1958 was the day dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez was overthrown. After years of calling Venezuela's economy a dismal failure that demonstrates the dangers of socialism,…

TeleSUR- lvm- JL (2022-08-14). Venezuela anuncia recuperación paulatina de sistema eléctrico tras lluvias. telesurtv.net "Hemos recuperado la totalidad de la carga en la región capital", destacó el ministro Reverol.

TeleSUR- lvm, JCM (2022-08-14). Indepaz confirma nueva masacre en La Guajira, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz aclaró que hasta el momento se desconoce la identidad de las víctimas.

Eferrari10 (2022-08-13). Venezuela and Colombia Appoint Ambassadors (Bilateral Relations). orinocotribune.com On Thursday, August 11, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, appointed Félix Plasencia as Venezuela's ambassador to Colombia, praising his "great diplomatic and political experience and capacity for relations." Within minutes, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced the appointment of Colombian Senator Armando Benedetti as the ambassador of his country to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | President Maduro, during a ceremony held at the Simón Bolívar Park in La Carlota, announced that the Foreign Ministry of Venezuela "has requested the approval [of Félix Plasencia] from the Colombian Fore…

TeleSUR, mcs, JGN (2022-08-13). Denuncian el asesinato de un líder social en Cúcuta, Colombia. telesurtv.net La víctima mortal, el docente Édgar Rodríguez, constituye el líder 115 asesinado durante el año 2022.

Staff (2022-08-13). Premundial de béisbol femenino: Cuba inauguró el casillero de las victorias. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano de béisbol femenino remontó un marcador adverso y derrotó a su similar de República Dominicana 6-4, en la segunda jornada del Campeonato Premundial que se efectúa en La Guaira, Venezuela. Este domingo, a las 6: 00 p.m., las cubanas rivalizarán con las anfitrionas venezolanas.

TeleSUR, jaa, MER (2022-08-13). Inauguran Campeonato Premundial de Béisbol Femenino en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Este evento reúne a equipos de Cuba, México, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana y Venezuela.

_____ (2022-08-13). Colombian foreign minister visits Cuba, announces resumption of peace talks with ELN. popularresistance.org A delegation of the Colombian government, headed by Foreign Minister àÅlvaro Leyva Durán, visited Cuba on Thursday, August 11, and was received by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez in the capital Havana. The purpose of the visit was to establish contact with the leadership of the National Liberation Army (ELN), the largest leftist guerrilla group active in Colombia, in order to advance towards peace negotiations. | Following a meeting between the Colombian government's delegation, the ELN leaders, and the Cuban government's representatives at the El Laguito Protocol Hall, Colombian Foreign Minister Ley…

_____ (2022-08-13). Colombian Foreign Minister Visits Cuba. popularresistance.org A delegation of the Colombian government, headed by Foreign Minister àÅlvaro Leyva Durán, visited Cuba on Thursday, August 11, and was received by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez in the capital Havana. The purpose of the visit was to establish contact with the leadership of the National Liberation Army (ELN), the largest leftist guerrilla group active in Colombia, in order to advance towards peace negotiations. | Following a meeting between the Colombian government's delegation, the ELN leaders, and the Cuban government's representatives at the El Laguito Protocol Hall, Colombian Foreign Minister Ley…

Eferrari10 (2022-08-13). Intense Debate in Venezuela About Wages and National Budget Office Decisions. orinocotribune.com A diversity of voices demand greater clarity about the "ONAPRE instructions." | The substantial, expected, necessary and celebrated salary increase of March was followed, as appropriate, by the adaptation process according to collective agreements, tables, tabulators, rankings and scales of the different institutions, entities and agencies of the national public administration. | Through the Special Official Gazette No. 6,691 of March 15, 2022, the two presidential decrees that increased the mandatory monthly minimum wage, as well as the amounts of retirement benefits, pensions and the socialist basket ticket, we…

Misión Verdad (2022-08-13). Argentine Judge Orders The Theft of Venezuela's EMTRASUR Plane at US Request. orinocotribune.com The federal judge of Lomas de Zamora, Federico Villena, has made official the theft of the Venezuelan EMTRASUR aircraft at the request of the United States. | Villena's ruling implies an acceptance of the US blockade on Venezuela with regards to the Venezuelan aircraft, within the framework of an Argentina-US mutual legal assistance treaty signed more than 30 years ago, Villena also order the aircraft to be searched for the third time, but this time with…

Michelle Begue (2022-08-13). Indigenous leaders elevated to prominent positions in Colombia. america.cgtn.com Environmental rights activist Leonor Zalabata Torres makes history as the first Indigenous woman to represent Colombia at the UN. Find out more.

TeleSUR- lvm- JL (2022-08-13). Ministro venezolano anuncia recuperación paulatina de sistema eléctrico tras fuertes lluvias. telesurtv.net "Hemos recuperado la totalidad de la carga en la región capital", destacó el ministro Reverol.

TeleSUR -HIM (2022-08-13). Gustavo Petro designa nuevas autoridades militares en Colombia. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano expresó que el principal objetivo del nuevo mando será incrementar la seguridad, la paz y el respeto a los derechos humanos.

TeleSUR, MER (2022-08-13). Gobierno colombiano reconoce legitimidad de delegación de diálogos del ELN para proceso de paz. telesurtv.net El Gobierno colombiano adoptará todas las medidas para garantizar las condiciones que permitan el reinicio de las conversaciones con el ELN.

TeleSUR -HIM (2022-08-13). Venezuela repudia y califica de violatorio del derecho internacional secuestro de avión en Argentina. telesurtv.net La condena del titular de la cartera de Exteriores se suma al de otras instituciones y personalidades de la política venezolana y regional con relación al secuestro del avión.

Staff (2022-08-13). Despiden a buque mexicano que ayudó a en la extinción del incendio en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Este sábado despidieron a la tripulación del buque Libertador, de la Armada Mexicana, que auxilió a técnicos cubanos y venezolanos en la extinción del incendio en la base de supertanqueros en Matanzas.

Mary Triny Mena (2022-08-13). Vaccine shortage puts Venezuela's children at risk. america.cgtn.com Many of Venezuela's children, especially in remote areas, lack the 10 recommended vaccines for their first year. See how a vaccine shortage is affecting children's health.

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-08-13). Presidente cubano se reúne con representantes del proceso de paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado ratificó el compromiso de Cuba con la paz en Colombia y la voluntad de profundizar las relaciones entre ambos países.

TeleSUR -HIM (2022-08-13). Venezuela señala violatorio del derecho internacional secuestro de avión en Argentina. telesurtv.net La condena del titular de la cartera de Exteriores se suma al de otras instituciones y personalidades de la política venezolana y regional con relación al secuestro del avión.

WSWS (2022-08-13). Gustavo Petro praises capitalism, military and right wing in inauguration as president of Colombia. wsws.org His voters hardly thought that Petro's "love politics" would in fact be directed to the old right-wing politicians and the murderous military.

Staff (2022-08-13). Venezuela repudia secuestro del avión en Argentina, acto violatorio del derecho internacional. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Venezuela, Carlos Faría, calificó este viernes de violación a la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y al derecho internacional el secuestro del avión y la tripulación de la estatal Empresa de Transporte Aerocargo del Sur (Emtrasur) en Argentina. Dicha acción vulnera la soberanía de Venezuela y, en correspondencia, va contra los principios del orden internacional.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-12). The Nobodies Take Office in Colombia: An In-Depth Analysis. libya360.wordpress.com Alina Duarte Fleas dream of buying themselves a dog, and the nobodies dream of escaping poverty: that one magical day good luck will suddenly rain down on them—will rain down in buckets. But good luck doesn't rain down yesterday, today, tomorrow, or ever. Good luck doesn't even fall in a fine drizzle, no matter how hard…