(2019-07-26). Foreign Correspondent: Elizabeth Warren on War and Peace. progressive.org Warren's troubling foreign policy history includes uncritical support of Israel, supporting sanctions on Venezuela, and vilifying Russia and China as national security threats. But her views are also evolving.
(2019-07-26). Venezuela recovers from blackout as Guaido 'approves' military treaty reincorporation. mronline.org 
Caracas blamed the blackout on an "electromagnetic attack" while recovery was faster than before. | Source
(2019-07-26). Peru's Gov't Postpones License for Contested Mining Project. telesurenglish.net Peru's President Martin Vizcarra announced Wednesday night that the license required to initiate the Southern Copper mine project in the Tambo Valley in the nation's southern region of Arequipa, was sent back for review as a result of the popular pressure and recent riots against the project. | RELATED: | Peru: Farmers Launch Indefinite Strike Against Major Open-Pit Mining Project | Vizcarra made the announcement after meeting in Arequipa with the mayors of southern districts of Peru wh…
(2019-07-26). Rally: Defend the Amazon & Support Brasil's Indigenous Women's March! indybay.org Brazilian Consulate, 300 Montgomery St, San Francisco 94104-1901…
(2019-07-25). Maduro: 'Colombians, Venezuelans Must Seek Solidarity, Peace'. telesurenglish.net In a show of diplomacy, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged all Colombians and Venezuelans "together … to seek our common destiny of independence, justice, solidarity, peace in the 21st century." | RELATED: | Venezuela Hosts 25th Meeting of Leftist 'Sao Paulo Forum' | During a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Vargas Swamp, the Venezuelan president urged for peace and unity between his nation and the people of neighboring Colombia. | During a speech Thu…
(2019-07-25). Chilean Feminists Call for Anti-Racist, Legal Abortion March. telesurenglish.net Feminist organizations in Chile called an anti-racist march for free and legal abortions for Thursday at 6: 00 p.m. local time. | RELATED: | El Salvador Teen Rape Victim to be Retried for Abortion | This has been given in the framework of the celebration of the International Day of Black Latin American and Caribbean Women, in a joint effort to raise their…
(2019-07-25). Colombia's Murdered Leaders Called Criminals by Duque Ally. telesurenglish.net The former campaign manager to Colombia's President Ivan Duque has said that the social activists murdered over the past few years are criminals involved in 'illegal businesses.' | RELATED: | 40% of Young People in Colombia Have Experienced Abuse: Report | The comments come as protests are planned in 58 cities around the world, against the mass killing of Colombia's social activists. | Luis Guillermo Echeverri ran the 2018 campaign for right-wing President Duque's and spoke to…
(2019-07-25). Bolivian Opposition Plan Protests to Destabilize Elections. telesurenglish.net A senior figure of Bolivia's right-wing opposition has announced plans for a 'national revolt' to destabilize the upcoming presidential elections, citing that the incumbent, leftist President Evo Morales should not be on the ballot paper. Social movements have denounced the plans as 'undemocratic.' | RELATED: | Bolivian Opposition Will Privatize Gas Reserves, Minister Warns | Opposition lawmaker Rafael Quispe announced on Wednesday a fresh round of national mobilizations, star…
(2019-07-25). Venezuela defeats new power sabotage in hours. liberationnews.org 
This is the third major attempt by the United States and internal counterrevolutionaries to try to destroy the power system, the first being March 7-12 and the second from March 23 to April 4. There have been hundreds of terrorist attacks on the power lines.
(2019-07-25). World Mourns Death of Argentinian Boxer 'Dinamita' Santillan. telesurenglish.net Argentinian lightweight boxer, Hugo 'Dinamita' Santillan, 23, died Thursday after suffering severe head injuries in a match Saturday against Uruguayan athlete Eduardo Abreu. | RELATED: | Thai Doctors: Underage Muay Thai Boxing Akin to Child Abuse | Santillan entered the ring and went 10 rounds against Abreu, suffering a number of head injuries throughout…
(2019-07-25). US Puppet Wants Help Making Thailand Like America. globalresearch.ca The US is involved in regime change worldwide — from Venezuela in South America, to Ukraine in Eastern Europe, to Syria in the Middle East, to Afghanistan in Central Asia. | But these headline-grabbing wars, coups, color revolutions, and interventions are …
(2019-07-25). Venezuela Decries Latest US Sanction on Food System. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan authorities say they reject the newest set of sanctions by the United States government aimed at cutting off food aid for the poor into the South American country. | RELATED: | Lights on in Venezuela After Latest Blackout Attack | In a statement issued by Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza, the government denounced "the repeated aggression of the U.S. Government against the people." | "The Trump Administration has blocked bank transactions, purchases of food and medicin…
(2019-07-25). Chile: Crucial Investigation Into Death of Poet Pablo Neruda. telesurenglish.net The prolonged investigation into the death of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda finds itself at a crucial point, now that the sediment samples that the Legal Medical Service (SML) had refused to hand over, have appeared. | RELATED: | 'A Creature Called Revolution: ' Castro And Allende Think LatAm | The day before, Judge Mario Carroza, in charge of the case, appeared at the SML headquarters together with representatives of the Investigative Police and the expert Gloria Ramír…
(2019-07-25). Lula's Native Region Showcases Afro and Indigenous Folklore. telesurenglish.net Garanhuns, a city off the beaten track in northeastern Brazil and the hometown of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, hosts a huge festival each year that showcases Brazilian folklore, which boasts elements of African and European culture. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro: Hunger, Poverty in Brazil: 'A Big Lie' | Maracatu drums, string literature and empanadas, or meat pies, as well as wine are served during the 10-day event in the streets of Garanhuns, which will host its 29 Winter Festival from…
(2019-07-25). Bolsonaro's Phone Hacked, Brazil Police Make Arrests. telesurenglish.net President Jair Bolsonaro cell phones were accessed by cyber hackers, Brazilian Justice Ministry Sergio Moro confirmed Thursday after getting the information from the federal police "as a matter of national security." | RELATED: | New Leaks: Brazilian Judge Directed Prosecutors' Media Strategy Against Lula | Bolsonaro is the latest high-ranking government official to be targeted by hackers. | The ministry claims the attack came from those arrested Tuesday who are b…
(2019-07-25). Bolsonaro Refuses to Supply Fuel to Iranian Cargo Ships. telesurenglish.net Since the beginning of June, two Iranian commercial ships have been stranded at the port of Paranagua, in the state of Parana, in Brazil because the state-owned company, Petrobras has so far refused to supply fuel to them, in line with sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran, according to comments made by President Jair Bolsonaro to reports earlier this week. | RELATED: | Iran Hints at Possible Swap of Seized Tankers | "You know we are aligned with the U.S. policy. That is why…
(2019-07-25). Venezuela: US Sanctions Target Subsidized Food Program as Foro de Sao Paulo Kicks Off. venezuelanalysis.com Washington has targeted companies and individuals it alleges are profiteering from the CLAP food initiative.
(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). 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…
(2019-07-23). 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). 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). "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). 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.
(2019-07-20). 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.
(2019-07-18). 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.
(2019-07-15). 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). 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.
(2019-07-12). 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…
(2019-07-11). Venezuela: Oil Output Stagnant as Inflation Continues Slowdown. venezuelanalysis.com The Venezuelan economy has now had four consecutive months without hyperinflation.
(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.
(2019-06-21). Brian Mier on Brazilian Political Scandal. fair.org 
The Brazilian anti-corruption crusade, called Car Wash or Lava Jato, that put popular ex-president Lula da Silva in prison and paved the way for fascist president Jair Bolsanaro—all while being celebrated in the US corporate press—was actually, as critics contended, less interested in corruption than in keeping Lula's Workers Party out of power.
(2019-06-20). Venezuela: Popular Movements Mobilize to Demand Housing Self-Management. venezuelanalysis.com Popular movements want to build half of the houses planned by the national Housing Mission.