(2023-05-30). Headlines for May 30, 2023. democracynow.org Debt Ceiling Deal Would Cap Nonmilitary Spending, Add Welfare Work Requirements, Slash IRS Funds, Sudan's Rival Military Factions Extend Shaky Truce, Drone Attacks on Moscow Follow Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Wins Reelection in Presidential Runoff, Israeli Settlers Move to Reestablish Illegal Outpost in Occupied West Bank, Libyan Court Sentences 23 Men to Death over ISIS Takeover of Sirte, Ugandan President Signs Draconian Anti-LGBTQ Bill That Includes Death Penalty, Lula Welcomes Venezuelan President Maduro to Brazil, Blasts U.S. Sanctions, 16 Killed Across U.
(2023-05-30). Now Isn't The Best Time For Venezuela To Join BRICS. thealtworld.com The arguments shared in this analysis about why Venezuela won't join BRICS during this summer's summit raise the question of why Lula publicly supported Maduro's membership bid despite the near impossibility of it being approved. | Venezuelan President Maduro just expressed his country's willingness to join BRICS, which was endorsed by his Brazilian counterpart Lula, who
(2023-05-30). Diaz-Canel welcomes talks between Venezuelan and Brazilian presidents. plenglish.com Havana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Tuesday that he was happy to follow the news about the meeting between the presidents of Venezuela and Brazil, Nicolas Maduro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, respectively.
(2023-05-30). Elections at Central University of Venezuela Are a Trial Run for Opposition Primaries. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 29, 2023 | Those of us who witnessed the elections at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV)—Tyrians and Trojans—can conclude that they were a microcosm of the hypothetical elections, projected on a national scale, which will be organized by the opposition. It is the most obvious conclusion, the one that has won over most of the pundits in Venezuela's digital media and opinion ecosystem. | The similarity between the logical disasters of, one the one hand, the electoral organization in the supposed "house that overcomes the shadows," the entrenchment of the still-in-offic…
(2023-05-30). Líderes de América del Sur arriban a la sede de la cancillería de Brasil. telesurtv.net Con la llegada del mandatario de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, empezó el arribo de los líderes de América del Sur al Palacio de Itamaraty, sede la cancillería de Brasil.
(2023-05-30). Brazil Supports Venezuela Joining BRICS. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that he supports Venezuela joining BRICS in response to a question asked at the press conference after a prolonged meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the Planalto Palace in Brasília. BRICS is currently comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. | "If you ask me what I think, I would say that I am in favor," President Lula said in response to Venezuela's proposed BRICS membership, later clarifying that this decision should be made by the five countries belonging to the alliance. | In this regard, the Brazilian presi…
(2023-05-30). Maduro and Lula Hold Historic Meeting in Brazil. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuela and Brazil held an extended meeting to reestablish cooperation between the two nations and achieve complementarity for the development of their peoples. The meeting was labeled as historic by the Brazilian president. | The meeting was held at the Planalto Palace, Brasília, headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two presidents, together with their ministerial cabinet members, are holding the meeting to strengthen strategic relations, frozen during former far-right Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's administration. | In addition to…
(2023-05-30). Presidente Lula da Silva favorece la entrada de Venezuela al grupo Brics. telesurtv.net "Soy partidario de que Venezuela integre los Brics. Prontamente nos vamos a reunir y tenemos que evaluar varias solicitudes de integración", indicó el presidente brasileño.
(2023-05-30). Brasil y Venezuela estudian retomar interconexión eléctrica. telesurtv.net El Jefe de Estado, Nicolás Maduro, anunció que "Venezuela está preparada para reconstruir la cooperación eléctrica con el estado de Roraima, Boa Vista y toda la población fronteriza con Brasil".
(2023-05-30). Presidente de Venezuela es recibido con honores en el Palacio de Planalto. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano, acompañado de su esposa, la primera combatiente, Cilia Flores, fue recibido por Lula da Silva y la primera dama de Brasil, Rosângela da Silva.
(2023-05-30). Llegan presidentes de América del Sur a Brasil para reunión. telesurtv.net En el encuentro de gobernantes de América del Sur participarán los jefes de Estado de Argentina, Brasil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guayana, Paraguay, Surinam, Uruguay y Venezuela.
(2023-05-30). South American Presidents Arrive at Summit in Brasilia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the presidents of the South American countries will take part in a regional summit convened by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who seeks to open new paths to facilitate regional integration. | RELATED: | On Sunday night, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was the first leader to arrive in Brazil. He hold a meeting with Lula da Silva at the Executive branch headquarters on Monday. | The Brasilia summit will also have…
(2023-05-29). Venezuela: The Fight Between PSUV and PCV is Unnecessary, Untimely, and Alien. libya360.wordpress.com Clodovaldo Hernández Life turns on a dime: The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) had never had as much public attention as it does these days. It has even become a trending topic on social media platforms despite the fact that many of their leaders do not use those platforms because they are weapons (although not…
(2023-05-29). Lula and Maduro criticized economic blockade against Venezuela. plenglish.com Brasilia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the economic blockade against Venezuela, promoted by the United States, in a joint declaration with his peer Nicolás Maduro, who tomorrow will participate here in a South American summit.
(2023-05-29). Lula describes meeting with Maduro in Brazil as historic moment. plenglish.com Brasilia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described as a historic moment the meeting he held today with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, who had not visited this country for eight years.
(2023-05-29). Venezuela expressed its willingness to join the Brics group. plenglish.com Brasilia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolás Maduro expressed Venezuela's willingness to join the Brics group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), and called for the union of South America to fulfill the dream of the continent's liberators.
(2023-05-29). Fight Between PSUV and PCV is Unnecessary, Untimely, and Alien. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — May 28, 2023 | Life turns on a dime: The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) has never had as much public attention as it does these days. It has even become a trending topic on social media platforms despite the fact that many of their leaders do not use those platforms because they are weapons (although not necessarily dented) of imperialism. | I have the slight impression that this was not the purpose of those who, hailing from the government and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), wanted to knock out their former ally. These are, apparently, shots that have backfired.
(2023-05-29). Iran Indicates Defense Exports to Venezuela, Other Nations With 'No Restrictions'. orinocotribune.com Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran "has no restriction" on exporting military equipment to other countries, including Venezuela | The Islamic Republic will help any country that remains committed to international peace, Ashtiani told Iran's Tasnim news agency on Sunday when asked about Iran's military and defense cooperation with Venezuela and the possibility of exporting Iranian equipment to the Latin American country. | "We have no restriction on supplying equipment to [other] countries. We are in contact with all states and keep this contact with might," he said. | "We will def…
(2023-05-29). Nicolás Maduro makes historic trip to Brazil for South American Presidents' Summit. peoplesdispatch.org Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro participated in a joint press conference on Monday May 29 from the Planalto Palace in Brasília and highlighted the importance of the neighboring countries resuming ties. The press conference was held following a bilateral meeting between the heads of state ahead of the South American Presidents' Summit. | Lula told national and international media that, "This is a historic moment. After eight years, President Nicolás Maduro is back to visiting Brazil and we have recovered our right to have a foreign policy with the seriousness w…
(2023-05-29). Erdogan Re-Elected in Second Round, President Maduro Extends Congratulations. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-05-30). Argentina's President Travels to Colombia for Regional Summit. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-05-30). Alto comisiónado para la paz de Colombia envía mensaje de paz. telesurtv.net Rueda recalcó que recién fue asesinado en la región del Catatumbo "uno de los líderes más reconocidos" y se produjeron hechos violentos que le costaron la vida a civiles y militares.
(2023-05-30). A New South American Integration Roadmap in 120 Days: Lula>. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva inaugurated a high-level summit in Brasilia where 12 South American countries will discuss new ways to resume regional integration. | RELATED: | This event brings together presidents Alberto Fernandez (Argentina), Luis Arce (Bolivia), Gabriel Boric (Chile), Gustavo Petro (Colombia), Guillermo Lasso (Ecuador), Irfaan Ali (Guyana), Mario Abdo (Paraguay), Chan Santokhi (Suriname), Luis…
(2023-05-29). Guerrillas threaten Colombia's local elections. colombiareports.com Guerrilla organization EMC threatened to ban politicians from regions under their control ahead of local elections in October. In a pamphlet, the guerrillas that are commanded by "Ivan Mordisco" said…
(2023-05-30). The Grayzone Debates National Endowment for Democracy on Group's CIA Ties. scheerpost.com 
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) contacted The Grayzone to dispute our characterization of their organization as a CIA cutout. Listen to our highly revealing conversation with the NED's communications director.
(2023-05-29). The Grayzone debates National Endowment for Democracy VP on group's CIA ties. thealtworld.com The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) contacted The Grayzone to dispute our characterization of their organization as a CIA cutout. Listen to our highly revealing conversation with the NED's communications director. | Max Blumenthal- On April 4, 2023, National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement Leslie Aun contacted me, Alex Rubinstein, to request a phone conversation about an article I published at The Grayzone a day before. |