(2019-07-24). Venezuela Recovers From Blackout as Guaido 'Approves' Military Treaty Reincorporation. venezuelanalysis.com Caracas blamed the blackout on an "electromagnetic attack" while recovery was faster than before.
(2019-07-24). Maduro Declares Army Drills to Defend Venezuelan Sovereignty. telesurenglish.net To mark the birthday of Simon Bolivar, President Nicolas Maduro announced the start of new military exercises so as to strengthen the country's efforts to defend their sovereignty, amid increasing U.S. aggression. | RELATED: | Venezuela Denounces New Incursion by US Aircraft | "I give the order for the start of the Simon Bolivar Liberation Campaign Military Exercises 2019, operations for the defense of our seas, our rivers, our airspace and the entire territory of the Bolivarian Republic of…
(2019-07-24). What the UN Report Gets Right—and Wrong—About the Crisis in Venezuela. thenation.com What the UN Report Gets Right—and Wrong—About the Crisis in Venezuela…
(2019-07-24). Insects Replace Pesticides in Spain's 'Sea of Plastic'. telesurenglish.net "They work for me night and day," smiles Antonio Zamora, standing in his greenhouse. His minuscule employees are bugs that feed on the parasites threatening his peppers. | RELATED: | Brazil Increased Harmful Pesticides Since Bolsonaro Took Power | Zamora, like most of his colleagues, no longer sprays his crops with pesticides, instead hanging small bags of mites on the plants, leaving them to attack parasites while sparing his produce. | He owns two hectares in the so-called "
(2019-07-24). 14th Latin American Film Festival Starts in Sao Paulo. telesurenglish.net The 14th Latin American Film Festival of Sao Paulo, one of the largest exhibitions of the region's film industry, kicked off Wednesday and for seven days, until July 31, will exhibit a record of 148 films from 17 countries. | RELATED: | Brazilian Film Wins Prestigious Award at Cannes, 'Sends a Message of Hope' | "This is another important showcase for national cinema, the festival promotes cultural exchange between Brazil and neighboring countries, highlighting the bes…
(2019-07-24). Chilean Lawmakers Abolish Law Requiring Codelco to Finance Military. telesurenglish.net Chilean lawmakers passed a measure on Wednesday abolishing an antiquated, decades-old law under which state-run Codelco COBRE.UL, the world's largest copper miner, helped foot the bill for the country's military. | RELATED: | Chile's Teachers Vote to End Second-Longest Strike | The bill establishes a dedicated fund to finance the Chilean armed forces, and beefs up congressional oversight of…
(2019-07-24). Colombia: Law Proposed to Allow Convicted Politicians to Appeal. telesurenglish.net Colombia's ruling right-wing party proposed a law Tuesday that would allow politicians convicted of corruption and other crimes to retroactively appeal their sentences. The law would apply to those who have been convicted since 1976, which means 250 politicians would have the right to appeal their guilty verdicts. | RELATED: | Colombian General Dismissed for Corruption Connection | Former right-wing President Alvaro Uribe is said to be behind the proposal, which has been dubbed the "An…
(2019-07-24). Bolivian Opposition Will Privatize Gas Reserves, Minister Warns. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bolivia's Minister for Hydrocarbons warned that the country's right-wing opposition will privatize the country's state gas company (YPFB), which has provided much of the country's income since nationalization under leftist President Evo Morales in 2006. | RELATED: | Evo Gives Free Modern Farming Equipment to Bolivian Campesinos | The minister's warnings come after opposition candidates Carlos Mesa and Victor Hugo Cardenas criticized YPFB, accusing it of i…
(2019-07-24). Morales Wants Guatemala to be 'Safe Third Country'. telesurenglish.net In order to comply with the demands of President Donald Trump, Guatemala's President Jimmy Morales Wednesday filed an appeal request at the Constitutional Court (CC) to reverse a provisional injunction that prohibits him from negotiating with the United States to turn his Central American nation into a "safe third country" for…
(2019-07-24). Venezuelan food houses: a last trench against the US blockade. greenleft.org.au 
Food Houses, Casas de Alimentación, are one of the trenches combating the impact of the US economic war on Venezuela. | Luisa Del Valle Baiz and the cooks get up every day at dawn in the neighborhood of Caricuao, Caracas, to set up "Fighters of the Fatherland" — to guarantee food for those in need. | Valle Baiz wakes up every day at 4am. She is 77 years old and has a Caribe [indigenous people] strength attached to her words. She was born in Gàºiria, in the eastern state of Sucre, a land with the smell of the sea, cocoa plantations and sun. From its coastline you can see the islands of Trinidad and Toba…
(2019-07-23). US Openly Pushes for Overthrow of Elected Government in Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org 
In one concise statement, Dan Kovalik sums up the criminal — if self-serving and for now effective — foreign policy of the U.S. across the planet: The US appears to be intentionally spreading chaos throughout strategic portions of the world, leaving virtually no independent state standing to protect their resources, especially oil, from Western exploitation. And, this goal is …
(2019-07-23). FRSO sends delegation to the Sao Paolo Forum. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – From July 25 to 28, delegates from the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) will be participating in the 25th Sao Paolo Forum, held this year in Caracas, Venezuela. Over 1000 delegates from around the world will be attending, under the slogan "For Peace, Sovereignty and the Prosperity of the People: Unity, Struggle, Combat and Victory!" | The FRSO delegation will be led by Tom Burke, the Organization Secretary of Freedom Road. | Much has happened since the Sao Paolo Forum first began in 1994. At that time, the international left was trying to summate the overthrow of the Soviet Union a…
(2019-07-23). Awa Tribe Contact in Brazil Shows Increased Amazon Logging. telesurenglish.net A video with rare footage of Brazil's nearly-uncontacted Awa tribe has emerged, filmed by Indigenous activist who say loggers who are nearing the Awa's traditional hunting ground. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro: Hunger, Poverty in Brazil: 'A Big Lie' | The video was taken in the northern state of Maranhao and shows a man holding a large knife in the rainforest. He holds up the blade to his face before looking towards the person filming, then dodging from the camera. There are traces of spears amongst tr…
(2019-07-23). India: No Girls Born Over Last 3 Months in 132 Villages. telesurenglish.net Not a single girl was born over the last three months in 132 villages in Uttarakhand state, located in northern India, according to data from the nation's authorities. | RELATED: | Argentina Protests Gender Violence, Demands Right To Abort | A team of officials has been called on to lead and investigate the scenario in order to find out whether any sex-selective abortions were done. | The data said that among some 200 children born across the villages of Uttarakhand state's Uttark…
(2019-07-23). "Electromagnetic Attack" Sparks Massive Blackouts Across Venezuela. theantimedia.com (ZH) — Widespread power blackouts were first reported on Monday evening across 15 Venezuelan states and Caracas, as per a report from Reuters Caracas newsroom. Central #Caracas (#Chacao) right now #apagón #blackout #Venezuela pic.twitter.com/6Pvp3QdPPW — Adriano Mérola Marotta (@AdrianoMerola) July 22, 2019 Venezuelan information minister Jorge Rodrigues said an "electromagnetic attack caused the nationwide blackout" and power companies along with …
(2019-07-23). Chicago Teachers show solidarity in Venezuela. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – A delegation of members from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) arrived in Caracas, Venezuela last week. Their goals were to learn what they could from Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution, exchange views on effective education and to show solidarity with the students, teachers and social movements of Venezuela. | The trip falls on the heels of a union resolution that was passed by the CTU Executive Board and House of Delegates. The resolution calls for an end to U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Delegation member and CTU Area Vice President Sarah Chambers explains, "Through major economic hardships…
(2019-07-23). Non-Aligned Movement Condemns US Sanctions Against Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com The 120-member movement held a ministerial meeting in Caracas as a US spy jet reportedly violated Venezuelan airspace.
(2019-07-23). Nationwide Blackout in Venezuela, Third since March — VA's on the Ground Coverage Affected. venezuelanalysis.com A government communique states that the probable cause was an "electromagnetic attack."
(2019-07-23). Lights on in Venezuela After Latest Blackout Attack. telesurenglish.net Up to 85 percent of electricity and lights have been restored in Venezuela after an electromagnetic attack struck the country Monday causing a blackout over much of the nation. Energy is back up and running in the capital of Caracas where lights lights glimmered at dusk. | RELATED: | Electric Service Gradually Restored, Contingency Plans Activated in Venezuela | President Nicolas Maduro denounced the electrical sabotage as "the newest criminal attack" on Venezuela from an as-of-yet unknown…
(2019-07-23). Chile's Teachers Vote to End Second-Longest Strike. telesurenglish.net Thousands of members of Chile's College of Teachers decided Tuesday to end their 50-day strike, the second-longest in the history of the country's education sector. | RELATED: | Chileans Take to Streets to Defend Public Health System | The president of the college, Mario Aguilar, made the announcement after the teachers voted by 67 percent to put an end to the strike while 32 percent wanted to continue. | The union leader said he was proud of the long-term mobilization that "taught…
(2019-07-23). China Must Avoid a Role in Destruction of Amazon. globalresearch.ca China is South America's top trading partner. Together, China's policy banks — the China Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of China — are the top source of development finance for the whole of Latin America. | Over the past few decades, …
(2019-07-23). Western Media Losing Enthusiasm for Failing Coup in Venezuela. fair.org 
When previously unknown Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Guaidó stood up in an East Caracas plaza and declared himself "interim president" of the South American country, Western corporate media were ebullient. | In those heady early days, corporate journalists could scarcely conceal their love affair with the 35-year-old politician, whom they likened to Barack Obama (CNN, 2/7/19) and described as a "freedom fighter" (Fox Business, 1/29/19)…
(2019-07-22). Ecuador Takes Harmful IMF Loan, Even Though it Doesn't Need it. therealnews.com 
According to an analysis of the Center for Economic and Policy Analysis, Ecuador's recent IMF loan of $4.2 billion comes with strings that will hurt economic growth. Ecuador doesn't even need the loan, says the report's co-author, Andrés Arauz…
(2019-07-21). In Secret Chats, Brazil's Chief Corruption Prosecutor Worried That Bolsonaro's Justice Minister Would Protect President's Son From Scandals. theintercept.com 
Federal prosecutors privately agreed that there is "no doubt" Flávio Bolsonaro engaged in corruption as a state representative, but little has been done.
(2019-07-21). A book review of 'The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela'. workers.org 
The latest book by human rights attorney Dan Kovalik, "The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela," is a critical primer on the U.S. government's efforts to sabotage the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the future of its people. This is the fourth title in Kovalik's "Plot" series, starting with "The Plot to . . . | Continue reading A book review of 'The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela' at Workers.org
(2019-07-20). Why did Argentina declare Hezbollah a terrorist group? uwidata.com 
Argentina has officially declared Hezbollah a terrorist organization. The declaration created a considerable amount of controversy given the strong feelings on the issue in various countries. Background Argentina has received more immigrants than any other Latin American nation. While they are mostly of European origin, many have also come from Syria and Lebanon. There are …
(2019-07-19). 'Firmly united' Security Council can bolster Colombia's efforts to secure lasting peace, says UN envoy. un.org The Colombian peace process is an outstanding example of how much support the United Nations can provide when the Security Council is 'firmly united', a senior UN envoy said on Friday, calling for the 15-member body's continued commitment as the country works to overcome secure lasting peace.
(2019-07-19). Friday's Daily Brief: solidarity with Japan, call for DR Congo support, family-friendly workplaces, hottest June ever, Venezuela and Afghanistan updates. un.org In today's Daily Brief: UN stands in solidarity with Japan; avoid panic over DR Congo Ebola emergency; 'transformative shift' needed towards family-friendly work policies; hottest June EVER; Venezuelan migrant dangers; stop targeting Afghanistan civilians call.
(2019-07-19). Venezuela: Trump diverts Central America aid to Guaido as EU threatens more sanctions. greenleft.org.au 
United States President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly diverting more than US$40 million in aid destined for Central America to the Venezuelan opposition. | According to the Los Angeles Times, a memo from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) was handed to Congress on July 11 saying that $41.9 million was being handed to self-proclaimed "Interim President" Juan Guaido and his team. The memo argued that there is an "exigent" crisis involving US "national…
(2019-07-19). Venezuela: Guaido's bodyguards arrested as Barbados talks resume. greenleft.org.au 
Three men linked to self-declared "Interim President" Juan Guaido were arrested on July 12, while allegedly selling weapons stolen during the failed April 30 putsch. | According to Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez, Guaido's personal bodyguards Erick Sanchez and Jason Parisi, as well as Sanchez's cousin Eduardo Garcia, were detained while reportedly trying to sell five AK-103 rifles and ten ammunition packs for US$35,000. | The rifles' serial numbers allegedly matched those stolen from the Bolivarian National Guard post in Caracas' Federal Legislative Palace, where the National Assembly sits. | The governme…
(2019-07-18). Venezuela: Trump Diverts Central America Aid to Guaido as EU Threatens More Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com Guaido's team is receiving over $40 million to fund salaries, travel, training, propaganda and technical assistance.
(2019-07-17). Venezuelan Campesinos Released After Security Forces Raid. venezuelanalysis.com A prompt mobilization from popular movements managed to secure their release.
(2019-07-17). Headlines for July 17, 2019. democracynow.org House Votes to Condemn Trump's Racist Tweets, Rep. Al Green Introduces Impeachment Articles, Kellyanne Conway to Reporter Asking About Trump's Racism: "What's Your Ethnicity?", Rights Groups File Lawsuits to Stop Trump's Draconian New Asylum Rule, White Police Officer Who Killed Eric Garner Will Not Face Federal Charges, Ex-Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Arrested in California over Corruption Scandal, Press Freedom Advocates Call for Release of Yemeni Journalist Yahya al-Sawari, Planned Parenthood Removes President Dr. Leana Wen over Disagreements on Direction of Org., Organizations Say They Will Not Comply…
(2019-07-16). Headlines for July 16, 2019. democracynow.org Trump Announces Radical Plan to Bar Almost All Migrants from Seeking Asylum at U.S. Border, Squad Rejects Trump's Racist Attacks & Calls for Impeachment as House Plans Resolution to Condemn, Protesters Call for Exit of Puerto Rican Gov. Rosselló After Leaked Text Messages, El Salvador Rape Survivor Being Retried for Homicide for Having Stillbirth, U.N. Report Accuses Venezuela's Special Forces of 1000s of Extrajudicial Killings, Workers and Activists Protest Amazon, Calling for an End to Labor Abuses, Collaboration with ICE, Washington Activist Protesting Immigrant Detention Shot Dead, Historian and Civil Rights…
(2019-07-15). UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution Rejecting US Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com The draft resolution was approved with 28 votes in favor, 14 against and five abstentions, and was presented by Venezuela and Palestine on behalf of the Movement of Non-aligned Countries.
(2019-07-15). UPDATED: Venezuela: Guaido Bodyguards Arrested as Barbados Talks Resume. venezuelanalysis.com The self-declared "Interim President" claimed his men were victims of a "set up."
(2019-07-12). The Glaring Holes in Michelle Bachelet's Venezuela Human Rights Report. mintpressnews.com 
UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Michelle Bachelet's report on Venezuela echoes the US government's talking points, which are designed to terminate the two-decade-old Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela. The report fails to acknowledge Venezuela's manifest accomplishments or even recognize victims of US-backed right-wing violence in Venezuela. The US economic war against Venezuela, US threats of a "military option," and opposition violence are treated in the Bachelet report as figments of the imagination, "alleged internal and external threats." | Mean…
(2019-07-12). Venezuela: 'Progress' Reported in Gov't-Opposition Talks as US Sanctions Counter-Intelligence Agency. venezuelanalysis.com The agenda of the talks has not been disclosed but the topic of elections is reportedly being left for last.
(2019-07-11). Venezuela: Oil Output Stagnant as Inflation Continues Slowdown. venezuelanalysis.com The Venezuelan economy has now had four consecutive months without hyperinflation.
(2019-07-10). Norway, Bachelet, and the Twilight of Guaido's Insurrection. mintpressnews.com 
Venezuelanalysis — Guaido's uprising is going through its terminal phrase. He does not yet appear to have reached his end as leader, as he still produces and consolidates an important consensus among the opposition. What has decisively failed is his attempt to form a government without elections with the backing of the hawks in Washington. In almost six months since his self-swearing in as "interim president," it has become palpable that his governing is truly impossible. The coup de grace was de…
(2019-07-08). Venezuela: Dialogue Resumes in Barbados as Guaido Vows to Return to US-led Military Pact. venezuelanalysis.com Self-proclaimed "Interim President" walked back promises not to sit down with the government.
(2019-07-08). 'We're worse than Venezuela!': Hondurans in US-backed regime speak out. thegrayzone.com Average Hondurans in the capital Tegucigalpa's central park tell Max Blumenthal their humanitarian crisis is much worse than Venezuela's. The…
(2019-07-07). Venezuelan Government Slams 'Biased' UN Human Rights Report. venezuelanalysis.com Despite recognizing the negative impact of US sanctions, the report contains no recommendation for the measures to be lifted.
(2019-07-06). 'Weaponizing human rights': UN chief Bachelet's Venezuela report follows US regime change script. thegrayzone.com Former UN special rapporteur Alfred de Zayas slams UN High Commissioner Bachelet's report on Venezuela as a politicized collection of…
(2019-07-03). OPEC Speaks Out Against Venezuelan Oil Embargo as PDVSA Reroutes Exports to Asia. venezuelanalysis.com Unofficial data also indicates that oil production has climbed 26 percent in June to 1.1 million barrels per day.
(2019-07-01). US Sanctions Maduro's Son as Venezuela Discussed at G20. venezuelanalysis.com Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Juan Guaido to run in elections while Trump said he has "five different alternatives for Venezuela."
(2019-06-30). UPDATED: Venezuelan Navy Captain Dies in State Custody, Maduro Orders Investigation. venezuelanalysis.com Acosta had been linked to an alleged coup plot in which he discussed assassinating President Nicolas Maduro.
(2019-06-27). Venezuelan Government Claims New Coup Plot Foiled. venezuelanalysis.com Plans allegedly included the assassination of President Maduro.
(2019-06-26). Abrams Welcomes Venezuela's Former Intelligence Chief to the US, Reaffirms Trump's Commitment to Ousting Maduro. venezuelanalysis.com The press conference came as the Venezuelan military called for respect from those looking to fracture it.
(2019-06-24). UN Human Rights Head Visits Venezuela, Meets Maduro and Guaido. venezuelanalysis.com Michelle Bachelet commented on access to food and medicine, allegations of political prisoners, and the impact of sanctions, among other issues.