(2020-02-02). Ecuador's Moreno backpedals after suggesting women only report harassment by 'UGLY people'. rt.com 
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been targeted by Twitter's warriors after claiming that women only accuse unattractive men of harassment. His defenders suggested that those furious apparently totally lack sense of humor. | "That is to say, it is 'harassment' when it comes from an ugly person," Moreno told a conference in Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil, apparently oblivious to the tweet-storm he was about to unleash upon himself. "But if the person is good looking… they usually do not think it is harassment." | He also suggested that men are constantly at risk of being falsely accused of haras…
(2020-02-02). Ecuador's Moreno showered with online anger after claiming women only report harassment by 'UGLY people'. rt.com Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been targeted by Twitter's warriors after claiming that women only accuse unattractive men of harassment. His defenders suggested that those furious apparently totally lack sense of humor. | "That is to say, it is 'harassment' when it comes from an ugly person," Moreno told a conference in Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil, oblivious to the tweet-storm he was about to unleash upon himself. "But if the person is good looking… they usually do not think it is harassment." | He also suggested that men are constantly at risk of being falsely accused of harassment by wo…
(2020-02-02). 'Speak French… my a**!': Neymar in heated row with match officials after PSG star 'booked for showboating' (VIDEO). rt.com 
Paris Saint-Germain ace Neymar clashed with officials during his team's 5-0 win against Montpellier on Saturday, after the Brazilian forward vented his anger at appearing to be booked for showboating against the opposition. | In a first-half incident at the Parc des Princes, Neymar attempted to pull off a 'rainbow' flick over the heads of two Montpellier players while neat the touchline. | The ball went out of play, although referee Jérôme Brisard then called him over, appearing to reprimanding him for showing off. | As the pair argued, Brisard then brandished a yellow card at the Brazilian. | Ney…
(2020-02-01). Bolivia's Coup-Born Regime Arrests Socialist Political Refugees. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's Former Mining Minister Cesar Navarro and former Agriculture Minister Pedro Dorado were arrested at the El Alto airport on Saturday when they were about to board a plane as political refugees. | RELATED: | For the past 82 days, these Socialists politicians remained at the Mexican embassy. Yesterday, they received a safe-conduct allowing their free departure from the country. | "The Mexican embassy transfer…
(2020-02-01). Peronists vote unanimously to invite US troops into Argentina. wsws.org The unanimous support of the Peronist ruling coalition provides undeniable evidence of the subordination of all factions of the Argentine ruling class to US imperialism.
(2020-01-31). Rebellion in Chile recalls painful history. mronline.org 
The U.S. government facilitated the military coup in 1973 and is surely paying attention to Chile now. U.S. officials may be confident in the staying power of current regime but undoubtedly have concerns about the future of investments and trade. |
(2020-01-31). Headlines for January 31, 2020. democracynow.org Senate Poised to Acquit President Trump in Impeachment Trial, World Health Organization Declares International Public Health Emergency, U.S. Special Envoy Warns of International Crisis in Idlib, Syria, Britain Formally Withdrawing from European Union Tonight, Pentagon Deploys 1st Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead-Armed Submarine, Trump Admin Poised to Loosen Restrictions on Use of Landmines, Human Rights Groups Condemn Mexico for Crackdown on Central American Migrants, Mexican Butterfly Conservationist Found Dead, Bolivia's Movement for Socialism Candidate Luis Arce Returns to Bolivia, U.S. Pushes EU to End Ban on Chemic…
(2020-01-31). Chile: One Dead and 124 Arrested During a Violent Early Morning. telesurenglish.net One dead person, 124 detainees and several wounded was the balance of the police repression to the protests that Chileans carried out in the early hours of Friday in Santiago. | RELATED: | On Thursday afternoon, citizens went out to protest the death of Jorge Mora, a fan of the Colo-Colo soccer team, who was hit by a Police truck last Tuesday. | His death intensified popular mobilizations against the neoliberal state, which th…
(2020-01-31). Uprising in Chile is the Legacy of Dashed Hopes and Bitter Defeat. counterpunch.org Santiago high school students were the spark. Rejecting a fare hike, they jumped over subway toll barriers on October 18, 2019. Students filled the streets all over. Police action led to injuries and arrests. Some 1.2 million people occupied Plaza Italia in Santiago a week later. After three months, on January 18, Santiago marchers arriving
(2020-01-31). Suriname's climate promise, for a sustainable future. news.un.org Suriname has become the second nation globally to outline updated plans to fight climate change in the hope of ensuring that any future increase in the temperature of the planet does not exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
(2020-01-31). Venezuela's Supreme Court Rejects Attempted Takeover of Telesur. telesurenglish.net The Supreme Tribunal of Justice declared null and voided the decree on the reorganization of Telesur, following an appeal by RELATED: | The court declared the 'Decree on the Creation of a Commission for the Reorganization of Telesur Venezuela and its subsidiaries,' presented by opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido and approved by…
(2020-01-31). Alberto Fernandez and the Pope Analyze Argentina's Situation. telesurenglish.net Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez and Pope Francis discussed Friday about their home country's current situation in a private audience in the papal library, Reuters News Agency reported. | RELATED: | During the cordial conversations, both expressed satisfaction for the good relations between the Holy See and the Argentinian Republic. Fernandez also met with the Vatican's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro P…
(2020-01-30). How Western left media helped legitimate U.S. regime change in Venezuela. mronline.org 
It's been a year since Juan Guaidó began his U.S.-anointed mandate as "interim president" of Venezuela. |
(2020-01-30). Fight for all or lose it all. mronline.org 
If you want to predict the future, don't speculate, study the past. In light of the knowledge gleaned, examine the present. The history of the future is planted, not buried, in the here and now. |
(2020-01-30). US government censorship? Social media giants disappear accounts of Iranian and Venezuelan academics, journalists. thegrayzone.com Red Lines host Anya Parampil talks with Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran. Professor Marandi's Facebook and Instagram…
(2020-01-29). Meet the Candidates Taking on Bolivia's US-Backed Right Wing Government. mintpressnews.com 
Bolivian journalist Oliver Vargas takes an in-depth look at the candidates taking on the interim right-wing government of Jeanine Anez in Bolivia's upcoming elections and the many challenges they face.
(2020-01-29). Ciudadano estadounidense detenido e interrogado por agentes del DHS sobre la solidaridad con Venezuela del movimiento antiguerra. thegrayzone.com Un ciudadano estadounidense que participó en el Colectivo de Protección de la Embajada de Venezuela fue detenido, registrado e interrogado…
(2020-01-28). Headlines for January 28, 2020. democracynow.org Trump Lawyers Says He Did No Wrong as Calls Mount for Bolton and Other Witnesses to Testify | , Trump to Unveil Middle East "Peace Plan" as Netanyahu Indicted over Corruption, SCOTUS Allows Trump's "Public Charge" Rule Targeting Low-Income Immigrants to Take Effect, State Dept. Bars NPR Reporter from Upcoming Pompeo Trip, Washington Post Suspends Reporter for Tweet About Kobe Bryant Rape Allegation, Mixed Accounts After U.S. Military Plane Crashes in Afghanistan, Torrential Rains and Landslides Kill At Least 46 People in Brazil, Nigerian Journalist Maxwell Nashan Killed, 2nd Accuser Testifies in Weinstein Trial a…
(2020-01-24). Headlines for January 24, 2020. democracynow.org Impeachment Managers Continue Opening Arguments in Trump's Senate Trial, 33 Million on Lockdown in Chinese Cities as Coronavirus Outbreak Spreads, Hundreds of Thousands of Iraqis March to Demand U.S. Troop Withdrawal, Trump Invites Israeli Leaders to White House for "Peace Plan" Unveiling, Mexican Soldiers Attack Central American Migrant Caravan, Arresting 800, U.S. to Send Ambassador to Bolivia After Coup That Ousted Evo Morales, Puerto Rican Protesters Demand Ouster of Gov. Wanda Vázquez, SC Official Switches Presidential Endorsement from Biden to Sanders, National Archives Replaces Doctored Women's March Photo…
(2019-12-28). Chileans Demand New Constitution as Protests Continue. zcomm.org For two months, Chileans have been protesting all over the country on a daily basis…
(2019-12-28). Prison gave me a greater will to fight. zcomm.org Interview on the reality that Brazil is experiencing and the social protests that have occurred in several Latin American countries…
(2019-12-20). Notes on a private TV newscast in Bolivia. The contrast with Venezuela is clear as day. zcomm.org In August, I took detailed notes a news broadcast on one of Venezuela's largest TV networks. I summarized these notes in an interview I did with the Real News Network making the point that Venezuela's private media (which reaches 60-90% of households) is remarkably free — most especially when you consider the US is openly
(2019-12-16). Francisco Rodriguez answers some questions I asked about Venezuela. zcomm.org Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodriguez, formerly of Torino Economics, answered a few questions of mine about his country. He was the economic adviser to Henri Falcon, the second place finisher in the May 2018 presidential election. His updated estimate for 2019 is that Venezuela's real GDP will contract by 25% . That's horrific, but less severe
(2019-12-15). 128 Reuters articles on Bolivia since October 20, 2019 election with no mention of expert criticism of OAS audit UPDATED. zcomm.org Bolivia ¥s foreign minister says Mexico appeal to International Court 'a mistake' Bolivia's YPFB strikes transition deal with Petrobras to extend natural gas exports Bolivia is not a Mexican colony, acting foreign minister Longaric tells El Pais Mexico says Spanish diplomats' cars blocked by Bolivia at La Paz embassy Mexico appeals to international court as diplomatic
(2019-12-02). Ecuador: From the middle of the world to the end of the world. zcomm.org Demonstration in Quito Ecuador, by Fabiana Lando/Shutterstock.com As its very name suggests, Ecuador is geographically located in the middle of the world. And now, from all appearances, neoliberalism has decided to carry out its end-of-the-world maneuvers in this country. That is perhaps the reason it is coming to the realization that the Ecuadorean people are