(2020-05-11). Virgin Mary image flown on HELICOPTER over Ecuador's Covid-19 hotspot as families struggle to bury the dead. rt.com 
A Virgin Mary image was flown above Guayaquil, Ecuador in a helicopter, marking the end of a pilgrimage — which was held virtually this year as the city is the worst affected by Covid-19 in the country. | Usually, it's the worshippers who line up to a shrine, sometimes waiting for hours to receive a blessing. However, this year in Guayaquil, it was the Virgin Mary herself who set off on the 'Route of Health' pilgrimage, flying over the city on Saturday. | The local chapter of the Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement was behind the flyover. | "We thought about the possibility, at the beginning only as a possibi…
(2020-05-11). U.S. ratchets up Hybrid Warfare in Venezuela. mronline.org 
Nino Pagliccia examines the recent mercenary incursion into the Venezuelan territory.
(2020-05-11). A Dirty Military Incursion into Venezuela. globalresearch.ca In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 3, speedboats left the Colombian coastlines and headed toward Venezuela. These boats had no authorization to cross the maritime border. They landed on the Venezuelan coastline at La Guaira. This was clearly …
(2020-05-11). Venezuela: Full Silvercorp Contract Unveiled, Guaido Involved. globalresearch.ca According to the Washington Post, the document was provided by Venezuelan opposition officials on the condition that one of the attachments be redacted. Nonetheless, the text showcases the extent of the intervention financed by Juan Guaido and his supporters. | Some …
(2020-05-11). Fears of Bolsonaro's Threat to the Amazon Realized as New Data Shows Rainforest Destruction Up 55%. globalresearch.ca "Bolsonaro is not only turning a blind eye as land grabbers, illegal loggers, and miners continue to plunder Indigenous territories during the pandemic, he plans to make things easier for them." | *** | Greenpeace on Friday warned of far-right Brazilian President …
(2020-05-11). Bolivia: Citizens Protest Against De Facto Government. telesurenglish.net Bolivian citizens protested in many cities on Monday against coup-born government and its health crisis management. | RELATED: | Residents of El Alto, Cochabamba, La Paz, and other cities demonstrated in the streets demanding Jeanine Añez's removal from office. Protesters manifested their discontent with the de facto administration by calling for the removal of the regime and their financial backers | Protesters also…
(2020-05-11). 6 months after the civic-military coup in Bolivia, Evo Morales denounces setbacks. peoplesdispatch.org Former Bolivian President Evo Morales pointed out that "fascism and racism have been reborn" in Bolivia and that "the de-facto government itself is promoting inequality"
(2020-05-11). Bolsonaro Is Facilitating U.S. Intervention in Latin America. strategic-culture.org While most countries across the world implemented measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro dismissed concerns of the spread and refused to consider measures to safeguard the population. So far Brazil has In retaliation for suggesting health measures to avoid the pandemic spreading, Bo…
(2020-05-11). Coronavirus 'not yet under control' in Brazil, scientists warn. imperial.ac.uk The coronavirus epidemic in Brazil is not yet under control according to a report from Imperial researchers.
(2020-05-11). Colombia fails to regulate local coronavirus lockdown exemption plan. colombiareports.com Colombia's health ministry failed to publish regulation that would allow mayors to request exemption from national lockdown measures on Monday as promised last week. The regional relaxation of lockdown measures…
(2020-05-11). UN Condemns Killings of Ex-FARC, Social Leaders in Colombia. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia condemned Saturday the murder of the 24th ex-combatant of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), expressing its "concern" over the systematic killings. | RELATED: | The Revolutionary Alternative Force for the Commons (FARC) party denounced that Wilder Marin's body was found "wrapped in a burning mattress" in the northwestern municipality of Bello. | The demobilized ex-combatant…
(2020-05-11). ICC looking into Colombia's private sector terrorism support: report. colombiareports.com The International Criminal Court (ICC) is looking into Colombia's private sector's ties to paramilitary groups, newspaper El Tiempo reported on Sunday. The daily received a March 10 report from the…
(2020-05-11). Colombia: Avianca Airlines Declares Bankruptcy Due to COVID-19. telesurenglish.net Colombian airline Avianca announced Sunday that they are declaring bankruptcy after an 80% income drop due to the health crisis. | RELATED: | Avianca Holdings airline representatives published a communication announcing voluntary bankruptcy declaration to protect future operations. "Today our wings are closed so that tomorrow we can all continue to fly "tweeted Anko van der Werff, Avianca president. | The compa…
(2020-05-11). Colombia's military to surrender illegal spying evidence to prosecution. colombiareports.com Colombia's defense minister said Sunday that the military will provide the prosecution with evidence against 13 of its members who allegedly took part in the illegal spying on journalists, NGO's,…
(2020-05-11). Covid-19 Is Forcing an Exodus From Peru's Cities. thenation.com Musuk Nolte, The Nation, Magnum Foundation Covid-19 Is Forcing an Exodus From Peru's Cities…
(2020-05-11). Venezuela Captures 14 Mercenaries in the Last 24 Hours. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan State Security Forces captured In the last 24 hours a total of 14 mercenaries involved in an armed maritime incursion. | RELATED: | "At the end of Sunday, three mercenaries were captured in the mountain town of San Miguel, in the parish of Carayaca, Vargas state," the Strategic Region of Integral Defense Capital of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) reported on Monday on…
(2020-05-11). Western Venezuela Rocked by Rolling Blackouts. venezuelanalysis.com Low water levels at hydroelectric dams, "terrorist sabotage" and damaged infrastructure have been blamed for the power cuts.
(2020-05-11). China Will Not Accept Any US Invasion in Venezuela: Spokeswoman Hua Chunying. globalresearch.ca China repudiates the United States' attempt of a naval invasion of Venezuela and all interventionist maneuvers against the sovereignty of any country. | Through a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, stressed again this Wednesday her rejection of …
(2020-05-11). The Botched Infiltration of Venezuela Leaves Guaidó Tainted Beyond Repair. mintpressnews.com Given Guaidó's involvement, it is impossible for Washington to wash its hands of the plot. The Trump administration is responsible for giving him what little power he has, and therefore it is responsible for his actions.
(2020-05-11). Shipping 9 tons of gold bars from Venezuela to Iran baseless rumor: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Caracas announced on Monday that the news on shipping nine tons of gold bars from Venezuela to Iran is a big lie and a baseless rumor adding that Venezuela has not any gasoline to revive its refineries.
(2020-05-10). Colombia's military attache to Washington removed over spying scandal. colombiareports.com 
One of Colombia's military attaches to Washington DC is among the 12 army officials who have been sacked over a major spying scandal, newspaper El Tiempo reported Saturday. According to…
(2020-05-10). Guaidó's mercenary hit contract on Venezuela's Maduro mirrors official US bounty, authorizes death squad killings. thealtworld.com 
The leaked contract between Juan Guaidó and the Silvercorp USA mercenary firm closely resembles a DEA bounty placed on the head of President Nicolas Maduro and members of his inner circle this March. The deal tacitly authorizes the elimination of working class Venezuelans in proposed death squad activities by Silvercorp. | Juan Guaidó was expecting to be in Venezuela's Presidential Palace by now. But the comically bungling May 3 invasion attempt by US mercenaries and opposition members was the latest indication of the desperate measures he and his cronies have resorted to. The fighters hired under his name were i…
(2020-05-10). Fight COVIF-19 Not Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org 
The Keystone Cops have nothing on the rag-tag group of soldiers of fortune who failed earlier this week in their implausible plot to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, trigger a military coup, and install the US puppet, Juan Guaidó, in the presidency. We know all about the hair-brained scheme due to a falling out of …
(2020-05-10). Latest Failed Coup Attempt Against Venezuela Made in the USA? globalresearch.ca UN Charter Article 2(4) states the following: | "All members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the …
(2020-05-10). Guaido Behind Failed Operation Against Venezuela: Maduro. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro revealed more details Saturday about the failed armed maritime incursions, aimed to carry out a coup and destabilize the South American nation. | RELATED: | The President asserted that lawmaker Juan Guaido ordered the operation intending to assassinate him. "Silvercorp wanted to cause violence with Guaido's endorsement. He wanted to kill me," Maduro denounced. | The Venezuelan pres…
(2020-05-10). Iran Slams Failed US Incursion to Overthrow Venezuelan Leader. telesurenglish.net The Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejected the U.S.-led armed incursion into Venezuela, which was intended to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | RELATED: | Iran's Foreign Ministry called on Washington to stop meddling in the internal affairs of sovereign nations, now and forever, while also ending their inhuman blockade of these countries. | "The terrible report on the failed U.S.-led terrorist plo…
(2020-05-10). Chile Records Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours. telesurenglish.net The Chilean Health Minister, Jaime Mañalich, reported on Sunday that in the South American country 1,647 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in 24 hours, representing the largest daily increase recorded since the pandemic began. | RELATED: | Of the 1,647 cases accounted for, 1,406 are symptomatic and 241 did not report any signs. With that total figure, Chile reaches 28,866 cases nationwide. | In Chile, the largest previou…
(2020-05-10). Brazil Declares 3 Day Mourning Period for COVID-19 Victims. telesurenglish.net The Brazilian Congress declared on Saturday a three-day period of mourning for the victims of the novel coronavirus disease. | RELATED: | The decree, promoted by Rodrigo Maia, president of the Chamber of Deputies, and Davi Alcolumbre, president of the Senate, was published in an extra edition of the "Official Gazette of the National Congress." | "Ten thousand people, loved and important to other people, full of drea…
(2020-05-10). Colombia's Avianca goes bankrupt. colombiareports.com Colombia's main airliner Avianca said Sunday it has filed for bankruptcy in the United States. With its bankruptcy, the airliner becomes the largest employer in Colombia to fall victim to…
(2020-05-10). [UPDATED] Venezuela Makes Fresh Arrests as Opposition Splinters over Failed Coup. venezuelanalysis.com Trump said the operation "was not a good attack," again denying any US involvement.
(2020-05-10). 3 Mercenaries Arrested in Venezuela With Ties to Foiled Coup. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's government announced Sunday that its Special Forces apprehended three mercenaries with ties to the foiled May 3 plot in the northern state of Aragua, which borders Caracas. | RELATED: | The detainees were identified as First Lieutenant Jairo Betemy, Army Second Sergeant Franco Jonathan, and Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) First Sergeant Evan Rincon, who are now in the custody of the corresponding authorities.
(2020-05-10). Venezuela Bay of Pigs 2.0: The Chuao Beach Defeat of US Sponsored Mercenaries. globalresearch.ca Recently, Chuao, a town on the coast of Aragua State, Venezuela, was put on the geopolitical world map, given the incursion of some mercenaries from the Venezuelan radical opposition and some green berets from the Donald Trump government, who were …
(2020-05-09). No options: The choice between Trump & Biden is meaningless & proves US democracy is a 'sham,' Roger Waters tells RT. rt.com 
With US President Donald Trump preparing to square off with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 race, Americans might as well be choosing between Orwell and Huxley, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters told RT. | Though the current US president is a "failed landlord" who somehow managed to become "the most powerful man in the Western world," Biden, his likely rival, does not present a better option, Waters said in an interview with Rafael Correa, the former president of Ecuador who now hosts a show on RT Spanish. | "There's no choice to be made by the American people, this is why the idea that t…
(2020-05-09). Civic-Military Union: The Chavista Paradigm that defined the latest events in the War Against Venezuela. mronline.org 
What happened last Monday, May 4, on the coast of the town of Chuao, municipality of Santiago Mariño in the state of Aragua, has left a mark on the history of the Bolivarian process due to the combined action of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces and the citizenry, in particular a group of fishermen, police …
(2020-05-09). Brazil using pandemic as smokescreen for new attacks on the Amazon, activists warn. nationofchange.org "The invaders think they can enter the indigenous reserve because of the government agenda."
(2020-05-09). [Editorial] COVID-19 in Brazil: "So what?" thelancet.com The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic reached Latin America later than other continents. The first case recorded in Brazil was on Feb 25, 2020. But now, Brazil has the most cases and deaths in Latin America (105‚Äà222 cases and 7288 deaths as of May 4), and these are probably substantial underestimates. Even more worryingly, the doubling of the rate of deaths is estimated at only 5 days and a recent study by Imperial College (London, UK), which analysed the active transmission rate of COVID-19 in 48 countries, showed that Brazil is the country with the highest rate of transmission (R0…
(2020-05-09). [World Report] Chile plans controversial COVID-19 certificates. thelancet.com Chile's contentious scheme to provide certification of past COVID-19 infection is aimed at reassuring patients about the risk of reinfection or infecting others. Barbara Fraser reports.
(2020-05-09). Argentina Debt Deadlock Remains, Fernandez Says Talks Continue. telesurenglish.net Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez informed Saturday that talks with bondholders to restructure US$65 billion of the country's foreign debt would continue with the two sides still deadlocked over what the final offer. | RELATED: | "The possibility of extending the offer continues until Monday, May 11," the center-left leader wrote. "When this term expires we will define the steps to follow. As always, our goal…
(2020-05-08). Silvercorp co-founder speaks with The Grayzone: What did State Department know about failed Venezuela invasion? thegrayzone.com The Grayzone speaks to Drew White — a close friend and business partner of Silvercorp mercenary firm founder and failed…
(2020-05-08). Climate Crisis: False Techtopia, Tariffs Accounting, Orphan Wells, And The Dead Cow. therealnews.com 
Recent studies debunk the false techtopianism in climate science models, U.S. import tariffs failed climate accounting, and Argentina's shale industry is flailing. As fracking goes bust, what happens to orphaned wells?
(2020-05-08). Mercenaries launch attack on Venezuelan coast, driven back. workers.org 
Workers World received this statement May 4 that originated from the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry about the May 3 attack on that country's shores, made even more ominous by the presence of U.S. Navy warships in the waters off Venezuela. Since that day the Venezuelans report that they stopped another similar . . . |
(2020-05-08). Venezuela seeks arrest of three US residents over failed attempt to remove Maduro from power. thecanary.co 
Venezuela's chief prosecutor has ordered the arrest of a former US soldier and two opposition figures living in the US for their alleged role in a botched operation aimed at removing Nicolas Maduro from power.Tarek William Saab said Venezuela will seek the capture of Jordan Goudreau, a military veteran who has claimed responsibility for the attack. Saab has also ordered the arrest of Juan Jose Rendon and Sergio Vergara, two US-based advisers to opposition leader Juan Guaido."They are living in impunity," Saab said. "In tranquillity over there [in the US]".US law enforcement is investigating Goudreau, though it re…
(2020-05-08). How Much Did the Trump Administration Know About the Failed Venezuela Coup Attempt? mintpressnews.com 
US regime change operations have been outsourced to semi-private companies and NGOs for decades, giving the government a paper-thin veneer of plausible deniability.
(2020-05-08). US Wants Release of Two Special Forces Veterans Who Led Failed Coup Invasion of Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Imperial overreach was on full display this week as the US government demanded that a pair of US citizens — former Special Forces soldiers leading a 60-man invasion of Venezuela with the goal of fomenting a coup and/or capturing or killing that country's elected president — be released from arrest and returned to the US.
(2020-05-08). President Maduro: 4 new mercenaries captured—U.S. led military incursion. mronline.org 
Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, confirmed the capture in the last hours of 4 more mercenaries involved in the attempted military incursion along the Venezuelan coast, which began on May 3.
(2020-05-08). Venezuela Confronts Intimidation, Myth-making, and Dirty War. counterpunch.org Venezuela's story currently is of vulnerability and precariousness amidst signs of rising U.S. aggression. The imperialist U.S. government wants the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro removed and insists that Venezuela's massive oil reserves and the entire continent remain within the fold of international capitalism. Crucial to these U.S. designs is junior partner Colombia with
(2020-05-07). Profiting from the Pandemic: Will Pharmaceutical Giants Use Patents to Limit Access to COVID Drugs? democracynow.org 
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide approaches 4 million and the pandemic could be with us for months or years, we look at who can access drugs like remdesivir, being developed by pharmaceutical giant Gilead, which has the patent for the drug and is poised to make massive profits. We look at how much drugs like remdesivir will cost, and who can access them, with writer Achal Prabhala, coordinator of the AccessIBSA project, which campaigns for access to medicines in India, Brazil and South Africa.
(2020-05-07). Guardian Blames Trump's Murderous US Exceptionalism on Hugo Chávez. fair.org 
What better time to vilify the popular former leader of a country under deadly US siege than a deadly pandemic? Such was clearly the reasoning of Guardian journalist Rory Carroll when he penned an op-ed headlined, "Blunder, Distraction, Denial: Trump Follows Chávez's Successful Template" (4/19/20). Seemingly immune to irony, Carroll compares Venezuela's late socialist …
(2020-05-07). PDF download of May 7 issue. workers.org 
Click to download entire 12-page PDF May Day coverage. Also: COVID‚Äë19 North Carolina protest; Genocide on Detroit; Cuban medical team; Trump and China; Pennies vs. billions; Tear down the walls A world without prisons; Mumia: On prison guards; Louisiana death camps; ‚ÄÇEditorial Fascists = bosses' tools; World Palestine Britain Venezuela . . . |
(2020-05-07). Headlines for May 7, 2020. democracynow.org U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 73,400 as 41 States Begin Reopening | , White House Shelves Guidelines on Reopening, as Experts Warn U.S. Failing to Stem COVID-19 Deaths, Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Children Going Hungry as Unemployment Surges to Great Depression Levels, State Budget Cuts Loom as Trump Rails Against "Blue State Bailouts" | , United Nations Seeks $6.7 Billion for Coronavirus Aid to Poor Countries | , EU Warns Pandemic Economic Recession Will Be Worst in History | , Closing Ceremony of Spanish Coronavirus Field Hospital Marred by Tightly Packed Crowds, Venezuelan TV Airs Video of Arrested U.S. Mercenary Co…