(2019-09-25). Headlines for September 25, 2019. democracynow.org Pelosi Launches Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump, IPCC: World Must Cut Greenhouse Emissions or Face Catastrophic Sea Level Rise, Bolsonaro Faces Condemnation For Defending Deforestation of Amazon in U.N. Speech, Trump Denounces Iran, Venezuela & Calls for Countries to Embrace Nationalism at U.N., Pakistani PM Demands World to Address Crisis in Kashmir, U.K. Parliament Reconvenes After Court Declares Boris Johnson's Parliament Suspension Illegal, Egyptian Authorities Arrest At Least 900 Following Anti-Government Protests, Spain to Exhume Body of Former Dictator Francisco Franco from State Mausoleum, Nig…
(2019-09-25). Deforestation Is Spreading Beyond the Amazon in Brazil. therealnews.com 
The policies of Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro are provoking more forest fires and deforestation, not only in the Amazon rainforest. Environmental activists are now trying to counter the trend by engaging in reforestation.
(2019-09-25). Powerful Forces Cause Fires in Brazil, Beyond the Amazon. therealnews.com The policies of Brazil's right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro are provoking more forest fires and deforestation, not only in the Amazon rainforest. Environmental activists are now trying to counter the trend by engaging in reforestation.
(2019-09-25). In landmark UN complaint, 16 children accuse nations of failing to protect them from climate change. nationofchange.org Youth climate activists from around the world also attended the U.N. Climate Action Summit Monday, where they spoke at UNICEF about a landmark new climate complaint they filed with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. Hailing from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Germany, the Marshall Islands and Tunisia, the young representatives spoke about why …
(2019-09-25). Putin Backs Venezuela Talks in Meeting With Maduro in Moscow. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support of Venezuela'snew round of dialogue Wednesday as he met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Kremlin to discuss further cooperation between the two countries. | RELATED | Venezuela: PSUV Lawmakers Return to National Assembly Tuesday | The meeting tok place as both Putin and Maduro skipped the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York. Moscow ¥s support has been essential for the South Am…
(2019-09-25). Brazil's Bolsonaro Blames Media for Hyping Amazon Fire. telesurenglish.net Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro blamed media for being "deceitful" and hyping destruction of the Amazon rainforest during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. | RELATED: | Brazil: Tenharim People, Guardians of Amazon, Battle Wildfires | In his 30-minute-long address, Bolsonaro denied that the Amazon was "being devaste…
(2019-09-25). Brazil: 10 States Pledge to Respect the Climate Paris Agreement. telesurenglish.net Brazil's North East Consortium (CN) spokesperson Paulo Camara on Tuesday announced that ten Brazilian states pledged in New York to respect and implement the Paris Agreement, independent of what President Jair Bolsonaro thinks or decides regarding global climate change. | RELATED: | 'Neoliberalism Deteriorates Human Rights in Brazil': Report | "In response to the recoil risks [in environmental protection] generated by the Federal government, the Brazilian states have decided to assum…
(2019-09-25). Colombia's Uribe Called a 'Murderer' At Every Campaign Stop. telesurenglish.net The former far-right president of Colombia Alvaro Uribe has been touring the country for the upcoming regional elections, and being greeted in every locality by huge rallies at which he is called a 'murderer' and told 'no more Uribe'. The most recent one being on Monday in Antioquia, formerly one of Uribe's bastions. | RELATED: | Colombia: Uribe Bribed Witness to Testify for Him | Former President Uribe is currently on trial for charges that include involvement in a right-wing death squad…
(2019-09-25). Trump Lashes Out at Iran, China & Venezuela in Nationalist Address to U.N. General Assembly. democracynow.org 
On Tuesday, President Trump made his third address to the United Nations General Assembly amid simmering tensions in the Middle East over recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, which the United States blames on Iran. Tehran denies the allegations. Trump also lashed out at China and Venezuela. We speak with Vijay Prashad, director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and chief editor of LeftWord Books. His latest article for Salon is headlined "World leaders gather at the UN in the face of war, climate catastrophe & global worker exploitation."
(2019-09-24). Media Continue to Push Misinformation About Venezuela and Drug Trafficking. fair.org 
The Wall Street Journal ( 9/15/19) claims that Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez "ordered his top lieutenants to work with Colombian Marxist guerrillas to flood the US with cocaine in his government's efforts to combat the Bush administration." | In recent years, Western corporate journalists have turned to systematically citing unnamed sources and secret documents from the US national security state. Indeed, one would be forgiven for thinking it was standard operating procedure. | Th…
(2019-09-24). Venezuela Lilian Tintori Admits Her NGO Works With Paramilitary. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan Lilian Tintori, wife of U.S.-backed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, admitted publicly Tuesday during the 2019 Concordia Americas Summit in New York that her NGO 'Rescue Venezuela' knowingly work and deal with paramilitaries and irregular groups. | RELATED: | Venezuela: More Evidence of Guaido Links to Paramilitaries | "Our foundation is in the capacity to have humanitarian aid camps in each [Venezuelan] state. And the people who help us do this are people who are in tho…
(2019-09-24). 'The Graveyard of Migrants': Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World. thenation.com 'The Graveyard of Migrants': Traveling Through the Most Dangerous Jungle in the World…
(2019-09-24). 16 Children Accuse Nations of Failing to Protect Them From Climate Change. truthout.org | | Youth climate activists from around the world also attended the U.N. Climate Action Summit Monday, where they spoke at UNICEF about a landmark new climate complaint they filed with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. Hailing from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Germany, the Marshall Islands and Tunisia, the young representatives spoke about why they feel compelled to act on the climate crisis. Among the youth climate activists were Alexandria Villaseñor of…
(2019-09-24). Sanctions Hinder Possibility of Elections: Venezuelan Opposition. telesurenglish.net Leaders of Venezuela's opposition parties have hailed results from the formal dialogue with the government, calling it a peaceful route out of adversity while also calling U.S. sanctions a threat to any early elections, and demanding that they be lifted. | RELATED: | Venezuela: PSUV Lawmakers Return to National Assembly Tuesday | Venezuela's Minister of Communication Jorge Rodriguez, along with opposition figure Timoteo Zambrano, gave a brief press conference Monday in w…
(2019-09-24). Russia Summons US Diplomat After They Declined Visa For UN. telesurenglish.net Russia summoned on Tuesday a senior U.S. diplomat in Moscow to protest over what it said was Washington's unacceptable refusal to issue visas to members of a Russian delegation traveling to the United Nations General Assembly. | RELATED: | EU Extends Economic Sanctions Against Russia for 6 More Months | The Kremlin promised a tough response and said Jon Huntsman, the U.S. amba…
(2019-09-24). Argentina: Day of Massive Street Protests in 20 Provinces. telesurenglish.net Argentina's Unemployed Workers Organization (Polo Obrero), Standing Neighborhoods and other social organizations and unions carried out Tuesday a nation-wide day of protest against President Mauricio Macri and his neoliberal policies. | RELATED: | 'A New Era for Argentina Is Coming': Cristina Fernandez | "We call both unemployed and employed people…
(2019-09-24). Dialogue in Venezuela is a Missed Opportunity for Democrats. globalresearch.ca President Nicolás Maduro signed an important agreement with four opposition parties. These events offer insight …
(2019-09-24). Uruguay Withdraws From TIAR After Activation Against Venezuela. telesurenglish.net The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, Rodolfo Nin Novoa, announced the withdrawal of his country from the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR), after its activation on Monday. | RELATED: | Venezuelan Military Vows to Defend Country Against TIAR | The treaty has been denounced as a means of approving U.S. intervention in Latin America. Nin Novoa commented tuesday saying "We withdrew from the treaty for the obsolete and inappropriate use of it" | Con…
(2019-09-24). Venezuelan Rep at UN Reads Bolivar's Book in Defiance to Trump. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's representative at the United Nations Daniela Rodríguez openly ignored U.S. President Donald Trump's rant on socialism in the Caribbean country, reading instead a book about the Independence's hero Simón Bolívar. | RELATED: | Venezuela to Denounce US Blockade at 74th UN General Assembly | "This is the book I read while @realDonaldTrump, desecrated the General Assembly of the #ONU with his xenophobic and imperialist speech" tweeted Rodriguez. "Long live Bolivar! Long live Venezuela! Long live the…
(2019-09-24). Brazilian President speaks out against 'media lies' surrounding Amazon fires. un.org Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spoke out against what he characterized as "media lies" about the Amazon and alleged manipulation of the indigenous people who live there.
(2019-09-24). Argentina: Macri Accused of 'Treason' Over Handling of Malvinas. telesurenglish.net Argentinian right-wing President Mauricio Macri was sued Tuesday accused of "treason to the homeland" for handing the Malvinas Islands' airspace to the British government in violation of Article 214 and 215 of the Penal Code. | RELATED: | Argentina Gov't Refers to Malvinas Islands as Falkland, Again | "The executive order 602/2019 allows large airplanes to transit in the aerial space between Brazil and the island," attorney Valeria Carreras, who interposed the lawsuit, said. | T…
(2019-09-24). Meet Brazil's Indigenous Leader Attacked by Bolsonaro at U.N. over Efforts to Preserve the Amazon. democracynow.org 
A number of indigenous leaders from Brazil traveled to New York to protest Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's push to open the Amazon rainforest for agribusiness, logging and mining. Democracy Now!'s Nermeen Shaikh spoke to Chief Raoni Metuktire of the Kayapó tribe on Monday outside the U.N. Climate Action Summit about the situation in the Amazon, including the recent outbreak of devastating fires. After the interview, Chief Raoni attempted to enter the U.N. summit, but despite support from dozens of activists, he was barred from entering. He is a nominee for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
(2019-09-24). In Landmark UN Complaint, 16 Children Accuse Nations of Failing to Protect Them from Climate Change. democracynow.org 
Youth climate activists from around the world also attended the U.N. Climate Action Summit Monday, where they spoke at UNICEF about a landmark new climate complaint they filed with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. Hailing from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Germany, the Marshall Islands and Tunisia, the young representatives spoke about why they feel compelled to act on the climate crisis. Among the youth climate activists were Alexandria Villaseñor of New York and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
(2019-09-24). Brazilians Blast Bolsonaro's UN Speech Denying Amazon Devastation as a Total 'Scam'. commondreams.org Brazilians and environmental advocates around the world responded with outrage to a speech that Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro gave Tuesday to the United Nations General Assembly that included what one reporter described as "a cantankerous and conspiratorial defense of his environmental record." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/bolsonaro_un.jpg …
(2019-09-24). Brazil's Indigenous Leader Attacked by Bolsonaro Over Efforts to Preserve Amazon. truthout.org | | A number of indigenous leaders from Brazil traveled to New York to protest Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's push to open the Amazon rainforest for agribusiness, logging and mining. Democracy Now!'s Nermeen Shaikh spoke to Chief Raoni Metuktire of the Kayapó tribe on Monday outside the U.N. Climate Action Summit about the situation in the Amazon, including the recent outbreak of devastating fires. After the interview, Chief Raoni attempted to enter the U.N. summit, but despit…
(2019-09-23). Millions march against climate change, capitalism and war. mronline.org 
Four million people participated in the global climate strike across every continent on Friday, many of them students who skipped school on that day. Demonstrations at more than 5,800 locations in 161 countries began in Australia and the Pacific, moved to Asia, Antarctica, Africa and Europe, and then to North and South America. This is […] | Source
(2019-09-23). Greenpeace targets Burger King over Amazon fires and deforestation. thecanary.co Environmental campaigners have unfurled giant banners at Burger King's Leicester Square restaurant in London in protest at the Amazon fires and deforestation.The meat industry and the rainforest: The green group claims Burger King…
(2019-09-23). Venezuela: Dueling Delegations Sent to New York as TIAR Treaty Invoked. venezuelanalysis.com Colombian President Ivan Duque raised tensions on the eve of the UN General Assembly when he compared Maduro to Slobodan Milosevic and Al Qaeda.
(2019-09-23). 19-Year-Old Indigenous Climate Activist Artemisa Xakriabá: "We Fight for Mother Earth" democracynow.org 
Friday's climate strike in New York City concluded with remarks from indigenous leaders, activists and organizers. Artemisa Xakriabá, a 19-year-old indigenous climate activist of the Xakriabá people, spoke about the increasing intensity of environmental destruction across Brazil and the interconnectedness of the fight for climate justice. "We fight for our Mother Earth because the fight for Mother Earth is the mother of all other fights," Xakriabá said. "We are fighting for your lives. We are fighting for our lives. We are fighting for our sacred territory. But we are being persecuted, threatened, murdered, only…
(2019-09-22). Venezuela's Maduro Attempts a Separate Peace with Part of Opposition. therealnews.com 
As tensions increase between the Maduro government and the US-supported opposition, Maduro signed an agreement with smaller opposition parties against sanctions and in favor of deescalation.
(2019-09-18). Venezuela: Gov't Releases Opposition Leader, Guaido Ratified as Parliament Head. venezuelanalysis.com Edgar Zambrano was a high-profile participant in the opposition's April 30 military putsch.
(2019-09-18). US imposes New Sanctions Targeting Venezuela's Food Program. venezuelanalysis.com The Treasury Department has targeted people and companies involved in imports for Venezuela's CLAP program.
(2019-09-16). La hipocresía de Hausmann: Ganando dinero de dictaduras mientras promueve 'democracia' en Venezuela. thegrayzone.com Ricardo Hausmann arremetió contra bancos por hacer negocios con el negocio electo de Venezuela. Pero sus declaraciones financieras a Harvard…
(2019-09-16). Government Signs Agreement with Opposition Factions as Guaido Declares Dialogue Over. venezuelanalysis.com Guaido called for a "new stage of struggle" including the recent activation of the TIAR mutual defence treaty.
(2019-09-15). Venezuela Probes Guaido over Photos with Colombian Drug Traffickers. venezuelanalysis.com Los Rastrojos have been accused of drug smuggling, extortion, and targeted killings.
(2019-09-12). Venezuela Oil Production Continues Decline as China Cancels More Shipments. venezuelanalysis.com Russian oil giant Rosneft blasted threats of US sanctions as "unfair competition."
(2019-09-11). Venezuela's Maduro Warns of Colombia 'Threat' as Trump Fires Bolton. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuelan military exercises along the border started on Tuesday.
(2019-09-09). Venezuela: Guaido Under Investigation over Essequibo Bargaining Revelations. venezuelanalysis.com Guaido envoy Vanessa Neumann was caught on tape offering to relinquish Venezuela's historic claim in exchange for backing from London.
(2019-09-08). Evo Morales, providing leadership in times of adversity. liberationnews.org 
While other South American leaders delayed, Bolivian Pres. Evo Morales personally led efforts to confront the tragedy in the Amazon.
(2019-09-08). New Season of Amazon's Jack Ryan Focused on Venezuela Denounced as 'Over-the-Top and Ridiculous' US Propaganda. venezuelanalysis.com The upcoming season of Amazon's Jack Ryan could have been scripted by John Bolton.
(2019-09-06). Mastercard Blocks Two Venezuelan Banks as Inflation Rises. venezuelanalysis.com A Chinese contractor has also suspended work on an oil expansion project.
(2019-09-04). Venezuela: Gold Reserves Fall to 75-year Low as Guaido Seeks to Restructure Debt. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuelan gold reserves fell by $1 billion in the first semester of 2019.
(2019-09-03). Former Colombian guerrillas rearm as government undermines Peace Accords. liberationnews.org 
A new phase of armed conflict in Colombia has emerged with the declaration by some former leaders of the FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — People's Army) that they are reorganizing and rearming as an insurgent force.
(2019-09-02). Venezuela Points Finger at Duque for Breakdown of Colombian Peace Process. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government also refuted accusations that it offers "refuge" to FARC-EP rebels.
(2019-09-02). Venezuela Exposes Failed Plan to Attack Justice Palace, Police Headquarters. venezuelanalysis.com Vicepresident Jorge Rodriguez presented evidence of a failed attack on Venezuela's highest courts located in Caracas allegedly to be carried out by criminals trained in Colombia.
(2019-08-28). Report: One Venezuelan Migrant Killed Every Day in Colombia. venezuelanalysis.com Criminal activity and xenophobic attacks have been cited among the main causes.
(2019-08-28). US Opens Venezuela Interest Section in Colombia as Guaido Rebuffs Further Talks. venezuelanalysis.com It remains unclear whether the new Venezuela Affairs Unit will facilitate talks with Caracas.
(2019-08-26). Venezuela: Major Gas Explosion Called Act of 'Sabotage'. venezuelanalysis.com Government spokespersons have blamed opposition activists from First Justice Party.
(2019-08-26). MLB Breaks Ties with Venezuelan Baseball over US Embargo. venezuelanalysis.com All US-based ball players, including Venezuelan nationals, are now barred from playing in Venezuela.
(2019-08-23). Venezuela's Maduro Confirms Secret Trump Talks as US Navy 'Ready' For Action. venezuelanalysis.com US Southern Command chief said US Navy will "do what needs to be done."