Monthly Archives: May 2023

2023-05-18: News Headlines

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-19). Ben Dupuy, the Revolutionary Whose Vision and Organizations Radicalized and Formed a Generation in Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Kim Ives — May 3, 2023 | The second of two parts | Haiti's Sep. 30, 1991 coup d'état was a challenge which tested and strengthened the organizations in Ben Dupuy's revolutionary network. | Ambassador-at-Large Dupuy was returning from an outreach trip to Scandinavia when the coup struck. After a brief stopover in New York, he quickly flew to Caracas, Venezuela (then ruled by President Carlos Andrès Perez), where he met with the now exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. | The bloody, brazen coup by the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAdH) against Haiti's nascent democracy and overwhelmingly popular young preside…

teleSUR, rzr -DRL (2023-05-18). Presidente de Venezuela recibe delegación brasileña. telesurtv.net La representación del gobierno brasileño estuvo encabezada por el encargado de negocios de la embajada de Brasil en Caracas, Flavio Helmold Macieira.

Staff (2023-05-18). President Maduro: Venezuela Must Participate in Worldwide De-dollarization Trend. orinocotribune.com During the fourth broadcast of his television program Con Maduro+, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that Venezuela will join the de-dollarization initiative that is advancing globally: "Venezuela must join the initiative of de-dollarization of the world." | President Maduro noted that Venezuela has been a pioneer in the search for alternatives to the US dollar to circumvent the "sanctions" imposed by the United States and its allies, while he denounced the political use of the US currency due to its position as the dominant international reserve currency in the world financial system. The president highli…

Staff (2023-05-18). Venezuela's Anti-Blockade Deputy Minister: Capriles is the 'Shadow Interim President'. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice Minister for Anti-Blockade Policies William Castillo referred to the opposition pre-candidate for the Justice First party (Primero Justicia, PJ), Henrique Capriles, as the new "shadow interim president" who the economic powers of Washington and London utilize to justify the robbery of Venezuela's resources. | On his social media accounts, Castillo pointed out that the United States and the United Kingdom need someone that they can consider as the head of a parallel government so that they can recognize an alternative to the democratically elected president, Nicolás Maduro of the United Socialist P…

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Venezuelan President Maduro Meets Brazilian Cooperation. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro discussed issues of bilateral cooperation with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) Director Ruy Carlos Pereira and the business manager of the Brazilian embassy Flavio Helmold Macieira. | RELATED: | In the meeting held in Caracas, the Bolivarian leader also spoke with the coordinator of Humanitarian Cooperation Jose Solla Vasquez Junior and Technical Cooperation for…

Cira Pascual Marquina (2023-05-17). Venezuela: Food is not a commodity, it's a human right: Pueblo a Pueblo builds food sovereignty (Part I). mronline.org An organization that brings together rural producers with urban consumers breaks with the dictates of the market.


Staff (2023-05-17). Venezuela's National Assembly Approves Bill for Protection of Assets Abroad. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved the Bill for the Protection of Assets, Rights and Interests of the Republic and its Entities Abroad in its second discussion on Tuesday. The bill is a tool to counter the failed US-led "regime change" operation to oust President Nicolás Maduro that, in reality, affects millions of Venezuelans, especially the most vulnerable ones. | After the bill was approved on Tuesday, May 16, the president of the National Assembly (AN), Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, agreed to apply "exemplary" sanctions against the people involved in the dispossession of property and assets…

Staff (2023-05-17). PSUV and Communist Party of China Ratify Cooperation Agreements. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and China continue to deepen political alliances. This time, Caracas served as the venue for an official meeting between the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC), organizations sharing deep anti-imperialist principles. | Vice President of the PSUV Diosdado Cabello received the CPC delegation, led by the deputy minister for the international department of the Central Committee of the CPC, Li Mingxiang. | High-level members of the PSUV leadership also participated in the meeting: Vice President of Organization Pedro Infante; Vice President of Training Tania Día…

Ryan Black (2023-05-17). The Washington Consensus Supporting Sanctions On Cuba And Venezuela Is Breaking. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | JACOBIN…

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-05-18). ALBA Movimientos lanza campaña "Bolívar contra Monroe" telesurtv.net La finalidad de la campaña es visibilizar las consecuencias en la actualidad de la Doctrina Monroe en América Latina y el Caribe.

People's Dispatch. (2023-05-18). Mexico Refuses To Hand Over Trade Bloc Presidency To Peru. popularresistance.org Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), on Monday, May 15, once again refused to hand over the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance to Peru's de facto president of Peru, Dina Boluarte. President AMLO said that there was a consensus between Mexico, Colombia and Chile not to give the presidency of the alliance to Peru. | "There are four countries [in the bloc]: Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru. And the opinion of the president of Colombia is similar to mine and the president of Chile. He is [also] not interested in giving Peru the presidency of this group called the Pacific Alliance… We c…

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-18). Ataque bomba dentro de una mina en Colombia deja dos muertos. telesurtv.net El atentado habría sido perpetrado por el Clan del Golfo, que es la organización criminal que tiene el control de los mineros informales.


Brittani Banks (2023-05-17). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Erdoƒüan Upsets Opposition Hopes of Victory, Run-off With Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu Expected in Turkey's Presidential Race India's Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Suffers Blow in Karnataka State Elections Fighting Between Sudanese Army and RSF Has Disastrous Impact in Darfur as Hundreds of Thousands Are Displaced Colombian President Gustavo Petro Warns of Coup Plot …

teleSUR (2023-05-17). 4 Missing Children Found Alive After Plane Crash In Colombia. telesurenglish.net Colombian authorities found alive the four children who were missing after a light aircraft crashed in the jungles of southern Colombia on May 1. | RELATED: | "After arduous search efforts by our Military Forces, we have found alive the 4 children who had disappeared due to the plane crash in Guaviare. A joy for the country," Colombian President Gustavo Petro said via Twitter. | On May 1, the Cessna 206 light aircraft, operated by Vialine Char…

teleSUR (2023-05-17). Colombian Government And ELN Resume Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced Wednesday the resumption of peace negotiations after the pause requested by the guerrillas due to statements made by President Gustavo Petro. | RELATED: | "We are resuming the ordinary sessions of the Dialogue Table, after having carried out a first exchange of clarifications on the recent interventions of the president, Gustavo Petro," the parties said in a joint stat…

Brittani Banks (2023-05-17). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Erdoƒüan Upsets Opposition Hopes of Victory, Run-off With Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu Expected in Turkey's Presidential Race India's Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Suffers Blow in Karnataka State Elections Fighting Between Sudanese Army and RSF Has Disastrous Impact in Darfur as Hundreds of Thousands Are Displaced Colombian President Gustavo Petro Warns of Coup Plot …

teleSUR (2023-05-17). 4 Missing Children Found Alive After Plane Crash In Colombia. telesurenglish.net Colombian authorities found alive the four children who were missing after a light aircraft crashed in the jungles of southern Colombia on May 1. | RELATED: | "After arduous search efforts by our Military Forces, we have found alive the 4 children who had disappeared due to the plane crash in Guaviare. A joy for the country," Colombian President Gustavo Petro said via Twitter. | On May 1, the Cessna 206 light aircraft, operated by Vialine Char…

teleSUR (2023-05-17). Colombian Government And ELN Resume Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced Wednesday the resumption of peace negotiations after the pause requested by the guerrillas due to statements made by President Gustavo Petro. | RELATED: | "We are resuming the ordinary sessions of the Dialogue Table, after having carried out a first exchange of clarifications on the recent interventions of the president, Gustavo Petro," the parties said in a joint stat…

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2023-05-17: News Headlines

teleSUR, MER (2023-05-17). AN venezolana sanciona Ley para Protección de Activos en el Extranjero. telesurtv.net La normativa ahora pasa al presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro para su promulgación.

José Luis Granados Ceja (2023-05-16). Paramilitary Chief: Venezuelan Opposition Conspired with Colombian Paramilitaries to Assassinate Chávez. venezuelanalysis.com Mancuso's claim bolsters evidence of collaboration between Venezuela's hardline opposition and paramilitary groups on both sides of the border.

teleSUR (2023-05-16). Venezuela Approves Law For The Protection Of Assets Abroad. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved on Tuesday the Law for the Protection of Assets, Rights and Interests of the Republic and its entities abroad. | RELATED: | The law was unanimously approved in second discussion during the ordinary session of the Parliament. The president of the National Assembly Jorge Rodríguez said that "it is justice, deputies, for the homeland, for life, for the futu…

teleSUR (2023-05-16). President Maduro Backs Bill to Protect Venezuelan Assets Abroad. telesurenglish.net President Nicolas Maduro expressed his support for the "Bill for the Protection of the Venezuela's Assets, Rights, and Interests Abroad", which will be submitted to its second plenary discussion in the National Assembly on Tuesday. | RELATED: | "With all my energy, spirit, and strength, I ask for the support of the entire country for this bill that the National Assembly is analyzing to protect our assets in the world," he sai…

Ana Perdigón (2023-05-16). Bernal Warns of ELN Operations on Venezuela's Border. orinocotribune.com

Ana Perdigón (2023-05-16). Cabello Reminds Opposition that CNE Is Venezuela's Electoral Institution. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, confirmed that the National Electoral Council (CNE) is the organization responsible for elections in Venezuela. | During a press conference, Cabello spoke about statements by opposition leaders who say they do not want the CNE to participate in the primary elections of the opposition. | "With the CNE, it will be known how many participated," said Cabello. "They will be exposed. T…

Staff (2023-05-16). Colombia and Venezuela to Search for Remains of Colombian Paramilitary Victims (+Mancuso). orinocotribune.com The Colombian and Venezuelan governments will begin the search for the remains of Colombians who disappeared in the border area, victims of decades of Colombian paramilitary violence. This comes after statements made by Salvatore Mancuso, a former leader of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) paramilitary group. | The AUC is a dismantled, powerful far-right paramilitary organization financed by the Colombian oligarchy, government and multinational corporations that terrorized the Colombian countryside from 1997 until 2006. Many analysts point to a direct link between this criminal organization, the C…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-16). Venezuela y Colombia inician recuperación de víctimas del paramilitarismo. telesurtv.net La búsqueda se centrará en las regiones colombianas del Norte de Santander y Catatumbo en la frontera con Venezuela.

teleSUR, MER (2023-05-16). Presidente venezolano respalda proyecto de Ley para la Protección de Activos en el Extranjero. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que esta normativa surge como respuesta a los despojos de los que ha sido víctima Venezuela.

teleSUR, MER (2023-05-16). Venezuela apoya proyecto de Ley para la Protección de Activos en el Extranjero. telesurtv.net El mandatario afirmó que esta normativa surge como respuesta a los despojos de los que ha sido víctima Venezuela.

Staff (2023-05-16). Maduro apoya a AMLO: La OEA debe desaparecer. cubadebate.cu Nicolás Maduro, respaldó la recomendación de su par mexicano, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, sobre la desaparición de la OEA, al considerar que ese organismo se encuentra en "ruinas". "La OEA tiene una historia nefasta, se ha venido a la nada, ya está en ruinas, y las ruinas de la OEA deberían de desaparecer, como dice el presidente López Obrador", dijo.

Staff (2023-05-17). Registran segundo paciente con resistencia genética al Alzhéimer. cubadebate.cu Una mutación genética atrasó considerablemente los síntomas provocados por el alzhéimer hereditario que el hombre colombiano padecía. El hallazgo abre nuevos caminos para encontrar un tratamiento contra la enfermedad degenerativa.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-16). Rising tensions in Colombian government peace talks with the ELN. peoplesdispatch.org The proposal was made during a meeting with Afro-descendant, Indigenous and peasant communities affected by illicit crops and guerrilla and paramilitary groups. Talks between the Colombian government and the ELN are currently going on in Cuba…

teleSUR (2023-05-16). Colombian VP Marquez Meets With Kenyan President. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Kenya's President William Ruto and Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez held a meeting in Nairobi to enhance the participation of her country in the African Union (AU). | RELATED: | "President Ruto assured that his country is committed to Colombia having a more active and dynamic participation in the AU," Marquez tweeted. | On this regard, for instance, Ruto confirmed that Kenya will work with Colombia to enhance its c…

Adriaan Alsema (2023-05-16). Colombia's prosecution cornered over drug links. colombiareports.com Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office has increasingly come over fire over top prosecutors' alleged involvement in covering up organized crime. The mushrooming corruption scandal involves deputy Prosecutor General Martha Marcena and…

teleSUR, MER (2023-05-16). Gobierno colombiano reitera reconocimiento de legitimidad del ELN. telesurtv.net El Gobierno afirmó que este proceso es serio y coherente con la súplica constante de las comunidades para cesar la violencia en los territorios.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-05-16). Realizan tercera audiencia de exjefe paramilitar colombiano. telesurtv.net En esta jornada Mancuso amplió la información sobre el apoyo del paramilitarismo en campañas electorales, entre ellas las del expresidente Álvaro Uribe.

teleSUR, ACH, JGN (2023-05-16). Cinco obras para recordar al escritor Arturo Uslar Pietri. telesurtv.net El escritor venezolano Arturo Uslar Pietri nació el 16 de mayo de 1906, convirtiéndose en uno de los intelectuales más importantes del país suramericano.

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