Daily Archives: February 7, 2024

2024-02-07: News Headlines

Ariadna Eljuri (2024-02-07). Venezuela & Burkina Faso Strengthen Bilateral Relations. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting this Tuesday with an official delegation from Burkina Faso that is visiting Venezuela. | Venezuela's Minister for Foreign Affairs Yván Gil and the vice minister for Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yuri Pimentel, also participated in the meeting held at the headquarters of the vice presidency. | The delegation from Burkina Faso is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Marie Traoré. | Minister Traoré arrive…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-07). US DEA Used Criminals To Spy On, Destabilize Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia. popularresistance.org Numerous reports in major media outlets have documented how the US government has used the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in order to spy on and try to destabilize left-wing governments in Latin America. | DEA meddling schemes have targeted Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, Bolivia's former President Evo Morales, and Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. | In these scandals, the DEA has collaborated with known criminals, including drug traffickers and money launderers, to launch sting operations against leftist politicians. | The Associated Press revealed this February that the DEA "sent unde…

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-02-07). Venezuela por liderar fase preliminar de Serie del Caribe de béisbol. radiohc.cu Washington, 7 feb (PL).- Venezuela, representado por los Tiburones de La Guaira, buscará este miércoles vencer a la selección de Nicaragua para concluir como líder de la fase preliminar de la Serie del Caribe 2024 de béisbol, con sede en Miami.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-07). Venezuela gana a Panamá y clasifica a semifinales en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net En duelo de eliminados, México derrotó cinco por dos a Nicaragua y se despidió de la lid con sede en el loanDepot Park de Miami.

Ana Perdigón (2024-02-06). Venezuela's Information Minister: Voice of America and AP Twist President Maduro's Words. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Minister for Communication and Information Freddy àëáñez denounced the US news outlets Voice of America (VOA) and Associated Press (AP) for distorting the speech by the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, at the close of the massive demonstration commemorating the 35th anniversary of the February 4, 1989, civic-military rebellion led by Commander Hugo Chávez. | On Monday, February 5, Minister àëáñez referred to a publication from both the US-based news outlets in which they stated that President Maduro used the phrase "we will win by hook or by crook" in reference to the upcoming preside…

Ben Norton (2024-02-06). Exposed: US DEA used criminals to spy on, destabilize Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia. geopoliticaleconomy.com Reports reveal that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) used known criminals to spy on and destabilize the left-wing governments in Venezuela, Mexico, and Bolivia.

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-06). US to Increase Military Aid to Guyana Amid Tensions With Venezuela. news.antiwar.com The US will increase military aid to Guyana amid tensions with neighboring Venezuela over the disputed Guayana Essequibo region, The Associated Press reported on Monday. The AP report did not detail how much the US will provide but said the US will help Guyana acquire new helicopters, a fleet of military drones, and radar technology …

guest author (2024-02-06). Venezuelan analyst: Lenin on 'Socialism and War'. workers.org By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A message from Rodríguez Gelfenstein, a political analyst and former Venezuelan diplomat and official, to the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine on Jan. 21 in New York City. Amid the horror exposed by Israel's colonial-imperialist aggression against the Palestinian people, we commemorate the . . . |

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-02-06). 25 Years Into The Revolution, Venezuela Resists US Interference. popularresistance.org February 2 marked the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, which was the beginning of the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past 25 years, Venezuela has made remarkable gains in reducing poverty, ending illiteracy and building social infrastructure such as housing, health care, education, transportation and more, despite persistent interference by the United States to impose an economic blockade, fund an opposition, attempt coups and assassinations, delegitimize the elections and threaten military attacks. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leo Flores, a Venezuelan activist, about t…

Misión Verdad (2024-02-06). Bolivarian Revolution: Between Achievements, Challenges, and Sieges. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Feb 2, 2024 | On February 2, 1999, with the swearing-in of Commander Hugo Chávez Frías as president of Venezuela, the Bolivarian Revolution formally began one of the most important political and cultural processes that has occurred in Venezuela, the region, and recent world history. It constitutes, without a doubt, a hinge between the last century, with its "end of history," and this century that opened a passage between old and rejuvenated utopias. | In the past quarter of a century, there have been many achievements and success stories. Even greater are the challenges that arise for the…

Pressenza New York (2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. pressenza.com Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy,…

Roger Harris (2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. counterpunch.org The State Department accused the Venezuelan government of actions that are "inconsistent" with the Barbados agreement, negotiated last October. This accord arranged a prisoner exchange with the US and the issuance of licenses allowing Venezuela to sell some of its own oil and gold. The agreement promised temporary and partial sanctions relief for Venezuela, although major coercive economic provisions were still left in place.

Staff (2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-06). Venezuela y Argentina empatan, Paraguay gana a Brasil en preolímpico. telesurtv.net En un partidazo, lleno de polémicas, tres tarjetas rojas, penal, autogol; Venezuela y Argentina empataron a dos.

teleSUR, JCM, MER (2024-02-06). Instalan diálogo para elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de la AN, Jorge Rodríguez, reiteró que las elecciones presidenciales se llevarán a cabo este año, una vez que sean convocadas por el CNE.

teleSUR, MER (2024-02-06). Presidente venezolano destaca éxito de consulta pública convocada por la Asamblea Nacional. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado afirmó que la jornada de diálogo nacional arrancó con buen pie al contar con la participación de la mayoría de precandidatos presidenciales.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-02-06). Panamá derrota a Puerto Rico en Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Los Tiburones de la Guaira, representantes de Venezuela, realizaron rally en el séptimo inning, anotando seis carreras, lo que les permitió derrotar a los Naranjeros de Hermosillo…

teleSUR (2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). 25 Years of Bolivarian Revolution: The Legacy of Chávez and the Challenge of Multipolarism. libya360.wordpress.com Fabrizio Verde "The geopolitical vision of our Commander Hugo Chávez marked a historical stage that aimed at real integration and the construction of a multipolar world full of profound humanism. Let's continue on this path, for the well-being of peoples!", Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wrote on his social channels last year. Today, on the day…

Geraldina Colotti (2024-02-07). February 2, 4, and 27: The Voice of Chávez and the Path of the Bolivarian Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Geraldina Colotti — Feb 1, 2024 | If history is not reduced to a museum, dates and anniversaries denote the struggle of the oppressed classes, which have built or suffered their courses and resources. If history is not reduced to parody, celebrating moments and figures who interpreted its meaning—anticipating leaps and ruptures—adds new pages to the book of the future, and new flags are raised. | If the history of revolutions or their attempts is not handed over to the courts or to specialists in conspiracy theories, as is the case in "very civilized" Europe, even in the face of defeats, youn…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-07). Consejo de Seguridad verificará en Colombia avances de Acuerdo de Paz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 de feb (RHC) El Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas visita Colombia desde hoy para conocer los avances de la implementación del Acuerdo Final de Paz de 2016 y sobre los diálogos en marcha con otros grupos armados.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-02-07). Consideran que fiscal Barbosa carece de competencia en el caso Petro. telesurtv.net La ministra de Trabajo de Colombia, Gloria Inés Ramírez explica por qué el presidente Gustavo Petro responsabilizó al fiscal general de una ruptura constitucional.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-07). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en Putumayo, Colombia. telesurtv.net Lirnedy Soto era un reconocido líder, quien se desempeñaba como tesorero de la Junta de Acción Comunal de la vereda La Pradera.

Acción contra el Hambre España (2024-02-06). Colombia: Ficha de Cierre de Emergencias (FCE) – Nariño 13/11/2023. reliefweb.int Country: Colombia | Sources: Acción contra el Hambre España, Médecins du Monde, Norwegian Refugee Council | Please refer to the attached file. | DEPARTAMENTO DE NARIàëO: | Ubicado en el suroeste de Colombia, el departamento de Nariño ha sido escenario de un recrudecimiento del conflicto armado desde el año 2021, caracterizado por la presencia activa de diversos Grupos Armados No Estatales (GANE). La geografía estratégica de la región, al limitar al sur con Ecuador y al oeste con el océano Pacífico, ha convertido a Nariño en un punto estratégico de interés para estos grupos, propiciando actividades ilíc…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-02-06). Colombia extends ceasefire with ELN. colombiareports.com Colombia's government and ELN guerrillas announced the extension of a ceasefire that seeks to facilitate ongoing peace talks. The six-month ceasefire was announced minutes before the end of the initial…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-02-06). Pressure on Colombia's Supreme Court to pick new chief prosecutor. colombiareports.com Labor unions and political organizations close to Colombia's President Gustavo Petro announced protests to demand the Supreme Court pick a new chief prosecutor. Teachers union Fecode said it will take…

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-02-06). Gobierno colombiano y ELN prolongan un día negociaciones de paz. telesurtv.net En un comunicado, el ELN señaló que se están tomando medidas "con el fin de acordar una prórroga otros seis meses".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-06). Gobierno de Colombia y ELN acuerdan prorrogar el cese al fuego. telesurtv.net A las 10: 00 hora local (16: 00 GMT) de este martes está previsto el acto de clausura del sexto ciclo de diálogos de paz entre el Gobierno colombiano y el ELN.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-06). Denuncian asesinato de líder social colombiano en Putumayo. telesurtv.net Asimismo Indepaz acotó que este líder fue asesinado el 2 de febrero en su vivienda.

albawaba (2024-02-06). Colombia's ELN rebels extend ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An agreement between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday revealed a 6-months extension to a ceasefire in effect since August 3, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings.A joint statement by the ELN and the government read: "We have agreed to extend as of 00: 00 hours on February 6, 2024, for one hundred and eighty (180) days, the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire (CFBNT),".

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2024-02-06). Intento de ataque terrorista en Estambul deja dos agresores muertos. telesurtv.net El ministro Ali Yerlikaya ha atribuido la responsabilidad del ataque al Partido/Frente de Liberación Popular Revolucionario.

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