(2023-08-25). Venezuela views BRICS as group of countries holding similar positions — diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Melik-Bagdasarovt, a possible membership in BRICS opens additional opportunities for Venezuela in terms on investments into the national economy…
(2023-08-25). Venezuela's Experience Of Building Democracy Under Siege. popularresistance.org From the moment of their initiation, progressive and anti-imperialist projects face constant and enormous challenges. There is the urgent need to resolve the socio-economic problems of the people: hunger, unemployment, and access to health and education. But how can that be achieved without advancing the forces of production and development in the economy? At the same time, how can the economy be developed in a capitalist world without reproducing the exploitation of workers? And furthermore, how can this be accomplished in the face of resistance from a resentful local oligarchy and a determined imperialism, whic…
(2023-08-25). President Maduro's Discourse at BRICS Summit: Key Points. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, participated in the recently concluded 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the BRICS, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was the first time that Venezuela participated in a meeting of the largest emerging economies' cooperation bloc. | The following are the key points of his speech, given at the event titled "BRICS+ Rapprochement Dialogue," held on Wednesday, August 23. | Venezuela advocates for new international financial system | "Venezuela joins the call for the creation of a new global financial system that would allow us to carry out our transacti…
(2023-08-25). Venezuela's Military Condemns Opposition's Call for Coup. orinocotribune.com The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela has condemned the call for a coup recently made by extreme-right politicians. In a message to the nation, broadcast on national TV, the minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, stated that the FANB's fundamental role is to protect the nation, as mandated by the Constitution. | "The FANB has a constitutional role to fulfill," said Defense Minister Padrino López. "No one can make use of the Armed Forces for such purposes. We reiterate that the FANB is here, ready and willing, to provide security for free and fair elections, with the greatest expression of…
(2023-08-25). US Considers Easing Oil Sanctions on Venezuela on Condition of 'Free, Fair Elections'. orinocotribune.com According to a recent report made by Reuters, the US government is reviewing easing oil sanctions on Venezuela. A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council revealed that the US government is drafting a proposal that could ease sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector. | The aim of the sanctions relief would be to allow more companies and countries to import Venezuelan crude oil. However, the US government imposes a condition for the sanctions relief: that the Venezuelan government has to "conduct free and fair presidential elections." | According to the sources consulted by Reuters, the White House is…
(2023-08-25). President Maduro Activated Peace Squads To Eradicate Violence. popularresistance.org
(2023-08-25). Why "Macaco" matters to Colombia's peace processes. colombiareports.com Jailed drug trafficker and paramilitary chief "Macaco" says his influence went all the way up to Colombia's Supreme Court. Macaco, whose real name is Carlos Mario Jimenez, reiterated last week…
(2023-08-25). Colombia — Paz total, conflicto socioeconómico-político, causas, responsables. globalizacion.ca La solución del conflicto socioeconómico-político colombiano, es imposible lograrla, solo con aprobación y promulgación de ley y designación de comisiones. La solución, demanda remover y revertir las causas que lo generaron y sustentan e implica la pérdida de privilegios, poder…