(2022-03-11). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez & Russia's Sergey Lavrov Meet in Turkey. orinocotribune.com 
In order to deepen their cooperative alliance and mutual respect, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting this Thursday, March 10, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov. The encounter occurred just a few days after the White House sent an official delegation to Caracas in order to alleviate the disruption in oil supplies caused by the recent unilateral and illegal economic coercive measures (euphemistically called sanctions) issued by the US against Russia. | The meeting took place on the eve of Rodríguez's participation in the 2nd Antalya Diplomati…
(2022-03-11). Ukraine war dominates top level US-Colombia meeting. colombiareports.com Russia's war against Ukraine dominated the first meeting of Colombia's President Ivan Duque with his American counterpart, US President Joe Biden. During the public part of the meeting, Biden told…
(2022-03-10). By Trying to Sanction the Whole World, Washington Backs Itself into a Corner. orinocotribune.com 
By Ernesto Cazal — Mar 7, 2022 | In a short amount of time, a series of events took place, centered around Venezuela, which from a political point of view have the elements of a melodrama with a hint of comedy. It all began when a plane left Washington, passing through Miami and ended its journey at the international airport of Maiquetía (La Guaira), where a delegation of US officials was reportedly received by the Venezuelan government. | The visit, unprecedented within the context of hostilities and diplomatic disagreements, was a sort of "effort" on the part of the US to breakdown the Russian—Venezu…
(2022-03-10). Venezuela: Government Raises Wages As Inflation Hits Eight-Year Low. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — The Nicolás Maduro government decreed a near twentyfold salary hike. | In a public forum with trade unions on March 3, the Venezuelan president announced that the minimum wage would be set at half a Petro, some 126 bolivars (BsD) which amount to US $29 at the present exchange rate. | The new figure represents a significant increase over the previous one of 7 BsD (roughly $1.6). The government is reportedly weighing raising public employee food bonuses o 45 BsD ($10.4). They are currently set at 3 BsD. | Pensions and regular government bonuses, such as support for large households, will…
(2022-03-10). Colombia's Media Reacts to Venezuela-US Talks. orinocotribune.com 
Four days after the announcement of a meeting between President Nicolás Maduro and a high-ranking US delegation in Venezuela, shock waves are being felt across the Latin American political landscape, particularly in Colombia. | In recent hours, Colombian media went so far as expressing the need for President Iván Duque to dialogue with the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution. Duque has led a prolonged conspiracy to overthrow President Maduro, following the script directed by the White House, that now has apparently evaporated into thin air. | All this occurs at a time when the entire globe has its eyes on the pos…
(2022-03-10). Two Naturalized US Citizens Detained in Venezuela Released After Negotiations (+CITGO 6). orinocotribune.com 
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(2022-03-10). Canada & El Salvador Upset About Possible Energy Deal Between Venezuela & US. orinocotribune.com 
The governments of Canada and El Salvador expressed their discomfort with a high-level delegation from the US meeting with the Constitutional President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, to discuss energy issues. | Nayib Bukele, controversial president of El Salvador, expressed his annoyance with the United States government, due to its constant change of positions, through a post on his Twitter account. Many of Bukele's advisors are right-wing Venezuelans, and that has created friction within his own cabinet. | The authoritarian right-wing populist Bukele has occasionally found himself at o…
(2022-03-10). Antony Blinken Reveals US Interests in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, March 9, the Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, elaborated on US interests towards Venezuela, after being questioned about the meeting of a high-level delegation with the government of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas last weekend. | During a joint press conference held with British Foreign Minister Liz Truss in Washington, Blinken stated that the US has a set of interests with Venezuela. | He explained that among the interests are "supporting the democratic aspirations" of the Venezuelan people, and securing the release of US citizens detained in Venezuela, two of whom were released…
(2022-03-10). The West's Hands in Ukraine Are as Bloody as Putin's. mintpressnews.com 
Ukrainians will pay the price to wear down Russia, just as Syrians, Libyans, Iranians, Yemenis, Venezuelans and Palestinians have paid the price as the U.S. has sought to attain the goals of its globe-spanning imperial project.
(2022-03-10). Biden Maduro Rapprochement ? indybay.org "It has been a respectful, cordial and diplomatic meeting. There were the flags of the United States and Venezuela, the flags united looked pretty," Maduro said in an address. A phrase unthinkable until a few days ago. The rapprochement, which raised the possibility of reactivating Venezuela's oil exports to the US, has received multiple negative reactions.
(2022-03-10). War victims abandon Colombia's 'rigged' election race. colombiareports.com At least 18 victim representatives abandoned Colombia's congressional elections, claiming that authorities rigged the vote in favor of their victimizers. The aspiring congressmen from the Caribbean region were vying for…