(2025-02-03). Venezuelan President Criticized For Not Being A Proper Dictator. popularresistance.org Hot off the newswires are shocking tales of democratic elections in Venezuela, grassroots organizations forming food cooperatives, and repatriation of migrants. What will one of the media establishment's most demonized "authoritarian regimes" do next? | Bloomberg approvingly quotes an opposition-supporting Venezuelan living in Chile that Venezuela's scheduling of parliamentary and regional elections in April is a desperate attempt by President Maduro to "obtain some kind of legitimacy for the regime." | Not to be caught in the trap of participating in elections, US-backed far-right Venezuelan "opposition leader"
(2025-02-03). Inicia este lunes en Venezuela la XII Cumbre Extraordinaria del ALBA-TCP (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) desarrolla hoy en Caracas, la capital de Venezuela, una reunión de trabajo extraordinaria de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno para analizar temas trascendentes para el desarrollo de los países miembros y la región. El encuentro fue anunciado en un comunicado.
(2025-02-03). ALBA-TCP celebra cumbre extraordinaria en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) desarrollará hoy en Caracas una reunión de trabajo extraordinaria de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno para analizar temas trascendentes.
(2025-02-03). Catatumbo: The Colombian Counterinsurgency and the Militarization Against Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Oscar Rotundo Tensions are increasing on the Colombia-Venezuela border. Bourgeois liberal democracy and the "Deep State" of the pro-imperialist power bloc form the superstructure on which governance in Colombia is based, with the colonized army as guarantor. In this reality, a permanent struggle is taking place between the interests of the popular sectors for the…
(2025-02-03). Opposition Economist: Venezuelan Oil Becomes More Competitive Thanks to Trump's Tariffs (+Chevron). orinocotribune.com The recent actions of the government of US President Donald Trump are favorable for Venezuela in terms of oil and diplomatic recognition, according to the Venezuelan opposition-aligned economist based in the United States, Francisco Rodríguez. | In a series of social media posts published on Saturday, February 1, Rodríguez stated that it is relevant that Trump has not decided to apply tariffs on Venezuelan crude oil amid his recent controversial economic measures, including the announcement of a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and a 25% tariff on Mexican oil. | "This means that while Canadian and Mexican oil are becom…
(2025-02-03). Venezuela: Authorities Highlight Broad Turnout in First National Popular Consultation of 2025. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Communal Electoral Commission highlighted the broad participation of the population in the first National Popular Consultation of 2025, held on Sunday, to select community projects for direct government funding. | "Today, citizen participation has exceeded the expectations in many polling stations, and we are happy to see that our people have shown what popular power means. We invite the people to participate in the consultation in order to improve grassroots issues in each commune," commission member Carolina Arellano told the press on Sunday, February 2. | She highlighted that more than…
(2025-02-03). En Venezuela Consulta Popular Nacional: las comunidades deciden. radiohc.cu En un acto de democracia, las venezolanas y venezolanos acudieron este domingo 2 de febrero a las urnas en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del año, para elegir los proyectos que desean sean implementados en sus comunidades con los recursos asignados por el gobierno.
(2025-02-03). Fallece en Venezuela destacado ajedrecista y entrenador cubano. radiohc.cu Caracas, 3 feb (PL) La Asociación de Cubanas y Cubanos Residentes en Venezuela lamenta el fallecimiento del destacado ajedrecista cubano Pedro Julio García, quien residía en el estado Mérida, Venezuela, desde 1992.
(2025-02-03). "Time for It to Die": Trump & Musk Back Closing USAID as Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens Millions. democracynow.org The future of USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, is uncertain after Elon Musk said President Trump had agreed to shut it down. The Tesla billionaire and presidential adviser has inserted himself into the inner workings of the federal government, gaining access to sensitive computer systems and making sweeping changes for which he has no clear authority. Over the weekend, the USAID website and social media channels were taken offline, and two top security officials at the aid agency were placed on administrative leave after attempting to block members of Musk's so-called Department of Gove…
(2025-02-03). Trump and Musk Threaten Shutdown of USAID in What Observers Call "Textbook Coup" truthout.org The unelected billionaire given free rein to tear through the federal government said early Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump agrees with the ongoing push to shutter the United States Agency for International Development, the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance worldwide. Elon Musk, the head of an outside advisory commission that has trampled the law as its agents work… |
(2025-02-03). Martí continúa uniendo a los pueblos por la paz y la solidaridad (+Foto). radiohc.cu Jorge Arreaza, secretario general de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América, Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) destacó en La Habana la consolidación de la Conferencia Internacional por el Equilibrio del Mundo "CON TODOS Y PARA EL BIEN DE TODOS," como espacio no solo para reflexionar y analizar, sino también para proponer y establecer acciones concretas que garanticen la armonía y el equilibrio necesarios.
(2025-02-03). Petro insists Colombia won't accept chained deportees from US. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro insisted on Saturday that his government will refuse US deportation flights that violate the human rights of Colombian migrants. In an interview with US television network…
(2025-02-03). Headlines for February 3, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Launches Trade War Against Canada, Mexico & China, "Time for It To Die": Musk Pushes for Trump to Shut Down USAID, Musk & Associates Gain Access to Treasury's Federal Payment System, Over 30 Jan. 6 Prosecutors Fired; FBI Agents Questioned over Ties to Insurrection Probes, Trump Doubles Down on Threat to Illegally Seize Panama Canal over China Ties, South African Official Floats Cutting U.S. Off from Minerals After Trump Aid Threat, Trump Hosts Netanyahu in D.C.; Arab Leaders Reject U.S. Call to Force Palestinians into Egypt and Jordan, Israel Escalates Attack on Jenin, Blows Up 23 Homes on…
(2025-02-03). What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy? aljazeera.com Elon Musk's criticism of USAID has sparked debate over whether the aid agency should be permanently closed.
(2025-02-03). USAID officials put on leave as Elon Musk says time for agency to 'die'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says he will end all funding to South Africa over government's land confiscations.
(2025-02-03). USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters. newarab.com Staffers of the USAID staffers also tracked more than 600 employees who
(2025-02-03). Marco Rubio asume como jefe interino de la USAID. cubadebate.cu De este modo, confirmó la proyectada fusión de la agencia con el Departamento de Estado por parte del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump. La página web del Departamento de Estado informa que Rubio ya ha notificado al Congreso que "las actividades de ayuda exterior de la USAID están siendo revisadas para una posible reorganización".
(2025-02-02). President Maduro to Trump: Venezuela Has Taken the First Step in Rebuilding Relations (+Deportation Flights). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "From a free, sovereign and Bolivarian Venezuela, we say to President Donald Trump that we have taken a first step, and we hope it can be sustained. We want to sustain it! Let it be a new beginning of a histori…
(2025-02-02). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation Of The Revolutionary Process. popularresistance.org Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound social transformation, working toward the creation of a society focused on development, self-sustainability, independence, and sovereignty, all while navigating the challenges posed by foreign hostilities, coercive measures, and misinformation campaigns. In this process, community participation plays a crucial role, as it is the key to driving meaningful change and fostering a sustainable future. | In this context, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world.
(2025-02-02). Pueblo de Venezuela vota en primera Consulta Popular Nacional de 2025. radiohc.cu Caracas, 2 feb (RHC) El pueblo de Venezuela organizado en cinco mil 334 circuitos comunales votará hoy en cada comunidad en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del 2025, nuevo paso en busca de la verdadera democracia.
(2025-02-02). Venezuela realiza su primera consulta popular de 2025. cubadebate.cu Los habitantes de las mil 101 parroquias existentes en todo el país, acudirán a los cinco mil 245 centros electorales habilitados, para elegir sus propios proyectos de desarrollo, propuestos por ellos mismos en cada comunidad a través de las asambleas de ciudadanos.
(2025-02-02). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation Of The Revolutionary Process. popularresistance.org Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound social transformation, working toward the creation of a society focused on development, self-sustainability, independence, and sovereignty, all while navigating the challenges posed by foreign hostilities, coercive measures, and misinformation campaigns. In this process, community participation plays a crucial role, as it is the key to driving meaningful change and fostering a sustainable future. | In this context, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-02-02). The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel Nine countries have announced the formation of The Hague Group to coordinate legal, diplomatic and economic measures against Israel's violations of international law. | | The move comes as representatives from South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize gathered in The Hague on Friday in a meeting hosted by Progressive International, a global political organization comprised of activists and organizations worldwide.
(2025-02-02). 9 nations form 'Hague Group' to push for justice and liberation for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org On Friday, nine nations announced that they have formed the Hague Group (HG) with the aim of holding Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and to push for justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. The nine — South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize …
(2025-02-02). As Trump's War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America. truthout.org Colombia, along with Mexico, Brazil and Honduras, are already resisting the Trump administration's neo-imperial regional aspirations. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former political prisoner who played a leading role in Colombia's revolutionary movement, is the first head of state both in the region and globally who has challenged Donald Trump directly, pushing back against the Trump… |
(2025-02-02). One Second Closer to Doomsday. pressenza.com "Cada segundo cuenta (every second counts)," said Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, as the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved their symbolic "Doomsday Clock" one second closer to midnight on January 28th of this year. | By Timmon Wallis for Pressenza | Although the overall goal of the
(2025-02-02). Peace process stalls in between Colombia, ELN. america.cgtn.com Officials in Colombia say fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents this last week has left more than 52,000 displaced people, 32,000 trapped in their homes and 52 new homicides. | CGTN sat down with government Peace Advisor and Former head of the ELN, Carlos Velandia, to talk about the state of the Peace Process. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-02-02). The Hague Group of Nations – Inaugural Joint Statement – January 31, 2025. indybay.org We, the Representatives from the Governments of Belize, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Honduras, Malaysia, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, on this 31st day of January 2025, inaugurate The Hague Group,…
palestinechronicle.com (2025-02-02). The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel Nine countries have announced the formation of The Hague Group to coordinate legal, diplomatic and economic measures against Israel's violations of international law. | | The move comes as representatives from South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize gathered in The Hague on Friday in a meeting hosted by Progressive International, a global political organization comprised of activists and organizations worldwide.
(2025-02-02). As Trump's War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America. truthout.org Colombia, along with Mexico, Brazil and Honduras, are already resisting the Trump administration's neo-imperial regional aspirations. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former political prisoner who played a leading role in Colombia's revolutionary movement, is the first head of state both in the region and globally who has challenged Donald Trump directly, pushing back against the Trump… |
(2025-02-02). One Second Closer to Doomsday. pressenza.com "Cada segundo cuenta (every second counts)," said Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, as the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved their symbolic "Doomsday Clock" one second closer to midnight on January 28th of this year. | By Timmon Wallis for Pressenza | Although the overall goal of the
(2025-02-02). Peace process stalls in between Colombia, ELN. america.cgtn.com Officials in Colombia say fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents this last week has left more than 52,000 displaced people, 32,000 trapped in their homes and 52 new homicides. | CGTN sat down with government Peace Advisor and Former head of the ELN, Carlos Velandia, to talk about the state of the Peace Process. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-02-02). The Hague Group of Nations – Inaugural Joint Statement – January 31, 2025. indybay.org We, the Representatives from the Governments of Belize, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Honduras, Malaysia, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, on this 31st day of January 2025, inaugurate The Hague Group,…