Sechin concluded his speech in Beijing
with a quote from the Chinese Book
of Changes
November 25th, 5:03pm
(RT.ru)
Igor Sechin --- the head of Rosneft --- concluded his speech at the
Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum in Beijing with a quote
from the Chinese philosophical treatise, The Book of Changes.
This is reported by RIA Novosti.
He emphasized that deepening Russia's energy partnership with
China is a response to global challenges, and highlighted the
potential for "asymmetric" solutions.
"If people have a common soul, their combined strength is so great
that it can cut through the strongest metal and overcome any
obstacle," Sechin said.
According to him, strategic cooperation between the two countries
continues to strengthen and becomes an important factor in the
global energy sector.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Igor
Sechin in the Kremlin as part of the state visit of Kazakh leader
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Dominica's parliamentarians
pay tribute to Fidel Castro
November 25th, 3:06pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Parliament of Dominica paid solemn tribute to Fidel Castro,
on the occasion of nine years... since he physically left today,
notified the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At the request of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, legislators
observed a minute of silence in honour of the historical
leader of the Cuban Revolution, whose figure
transcended borders ---- and marked
our contemporary history, the
Foreign Ministry assured.
Also, he specifies that, in his speech, Skerrit «mentioned
the work of Fidel Castro and its impact worldwide - for
his internationalist vision and unwavering solidarity».
He also recalled that Dominica knows «very well
of his generosity and contributions to economic
and social development».
«We will always - keep fond memories
of President Fidel Castro.”, he stated.
The ministerial note emphasizes ------- that the tribute
«reaffirms the historical ties of friendship, between
Dominica and Cuba --- and recognizes the mark left
by one of the most influential leaders in the region.
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President of Mexico receives
Xiomara Castro at the
National Palace
November 25th, 1:39pm
(Prensa Latina)
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, received her
Honduran counterpart, Xiomara Castro, today at the
National Palace, with whom, she will address
issues on the bilateral agenda and the
Latin American region.
After the visiting president entered the venue, accompanied
by Sheinbaum, the anthems of both nations were heard
and the official photograph was taken.
“We are going to talk about - the issues of Latin America, of the
Caribbean”, said yesterday the head of the Mexican Executive
during her usual press conference, also remembering that the
ruler of the Central American country “is about to close her
cycle in the Presidency”.
“We have become good friends and it is a recognition of the work
she has done at the head of the Honduran government. There is
a lot of relationship with Honduras, economic activity and many
other activities” that have been carried out until now and we
intend to continue, she stated.
Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente received Castro on
Sunday at the 19th Military Air Base, located in this capital.
“Mexico and Honduras strengthen their fraternal bilateral
relationship for the benefit of their people and in favour
of harmony and cooperation for the development of
the region”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
expressed, through a message
published in X.
Last April, Sheinbaum visited Honduras to participate in
the IX Summit of the Community of Latin American and
Caribbean States.
Previously, Castro had attended the inauguration here
in October last year of Mexico's first female president.
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Violence against women remains
serious in America, says PAHO
November 25th, 8:34am
(Prensa Latina)
One in three women aged 15 or older in the Americas has
suffered physical or sexual violence at some point in
their lives, as they point to estimates from the Pan
American Health Organization (PAHO).
According to this UN office, violence against women
and adolescent girls continues to be a serious and
persistent problem in the Americas region.
The new estimates on the subject were presented this month
by the World Health Organization (WHO), regarding the
International Day for the Elimination of Violence
against Women, which is commemorated
on November 25.
Data (collected from 2000 to 2023) indicate that progress in
reducing violence against women has been slow, despite
the fact that there is greater awareness and there are
national multi-sectoral policies and interventions
from health services.
Intimate partner violence remains the most common form
of abuse, and over the past two decades, the prevalence
rates of intimate partner violence have virtually
not changed
According to Britta Baer, PAHO advisor, “the shame and stigma
associated with sexual violence make reporting difficult,
which suggests the real numbers - are probably -
much higher”.
Figures indicate that one in four women between 15 and 49 years
old has suffered physical or sexual violence from their partner,
while one in eight has experienced sexual violence by
someone other than their partner.
Young women face early risks, since 21 percent of adolescent
girls between 15 and 19 years old have experienced violence
from their partner ...before turning 20.
Older women ---- are not exempt either: 23 percent of women
aged 65 or older report having suffered this type of violence.
PAHO/WHO emphasize that violence against women has serious
and long-lasting consequences... such as physical injuries,
sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies,
depression and, in the most extreme cases, femicide.
Children exposed to this scourge at home are more likely
to suffer or commit abuse as adults, which perpetuates
the cycle of violence.
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President of Venezuela installs
Student Government Council
November 24th, 6:19pm
(Prensa Latina)
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, officially
installed the Student Government Council for
secondary and university education
here today.
At the Miraflores Palace, headquarters of the Government,
the head of state received the young students.... led by
their directorates, who in turn joined the Council of
Ministers that met this Monday in the Néstor
Kirchner Hall, where current issues...
were analyzed.
“I want to announce --- that today I am extremely happy to
officially install.. the first Student Government Council -
and that the Council of Ministers has a chair for them,
their program, their dreams and proposals”, he noted.
In this sense, he asked for maximum support and cooperation
from the work team, leaders and ministers, and pointed out
that the sectoral vice presidents of government have very
precise instructions on this, that - “not only can it be an
experiment, which is already complete, but it has to be
--- a reality”.
“It's good that the first Government Council of our people, is
precisely that of the student youth of Venezuela, the first
one we installed and I know -- everything is going to
turn out well”, he said.
The President told the students that the homeland “belongs to
you, there is no exclusion here”; he called for the unity of the
entire Venezuelan student movement and predicted that this
will be “a great success for socialist democracy”.
Maduro commented that yesterday -- “we had an extraordinary
day personally, but also for the entire country” and referred to
the great participation in a 4th National Popular Consultation
held the day before in which the people voted for the
selection of over 10,000 community development
projects... in the 5,336 Community Circuits of
the country.
The dignitary meant that Popular and Communal Power
are experiencing a popular process -- that constitutes
transcendental, profound, beautiful transformations.
“We had a record day of participation in the general elections of
communal popular consultation to choose the projects”, which
he considered an overwhelming victory for the will for peace
and the decision-making capability of the communities in
the country.
He described the new communal State as “democracy, freedom,
participation and protagonism, efficiency and effectiveness
---- in building works, freedom, and fraternity.”
“That's the communal State, the true State: of
participatory social democracy, of justice
and law ---- which it contemplates in
our beloved 1999 Constitution”
---- he affirmed.
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A New Era of Energy:
China is Building an
Artificial Sun
November 24th, 3:22pm
(Pravda.ru)
China's project to build a thermonuclear reactor, often referred to
as an "artificial sun," is still in the development phase. Despite
this, the country aims to become a leading global producer
of nuclear energy - by the end of this decade.
This step aims to increase the share of nuclear power generation in
the country's overall energy basket and could serve as a catalyst
for the industrial revolution in Asia.
In addition to building new nuclear power plants, China -- is actively
experimenting with thermonuclear fusion, and setting long-term
goals --- for producing energy from renewable sources for its
energy systems.
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Europe in danger: low gas reserves
--- and dependence on US imports
by Oleg Artyukov
November 24th, 2:37pm
(Pravda.ru)
The EU is rapidly increasing its dependence
on energy supplies from the United States.
This year, the European Union has already purchased $200 billion
worth of energy resources from the United States, and the share
of US LNG in European imports has increased from 45 percent
to 60 percent.
The EU Commissioner for Trade pointed out that the
EU is fulfilling its commitments under recent trade
agreements, and the increase in the US share
of LNG supplies, is a direct result of
long-term contracts.
In addition to LNG, significant volumes of supplies are also
made up of nuclear fuel and oil, which allows us to reach
the figure of 200 billion dollars ---- in less than a year.
The agreement reached on July 27 between EU Commission
President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald
Trump provides for the imposition of 15% tariffs on
almost all EU exports to the United States.
In return, the EU pledged to significantly increase its purchases
of US energy resources, technologies, and weapons. According
to the document, by 2028, the total amount of purchases of
LNG, nuclear fuel, and weapons should reach $750 billion.
In addition, the EU must purchase at least \$40 billion worth of
US semiconductors.. to upgrade its data centres. Plans are
also in place to increase military and defense equipment
purchases, further increasing the European military-
industrial complex's dependence --- on the US.
As this energy dependence increases, Europe is showing signs
of vulnerability, especially during periods of seasonal demand.
Gazprom reported that from November 19 to 21, the EU recorded a
record daily gas withdrawal from underground storage facilities
for these dates ....over the entire observation period.
According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, consumption from UGS
has reached historic highs, although the real winter cold
has not yet set in.
On November 21, the EU storage capacity reached
its lowest level in ten years, at 80 percent.
The Russian company noted that in case of severe and
prolonged frosts, the existing reserves may not be
sufficient to guarantee the supply to consumers.
The current selection season began with a relatively low
injection rate of only 83 pct on average across Europe,
according to Gazprom.
The risks are particularly evident in Germany and the
Netherlands, which rank first and third in Europe in
terms of gas storage capacity, with their storage
facilities only 76% and 72% full, respectively.
This starting level reduces the European gas system's
resilience to potential extreme cold weather --- and
creates additional price volatility in the market.
The EU's increasing dependence on US energy supplies
and related long-term contracts is leading to a range
of negative consequences...... that are already
becoming apparent.
First, structural risks to European energy security are increasing.
With sharp fluctuations in demand, the EU is becoming less
flexible, with a significant portion of its imports tied to
fixed contracts - with limited room for maneuver.
Secondly, political dependence on the US is increasing. Purchases
worth hundreds of billions of dollars are turning relations into an
area where economic decisions are increasingly intertwined
with US foreign policy interests.
EU countries are losing some of their autonomy in determining
their own energy strategies, and their ability to pursue
independent policies regarding alternative suppliers
is diminishing.
Thirdly, long-term commitments to purchase US' LNG -- creates price
vulnerability. LNG imported from the US is generally more expensive
than pipeline gas, and its high share in the EU's energy mix makes
the entire system more costly for industries and households.
These costs inevitably affect the competitiveness of European
manufacturers, especially energy-intensive industries, which
are already facing increased operating costs. In a global
competitive environment, particularly with China and
the US, these imbalances ------- could exacerbate
Europe's de-industrialization.
Finally, the transition to US gas dominance - reduces diversification,
a key principle of energy security. The EU formally states, it avoids
dependence on a single external supplier, but in reality, it replaces
1 dominant party with another, albeit in a different political guise.
Such a concentration - creates long-term risks, especially if the
domestic political agenda in the United States changes - or if
the US decides to use energy supplies as a tool of pressure
- in trade or geopolitical issues.
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Colombia announces incentives
--- to stimulate electric mobility
November 24th, 1:55pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia today
announced a broad incentive package aimed at
accelerating the development of charging
infrastructure for electric vehicles
in the country.
Thanks to the regulatory update, the portfolio noted,
operators will be able to contract energy in the
unregulated market, without power limits - or
monthly consumption -- which offers greater
flexibility and better negotiation conditions.
Additionally, the energy allocated to charging electric
vehicles will be exempt from 20% of the contribution,
which reduces direct costs for those who develop
this infrastructure, the entity added.
According to the communication released, the measures
seek to boost sustainable mobility, attract investment
------ and reduce operating costs for cargo service
providers throughout the national territory.
According to the minister, Edwin Palma, the incentive
package makes Colombia one of the countries
withthe best conditions to invest in its
charging infrastructure.
“We are removing barriers and creating an environment
that stimulates innovation and clean mobility. The
energy transition is not only an environmental
objective, it is an engine of development.
Each new charging station means
employment, technology and
competitiveness for our
regions”, he noted.
The ministerial portfolio added that to the most recent
measures is added access to those benefits
contemplated in Law 1715 of 2014 and
Law 2099 of 2021, which include -------
exemption from tariffs and Value
Added Tax (VAT)... accelerated
depreciation ---- and discounts
on income tax, in accordance
with a procedure established
by Resolution of the Mining
and Energy Planning Unit
736 ------ of 2025.
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Grandma's apartments, turn into a trap:
a new wave of lawsuits leaves buyers
with nothing
November 24th, 10:32am
by Mark Ulyanov
(Pravda TV)
In Russia, the number of cases where apartments purchased from
pensioners are returned to their former owners through court
proceedings is rapidly increasing. Elderly sellers --- are
increasingly claiming that they were pressured into
signing documents by fraudsters, and courts are
often siding with them. As a result, buyers are
left without both their homes and the money
they paid. According to the Russian Real
Estate Guild, the number of such cases
has increased by almost 15% and is
expected to continue growing in
the coming year.
Experts consider the problem to be widespread: deputies are
already preparing amendments to protect bona fide buyers.
Lawyers advise carefully checking the seller, including
their mental state, and notarizing all the certificates,
but even this, doesn't guarantee a victory in court.
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Díaz-Canel attends
the inauguration
of Fihav 2025
November 24th, 10:16am
(Prensa Latina)
The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, attended today the
inauguration of the 41st edition of the Havana International
Fair (Fihav 2025), considered the largest commercial
showcase in the country and the Caribbean.
At its usual headquarters at the Expocuba fairgrounds, from
November 24 to 29, businessmen and delegations from
around the world attend this exchange which, as
explained by the organizers of the event,
welcomes 47 countries ..and the EU.
In a press conference prior to Fihav 2025, the deputy prime
minister and minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign
Investment (Mincex), Oscar Pérez-Oliva, ratified
the participation of 16 official delegations
from Venezuela, Mexico, Bulgaria - the
Eurasian Economic Union, the Czech
Republic, Iran, Congo, Zimbabwe,
Comoros, Angola and
South Africa.
In addition, the director of the Colón Free Zone of Panama, the
executive secretaries of ALBA-TCP, of the Latin American
Economic System (SELA), and the general secretary of
Aladi, to which are added 15 trade and investment
promotion agencies.
Fihav brings new features in 2025, with five thematic areas:
Made in Cuba, The energy transition, IA Cuba, Cuba Única,
and the Integration Mechanisms Forum. Joined to the VIII
Investment Forum... the updating of the Opportunities
Portfolio, product presentations, and National Days.
In parallel, the Caribbean Banking Forum will take place with
the objective of strengthening regional financial integration
between the countries of the Caribbean Community
(Caricom), on November 26 and 27, at the Parque
Central hotel.
There is also a space for five business forums with some of the
Island's main trading partners: Russia, Vietnam, Iran, Türkiye
and Argentina, at the same time, information will be
provided ----- on new foreign investment policies
aimed at attracting greater foreign capital.
For his part, the president of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce,
Antonio Carricarte, ratified the attendance of some twenty
Chambers of Commerce, and specified that 240
companies will participate on the Cuban side.
Of these, 181 are state and 61 are
private MSMEs.
When referring to Fihav's objectives, Carricarte explained... that it
is not limited to exports, but to the promotion of joint businesses
that allow chaining --- and putting the production capacities
available in the country --- in order to produce products
for both the domestic market ...and for export.
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Colombia: Vice President describes
versions against her ---- as infamy
November 24th, 7:53am
(Prensa Latina)
The vice president of Colombia, Francia Márquez, today described
as infamy, the accusations that have arisen in the last hours, in
which, as she emphasized, they intend without any evidence
to involve her with criminal acts and criminal organizations.
“I categorically reject these malicious versions. There is no reliable
evidence that can prove my link with these illegal groups. The only
thing that is presented is an alleged WhatsApp message, said by
a criminal using my name to give himself importance to other
criminals. I have never seen that character --- in my life”,
reads the statement released by the vice president.
The vice president's statement alludes to a report released the day
before by the Noticias Caracol channel where an alleged message
written by the leader of the armed group, Central General Staff, is
revealed, alias Iván Mordisco, in which he comments on the
alleged granting of resources to Márquez's campaign
in 2022.
About it, the vice president stated that she has never seen the
character in question in her life and that trying to turn that
into a fact is irresponsible and an act of bad faith that
seeks to affect her name, her integrity and her
commitment to the Colombian people.
“My campaign was genuine, transparent ----- and supported by
thousands of Colombians who believed in change. I have
never received support from criminals. I have never
met criminals. I will never lend myself to any dark
pact. Anyone who claims otherwise must prove
it in court”, she asserted.
She also called on the media and opinion leaders to act
responsibly, not amplify lies --- and verify information
before turning rumours into headlines.
The country, she noted, deserves serious journalism, not
an echo of slander that puts the dignity and physical
and moral integrity of people ...at risk.
“I tell Colombia that I continue with a good heart, with the
one who saw me in the streets sowing hope for change.
We remain firm ---- until dignity becomes customary”,
she concluded.
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Left in Spain -- supports the
resigning Attorney General
November 24th, 7:36am
(Prensa Latina)
The resignation today of the State Attorney General, Alvaro
García Ortíz, the Spanish political hornet's nest stirred up
a polarization that it maintains in the clash between the
left and the right.
Although it was expected news, after the ruling was announced,
but not the arguments of the Supreme Court (TS) ruling last
Thursday ----- the act of formalizing the prosecutor's
departure, revived the call for political discord.
The Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, described this Monday the
TS's condemnation of García Ortiz as ignominious, which --- in his
opinion will go down in history as one of the «most blatant
attempts by the reactionary judiciary to interfere in the
political life of the country».
At a breakfast with the press sponsored by Europa Press, Urtasun
highlighted the irregularity of knowing the ruling before the
sentencing - in a case as sensitive as this one, based
on «extremely weak evidence».
García Ortíz was disqualified from holding public office for two
years and now must pay a fine of 7,200 euros to Alberto
González Amador, a partner of the regional leader
of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, for - allegedly
- revealing procedural secrets.
The Minister of Culture, who is also spokesperson for the Sumar
group, said that, with respect for the work of the majority of
judges in Spain, he disqualified the message sent by the
TS, when «someone ends up being convicted of
investigating a crime» of alleged tax fraud
(González Amador), who «gets away
with it» (free and without guilt).
For her part, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities,
Diana Morant, pointed out that the Government welcomes «with
enormous respect» the resignation of García Ortiz, who today
sent a letter in this regard to the ''Minister of Justice'',
Félix Bolaños.
Morant reiterated the Executive's point of view of recognition
of the work done by the Attorney General until now ------- «in
favour of fair justice, in favour of the prosecution of crime”.
On the opposite level -- the mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-
Almeida, a figure of the opposition Popular Party (PP), stressed
that García Ortiz did not present his resignation out of «dignity
or gallantry» but because he was....... «a criminal who has
been convicted».
«He should have resigned once the procedure was opened. He
should have resigned once he was put on the bench and, of
course, convicted. It's not that he has resigned, it's that he
can't do anything else. Let's see --- if we are still going to
consider that this is a gesture of dignity and gallantry»,
snapped the Madrid mayor.
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China advances the schedule ----- and
prepares launch of Shenzhou-22 ship
November 24th, 6:53am
(Prensa Latina)
China will launch the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft tomorrow, a
mission that is ahead of schedule established after the
incident in Space that left Shenzhou-20 unable to
return to Earth.
The astronauts of the Shenzhou-20 mission - returned on
November 15 aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, after
their own spacecraft was damaged by space debris.
According to the Office of Manned Space Engineering, the
return trip on Shenzhou-20, was the original plan, but it
could not be done ....as a small crack was detected in
the window glass of the spacecraft's reentry module.
This left members of the Shenzhou-21 mission aboard the
Chinese space station Tiangong, but without a ship
ready for emergency undocking - if necessary.
Hence, the space program advances the launch of Shenzhou-22,
although the statement does not explain the protocol to follow
in this case ....once it reaches Tiangong.
China - has a schedule for relieving its manned missions every six
months, a time that astronauts dedicate in Space to carrying out
scientific & technological experiments, extravehicular activities
and the installation of protective equipment -------- against
space debris.
Less than a month.. after launching the Shenzhou-21 manned
mission, the Asian giant demonstrates its technological and
scientific advances in aerospace, as well as its ability, to
respond to unforeseen events in the space program.
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Russia and China are
preparing more than
80 joint projects
November 24th, 3:43am
(Prensa Latina)
Russia and China, are preparing more than 80 investment
projects, worth an estimated 200 billion dollars, said the
current co-chairman of the Russian-Chinese Committee
of Friendship, Peace and Development, Boris Titov.
«New business opportunities between Moscow and Beijing are
expanding, and both countries are preparing to launch over 80
joint projects ----- whose total value will amount to about 200
billion dollars», Titov confirmed to the press this Monday
when traveling to participate in the Sixth Russian-
Chinese Business Forum.
The senior official noted that the Russian government is
introducing tax incentives for its Chinese partners'
transition.. from the «direct import supplies»
model --- to localizing production there
on Russian territory.
As a successful example of such cooperation -- Titov cited
the automotive industry, mentioning the Haval, Moskvich
projects, as well as plans for the Volga automobile.
According to him, Chinese businessmen officially registered 13
thousand companies in Russia in 2025 --- which «significantly
exceeds the number of Western companies» operating in the
Russian market.
The Sixth Russian-Chinese Business Forum -- is held in Xi'an,
Shaanxi Province from November 24 to 25. The event aims
at the practical expansion of economic ties between
small and medium-sized businesses in the
two countries.
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Russian chess players have
reached the final ----- of the
World Team Championship
November 22nd, 10:09pm
(Izvestia.ru)
Russian chess players defeated the Chinese national team
in the second match of the semi-final of the World Team
Chess Championship, which is being held in Linares
(Spain). The meeting was held on November 22.
The second match ended with a score of 2.5:1.5 in favour of
the Russians. Anna Shukhman and Polina Shuvalova won,
Ekaterina Lagno drew her game, and Alexandra
Goryachkina lost.
In the final of the World Team Championship, the Russian team
will face the winners of the Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan match,
which will take place on Sunday, November 23.
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President of Belarus congratulates
Nicolás Maduro --- on his birthday
November 22nd, 12:19pm
(Prensa Latina)
The president of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko,
congratulated his Venezuelan counterpart,
Nicolás Maduro, today in a letter on the
occasion of his birthday.... tomorrow.
In his letter, the Belarusian president highlighted that:
“political wisdom, great patriotism - and unwavering
loyalty to the people have marked his life path as
a fighter ------- for the freedom and sovereignty
of Venezuela”.
He pointed out that, in these current difficult geopolitical
conditions, “we become witnesses of the birth of a new
multipolar world in which the voice of each State will
have strength and importance”.
Maximum joint efforts are needed to make this just
world order a reality ---- in the near future, he said.
Lukashenko expressed that in his foreign policy
Belarus “always advocates support for the
brother Venezuelan people”.
“We constantly stand in solidarity with the Bolivarian
Government, headed by you, and condemn any
aggressive action - against an independent
Venezuela, that unjustifiably agitates the
regional situation in the Caribbean and
Latin America”, he indicated.
He also recalled that that region was declared a Zone of Peace
during the Summit of the Community of Latin American and
Caribbean States, held in Havana, Cuba, in 2014.
I am convinced that the heroic past and the strength of the spirit
of the faithful children of Bolivarian Venezuela will guarantee
the unbreakable stability of the State ------- in the face of
numerous threats, he stressed.
The European head of state assured.... that the consistent
development of the Belarusian-Venezuelan strategic
alliance between our peoples - will contribute to
the peace and prosperity of both countries.
This holiday, I wish your excellency: health, inexhaustible energy
and success in all areas of state management -- and unity to the
citizens of Venezuela, with the spiritual support and protection
of the first canonized Venezuelan saints, José Gregorio
Hernández, and mother Carmen Rendiles.
The Belarusian ruler reiterated to Maduro “assurances
of my highest esteem and consideration”.
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G20 countries - call for expansion
& reform of UN Security Council
November 22nd, 10:01am
(TASS)
The G20 countries support reforming the United Nations,
including expanding the Security Council, according to
a joint declaration adopted at the summit in Jo'burg.
"We pledge to reform the Security Council," the document stated.
"We call for an enlarged Security Council composition that
improves the representation of the underrepresented
regions and groups, such as Africa, the Asia-Pacific
and Latin America and the Caribbean," it added.
Summit participants emphasized that UN reform should enable
countries around the world to live in accordance with their
shared goals and announced their intention to "work
together with all the UN membership in the spirit of
the G20 Call to Action on Global Governance
Reform," which also includes reform of
the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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Parlatino reaffirms commitment
---- to the defense of peace
November 22nd, 7:16am
(Prensa Latina)
The Board of Directors of the Latin American and Caribbean
Parliament (Parlatino), based in Panama since 2008, today
reaffirmed their commitment ---- to the defense of peace
and democracy.
According to a report from the regional legislature, the
support given by its management to legislative
innovation and parliamentary leadership,
has also been vital.
In the balance of the activities of the organization headed by the
Cuban deputy, Rolando González, they highlighted that the work
carried out is part of the Institutional Development Program,
composed of three axes and 32 lines of action.
During that meeting, major documents were approved, including
model laws on penitentiary policies - with a gender focus
and the restriction of the use of preventive detention;
environmental conservation; the implementation
of behavioral sciences units in the public
sector; and the prevention of teenage
pregnancies in Latin America and
the Caribbean.
The documents presented also include support for global and
regional dialogues on responsible water governance; the
promotion of healthy diets, both promoted by the
Agriculture Commission; the Declaration of the
Commission on Human Rights, Justice and
Prison Policies, and the Joint Declaration
of the Parliamentary Observatory - on
Climate Change and Just Transition,
presented within the framework
of COP30, in Belém, Brazil.
Regarding the challenges facing peace in the region, the note
adds, Parlatino carried out an in-depth analysis, taking as
reference its founding bases, the Institutionalization
Treaty and the Statute of the organization.
Within this framework, decisions were adopted aimed at continuing
attention to this priority issue, reaffirming the commitment to the
defense of peace as a primary interest for the present and
future of the region, work that will be coordinated by
the Advisory Council.
The session also addressed the strengthening of inter-institutional
and inter-parliamentary relations, highlighting progress in
cooperation with the Pan-African Parliament, the Arab
Parliament and the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations, with the aim of strengthening the voice
of the Global South in multilateral spaces.
During this meeting, the commemorative postage stamp of the
organization's 60th anniversary was presented, delivered by
Omar Torres de León, director of the National Post Office of
Panama, as a symbol of the fraternal ties..... that unite
the region.
The meeting was attended by Ana Patricia Graça, United Nations
Resident Coordinator in Panama, who recognized Parlatino's
work in regional integration, democracy, human rights and
sustainable development.
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IX International Meeting of
Agroecology concludes
in Cuba
November 22nd, 9:02am
(Prensa Latina)
The IX International Meeting of Agroecology, Food Sovereignty,
Nutritional Education and Cooperatives concludes today... at
the Convention Palace of Havana, after 6 days of sessions
in three provinces of Cuba.
Inaugurated at the Comprehensive Centre of the National
Association of Small Farmers, in Artemisa province, with
the participation of representatives from 15 countries,
the event also took place in Havana and Mayabeque.
Representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador,
Honduras, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands,
Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic,
Sri Lanka and Uruguay discussed various topics
related to agricultural and ecological dynamics
in Cuba.... and the rest of the world.
Likewise, they exchanged with producers on tours of farms
and agricultural cooperatives in the 3 western provinces.
The closing precedes the recording of the television program
Palmas y Cañas, with the participation of all attendees at
the IX International Meeting of Agroecology, Food
Sovereignty, Nutritional Education
and Cooperatives.
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The Fourth Popular Consultation:
exercise of politics in Venezuela
November 22nd, 12:02am
(Prensa Latina)
The people of Venezuela are called tomorrow --- to participate in
the IV National Popular Consultation, a method of participatory
and leading democracy --- that has the objective of advancing
in the construction and consolidation of Popular Power.
The experience arose in December 2019 in the state of Miranda
(northern centre), it was born from the experience formulated
during the National Congress of Communes held for three
days in October of that year and since 2024 President
Nicolás Maduro extended it to the entire country.
These popular elections are endorsed by the national Constitution
in its article 70, which considers popular consultation as means
of “participation and protagonism of the people” ....in the
exercise of their sovereignty.
Also, in its legal nature, the Law of Communal Councils strengthens
this process by establishing the support of the National Electoral
Council, which, together with the grassroots electoral
commissions created in the communities, jointly
organize this unprecedented tool...... for
citizen participation.
In 2024, the first two elections with massive participation were held
throughout the national territory and given their success, President
Nicolás Maduro increased them to four in 2025, one every quarter
of the year, in order to accelerate this new method that seeks to
empower Communes and Communal Circuits.
This year, in addition to these four popular elections, two other
consultations aimed at youth and culture were also held, that
specifically promoted the development of projects in those
sectors with prominent roles in the country.
“We must govern for the people and with the people, that is the
infallible method and it has been proven, if you govern with
the Commune and the Communal Circuits, resources are
multiplied by 10, things are done better, they don't stop
there”, Maduro declared days ago.
In a synchronized and strategic way, and also scientifically -- as the
President recognized, this process is closely linked to the National
Development Plan of the Seven Transformations 2025-2031, that
on May 19th, the National Assembly converted into a Law.
The legal regulations contain the strategic guidelines for
transformation and development, reached parliament -
and were approved by a qualified majority - at the
proposal of President Nicolás Maduro, and was
further enriched in thousands of grassroots
assemblies throughout the country.
This strategy -- is based on the five national consensuses created
from the five major objectives of the Homeland Plan or Economic
and Social Development Plan, created by the venerated Hugo
Chávez (1954-2013).
Likewise, it is articulated with the 1×10 Good Government System,
a digital platform to which the people can go from the Communal
Self-Government Rooms, to raise their needs, and receive an
immediate response, which increases the efficiency of
government management in a transversal manner.
The president of the legislative body Jorge Rodríguez stated that
the approval of this bill gives support to the National Executive
in its plans to establish the bases for the full development of
the south American nation and go to “seek abundance, a
healthy economy and everyone can reach a full life”.
The National Assembly, in a show of coherence, on November 20
approved an agreement in support of the IV National Popular
Consultation this Sunday, in which 36,674 projects elected
by the people in grassroots assemblies, will be voted on.
Of that total, 10,662 projects will emerge that will begin to be
implemented next week -------- with money contributed by the
Government, the governorates and mayors of the 24 states,
and they will be added to the 23 thousand projects already
approved and executed in the last 18 months.
Deputy Carlos Mogollón highlighted ---- that these elections, the
last of their kind in the current year, represent a fundamental
advance towards the construction of a State of justice
and law.
Furthermore, the legislator commented, they constitute a
qualitative leap in the exercise of public policy in the
country, “in how a public policy is made, executed
and administered” and in the electoral rights of
the Venezuelan people.
For the parliamentarian --- the execution of public budgets in
the communities “directly” ...and leaving out bureaucratism
and any vestige of the State is “something unprecedented”
in the world and «must serve as an example ---- in the
execution of public budgets».
The effectiveness and efficiency of this practice was exemplified
by the deputy himself by stating that any work carried out by
organized communities has, at least ----- “50 percent more
reach than any public entity, and has at least between
100% and 150% of any private company”.
These elections tomorrow - will be number 9 of those held in 2025,
which reaffirms the democratic sense of a nation that in 26 years
------ has not stopped holding any constitutional election for any
reason, and this IV National Popular Consultation ratifies it.
The “disproportionate and extravagant” naval and air military
deployment of the US in the Caribbean near Venezuela, with
more than 15 thousand troops with sophisticated weapons,
is far from intimidating; it has been an incentive to further
promote and consolidate Popular Power.
As Mogollón said in parliament, this IV Popular Consultation is
“a cry of protest against a hegemon that threatens us, to tell
it that we do not care about its ships --- that we continue to
bet on the construction of Venezuela”.
When the people come... this Sunday, to vote in the 8,630 voting
centres set up throughout the country, in 9,963 polling stations,
it will be, without a doubt, the expression of the consolidation
of Popular Power and the exercise of politics in Venezuela.
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Government of Colombia
- and armed group EMBF
adopt nine agreements
November 21st, 12:27pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Government of Colombia.... and the armed group known by
its acronym EMBF, led by alias Calarcá, reached 9 agreements
in the seventh cycle of peace negotiations held in Caquetá,
in the southeast, which was announced here today.
According to the statement released in this capital, the meeting
took place between November 17 and 20 in Campo Hermoso,
district of San Vicente del Caguán, and it was attended by
the government delegations, chaired by Gloria Quiceno,
& that of the EMBF, which make up the Jorge Suárez
Briceño commander blocks, Magdalena Half
Commander Gentil Duarte and the front
Commander Raúl Reyes.
Attendees first adopted a “special agreement to de-escalate
the conflict” to generate facts and gestures of peace,
aimed at mitigating the effects... among the civilian
population, officials, & others, peace signatories,
members of the public force and members of
the armed structure.
In addition, it commits the EMBF to begin the implementation
of a policy of not incorporating minors under 18 years of age
into its ranks, while the Government agreed to increase
comprehensive protection programs.... for children
and adolescents in Colombia, especially in
conflict zones.
The second deals with the promotion of access to land,
the constitution of Peasant Reserve Zones (ZRC), the
recognition of the rights of communities in the
territory and the conservation of areas of
special environmental interest.
Others follow that concern the containment of forest clearing,
substitution of coca crops and protection of national natural
parks; as well as the reactivation of the Joint Legal
Commission, whose mission is to carry out a
census of people deprived of liberty...
for reasons of the conflict.
Another important point seeks to guarantee the free exercise of
citizens to elect and be elected in the 2026 elections, and to all
parties and candidates, the right to present their programs to
the country's voters.
The EMBF, composed of residual structures from the defunct
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army,
began formal peace talks with the government..... in
April 2025.
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Venezuela hosts digital forum
---------- against disinformation
November 21st, 11:51am
(Prensa Latina)
Experts, social, popular and alternative communicators and
journalists reflected today in Caracas on the perspective
of communication ------ in the current global context of
disinformation, in the Digital Forum, Fake News,
and Cognitive Warfare.
This event was organized by the Ministry of Communication and
Information of Venezuela and the Sputnik News and Radio
Agency, and in his call -- he considered a joint effort
necessary: to “determine the scope of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) technologies”.
The advisor to the sectoral vice presidency of Communication and
Culture, Fernando Giuliani, presented the presentation “The future
of humanity: a perspective from psychology”, in which he called
to use technology according to parameters that “humanize us
and do not steal humanity from us”.
He approached his presentation not from the old paradigm of
communication “when we listened passively”, but from the
cognitive and multiform war – like the one experienced by
Venezuela in the last decade - whose main objective is to
generate internal conditions to produce “regime change”.
He stressed that in this context the entire dispute that exists
“due to the battle that is being fought in the mind” occupies
a fundamental place, in which “the perception of reality»
occupies a fundamental place.
In the opinion of the Venezuelan psychologist, the dispute
is no longer just about the perception of reality “but
about the lives of all of us”.
He highlighted the great creative power of this technology,
which is sound, image and interaction, and from which
“we are not just passively receiving information”.
Giuliani pointed out that this interaction that we make through
technologies is then aiming “to dispute our lives”, it is the
part that we can see of psychology, that “the dispute
is subjectivity”, he asserted.
We are talking about isolating the subject, which has never
been possible like now given the well-known fingerprint,
the algorithms, he noted, and today AI is “as if we
were a particular interaction tailored according
to the footprint we have left”, he said.
That has to do with that bubble, where we are
interacting, but in isolation, he stressed.
He warned that most of the time we are interacting with
devices “we are not even interacting permanently
with people, but with devices”, he stressed.
The Director of Training... of the sectoral vice presidency of
Communication and Culture of Venezuela, Jessica Pernía,
declared that cognitive warfare uses AI, neuroscience
and data science to segment populations, operations
that, he said, are carried out ------- by “the global
hegemons of the technological sectors”.
He estimated that in the face of the phenomenon of
the militarization of knowledge, national defense
should not be limited to physical and national
borders, but should also extend.... to the
entireinformation ecosystem.
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Türkiye... receives more than
5 million tourists in October
November 21st, 10:28am
(Prensa Latina)
Türkiye received more than five million foreign visitors last
October, which represents an increase of more than 4%
compared to the same period of the previous year,
the Tourism Minister, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy,
reported today.
The announcement was made.. through the Turkish social
media platform InSocial, where the headline highlighted
the dynamism of the tourism sector.
Our sector... continues to grow steadily. In October 2025, we
received five million 683 thousand foreign tourists, he said.
According to the data released, Germany and Russia topped
the list of countries sending tourists to Türkiye in October,
followed by the UK.
The minister added ----- that the total number of visitors received
between January and October amounts to more than 47 million,
figures that consolidate Türkiye as one of the most attractive
destinations in the region.
Ersoy stressed that Türkiye's success in tourism responds
to its varied offer, the high quality of its services.. and its
international reputation, factors that continue to attract
millions of travelers.
In 2024, Türkiye received more than 62 million tourists, with
revenues reaching $61.1 billion, according to official figures.
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Hungary rejects new EU
financing --- for Ukraine
November 21st, 9:57am
(Prensa Latina)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today formally rejected the
European Commission (EC) proposal... to grant an additional
135 billion euros to Ukraine, during a speech on public
radio Kossuth.
Orban confirmed the sending of a letter to the president of the EC,
Ursula von der Leyen, where he not only rejects the financing,
but also presents counterproposals, substantiating that
none of the three proposed mechanisms - the abuse of
Russian assets, national guarantees or common
credit - is acceptable.
The Magyar president also questioned systemic corruption
in Ukraine, pointing out the irony of the EC proposing new
disbursements while investigations reveal the diversion
of previous aid by military mafias, without audit
mechanisms to verify the use of funds.
Furthermore, the prime minister emphasized that the community
plan would only perpetuate the war, calling instead to promote
peace initiatives that allow Europe to get out of the impasse
into which the policies of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) have put it.
Experts in international relations agreed that the Hungarian position
exposes the contradictions of the war policy of the EU, which
prioritizes conflict over the well-being of European citizens,
affected by the diversion of resources that should be
allocated to internal development and highlighted
the coherence of the Hungarian position, which
warns about the danger of destabilization of
the global financial system.. that the
confiscation of Russian reserves
would represent, a practice
--- that would establish a
dangerous precedent
in international law.
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Fifty dead and missing in
Vietnam due to floods
November 21st, 1:10am
(Prensa Latina)
The floods caused by the intense and persistent rains that fell
on the central region of Vietnam since last November 16 left
a balance of fifty up until today, of dead or missing people.
According to official figures, the damage caused by severe
flooding in the provinces of Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai
and Dak Lak, where those accumulated in some areas
exceed 1,700 mm, they are serious and these include
the death of 41 citizens, while the whereabouts of
another nine.. are unknown.
Moreover, more than 52 thousand homes in more than 128
communes and neighbourhoods were flooded and more
than 61 thousand people residing in areas at risk of
landslides and floods --- were evacuated.
Regarding agriculture, the Vietnamese Government's electronic
newspaper detailed, 13,026 hectares of rice, flowers and
vegetables were damaged, more than 2,180 perennial
and annual crops ---- and 30,731 head of cattle and
poultry died, or were swept away by the current.
There are currently 30 sections of national roads partially flooded,
causing traffic jams, and numerous parts of provincial and inter-
municipal roads are severely flooded and experiencing
landslides, which also causes setbacks.
Regarding electricity, the source added, more than one
million customers suffered power outages, of which
553,250 customers still do not have that service.
As it became known today, the permanent deputy prime minister
of Vietnam, Nguyen Hoa Binh, signed a decision under which
they will be granted, as emergency financial support, $27
million from the central budget reserve - to Khanh Hoa,
Lam Dong, Gia Lai and Dak Lak..... to overcome the
flood damage.
The day before, the Vietnamese head of government, Pham Minh
Chinh, chaired an online emergency meeting from Algiers -- with
representatives of ministries, agencies, and affected localities,
in which he reiterated that the highest priority is to protect the
life and health of the population ---- and locate missing people.
He also instructed that rescue forces immediately move to isolated
areas to assist the population affected by floods and other natural
disasters, and stressed the need to repair homes, schools and
health centres.
In addition, he said, the supply of food, drinking water
and medicine must be guaranteed, and electricity,
telecommunications and transportation
services ....must be restored.
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Cuba and Russia: Fifty years --- of
collaboration in nuclear research
November 21st, 12:29am
(Prensa Latina)
Cuba will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation as a
member state of the Dubná Unified Nuclear Research Institute
(IUIN), in Russia, with various events from December 1 to 5.
Among the activities to be carried out - are the Meeting of
the Committee of Plenipotentiary Representatives of the
Governments of the IUIN Member States and the
Meeting of the Finance Committee, on days
1 and 2, in Varadero, Matanzas.
In addition, the IUIN-Cuba School will take place in Havana:
Hadronic Structure and Physics of Hadronic Matter and
the Latin American Seminar.. for the development of
scientific-technical collaboration in the nuclear
sphere between Latin America and the
Caribbean and the IUIN.
Also -- a central commemorative event for the 50th Anniversary
of the Incorporation of Cuba into the IUIN, Eleonaivys Parsons
Lafargue, a communication specialist from the Agency for
Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technologies (Aenta),
told Prensa Latina.
The objective is also to evaluate the progress of the main science,
technology and innovation projects, the strategic development
plan until 2030, and scientific-technology collaboration, plus
strengthening exchanges between scientists, academics
and training.
For the meeting of the plenary representatives, the participation of
18 countries and representatives of international organizations,
is expected, said the Aenta source.
10 academics, professors and scientific leaders from IUIN and 40
Cuban students from different universities and research centres
related to nuclear applications ---- will participate
in the IUIN-Cuba School.
The central event will be attended by representatives of different
Organizations of the Central State Administration, such as the
ministries of Science, Technology and Environment, Foreign
Relations and Foreign Trade, among other portfolios, plus
scientific institutions, and personalities.
During the half century of scientific collaboration with the Unified
Institute of Nuclear Research, more than 300 Cuban scientists,
specialists and students have participated, those who have
had the opportunity to collaborate and train in the field of
nuclear sciences.
As a result, the training of generations of scientific cadres and
leaders has been obtained who have contributed significantly
to the development of nuclear applications in the Caribbean
country... in different branches of research.
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Matviyenko noted - the success of
Russian designers in the vacated
niches of Western brands
November 20th, 3:51pm
(Izvestia.ru)
The monopoly of Western clothing brands is becoming a thing of
the past, and the world of fashion is also becoming multipolar,
with Russian designers successfully filling the gaps left by
their foreign counterparts. This was announced by
Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation
Council of the Russian Federation, at the
Commonwealth of Fashion forum, in
St. Petersburg on November 20.
Fashion designers from Russia and all the countries of the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) presented
their clothes and accessories --- in the historical
interiors of the Tauride Palace.
"Of course, this is a very good platform for the constituent entities
of the Russian Federation ----- for our regions. This field is so
competitive, and our designers are so competitive, that
they have easily taken over the niches.. that were
previously occupied by foreign brands. This, is
because what they are doing is closer, more
understandable, and cheaper. It is stylish
and fashionable, which is why we are
actively supporting this area,"
Matviyenko said.
The discussion of fashion trends, was attended by parliamentarians
and representatives of the relevant ministries and agencies. On the
sidelines of the forum, the Speaker of the Federation Council also
discussed cooperation between Russia and Turkmenistan in the
humanitarian sphere with Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President
of the Turkmenistan Charity Foundation.
In September, one of the main topics of discussion at the BRICS+
Fashion Summit held in Moscow was finding a balance between
openness to external players and protecting the interests of
national brands. Many Western brands that left Russia
three years ago have expressed a desire to return.
According to Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President's Special
Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation
with Foreign Countries, the government will not prevent
their return, but it will prioritize Russian businesses.
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China - highlights destination Cuba:
and its intangible cultural heritage
November 20th, 1:46 GMT
(Prensa Latina)
Cuba today received the award “Partner Destination for
Intangible Cultural Heritage Activation 2025”, awarded
by the Meadin Research Institute of China.
The recognition distinguishes the island for its work
in the preservation and revitalization of intangible
cultural heritage.
During the opening ceremony of the Meadin 2025 Culture and
Tourism Festival, Elizabeth Vela, Cuban Minister of Tourism
for Asia, stated that Cuba is one of the most unique and
fascinating destinations in the Caribbean.
She stressed - that the country's strategic geographical position
enhances its role as a reference multi-destination in the region.
She recalled that Cuba was declared the first tourist destination
in Latin America for China in 2003, opening opportunities for
visitors to the Asian giant.
She added that the country offers more than beaches: it has the
best tobacco in the world, high-quality coffee, exquisite rum
and an internationally recognized material and intangible
cultural heritage.
Vela noted - that the restart of Air China's direct flights to Cuba,
along with the visa exemption for Chinese citizens, facilitates
travel & promotes multi-destination tourism to Latin America.
The new campaign “Cuba Única” highlights the national identity,
the goodness of the Cuban people and the achievements of the
Revolution ---- in all social areas, she commented.
Likewise, she highlighted that the cultural mix that defines Cuba
includes an important Chinese imprint, an historical heritage
that cannot be omitted.
According to the organizers.... China's Meadin Research Institute
uses an evaluation system for international tourist destinations
based on a unique data model, which evaluates commitment
(market penetration), experience (innovation in experience),
ecosystem (ecological synergy) and sustainability.
Based on the travel preferences of Chinese tourists... and a
multidimensional analysis of the competitiveness of global
destinations, the MITD identifies and recognizes - those
destinations that stand out - in the Chinese market.
Recently, the ambassador of the Caribbean nation in China, Alberto
Blanco, highlighted three unique elements that favour cooperation
in tourism: complementarity between 2 socialist nations without
conflicts of interest, the stability and security that characterize
Cuba, the special affection and historical admiration of the
Antillean people ....towards the Asian giant.
When answering questions from tour operators, she highlighted
ongoing efforts to adjust to the cultural and gastronomic
needs of this Asian market.
According to Blanco, the island also takes into account the
importance of deepening Beijing's relations with Latin
America and the Caribbean, and, in this sense, she
advocated for a multi-destination tourism model.
On the other hand, she highlighted the attractions of the
cultural wealth of the Caribbean nation ----- and the
potential of health and nature tourism.
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Government of Ecuador - denies
ombudsman visit to new prison
November 20th, 1:07pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Minister of the Interior of Ecuador, John Reimberg,
today denied the possibility of visits from the press or
the Ombudsman, César Córdova, to a new maximum
security prison..... in the coastal province of
Santa Elena.
“Get out of your head - that there will be visitors, this is a
maximum security centre. There are no shows, or soap
operas here. A special regime is followed and security
and medical care are guaranteed for all detainees”,
the official said this Thursday... in an interview
with a local radio station.
In statements to Radio Diblu FM, Reimberg maintained
that this penitentiary centre --- houses the most
dangerous criminals in the country and that
any external entry - will put national
security at risk.
“There are the terrorists, the leaders of the most violent criminal
organizations. We are not going to allow it to become a media
show or a platform for human rights defenders to come and
take photos or generate narratives that benefit criminals”,
reimberg stated.
Earlier it was learned that the Ombudsman, César Córdova.. asked
the Ministry of the Interior to visit the flagship penitentiary centre
of the Government of Daniel Noboa to determine the conditions
of the centre, which is still unfinished.
“We want to know how the commissary, food and the provision of
drinking water are, which is the situation in which all deprivation
centres must be operating”, Córdova declared to the press.
In response, the minister noted that he has many other prisons to
visit where there are problems of overcrowding and extortion.
The official's statement occurs ----------- after increased criticism from
human rights organizations and opposition sectors .....regarding the
management of the country's penitentiary centres ------ many under
military control since the declaration of an internal armed conflict.
On November the 10th, a few days before the referendum and
popular consultation that Noboa lost last Sunday, the
president announced the sending of the 300 «most
dangerous» prisoners.. to the new penitentiary,
called Cárcel del Encuentro, despite the fact
that as he acknowledged, its construction
is unfinished.
Among those detained there.. is former vice president Jorge Glas,
whose defense denounced inhuman treatment in the new prison.
Former vice president Sonia Vera's lawyer... described an
absolute lack of drinking water, permanent confinement
--- and an absence of any medical care.
The facility was one of Noboa's campaign promises in the face of
violence and overcrowding in Ecuadorian prisons, where more
than 500 inmates have been murdered since 2021, most of
them in massacres and riots ...due to clashes between
rival gangs.
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Democracy & Francoism: Spain
fractured ------- by far-right rise
November 20th, 1:01pm
(Prensa Latina)
Fifty years after the death of the dictator Francisco Franco, and
the establishment of democracy, a fractured Spain remembers
the date today, marked by the rise of the extreme right.
The mayor of Valencia, María José Catalá, of the
conservative Popular Party (PP), shook public
opinion this Thursday, by commenting that
Francoism, “....is a stage in history that
has its positive and negative sides”.
According to a survey by the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS),
21.3% of Spaniards believe that the Franco dictatorship was good
or very good.... for the country.
The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, in any
case, paid tribute to the Spanish miracle and called to defend
democracy at a time when some young people say they are
nostalgic, highlighting a certain split in the country.
“That November 20 --- not only marked the end of the last Western
European dictatorship, but the beginning of a journey that was to
lead us to recover freedom and prosperity and reconquer a lost
democracy», Sánchez wrote in a note published in the digital
media eldiario.es.
In parallel, in a speech in the Congress of Deputies, he vehemently
defended freedom of the press and the irreplaceable value of
journalism during the presentation of the series, ‘Anatomy
of a Moment’, about what happened in the so-called 23F,
when there was a failed coup attempt by the Franco
dictatorship --- in 1981.
The Chief Executive had previously commented in the digital
medium that now, “when some idealize authoritarian regimes
and cling to nostalgia for a past that never was …this is
when we must take a step forward ----- in defense of a
freedom that was taken from us for so many years».
Today's date was seen through another prism by the far-right Vox
party, which praised the supposed successes of Franco's regime,
taking advantage of its rise in citizenship with more than 18%
of the electorate's preferences, according to the CIS.
On the other hand, King Felipe VI, will preside over two events this
Friday at the Royal Palace and in Congress, to remember the 50th
anniversary of the restoration of the monarchy, post dictatorship.
Several figures will be absent, including the emeritus monarch
Juan Carlos I, Vox and the Government's partners, mainly in
the Sumar group.
The non-participation of Juan Carlos I, said the Zarzuela Palace, is
for personal reasons of not wanting to be at institutional events,
although - at the same time - there is controversy due to his
complimentary comments about Franco - in a book
published about his memoirs.
Franco -- has been buried on the outskirts of Madrid, since
his remains were exhumed from Cuelgamuros, the name
acquired by the old Valley of the Fallen.... by the
Democratic Memory Law.
Some nostalgic fans and their families
gathered at the place.
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Russian Foreign Ministry: Putin and Modi
Will Take Relations between Moscow
and New Delhi .....to a New Level
by Marfa Mamaeva
November 19th, 11:47pm
(Gazeta.ru)
President RF Vladimir Putin will sign documents on cooperation
in the trade, economic and investment spheres during his visit
to India, together with the country's Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Andrey Rudenko,
told TASS.
The diplomat noted that everything is going according to plan.
Moscow and New Delhi can also sign a number of documents
in the field of migration.
"All of these documents --------- will take our
cooperation to a new level," Rudenko said.
In September, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that
Putin would visit India in December. The Kremlin confirmed
that the visit would take place before the New Year and
that preparations were being made for it.
The media claimed that Putin plans to visit India on December 5-6.
According to sources, the visit will focus on strengthening trade
and defense cooperation - amid tariffs imposed by President
Donald Trump, of the United States.
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St. Petersburg sends humanitarian aid
to Santiago de Cuba ------ after
the devastating hurricane
by Sergey Kuznetsov
November 19th, 3:33pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
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The talks between St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov
and the head of the Santiago de Cuba province, Manuel
Falcón Hernández, focused on the development of
sister cities. However, the main topic was
humanitarian support for the Cuban
region ------- which was recently
affected by natural disasters.
Alexander Beglov recalled that - last year marked the half-century
anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between
the two cities. Initially, the visit was planned as a large-scale
celebration of the 510th anniversary of the founding of
Santiago de Cuba, but the plans were adjusted due
to the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
"After learning about the extent of the destruction, we could
not remain indifferent," the governor emphasized.
He said that St. Petersburg would send humanitarian aid to
the affected regions. As an urgent measure of support, the
delegation has already delivered the necessary medicines.
In addition, Manuel Falcón Hernández was presented with
certificates for an ambulance and a Lada Iskra car,
which will be delivered to the island by sea,
in the near future.
Alexander Beglov noted that the city on the Neva River, which
has experienced severe floods and the tragedy of the Siege,
understands the value of courage and mutual assistance.
"It is during difficult times -- that the strong bond of friendship
between our countries and our cities becomes particularly
evident," said Alexander Beglov.
The meeting also focused on youth - and educational exchanges.
The Governor thanked the Cuban side for inviting St. Petersburg
students to the Miracles of Childhood camp in Varadero and
supported the initiative of the Cervantes Gymnasium in St.
Petersburg .....to sign a cooperation agreement with a
school in Santiago de Cuba.
Alexander Beglov also spoke about St. Petersburg's extensive
experience in developing the volunteer movement, which the
city is ready to share with its Cuban partners. The health-
care sector was also identified as a promising area for
cooperation. The doctors of the Napalkov Cancer
Centre in St. Petersburg ---- expressed their
readiness -- for joint teleconferences to
discuss clinical cases & invited their
Cuban colleagues to participate in
their professional conferences.
At the end of the meeting, Alexander Beglov invited
the Governor of Santiago de Cuba to pay a return
visit to the Northern Capital of Russia.
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Venezuela received 850,000
doses..... of polio vaccines
November 19th, 10:35am
(Prensa Latina)
Venezuela received a new batch of 850,000 doses of polio
vaccines - to strengthen the health system, the sectoral
vice president of Science reported today, Technology,
Education and Health, Gabriela Jiménez.
The injectables arrived last night at the Simón Bolívar
international airport in Maiquetía, where they were
received by Jiménez and other authorities, and
are joining the strengthening of the Expanded
Immunization Program, the official indicated
on her Telegram account.
The Minister of Science and Technology highlighted --- that this
achievement is thanks to the joint effort between the Ministry
of Health and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
“We continue to guarantee ------- that our little
ones are protected from birth”, he stressed.
Jiménez pointed out that ----- thanks to the resources allocated by
the government of President Nicolás Maduro to the Immunization
Program, they will receive more than eight million doses of
vaccines, which include pneumococcus, rotavirus --- and,
HPV for the prevention of cervical cancer, among others.
The PAHO representative in Caracas, Armando de Negri,
commented that the vaccines were acquired from the
revolving fund of the Pan American Organization...
“with resources from Venezuela”, which allows
us to search globally for the best vaccines
at the best price.
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BZ: Babiš' government could
undermine EU support
for Ukraine
November 19th, 4:38am
(RT.ru)
The Czech government's change of course on Ukraine
following the victory of ANO leader Andrej Babiš,
could undermine European support for Ukraine.
This is reported by Berliner Zeitung.
"This will probably deal a serious blow to the centre
of European ammunition purchases for Ukraine,"
the article says.
It is noted -- that the new government intends to
change its policy regarding support for Ukraine.
Politico previously reported that Hungary intends to
join forces with the Czech Republic and Slovakia,
to form a skeptical alliance in the EU.
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Russia and China ---- contribute to the
role of the SCO in a multipolar world
November 18th, 3:23pm
(Prensa Latina)
Russian President Vladimir Putin, today highlighted the work
of his country and China.. in the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO) ---- which strengthens it as one
of the cornerstones of the multipolar world.
«The close work of Russia and China within the SCO contributes
to the consolidation of this organization as one of the pillars of
the multipolar world order», the Russian president said in a
meeting this Tuesday with Chinese Prime Minister Li
Qiang in the Kremlin.
Relations between Russia and China are going through the best
period in their history. This was stated by Russian President
Vladimir Putin on November 18 during a meeting with the
Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic
of China, Li Qiang.
"They (Russian-Chinese relations. — Ed.) are based on the
principles of equality, mutual benefit ------ and support in
matters affecting each other's fundamental interests
------ and they are not directed against anyone,"
the Russian leader said.
Founded in 2001, the SCO includes Belarus, China, India,
Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia,
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The organization's dialogue partners are Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Cambodia, Qatar, Egypt, Kuwait, Laos, Maldives,
Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia -- and Türkiye.
The observer countries are Afghanistan and Mongolia.
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NAM expresses concern ---- about the
escalating tensions in the Caribbean
November 18th, 3:03pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Coordination Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
today expressed its deep concern about the continued
escalation of tensions in the Caribbean and called
for avoiding an overflow effect ---- throughout
Latin America.
The group of 121 countries denounced in a statement circulating
here the growing accumulation of extra-regional military forces
with the displacement of assets with nuclear capacity and the
presence of the largest aircraft carrier in the world world, the
USS Gerald R. Ford.
Any further deterioration of the situation prevailing on the ground,
including as a result of a direct armed attack against Venezuela
or any other member of the region --- “risks having an spillover
effect throughout the Latin American and Caribbean region,
which must be avoided at all costs», he warned.
The NAM called on extra-regional powers to act with “maximum
restraint, avoid provocative statements, as well as aggressive
and inflammatory rhetoric, cease any hostile action ---- and
desist once and for all ---- from your irresponsible and
reckless conduct».
In this sense, it mentioned carrying out air attacks against small
fishing boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific, which according
to US sources.... total 21 ----------- with about 80 dead.
In this regard, it urged dialogue, diplomacy and multilateral
mechanisms -- as the only sustainable ways to address,
through peaceful and cooperative means, any issue
of common interest or concern.
It expressed its support for “all efforts” to preserve the Latin
American and Caribbean region as a Nuclear Weapons Free
Zone, under the Treaty of Tlatelolco (1967), and maintain
its proclamation as a Zone of Peace, in accordance with
that established by the Community of Latin American
and Caribbean States (2014).
The organization reiterated its firm commitment: to
sovereign equality, territorial integrity and the
political independence - of all States.
It stressed that threats of use of force, intimidation or coercive
interference in the internal affairs of States “are contrary to the
letter and spirit of the Charter of the United Nations”.
Likewise, it stressed that military solutions are not an option to
resolve any difference that may exist between members of the
international community and demanded that extra-regional
military assets must be withdrawn, “in the interest of
peace, security and stability ----- both regional
and international”.
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Overwhelming vote in the US Lower
House - to publish the Epstein files
November 18th, 3:02pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives
voted today, overwhelmingly --- due to the complete
publication of the files on the late sex offender
Jeffrey Epstein, to publish the Epstein files.
This measure, which came after months of intense opposition
from President Trump and Republican leaders, obtained a
resounding vote: 427 votes in favour and one against,
that of Representative Clay Higgins (Louisiana).
Such a result did not reflect the months of fierce struggle —
both between the parties and within the ruling party —
that preceded it.
But over the weekend, when it became clear that at least a
hundred Republicans would vote in favour of the measure,
Trump made a sudden turn of opinion ------ and declared
his support.
Last week, all Democrats and four House Republicans
successfully filed a petition - to force a vote on
releasing the full Justice Department (DOJ)
records on Epstein, thus evading.... the
Republican leaders.
The bill, titled Epstein Archives Transparency Act, it was initially
presented in July by Democratic Representatives Ro Khanna of
California, and Republican Thomas Massie of Kentucky, in a
context of growing pressure for the Trump administration
to air those well hidden secrets.
The bipartisan initiative requires the release of documents related
to all investigations into Epstein and his accomplice and romantic
partner Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been serving a 20-year
sentence for sex trafficking, since 2021.
The bill would require the disclosure of flight records, travel
histories, the names of persons and entities mentioned in
any Epstein case and the internal communications of
the DOJ .........within 30 days of their approval.
It would also make public ------ all records «relating to the
destruction, deletion, alteration, loss or concealment
of documents, recordings or electronic data»
relating to Epstein and his associates, as
well as the documentation about his
death, which occurred by suicide
in 2019 in a Manhattan prison
while awaiting trial...... for
sex trafficking charges.
The House Oversight Committee released more than 20,000
pages of Epstein estate documents -- that included emails,
dated between 2011 and 2019, with exchanges between
Epstein and others, in which ----- he referred to Trump.
The Republican president's reaction on Friday was to ask the DOJ
and the FBI to investigate Epstein's relationship with high-profile
figures, especially Democrats, among them former President
William Clinton (1993-2001) ---------- as well as important
financial institutions.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy warned, in a televised interview,
that Trump's request to Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate
Democrats is “heartbreaking and entirely predictable”, because
the DOJ has become “a safety net” for the president ...and an
instrument to persecute opponents.
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Criticism of Trump by Marjorie Taylor
Greene --------- from ally to opponent
November 18th, 12:52pm
(Prensa Latina)
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene today harshly
criticized President Donald Trump prior to an expected vote in
the United States House of Representatives on the files of
the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Greene, a member of the House of Representatives from Georgia,
who went from Trump's faithful ally to being called a “traitor” by
the president, spoke alongside her bench colleague Thomas
Massie (Kentucky) and California Democrat Ro Khanna,
as well as several Epstein survivors.
She attacked Trump, who withdrew his support for her Senate
candidacy in 2026 due to her recent criticism of his position
on the former financial sector.
«I was called a traitor by a man for whom I fought for five,
not really - six years, and to whom I offered my loyalty
unconditionally», Greene declared.
She added that she won her first election «without his (Trump's)
support, defeating eight men in the primaries, and I never owed
him anything, but I fought for him - for his policies and for
‘America First’, and he called me a traitor for supporting
these women - and refusing to remove my name from
the impeachment petition».
Trump, in an unexpected turn, supported the initiative to
publish Epstein's documents, which could affect him...
taking into account the most recent events.
Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee last week
released emails dated between 2011 and 2019, exchanged
by Epstein with others --- about Trump.
«I knew about the girls», is the phrase that appears in one of
those messages, dated January 31, 2019, addressed by
Epstein to journalist Michael Wolff, in which he wrote:
«Trump said... he asked me to resign, when I was
never a member. Of course he knew about the
girls, since he asked (Maxwell) Ghislaine...
to stop».
This is allegedly related to Trump's previous statement that he
banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club in South Florida for,
it appears, harassing young people who worked there.
Among the documents there is also a message dated April 2, 2011
to his ex-partner and collaborator (Maxwell), who is currently
serving a 20-year prison sentence. There --- he claimed
that Trump «spent hours» at his house.. with one
of the victims.
Democrats suggest the emails «raise serious questions»
about President Trump .....and his knowledge of
Epstein's crimes.
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Ecuador calls on Noboa to rectify
after the victory of the No vote
November 18th, 12:33pm
(Prensa Latina)
Representatives of Ecuadorian citizen platforms defended today
that the victory of the No in the popular consultation and
referendum promoted by President Daniel Noboa
constitutes a “collective” victory ----- and a
message to rectify his political course.
The territorial coordinator of the Don't leave campaign, Felipe
Bonilla, stated this Tuesday at a press conference from La
Carolina park, in this capital, that election day reflected
“the historical memory of this people -- who have
already said on several occasions, that we do
not want military bases, that we want to
respect rights, and sustain and care
for nature”.
He added that the vote is a signal for the president,
who must think about what the next steps will
be, respecting the popular will.
Bonilla maintained that the campaign was built “with
attentive listening and investigations” and stressed
that “this is a collective victory” without political
figures behind it.
“It was not a victory - for a party or a trend, it was a victory
for the Ecuadorian people”, he said, and assured that the
activists are not looking for “a political position” - but to
defend “rights won with resistance, with street rallies,
with struggle”.
For her part, Mónica Cabrera, member of the coordinator of
social organizations of Guayas and the animal movement,
stated that the message for No --- was consolidated,
because it defended human and natural rights.
He criticized that the Executive manages “a business plan
and not a government plan” and asked the administration
to stop “making up” the defeat --- and “making lies his
one way of life”.
The member of the Cuenca Water Council Carlos Novillo
highlighted the impact of the mobilization of more than
100 thousand people in that city in southern Ecuador
in defense of water reserves and against mining.
In his opinion, this fact influenced the popular rejection of the
president's proposals and he stressed that “the real winner
is Ecuador and the one who lost the consultation....
is Daniel Noboa”.
The platform of the National Electoral Council (CNE) shows that
the count is advancing to 99 percent and the data confirms
that the No won --- in all four questions.
The questions related to the possibility of installing foreign
military bases and calling a Constituent Assembly to draft
a new Magna Carta attract the greatest rejection, with
percentages greater than 60.
In the question with which Noboa sought to stop financing
political parties with public money, the No achieved 58%,
while in the question that aimed to reduce the members
of the National Assembly from 151 to 73, the rejection
reached 53.47 percent.
The activists agreed - that they did not expect massive and
forceful opposition to the four questions that appeared on
the ballot, but they applauded “the democratic spirit of
the Ecuadorian people, who did not allow themselves
to be fooled” or to give “a blank check” to the ruler.
Lawyer Gustavo Redin, a specialist in natural rights, stated
that the vote shows that “we are a people that at the end
of the day ----- remains in resistance”.
We urge the Government to really listen to citizens,
to reconsider, talk to people again, have empathy
and stop being so authoritarian, Redin said.
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Seven out of 10 Mexicans approve
of Sheinbaum's management
November 18th, 12:19pm
(Prensa Latina)
Seven out of 10 Mexicans --- endorse the management of
President Claudia Sheinbaum -- according to the results
of a survey released today by QM Estudios de Opinión
---- in alliance with the Heraldo Media Group.
The research published in El Heraldo de México indicates
that 72 percent of those consulted approved the work of
the country's first president, while 22 disagreed, a four
showed themselves “neither agree nor disagree” and
a two “does not know/did not answer”.
The newspaper explained that such a positive measurement
of the Chief Executive occurs in the context of the help
provided -- to those affected by the torrential rains in
the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro
and San Luis Potosí.
It also occurs after the presentation of the Michoacán Plan for
Peace and Justice, focused on the security and well-being of
the population of that territory, after the murder of the mayor
of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, a fact condemned by the
government, which maintained that there will be
no impunity.
The measurement, carried out through 800 telephone surveys
of people of legal age from November 4 to 6, has a margin
of error of +/-3.5 percent and a confidence level of 95.
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Venezuela ready to dialogue --- but
prepared for the threat of the US
November 18th, 10:57am
(Prensa Latina)
Venezuela is ready to dialogue and defend peace, but also prepared
for any contingency in the face of the threat from the US, president
Nicolás Maduro said in an interview broadcast today by the
Mexican newspaper La Jornada.
In conversation with the prestigious intellectual Ignacio Ramonet,
the president stated that all popular, social, and political forces
have been urged, military and police of the country... not to
fall into provocations at any time.
“But if they want to come kill a Christian people here in South
America, we call on our citizens to mobilize with patriotic
fervour, which is our legitimate and sovereign right”,
said the dignitary.
He pointed out that if “they come to the event in an attempt to
destabilize Venezuela, from that very moment, the order for
a mobilization and combat operations of all the people
would be decreed, and the Venezuelan working
class ------ would begin an insurrectional
general strike”.
Maduro stressed that his country is determined to be
free - and no foreign power will impose its will on it.
He also alluded to the new narrative used by Washington:
that of alleged narco-terrorism, “as much a lie --- as the
previous ones”.
On US aggressiveness, he considered it an attempt to
reposition that nation within the framework of a geo-
political context -- that has changed greatly since
China's assertion of power and the emergence
of the Brics (made up of nations..... such as
Brazil, Russia, India, China and S. Africa).
In his opinion, the global hegemony exercised by Washington
is increasingly questioned --- by these emerging powers.
“In this new context – he explained-, the decision of the White
House and the Pentagon is to first reinforce the security
theatre closest to US territory, that is, Latin America
and the Caribbean, its old ‘backyard’”.
“It is about reaffirming its dominance over an area that, for
150 years and the Monroe Doctrine [1823], Washington
has considered a kind of ‘exclusive protectorate’,
with ‘limited sovereignty’ for the countries in
that area, including Venezuela”, he noted.
In his opinion, what this new administration wants, by pressuring
and threatening Venezuela - is to send a political message of
strength and dominance to all the States of the continent.
“They are saying: ‘We have returned!’, ‘The Empire has returned
and we are going to reoccupy our central and dominant
position on this continent!’”, the president noted,
emphasizing that “time has passed” ..and “the
geopolitical context is no longer the same”.
Maduro asserted that the era of gunboat diplomacy
has passed and that of the coup and military
interventions, as well.
“The new international order - is increasingly multipolar and
multicentric. The poles of power have multiplied, and now
there is something that did not exist before, and is called
the Global South. Venezuela is part of that Global South
and has numerous and powerful allies”, he explained.
He also denounced that Washington wishes........ to re-establish
exclusive political and military command over the continent to
regain control over Latin America's great strategic resources,
such as oil, gas, and more, copper, lithium, rare earths and
water, but ---- they won't make it.
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Brazilian Supreme Court publishes
its ruling ...on Bolsonaro's appeal
November 18th, 7:50am
(Prensa Latina)
The first chamber of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil
today published its ruling on appeals against the sentence
that convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro and six
others accused of an attempted coup d'état.
The document collects the votes of the STF ministers.
Upon its disclosure, the five-day period begins
for the defense to present new appeals.
Requests for clarification were rejected by the STF last week,
maintaining Bolsonaro's sentence at 27 years and three
months, in prison.
Six other convicts also appealed, but their
appeals were not accepted by the judges.
Now, teams of lawyers can submit new requests for
clarification. However, it is very rare for the
Supreme Court to accept this demand.
The defense can also present the so-called dissenting dissenting
votes. However, the tendency is for these to be rejected, well,
there is an understanding in the court that they can only be
admitted if the sentence includes a dissenting vote of at
least two ministers.
In Bolsonaro's case, only one magistrate,
Luiz Fux, voted against the conviction.
With this, the rapporteur, Minister Alexandre de Moraes, can
declare the process final & order the start of the sentences.
The magistrates highlight in the ruling that the decision
recognized the existence of a criminal organization
that attempted a violent conspiracy and was led
by Bolsonaro.
«This same criminal structure was used, after the defeat in the
2022 elections -- to commit the crime of Coup d'état, typified in
article 359-M of the Penal Code», culminating in the extremely
violent criminal acts of January 8, 2023, the award states.
Likewise, «the appealed sentence fundamentally recognized
that the accused Jair Messias Bolsonaro, acted as leader of
the criminal structure and received extensive contributions
from members of the upper echelons of the Federal
Government and the Armed Forces ----- using the
structure of the Brazilian State, to implement
a project of authoritarian power», the text
points out.
Of the other six accused, the exception is Lieutenant Colonel
Mauro Cid, former assistant to Bolsonaro's orders and who
reached an agreement with the Attorney General's Office
and managed to reduce his sentence to two years.....
in an open regime prison.
Along with the former president, among those accused are
soldiers, former officials and close political allies, all of
them identified by the Attorney General's Office as
part of the crucial nucleus of the coup plot.
This group would have had a central role in the planning and
execution of actions aimed at reversing the results of the
2022 electoral contests, that consecrated the current
ruler Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ------ as the winner.
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