Colombia's Duque Shuns Nobel Winner Meeting Rape Survivors
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-18
Colombian President Ivan Duque was slammed for refusing to meet with Nobel Laureate Denis Mukwege who visited the country to support the victims of sexual violence. | RELATED: | Colombian Social Leader Shot a Day After Global March Against Activists' Killings | The physician from Congo won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his "efforts to end the use of se…
telesurenglish.net/news/Colombias-Duque-Shuns-Nobel-Winner-Meeting-Rape-Survivors-20190818-0002.html
Corporate Media Are Downplaying Resistance to Brazil's Far-Right Leader
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-08-18
August 13 protest against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Belo Horizonte, one of 211 cities where demonstrations took place (Dowglas Silva). | Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of 211 cities on August 13 to protest far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's austerity cuts and privatization plans for the public university system. It was the third in series of national education strikes, dubbed "the Education Tsunamis," organ…
truthdig.com/articles/corporate-media-are-downplaying-resistance-to-brazils-far-right-leader/
ABP ecuador te invita a juntar luchas
ABP ecuador | indybay.org | 2019-08-18
En ABP – Ecuador estableceremos espacios amplios de encuentro y lucha, para construir una planificación estratégica que trascienda la agenda coyuntural hacia una real construcción de poder popular.
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/08/17/18825541.php
Why Lula Thinks the U.S. Is Behind 'Operation Car Wash'
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-08-18
In a recent interview, the former Brazilian president claims the recent turmoil in his nation "has the hand of the United States" all over it.
truthdig.com/articles/why-lula-thinks-the-u-s-was-behind-operation-car-wash/
Media Blackout on Brazil's Anti-Bolsonaro Protests
Brian Mier | commondreams.org | 2019-08-17
"The issue of under-reporting and ignoring protests by Brazil's so-called 'organized left'—the labor unions and popular social movements that make up the traditional support base for the Workers Party—is a historic problem," Mier writes. (Photo: Douglas Silva) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/bolsonaro-protest-4-featured-1024×512.jpg …
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Media Blackout on Brazil's Anti-Bolsonaro Protests – Why are New York Times and Guardian downplaying resistance to Brazil's far-right president?
Brian Mier | fair.org | 2019-08-17
August 13 protest against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Belo Horizonte, one of 211 cities where demonstrations took place (photo: Dowglas Silva). | Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of 211 cities on August 13 to protest far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's austerity cuts and privatization plans for the public university system. It was the third in series of national education strikes, dubbed "the Education Tsunamis,…
fair.org/home/media-blackout-on-brazils-anti-bolsonaro-protests/
Bini's Lawyer: Ecuador Prosecutor's Still Have no Evidence
teleSUR -EF | telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-17
The lawyer to Swedish expert in open software development, Ola Bini, said Friday that the Ecuadorean government still has no evidence to support its claim that Bini has hacked any state computer systems. | RELATED: | Ecuador: Ola Bini's NGO Office Sacked, Tech Equipment Stolen | For over two months, Ecuador's administration under President Lenin Moreno held Bini in detention, claiming he tried to "hack" computers belonging to presidential of…
telesurenglish.net/news/Binis-Lawyer-Ecuador-Prosecutors-Still-Have-no-Evidence–20190817-0011.html
The IMF's latest victims
Jayati Ghosh | mronline.org | 2019-08-17
In 2013, the International Monetary Fund produced a report acknowledging that it had "underestimated" the effects that austerity would have on Greece's economy. Yet the Fund has made the same mistakes in its subsequent deals with Argentina and Ecuador. | Source…
mronline.org/2019/08/17/the-imfs-latest-victims/
Venezuelan military court jails union official as working-class opposition grows
wsws.org | 2019-08-17
The indictment of Rubén González is part of an attempt to criminalize growing social opposition among workers and the impoverished masses.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/08/17/vene-a17.html
Evo: Bolivia's Flag Symbolizes Independent, Sovereign Nation
teleSUR -EF | telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-17
President Evo Morales celebrated Flag Day on Saturday, emphasizing that the nation's tri-colors–red, yellow and green–symbolize the independence of a liberated and sovereign people. | RELATED: | Mass Rally For Evo Morales in Opposition Stronghold | "Our flag shows we are a free and sovereign people; the one that symbolizes our independence. The Bolivian tricolor is the greatest symbol of the country's unity. We honor the flag as the representation of the pride of being Bolivia…
telesurenglish.net/news/Evo-Bolivias-Flag-Symbolizes-Independent-Sovereign-Nation-20190817-0008.html
Salvadoran Woman Hopeful of Acquittal in Retrial for Stillbirth
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-16
A Salvadoran woman sentenced to 30 years in prison after a stillborn delivery–the result of rape–was back in court Thursday for a retrial on homicide charges, for which prosecutors are now asking a 40-year prison sentence. | RELATED: | Ecuador: Women Demand Decriminalization of Abortion in Rape Cases | Judge Jose Virgilio Jurado Martin…
telesurenglish.net/news/Salvadoran-Woman-Hopeful-of-Acquittal-in-Retrial-for-Stillbirth-20190816-0013.html
'Brazil to Leave Mercosur if Cristina Wins', Minister Guedes
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-16
Brazil's Economic Minister Paulo Guedes threatened Thursday to leave Mercosur if Alberto Fernandez and Cristina Fernandez win the second round of the Argentinean presidential elections on October 27. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro Cites Trump's Discourse, Says Mercosur No Longer Seeks Chavez's 'Great Homeland' | "Mercosur is, of cours…
telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-to-Leave-Mercosur-if-Cristina-Wins-Minister-Guedes-20190816-0007.html
Trump starves Venezuela, Democrats are silent
Aaron Maté | mronline.org | 2019-08-16
The Trump administration is intensifying its economic warfare on the people of Venezuela with a crippling embargo–and facing no resistance from the Democratic Party. | Source…
mronline.org/2019/08/16/trump-starves-venezuela-democrats-are-silent/
Venezuelans Caught Smuggling Gold into Dominican Republic
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-16
Six Venezuelans were captured in the Dominican Republic Friday for possible links to a gold smuggling ring, and are now in the process of been extradited. Two Dominican Republic nationals involved in the operation were also captured. | RELATED: | US: Already Interfering in Upcoming Venezuelan Elections | Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced Friday that the criminal gang dedicated to illegally obtaining and smuggling Venezuelan gold into the Dominican Republic h…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelans-Caught-Smuggling-Gold-into-Dominican-Republic-20190816-0010.html
Colombian Ministries Call for More Protection of Social Leaders
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-16
Colombian social leaders ought to be better protected, especially in light of upcoming regional elections set to be held Oct. 27, 2019, Attorney General Director Fernando Carrillo said Friday. | RELATED: | Colombian Indigenous Peoples Declare Emergency in Cauca Valley After Murder of Two Members | The attorney general's office is requesting the National Security Guarantees Commission (CNGS) consolidate strategies and create a list of candidates who c…
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Tit For Tat: Baltimore Takes Another Hit, This Time From Uruguay
Bob Scofield | counterpunch.org | 2019-08-16
I imagine that however a Baltimorean feels when their city is attacked by the barbarian in the White House it has to be worse when the city is slighted by Uruguay, one of the world's most progressive countries. On August 5th the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning to Uruguayans traveling to the…
counterpunch.org/2019/08/16/tit-for-tat-baltimore-takes-another-hit-this-time-from-uruguay/
The Black Working Class and Venezuela: Fighting The Same Enemy
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-08-15
Netfa Freeman discusses the unique perspective of the Embassy Protection Collective's work through the lens of the Black working class and their connection with Venezuela…
therealnews.com/stories/the-black-working-class-and-venezuela-fighting-the-same-enemy
The US is already interfering in the upcoming Venezuelan elections
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-08-15
US President Donald Trump has maintained strong economic pressure against Venezuela, having signed numerous decrees blocking the assets of the Venezuelan authorities within US jurisdiction. Giants such as the Central Bank of Venezuela and the state-owned oil company PDVSA were also included in the sanctions list. Now, Washington has announced it will even impose sanctions …
uwidata.com/4894-the-us-is-already-interfering-in-the-upcoming-venezuelan-elections/
PHOTOS: Venezuelans march against US embargo in enormous #NoMoreTrump protest
Ben Norton | thegrayzone.com | 2019-08-14
The Grayzone attends a massive march where hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Caracas to condemn the US…
thegrayzone.com/2019/08/14/photos-venezuela-march-us-embargo-no-more-trump-protest/
Wednesday's Daily Brief: Help for Venezuelans, Burundi Ebola vaccine drive, Paraguay poison probe urged, talking disarmament in Geneva, Libya violence down
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-14
Our main stories today cover: Scaled-up assistance for Venezuelans; Ebola vaccinations for Burundi health workers; reports of civilian deaths following an Afghan-sponsored security operation; agrochemical spray probe urged in Paraguay; Libya violence abates during truce, and disarmament conference's first woman chief urges Governments to "overcome their differences".
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1044231
Brazil's Student Movement Mobilizes to Oppose Bolsonaro's Education Privatization
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-08-14
Students rallied and marched in 207 municipalities of Brazil, to declare their opposition to right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro's education reform that would privatize much of Brazil's higher education. Mike Fox reports…
therealnews.com/stories/brazils-student-movement-mobilizes-to-oppose-bolsonaros-education-privatization
Venezuelan Opposition Journalist Served as Agent for US, UK Gov't
TeleSUR English | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-14
In a U.S. diplomatic cable, Bocaranda is dubbed a "reliable source" and to be "strictly protected."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14627
Venezuela's Maduro Reshuffles Cabinet as Supreme Court Strips Three Opposition Lawmakers of Immunity
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-14
The National Constituent Assembly will also evaluate bringing forward legislative elections.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14628
Humanitarian assistance to be scaled-up for millions of Venezuelans in need
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-14
The United Nations humanitarian wing launched a new Response Plan (HRP) on Wednesday, that aims to help around 2.6 million people in Venezuela through to the end of the year, almost half of whom are youth.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1044221
Decolonization Displaces Neoliberalism in Bolivia
Kim Petersen | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-08-14
In the central interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia is the unceded territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. A corporate entity, Coastal GasLink (CGL), abetted by colonial-government structures, is preparing to lay a pipeline in this territory. The DinàØ ze' and Ts'akà´ ze' (hereditary chiefs) did not grant consent for this; in fact, …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/08/decolonization-displaces-neoliberalism-in-bolivia/
Safe Zone in Syria, Elections in Argentina and Guatemala, Ex-president of Kyrgyzstan arrested
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-08-13
Safe zone in Syria Turkish-American talks on creating a safe zone in northern Syria took place in Ankara this week. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, Turkey and the United States have agreed to establish a coordination center for joint operations in establishing the peace corridor. uwidata.com/4836-turkey-and-us-come-to-agreement-on-creation-of-security-zone/ Argentine elections On Sunday, primary elections took …
uwidata.com/4914-safe-zone-in-syria-elections-in-argentina-and-guatemala-ex-president-of-kyrgyzstan-arrested/
Eduardo Bolsonaro, Pro-Trump Son of Brazil's President, on Track to Be Ambassador to U.S
Robert Mackey | theintercept.com | 2019-08-13
Despite a legal challenge, President Jair Bolsonaro seems determined to nominate his son Eduardo to be Brazil's next ambassador to the United States.
theintercept.com/2019/08/13/eduardo-bolsonaro-pro-trump-son-brazils-president-track-ambassador-u-s/
Will Brazil's Social Movements be Hit by Bolsonaro's Anti-Crime Crackdown?
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-08-13
Brazil's President Bolsonaro's comment that criminals should "die like cockroaches" is not only reminiscent of Philippine president Duterte, but also seeks to persecute social movements, says Mike Fox…
therealnews.com/stories/bolsonaros-anti-crime-crack-down-also-targets-brazils-social-movements
Results of Argentina's primary elections
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-08-13
Argentina recently held their primary elections for the leadership of the country. The so-called "PASO" elections are essentially a prelude to the general presidential elections. Those who receive less than 1.5% of the vote are barred from participating in the general elections which will take place in October. Peronism, represented by former Argentine president Cristina …
uwidata.com/4887-results-of-argentinas-primary-elections/
Bolivia's President Evo Morales Seeks An Unprecedented Fourth Term
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-08-13
The race for Bolivia's presidency has begun and Evo Morales, has a good chance of winning, if voters forgive him for the term limits controversy. Linda Farthing discusses the situation in Bolivia…
therealnews.com/stories/bolivias-president-evo-morales-seeks-an-unprecedented-fourth-term
Cómo los planes de privatización de Joe Biden condenaron a Latinoamérica y desataron la crisis migratoria
Max Blumenthal | thegrayzone.com | 2019-08-12
En su campaña, Joe Biden se ha jactado de su papel en la transformación de Colombia y Centroamérica a través…
thegrayzone.com/2019/08/12/privatizacion-joe-biden-latinoamerica-crisis-migratoria/
U.S. starts blockade of Venezuela
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-08-12
Chicago, IL – On August 6, U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton attended a gathering of representatives from the right-wing governments of Latin America. There, he announced the next stage in the U.S. campaign to defeat the Bolivarian Revolution: A total blockade of Venezuela. All U.S. citizens are banned from doing business with "the Maduro regime," and any company – U.S. or international – that does business with the Venezuelan government will be subject to fines, asset seizures and sanctions. While the announcement did not include the immediate deployment of the U.S. Navy to enforce the blockade, Bolton…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/8/12/us-starts-blockade-venezuela
Trump starves Venezuela, Democrats are silent
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2019-08-12
The Trump administration is intensifying its economic warfare on the people of Venezuela with a crippling embargo — and facing…
thegrayzone.com/2019/08/12/trump-starves-venezuela-democrats-are-silent/
Venezuela Secures New Chinese Oil Investment
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-12
The move defies the US embargo's secondary sanction provisions targeting foreign firms trading with Venezuela.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14625
Worldwide Solidarity Rallies Held in Support of Venezuela
TeleSur English | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-12
Rallies were held on Saturday across the world in support of Venezuela as the Bolivarian Republic faces an inhuman economic blockade imposed by the United States and their Western allies.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14623
U.S. starts blockade of Venezuela
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-08-12
Chicago, IL – On August 6, U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton attended a gathering of representatives from the right-wing governments of Latin America. There, he announced the next stage in the U.S. campaign to defeat the Bolivarian Revolution: A total blockade of Venezuela. All U.S. citizens are banned from doing business with "the Maduro regime," and any company – U.S. or international – that does business with the Venezuelan government will be subject to fines, asset seizures and sanctions. While the announcement did not include the immediate deployment of the U.S. Navy to enforce the blockade, Bolton…
fightbacknews.org/2019/8/12/us-starts-blockade-venezuela
Venezuelan Gov't Suspends Dialogue as EU Criticizes US Embargo
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-08
The European Union objected to the "extraterritorial application of unilateral measures."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14619
Venezuelan Campesinos' March on Miraflores Blocked by Police
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-08
The mobilization marked the one-year anniversary of the Admirable Campesino March.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14620
Actions urged against U.S. blockade of Venezuela
Gloria La Riva | liberationnews.org | 2019-08-08
With Trump's Aug. 6 announcement of a total U.S. economic blockade of Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro is calling on people worldwide to stand with Venezuela on Saturday, Aug. 10, with solidarity rallies.
liberationnews.org/actions-urged-against-u-s-blockade-of-venezuela/
Se urgen acciones contra bloqueo de EEUU a Venezuela
Gloria La Riva | liberationnews.org | 2019-08-08
Con el anuncio de Trump del 6 de agosto imponiendo un bloqueo económico total a Venezuela, el presidente Nicolás Maduro ha hecho un llamado a los pueblos del mundo que se una a Venezuela el sábado 10 de agosto, con manifestaciones de solidaridad.
liberationnews.org/se-urgen-acciones-contra-bloqueo-de-eeuu-a-venezuela/
Venezuelan Athletes Bring Home Medals from Pan-American Games
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-07
Venezuela has scored thirteen medals so far, including three golds, with more expected.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14617
Washington Escalates Venezuela Sanctions into Full-Fledged Embargo
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-06
The latest measures amount to a total trade embargo impacting both US and foreign entities.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14615
Venezuela derrota nuevo sabotaje de poder en horas
Gloria La Riva | liberationnews.org | 2019-08-06
Este es el tercer intento importante de los Estados Unidos y los contrarrevolucionarios internos para tratar de destruir el sistema de energía, el primero fue del 7 al 12 de marzo y el segundo del 23 de marzo al 4 de abril. Ha habido cientos de ataques terroristas en las líneas eléctricas.
liberationnews.org/venezuela-derrota-nuevo-sabotaje-de-poder-en-horas/
Venezuela: Trump Threatens Blockade as Dialogue Continues
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-05
A White House official added that the threat should be "taken seriously."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14614
Venezuela's PDVSA Reconverts Oil Facilities While US Court Ruling Puts Citgo at Risk
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-08-01
Oil giant Chevron has also been granted a 90-day waiver by the Treasury Department to continue its Venezuela operations.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14609
Venezuela: Six Chavista Militants Killed in Fresh Rural Violence
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-30
Landowner violence continues to plague the Venezuelan countryside.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14607
Sao Paulo Forum Voices Solidarity with Venezuela, Rejects US Warmongering
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-29
The host of delegates from around the world likewise expressed support for leftist movements in Latin America.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14606
Venezuela: US Sanctions Target Subsidized Food Program as Foro de Sao Paulo Kicks Off
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-25
Washington has targeted companies and individuals it alleges are profiteering from the CLAP food initiative.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14602
Venezuela Recovers From Blackout as Guaido 'Approves' Military Treaty Reincorporation
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-24
Caracas blamed the blackout on an "electromagnetic attack" while recovery was faster than before.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14599
Nationwide Blackout in Venezuela, Third since March — VA's on the Ground Coverage Affected
venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-07-23
A government communique states that the probable cause was an "electromagnetic attack."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14595