Protesters Call for Climate Justice at the Peoples' Summit in Chile
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-12-11
Overshadowed by events in Madrid, where the United Nations COP25 conference is taking place, activists in the Chilean capital, Santiago, are eager that social justice becomes more central to international climate discussions. On December 2, the first day of COP25, more than 100 environmental groups launched a parallel conference in Santiago. And on Friday, several thousand people participated in a series of marches organized by these groups and their allies. | The week-long Peoples' Summit drew climate…
truthout.org/articles/protesters-call-for-climate-justice-at-the-peoples-summit-in-chile/
Riot Police Attack Peaceful Protesters in Colombian Capital
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
On Tuesday, the Mobile Riot Squadron ( Esmad ) carried out attacks against the protesters who were peacefully demonstrating at the National University of Colombia in the capital city of Bogotá. | RELATED: | Colombia: UN Denounces Murder Of 86 Human Rights Defenders | According to reports from social activists, the attacks against the protesters who participated in the peaceful demonstrations began shortly after they gathered at the university in the Colombian capital. | The people…
telesurenglish.net/news/Riot-Police-Attack-Peaceful-Protesters-in-Colombian-Capital-20191211-0005.html
On International Human Rights Day, Oppose U.S. Coup in Bolivia and Global Lawlessness: Black Alliance for Peace (BAP)
Black Alliance for Peace | globalresearch.ca | 2019-12-11
December 10, 2019, on this day 71 years ago the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was launched by the United Nations. The Declaration reflected the agreed-upon principles that were expected to usher in a new period in which this …
globalresearch.ca/international-human-rights-day-congressional-black-caucus-oppose-u-s-coup-bolivia-global-lawlessness/5697368
Colombia: Medellin Will Host a Concert Pro National Strike
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
A student assembly of the University of Antioquia summoned at least 30 local bands to play in Medellin, on December 22nd in support of the national strike, as it happened previously in Bogota with the concert 'A song for Colombia'. | RELATED: | Riot Police Attack Peaceful Protesters in Colombian Capital | The show "will not only be musical, but will be mixed with comparsas (carnival singers)", Alejandra Montoya, one of the organizers of the ev…
telesurenglish.net/news/colombia-medillin-will-host-a-concert-pro-national-strike-20191211-0012.html
Argentina and Cuba Agree to Increase Food and Medicine Exchange
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel met Wednesday in Buenos Aires to speak about bilateral relations, agreeing to continue and expand the exchange of food and medicine between both nations. | RELATED: | Argentina: President Fernandez Calls for a New Social Compact | "The heads of state stressed the importance of increasing the exchange of medicine and food, with special emphasis on generic drugs for senior adults in our country," Ar…
telesurenglish.net/news/Argentina-and-Cuba-Agree-to-Increase-Food-and-Medicine-Exchange-20191211-0014.html
Trump-Pelosi Trade Maneuvers: The New NAFTA 2.0, China Tariffs, and Brazil-Argentina Steel
Dr. Jack Rasmus | globalresearch.ca | 2019-12-11
According to the corporate media, revisions to the USMCA demanded …
globalresearch.ca/trump-pelosi-trade-maneuvers-the-new-nafta-2-0-china-tariffs-and-brazil-argentina-steel/5697373
Brazil's Senate Advances Bill That May Send Lula Back to Prison
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
Brazil's Senate took a step on Tuesday toward restoring mandatory imprisonment for convicts after they lose their first appeal, a move that could return former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to jail for corruption. | RELATED: | Brazil: Opposition Accuses Bolsonaro Before UN for Censorship | President Jair Bolsonaro attends a promotion ceremony for generals in Brasilia, Brazil, Dec. 9, 2019. | Photo: Reuters | The Senate's constitution and justice committee voted 22-…
telesurenglish.net/news/Brazils-Senate-Advances-Bill-That-May-Send-Lula-Back-to-Prison-20191211-0001.html
Brazilian Workers Party backs Bolsonaro's draconian "anti-crime" bill
wsws.org | 2019-12-11
The vote has shattered the year-long claim by Bolsonaro's opposition that it represents some kind of democratic "resistance".
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/12/11/braz-d11.html
'Bolivian Coup Plotters to Be Tried for Massacres' Morales Says
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
Bolivia's former President Evo Morales Wednesday said that the main actors involved in the coup d'etat against him will be tried for the massacres committed in Sacaba and Senkala. | RELATED: | Evo Morales Vows to Return to Bolivia After Right-Wing Coup | The Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) leader highlighted the preliminary results of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) special mission, which confirmed killings in Cochabamba and El Alto during the coup d'etat i…
telesurenglish.net/news/Bolivian-Coup-Plotters-to-Be-Tried-for-Massacres-Morales-Says-20191211-0011.html
Death Toll from New Zealand Volcano Eruption Rises to 8
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
New Zealand officials lifted the death toll from this week's volcano eruption to eight on Thursday after two victims died in hospital, as ongoing seismic activity prevented teams from accessing the island to recover bodies. | RELATED: | Peru Announces State of Emergency After Volcano Displaces 1,300 | Authorities said eight bodies remained on the islan…
telesurenglish.net/news/Death-Toll-from-New-Zealand-Volcano-Eruption-Rises-to-8-20191211-0013.html
Constitutional Accusation Against Chilean President Goes Ahead
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
A constitutional accusation filed by opposition parties against President Sebastian Piñera was approved today by a committee of deputies, as the first step in that process. | RELATED: | Chile Denounces Over 350 Eye Injuries On Human Rights Day | The Committee, formed by five legislators of the Socialist, Communist and Christian Democratic parties (opposition), as well as the National Renewal and Independent Democratic Union parties of the ruling coalition, supported by three votes…
telesurenglish.net/news/Constitutional-Accusation-Against-Chilean-President-Goes-Ahead-20191211-0010.html
An Evening for Chile: teach in, discussion, music, and stories
SubRosa Community Space | indybay.org | 2019-12-11
SubRosa Community Space | 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/12/10/18828788.php
Chile: Senate Approves Indictment of Former Interior Minister
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
The two parts of the constitutional accusation obtained 23 votes in favor and 18 against, mostly from the former minister's right-wing allies. | The first part of the accusation against Chadwick points to the violation of the "Constitution and laws, omitting effective measures to prevent the violation of human rights and not having maintained public order in a rational manner." | The second and final chapter pointed to the violation of the Constitution "by declaring a state of emergency and having allowed events not contemplated in this figure. He is accused of restricting the freedom of movement and assembly…
telesurenglish.net/news/Chile-Senate-Approves-Indictment-of-Former-Interior-Minister-20191211-0016.html
Chile Expands Search Operation for Missing Plane in Drake Sea
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
Chile's Armed Forces Wednesday announced that they are expanding the search operation for the Air Force C130 Hercules aircraft that disappeared on its way to Antarctica with 38 people on board on Monday. There are no clues to the location of the plane or indications of what happened so far. | RELATED: | Chilean Military Aircraft Crashes Near Southern Coast: 38 Dead | A greater number of officers will be involved in searching for the crashed plane in the Sea of Brake, which is on…
telesurenglish.net/news/Chile-Expands-Search-Operation-for-Missing-Plane-in-Drake-Sea-20191211-0009.html
Venezuela Charges 509 Human Rights Violators: Attorney General
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-11
The Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, said Tuesday that since the start of this administration, the Public Ministry (MP) has charged 509 alleged human rights violaters in the Bolivarian Republic. | RELATED: | 'OAS Is Major Human Rights Violator Against Venezuela' Dussan | "770 have been charged for crimes such as homicide, torture, inhuman or degrading treatment, illegitimate deprivation of liberty, and domicile violations among others. Of that total, 131 conviction…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Charges-509-Human-Rights-Violators-Attorney-General-20191211-0003.html
Venezuela Oil Production Continues Slow Recovery
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-11
According to state oil company PDVSA, production is again approaching one million barrels per day.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14744
"Shame!" Indigenous Leaders & Delegates from Global South Stage Dramatic Protest at COP25 in Madrid
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-12-11
Democracy Now! was broadcasting live from the United Nations climate summit in Madrid, Spain, when hundreds of climate advocates and people's movements at the U.N. climate action summit staged a protest inside the conference venue. As the demonstration unfolds, we speak with Tom Goldtooth, executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network; Karin Nansen, chair of Friends of the Earth International; Nigerian climate activist Nnimmo Bassey with Health of Mother Earth Foundation; and indigenous climate activist Daiara Tukano from Brazil.
www.democracynow.org/2019/12/11/cop25_walkout_indigenous_leaders_global_south
Colombia: UN Denounces Murder Of 86 Human Rights Defenders
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-10
At least 86 human rights defenders were murdered this year in Colombia, according to a report released Tuesday by Alberto Brunori, the country's representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. | RELATED: | Colombia National Strike Committee Announces More Protests Against Duque | Brunori stressed that the defense of human rights i…
telesurenglish.net/news/colombia-un-denounces-murder-of-86-human-rights-defenders-20191210-0013.html
Chile Denounces Over 350 Eye Injuries On Human Rights Day
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-10
After more than two months of mobilizations against the policies of right-wing President Sebastian Piñera, sectors of the population took to the streets Tuesday in what was called "March for the Eyes of Chile," in commemoration of the International Human Rights day. | RELATED: | Social NGOs Launch Camp-In to Protest Chilean Gov't Inaction | The Chilean people denounced the government's excessive violence after 352 people lost their vision partially or totally during the violent re…
telesurenglish.net/news/chile-denounced-eye-wounds-due-to-govt-violence-on-hr-day–20191210-0020.html
Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order
Peter Kornbluh | thenation.com | 2019-12-10
Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order…
thenation.com/article/chile-protests-inequality-pinochet/
Delays in Forced Sterilizations Case in Peru: 20 Years Open
telesurenglish.net | 2019-12-10
The case involving alleged forced sterilizations performed in Peru during the 1990-2000 term of former President Alberto Fujimori suffered on Monday a new delay in the legal proceedings that have been under way for more than 20 years without any trial opened yet. | RELATED: | Peru Opposition Leader Accused of Graft Released From Jail | The court hearing was expecting Monday prosecutors to present their accusations against Fujimori and his former health ministers for crimes against…
telesurenglish.net/news/Delays-in-Forced-Sterilizations-Case-in-Peru-20-Years-Open-20191210-0015.html
Amazonian Forest Protectors Rally Outside COP25 Amid Death of Two Indigenous Chiefs
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-12-10
On Monday, indigenous activists from the Brazilian, Colombian and Ecuadorian Amazon rallied outside the COP25 venue to protest the targeting of indigenous forest protectors and the destruction of their lands, known as the "lungs of the Earth." Their protest came just days after two indigenous chiefs, Firmino Prexede Guajajara and Raimundo Guajajara, were gunned down in a drive-by shooting Saturday in Brazil.
www.democracynow.org/2019/12/10/indigenous_organizers_of_brazilian_colombian_ecuadorian
'Sexy tricks': How journalists demonize Venezuela's socialist government, in their own words
Alan MacLeod | thegrayzone.com | 2019-12-09
Journalists revealed to me the tactics they use to sell stories painting Venezuela as a socialist dystopia. One described himself…
thegrayzone.com/2019/12/09/sexy-tricks-journalists-demonize-venezuela-anatoly-kurmanaev/
Iran False Flag, Bolivia's Coup Gov Seeks Israel's Help, Israel's Been In Yemen 'Since Day One'
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2019-12-09
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/8/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
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Venezuela's Civilian Militia Surpasses Target, Reaches 3.3 Million Members
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-09
The body is due to be legally incorporated into the Armed Forces as a "combat unit."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14742
Secret Service logs 'disappeared' because they showed collusion with right-wing mob, Blumenthal tells RT
rt.com | 2019-12-09
Journalist Max Blumenthal says assault charges against him have been dropped by the US government partially because the case would have turned into a great embarrassment for the Secret Service. | Blumenthal was subjected to an early morning arrest in October on a five-month-old warrant, which stemmed from an accusation against him and fellow activist Ben Rubinstein. A Venezuelan opposition activist said they attacked her when they were delivering food to people who took cover in the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC trying to prevent supporters of US-backed self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido from taking o…
rt.com/usa/475379-blumenthal-chargest-dropped-interview/
Indigenous Leader Sà¥nia Guajajara: The Amazon Is Burning & Its Defenders Are Being Assassinated
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-12-09
Speakers at Friday's climate march in Madrid included Brazilian indigenous leader Sà¥nia Guajajara. A day after she spoke, two indigenous chiefs — Firmino Prexede Guajajara and Raimundo Guajajara — were gunned down in a drive-by shooting Saturday in Brazil.
www.democracynow.org/2019/12/9/indigenous_leader_sonia_guajajara_at_cop25
With People in the Streets Worldwide, Media Focus Uniquely on Hong Kong
Alan MacLeod | fair.org | 2019-12-06
Unlike protests against US client states, the Hong Kong demonstrations were frequently given the approving "pro-democracy" label (CNN, 8/30/19). | 2019 may be remembered as the year of the protest, as demonstrations are engulfing the world. From the Yellow Vests in France to demonstrations in Lebanon, Gaza, Chile, Ecuador and Haiti, sustained movements all over the planet have taken to the street demanding change. Yet US corporate media have been disproportionately interested in only one: the Hong Kong protests.
fair.org/home/with-people-in-the-streets-worldwide-media-focus-uniquely-on-hong-kong/
UN agency hails Brazil 'milestone' decision over Venezuelan refugees
news.un.org | 2019-12-06
Brazil's move to recognize thousands of refugees from crisis-wracked Venezuela through a new accelerated procedure, has been welcomed by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/12/1052921
COP25: Alternative Climate Summit Honors Those "Suffering the Crimes of Transnational Corporations"
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-12-06
We broadcast from Madrid, Spain, where the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP25, began Monday and will continue through next week, as environmental leaders from around the world gather to negotiate global solutions to the climate crisis. Activists have converged on Madrid for the conference and are hosting an alternative summit of their own: Cumbre Social por el Clima — the Social Summit for the Climate. The alternative summit has been organized by social justice and environmental groups to draw attention to the ongoing political repression in Chile, corporate influence on the climate su…
www.democracynow.org/2019/12/6/cop25_alternative_climate_summit_honors_those
"It's Our Future": Meet the Youth Activists Behind Fridays for Future Movements in Uganda and Chile
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-12-06
In Spain, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has arrived in Madrid to take part in today's strike as well as a major march set for 6 p.m. local time. Greta began the climate strike movement last year when she started skipping school every Friday to stand in front of the Swedish parliament, demanding action to prevent catastrophic climate change. Her protest spread, quickly going global. We speak with two youth climate strikers: Hilda Flavia Nakabuye is the founder of Fridays for Future Uganda and Angela Valenzuela is a coordinator with Fridays for Future in Chile, where this year's U.N. clima…
www.democracynow.org/2019/12/6/fridays_for_future_movements_uganda_chile
How middle class Bolivia learned to stop worrying and love the coup
Wyatt Reed | thegrayzone.com | 2019-12-05
In and around La Paz, middle class Bolivians have fallen under the spell of the junta's propaganda campaign against Evo…
thegrayzone.com/2019/12/05/middle-class-bolivia-learned-love-coup/
Venezuela: Guaido Embattled as Opposition Splits over New Corruption Scandal
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-05
The latest scandal has further called into doubt Guaido's credibility as leader of the opposition.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14739
A Facade Drops in Chile
Maxine Lowy | progressive.org | 2019-12-05
The current social revolution is years in the making.
progressive.org/dispatches/facade-drops-chile-lowy-191205/
The Other Americans: Latin America's Uprising Against Neoliberalism
Jeff Abbott | progressive.org | 2019-12-04
Colombians join a wave of protest across the continent.
progressive.org/dispatches/latin-americas-uprising-against-neoliberalism-abbott-191204/
TIAR Countries Blacklist Top Venezuelan Officials as US Slaps New Sanctions
Lucas Koerner | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-04
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Venezuela of "hijacking" mass anti-neoliberal protests in "our own backyard."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14737
Red Cross Chief: Venezuela Aid Being Politicized to 'Destabilize the Country'
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-04
Francesco Rocca slammed the underfunding of aid programs as a problem of "political will."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14738
Miami activists unite against U.S. imperialism in Latin America
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-12-03
Miami, FL – On December 1, immigrant groups representing several different countries in the Caribbean and South America rallied together at the Torch of Friendship to show unity and strength against U.S imperialism and far-right political violence in Latin America. Various groups of immigrant activists united in what they said was just the beginning of a new movement in South Florida to bring together the various struggles in Latin America against neo-liberalism and neo-colonialism. | Activists representing Chile, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Brazil spoke out against neoliberal policies, U.S militarism, and…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/12/2/miami-activists-unite-against-us-imperialism-latin-america
Venezuela's PDVSA Secures Temporary Lease Extension for Curacao Refinery
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-02
Despite the extension, refinery owners are looking to end the 34-year cooperation under pressure from US sanctions.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14736
Plan Cóndor 2.0: Tras el golpe en Bolivia, Trump declara a Nicaragua 'amenaza a su seguridad nacional' y apunta hacia México
Ben Norton | thegrayzone.com | 2019-12-01
Luego de presidir el golpe en Bolivia, los Estados Unidos declararon a Nicaragua como una "amenaza a la seguridad nacional"…
thegrayzone.com/2019/12/01/plan-condor-2-golpe-bolivia-trump-nicaragua-mexico/
US Vows to 'Reinforce' Sanctions, Accuses Venezuela and Cuba of Stirring Regional 'Strife'
Lucas Koerner | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-11-28
Elliott Abrams reiterated support for Guaido and denied that sanctions are damaging the Venezuelan economy.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14734
Venezuela Unveils First Gold Processing Complex in Mining Arc
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-11-25
While already operational, the complex will reportedly be the 5th largest in the continent upon completion.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14731
Iran False Flag Prep, US Government's Staggering Bolivia Hypocrisy, Netanyahu Indicted & Patriot Act
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2019-11-23
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/22/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/iran-false-flag-prep-us-governments-staggering-bolivia-hypocrisy-netanyahu-indicted-patriot-act/
Colombia's US Ambassador Advocates 'Covert Actions' Against Venezuela in Leaked Audio
Lucas Koerner | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-11-21
Top Colombian officials acknowledged failure of regime change in Venezuela and total disarray in Washington.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14728
Venezuelans Protest Bolivia Coup After Diplomatic Break
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-11-18
The de facto government in La Paz has broken relations with Caracas and recognised Guaido.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14725
US Says Israeli Settlements Are Legal, 23 Killed In Bolivia As Violent Coup Ignored & Venezuela Flop
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2019-11-18
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/18/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/us-says-israeli-settlements-are-legal-23-killed-in-bolivia-as-violent-coup-ignored-venezuela-flop/
Bolivia's New US-Made Dictatorship, Netanyahu Wins As Gaza Loses & Iran's Protests Are Trump's Fault
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2019-11-17
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/16/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/bolivias-new-us-made-dictatorship-netanyahu-wins-as-gaza-loses-irans-protests-are-trumps-fault/
Alex Main on Bolivia Coup
CounterSpin | fair.org | 2019-11-15
Media…
fair.org/home/alex-main-on-bolivia-coup/
Israel Kills Over 30 In Gaza, Bolivia Coup About Lithium And More & Israeli Group Taking Syria's Oil
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2019-11-15
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/14/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/israel-kills-over-30-in-gaza-bolivia-coup-about-lithium-and-more-israeli-group-taking-syrias-oil/
Venezuelan Embassy Attacked in Brazil
Lucas Koerner | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-11-14
Bolsonaro denied any prior knowledge of the attack.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14723