Daily Archives: March 12, 2020

2020-03-12: News Headlines

RT (2020-03-12). A lot more than baby on board: Woman caught trying to sneak insane amount of contraband into Brazilian prison (VIDEO). rt.com Guards at a Brazilian prison were truly baffled when a 'pregnant' woman attempted to visit her husband but when asked several routine questions, revealed she was in fact attempting to smuggle in everything but the kitchen sink. | The 22-year-old woman was visiting her hubby who was banged up in the Nelson Hungria Penitentiary Complex near Belo Horizonte. Guards noticed she was wearing a rather fetching, if oddly-shaped, jumpsuit. | | © Twitter/ Coronel Tadeu | Pregnant women are not normally subjected to body scans when visiting inmates in Brazilian prison but, when officers attempted a pat down, the yo…

RT (2020-03-12). 'A Jackie Chan challenge': Emmanuel Adebayor red-carded for brutal kung-fu kick to opponent's head (VIDEO). rt.com Veteran striker Emmanuel Adebayor has never been a stranger to controversy throughout his rollercoaster career – and he's at it again. | From banging in spectacular goals for Arsenal, completing a bitter transfer to Manchester City, a topsy-turvy spell at Real Madrid, refusals to play, public family disputes and everything else – he's never been dull. | And after seemingly fading away following a couple of years in Turkey, he's now back in the spotlight with his new team in Paraguay, Club Olimpia. | The Togolese star has only been there since February and South American fans were probably wondering why the big…

RT (2020-03-12). 'I'm not concerned': Trump brushes off fears he got CORONAVIRUS after Bolsonaro's comms sec he met in Mar-a-Lago tests POSITIVE. rt.com US President Donald Trump is "not concerned" he might have contracted coronavirus from the communications secretary of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was diagnosed with the virus on Thursday. | The president brushed off concerns after Bolsonaro aide Fabio Wajngarten tested positive for the virus on Thursday, a week after he was photographed with Trump at the president's Mar-a-Lago resort. | "Let's put it this way, I'm not concerned," he told reporters on Thursday when he was asked about his contact with the infected Brazilian. | t.co/epiRGdacwP pic.twitter…

RT (2020-03-12). A lot more than baby on board: Woman caught trying to sneak insane amount of contraband into prison (VIDEO). rt.com Guards at a Brazilian prison were truly baffled when a 'pregnant' woman attempted to visit her husband but when asked several routine questions, revealed she was in fact attempting to smuggle in everything but the kitchen sink. | The 22-year-old woman was visiting her hubby who was banged up in the Nelson Hungria Penitentiary Complex near Belo Horizonte. Guards noticed she was wearing a rather fetching, if oddly-shaped, jumpsuit. | | © Twitter/ Coronel Tadeu | Pregnant women are not normally subjected to body scans when visiting inmates in Brazilian prison but, when officers attempted a pat down, the yo…

teleSUR (2020-03-12). Brazil: Military Club Summons Members for Acts Against Congress. telesurenglish.net Rio de Janeiro's Military Club summoned its members to attend rallies against the National Congress and the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to be held on March 15, as RELATED: | The military club summons to support Bolsonaro because it considers that the form…

WSWS (2020-03-12). After ending oil workers strike in Brazil, union approves plant closure and layoffs. wsws.org Instead of "resuming the historic strike," as they had promised, the unions told workers to accept layoffs.

teleSUR (2020-03-12). Argentina: Legalization of Abortion Bill in Hands of Congress. telesurenglish.net Legal bills for legalization of abortion and protection of pregnant women was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, the legislative wing of the Argentine Congress, on Wednesday. | RELATED: | In his speech at the beginning of the legal year in Argentina, President Alberto Fernandez announced the delivery of this law, which will guarantee legal, safe and free abortion for Argentine women. Despite the presidential wil…

teleSUR (2020-03-12). Uruguay: Lacalle Pou Announces Increase in Taxes. telesurenglish.net Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou announced Wednesday the increase in basic services taxres beginnng on April 1rst. | RELATED: | The Uruguayan leader affirmed these increases are part of the measure to correct the tax deficit in the South American nation. Lacalle said he also hopes to save $900 million during his term. | Under this initiative, more than 10.5% of the current invoices price will be charged on…

teleSUR (2020-03-12). Chile: Church Criticizes Piñera's Indifference to Social Demand. telesurenglish.net Chile's Episcopal Conference (CECh) Thursday criticized the indifference of RELATED: | "We perceive that the main social cries expressed since Oct. 18 ha…

teleSUR (2020-03-12). Ecuador: EU, UN Launch Anti-Gender Violence Initiative. telesurenglish.net The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) launched on Tuesday in Quito, Ecuador, their RELATED: | During the launch ceremony, held two days after the worldwide observation of International Women's Day, the EU and UN unveiled their ac…

Vijay Prashad — Alejandro Bejarano (2020-03-11). Elon Musk Is Acting Like a Neo-Conquistador for South America's Lithium. counterpunch.org Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, wants to build an electric car factory in Brazil. He was supposed to meet Jair Bolsonaro, the president of Brazil, in Miami in early March, but he was too busy; instead, Musk will go to Brazil sometime this year. All eyes are on the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, whose Secretary of International Affairs Derian Campos is in direct contact with Musk. Two automobile manufacturers—BMW and GM—already have factories in Santa Catarina. Marcos Pontes (Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communications) held a video conference with Anderson Ricardo Pachec…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Chile: Police Attack Protesters Demanding Piñera's Resignation. telesurenglish.net A new day of protests has occurred in Santiago, the Chilean capital, marked by further repression of police officers against students. | The massive mobilizations were repelled by the police, through the use of tear gas, the primary victims are adolescents who joined in the rejection of the neoliberal policies of the head of state, Sebastián Piñera. | RELATED: | The participants of the day are coming from the emblematic…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Chile: New Wave of Protests to Demand Piñera's Resignation. telesurenglish.net Thousands of Chileans are taking to the streets again this Wednesday to demand the removal of President Sebastian Piñera, who is turning two years into his term.‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã | RELATED: | "The Piñera administration thought that by talking about a hypothetical new constitution it would succeed in placating t…

Fight Back (2020-03-11). Venezuela: FRSO labor delegation meets with Bolivarian Space Agency. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela — The Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) labor delegation met with space program officials, March 11, at the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities. Pictured are Adolfo Godoy, the president of ABAE; Mariano Imbert, the manager of Commercial Development; Salvador Lugo, the vice minister of Science and Technology, along with members of the FRSO delegation.

Stansfield Smith (2020-03-11). A Case Study of Corporate Media Disinformation. dissidentvoice.org Some alternative media have exposed the US government and its corporate media fake news reporting on Russian "election interference," on Venezuela, the war on Syria, China's Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Nicaragua, Palestine, among others. One of the longest running media disinformation campaigns has been directed at Cuba, well covered in Keith Bolender's Manufacturing the Enemy: …

Fight Back (2020-03-11). FRSO labor delegation joins Venezuelan march defending the Bolivarian government. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – Over 600,000 people took to the streets in Caracas, March 10, marching to support President Maduro and the Bolivarian government. The small opposition called for a march on the Presidential Palace Miraflores and held small rallies in the wealthy neighborhoods. However, huge masses of people in central Caracas marched through several working-class neighborhoods to counter the opposition's call. The gigantic march went as far as the eye could see. There were banners, trucks and music. People were chanting, singing and dancing. | "I saw thousands of working people celebrating their revoluti…

news.un (2020-03-11). Brazilian mountain farmers reap recognition, through UN heritage listing. news.un.org Farmers who gather flowers from the Espinhaàßo Mountain Range in Brazil received well-deserved recognition on Wednesday for their crucial role in enhancing biodiversity and preserving traditional knowledge.

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Brazil: Marielle Franco's Murder Suspects to Trial. telesurenglish.net Former police agents Ronnie Lessa y Elcio Vieira will appear in court due to accusations related to Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes' murder. | RELATED: | According to defendants alibi, they were at a bar during the killing execution, but evidence locates them at the crime scene. Ronnie Lesa is accused of shooting Franco and Gomes, Vieira was driving the car used to close the road and trap Marielle's…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Death Toll From Brazil's Mudslides Hits 44. telesurenglish.net The death toll from the devastating mudslides that occurred one week ago in southeast Brazil's Sao Paulo state has reached 44, local authorities said Tuesday. | RELATED: Using heavy earth-moving machinery, firefighters dug up the body of a fellow rescue worker who died while trying to save a family buried under earth and rubble. | Another 34 people remain missing in the popular seaside resort town of Guaruja, whe…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Brazil TV Series About Marielle Franco Sparks Racism Row. telesurenglish.net Three days before the anniversary of the unanswered, violent murder, of Brazilian Black feminist and politician Marielle Franco, a racism row is rocking the South American country over a television series based on her life. | RELATED: | Leading Black voices in Brazil are furious that a project aimed at telling the story of a Black woman is headed by three withe people: creator Antonia Pellegrino, director Jose Pa…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Colombia: Council of State Returns Angela Robledo to Congress. telesurenglish.net Colombia's Council of State Tuesday announced that the Colombia Humana (CH) party's lawmaker Angela Maria Robledo may return to the Lower House after she was charged and dismissed for "double militancy." | RELATED: | "The seat restored to me by the 'Council of State' also belongs to the more than 8 million people who voted for the Human Colombia political project," Robledo tweeted.‚Äã&sbq…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Caricom Prime Ministers to Make Post-Elections Visit to Guyana. telesurenglish.net Caribbean Community's Chairman and Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley will lead a delegation of regional Prime Ministers on a special two-day mission to Guyana, starting March 11. | RELATED: | The delegation will meet with the leadership of all parties that contested the poll, according to a statement released Tuesday by the organization. | Mottley will be joined by Prime Ministers Roosevelt Skerrit of…

teleSUR (2020-03-11). Caricom Delegation Meets Guyana's Leaders, Election Observers. telesurenglish.net Caribbean Community Chairman and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived with a delegation Wednesday in Guyana to meet with elections stakeholders, including President David Granger and Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo. | RELATED: | Mottley announced that after meeting with Granger, the delegation of Heads from Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago met wit…

Staff (2020-03-10). Headlines for March 10, 2020. democracynow.org Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 4,000 with Over 113,000 Confirmed Infections as Italy Goes into Nationwide Lockdown, Six States Head to Polls as Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden Battle for 352 Delegates , Women Strike in Mexico, Take to Streets in Chile and Argentina to Demand Equality and an End to Violence, U.S. Begins Afghan Troop Withdrawal Amid Political Leadership Crisis | , New Reports Find Boeing at Fault for Fatal Crashes of Boeing 737 MAX Jets, Rafael Cancel Miranda, Puerto Rican Revolutionary, Dies at 89 | , 2020 Izzy Awards Honor Journalist Matt Taibbi, News Inside and The Center for Investigative Journalism…

Fight Back (2020-03-10). FRSO labor delegation meets with Venezuelan trade union leaders. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – On March 9, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization labor delegation met with Venezuelan transport sector union leaders. The delegation met to support the struggle of union workers against Trump's sanctions and economic blockade. President Francisco Torrealba of the Venezuelan Transport Workers Federation spoke, "We welcome you to Venezuela and hope to build ties between workers and unions of both countries." He proudly said, "President Maduro is a member of our union!" | Jesus Delgado, president of the airlines sector for the transport workers union, and also a worker at Conviasa airlin…

Fight Back (2020-03-10). FRSO delegation arrives in Caracas, meets with human rights organization. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela — The Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) labor delegation met with Sures, a human rights NGO, March 9, to learn about the impact of U.S. sanctions on the Venezuelan people. | While Trump has imposed the most sanctions, the punishing sanctions began under Bush, and were built on by President Obama who created a broader framework, defining Venezuela as a national security threat. | Cristobal Corrieles of Sures said, "The U.S. sanctions are immoral, illegal and unjust." | Corrieles explained that the sanctions are immoral for using humanitarian deliveries to exacerbate tensions and t…

Venezuela Analysis (2020-02-06). Embassy Protection Collective: "We Are Not the Ones Who Violated the Law" theantimedia.com In this exclusive interview, VA talks to the activists who defended the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC ahead of their trial.

Joe Emersberger (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

2020-03-12: Social Media Postees

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Chile: Church Criticizes Piñera's Indifference to Social Demand
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Chile's Episcopal Conference (CECh) Thursday criticized the indifference of President Sebastian Piñera's administration to respond to the demands generated by citizens against inequality and the economic model. | RELATED: | Chile: Police Attack Protesters Demanding Piñera's Resignation | "We perceive that the main social cries expressed since Oct. 18 ha…
telesurenglish.net/news/Chile-Church-Criticizes-Pineras-Indifference-to-Social-Demand-20200312-0009.html

Brazil: Military Club Summons Members for Acts Against Congress
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Rio de Janeiro's Military Club summoned its members to attend rallies against the National Congress and the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to be held on March 15, as Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro proposed on Feb. 26. | RELATED: | Brazil TV Series About Marielle Franco Sparks Racism Row | The military club summons to support Bolsonaro because it considers that the form…
telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-Military-Club-Summons-Members-for-Acts-Against-Congress-20200312-0005.html

Brazil: Military Club Summons Members for Acts Against Congress
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Rio de Janeiro's Military Club summoned its members to attend rallies against the National Congress and the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to be held on March 15, as Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro proposed on Feb. 26. | RELATED: | Brazil TV Series About Marielle Franco Sparks Racism Row | The military club summons to support Bolsonaro because it considers that the form…
telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-Military-Club-Summons-Members-for-Acts-Against-Congress-20200312-0005.html

After ending oil workers strike in Brazil, union approves plant closure and layoffs
wsws.org | 2020-03-12
Instead of "resuming the historic strike," as they had promised, the unions told workers to accept layoffs.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/12/braz-m12.html

A lot more than baby on board: Woman caught trying to sneak insane amount of contraband into prison (VIDEO)
rt.com | 2020-03-12
Guards at a Brazilian prison were truly baffled when a 'pregnant' woman attempted to visit her husband but when asked several routine questions, revealed she was in fact attempting to smuggle in everything but the kitchen sink. | The 22-year-old woman was visiting her hubby who was banged up in the Nelson Hungria Penitentiary Complex near Belo Horizonte. Guards noticed she was wearing a rather fetching, if oddly-shaped, jumpsuit. | | © Twitter/ Coronel Tadeu | Pregnant women are not normally subjected to body scans when visiting inmates in Brazilian prison but, when officers attempted a pat down, the yo…
rt.com/news/482919-woman-caught-contraband-brazil-prison/

After ending oil workers strike in Brazil, union approves plant closure and layoffs
wsws.org | 2020-03-12
Instead of "resuming the historic strike," as they had promised, the unions told workers to accept layoffs.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/12/braz-m12.html

'I'm not concerned': Trump brushes off fears he got CORONAVIRUS after Bolsonaro's comms sec he met in Mar-a-Lago tests POSITIVE
rt.com | 2020-03-12
US President Donald Trump is "not concerned" he might have contracted coronavirus from the communications secretary of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was diagnosed with the virus on Thursday. | The president brushed off concerns after Bolsonaro aide Fabio Wajngarten tested positive for the virus on Thursday, a week after he was photographed with Trump at the president's Mar-a-Lago resort. | "Let's put it this way, I'm not concerned," he told reporters on Thursday when he was asked about his contact with the infected Brazilian. | t.co/epiRGdacwP pic.twitter…
rt.com/usa/482968-trump-coronavirus-bolsonaro-official-infected/

A lot more than baby on board: Woman caught trying to sneak insane amount of contraband into Brazilian prison (VIDEO)
rt.com | 2020-03-12
Guards at a Brazilian prison were truly baffled when a 'pregnant' woman attempted to visit her husband but when asked several routine questions, revealed she was in fact attempting to smuggle in everything but the kitchen sink. | The 22-year-old woman was visiting her hubby who was banged up in the Nelson Hungria Penitentiary Complex near Belo Horizonte. Guards noticed she was wearing a rather fetching, if oddly-shaped, jumpsuit. | | © Twitter/ Coronel Tadeu | Pregnant women are not normally subjected to body scans when visiting inmates in Brazilian prison but, when officers attempted a pat down, the yo…
rt.com/news/482919-woman-caught-contraband-brazil-prison/

'A Jackie Chan challenge': Emmanuel Adebayor red-carded for brutal kung-fu kick to opponent's head (VIDEO)
rt.com | 2020-03-12
Veteran striker Emmanuel Adebayor has never been a stranger to controversy throughout his rollercoaster career – and he's at it again. | From banging in spectacular goals for Arsenal, completing a bitter transfer to Manchester City, a topsy-turvy spell at Real Madrid, refusals to play, public family disputes and everything else – he's never been dull. | And after seemingly fading away following a couple of years in Turkey, he's now back in the spotlight with his new team in Paraguay, Club Olimpia. | The Togolese star has only been there since February and South American fans were probably wondering why the big…
rt.com/sport/482963-emmanuel-adebayor-jackie-chan-red-card/

Uruguay: Lacalle Pou Announces Increase in Taxes
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou announced Wednesday the increase in basic services taxres beginnng on April 1rst. | RELATED: | Uruguay Withdraws From Unasur and Returns to the US-Backed TIAR | The Uruguayan leader affirmed these increases are part of the measure to correct the tax deficit in the South American nation. Lacalle said he also hopes to save $900 million during his term. | Under this initiative, more than 10.5% of the current invoices price will be charged on…
telesurenglish.net/news/uruguay-lacalle-pou-announced-tax-rising-20200312-0004.html

Uruguay: Lacalle Pou Announces Increase in Taxes
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou announced Wednesday the increase in basic services taxres beginnng on April 1rst. | RELATED: | Uruguay Withdraws From Unasur and Returns to the US-Backed TIAR | The Uruguayan leader affirmed these increases are part of the measure to correct the tax deficit in the South American nation. Lacalle said he also hopes to save $900 million during his term. | Under this initiative, more than 10.5% of the current invoices price will be charged on…
telesurenglish.net/news/uruguay-lacalle-pou-announced-tax-rising-20200312-0004.html

Argentina: Legalization of Abortion Bill in Hands of Congress
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Legal bills for legalization of abortion and protection of pregnant women was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, the legislative wing of the Argentine Congress, on Wednesday. | RELATED: | Argentina: Small Producers Back President's Tax on Soy Exports | In his speech at the beginning of the legal year in Argentina, President Alberto Fernandez announced the delivery of this law, which will guarantee legal, safe and free abortion for Argentine women. Despite the presidential wil…
telesurenglish.net/news/argentina-legal-abortion-bill-in-the-hands-of-congress-20200312-0007.html

Argentina: Legalization of Abortion Bill in Hands of Congress
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
Legal bills for legalization of abortion and protection of pregnant women was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, the legislative wing of the Argentine Congress, on Wednesday. | RELATED: | Argentina: Small Producers Back President's Tax on Soy Exports | In his speech at the beginning of the legal year in Argentina, President Alberto Fernandez announced the delivery of this law, which will guarantee legal, safe and free abortion for Argentine women. Despite the presidential wil…
telesurenglish.net/news/argentina-legal-abortion-bill-in-the-hands-of-congress-20200312-0007.html

Ecuador: EU, UN Launch Anti-Gender Violence Initiative
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) launched on Tuesday in Quito, Ecuador, their Spotlight Initiative, a program aimed at combating violence against women and girls in this Andean country. | RELATED: | Chile Denounces Government Repression During Feminist Strike | During the launch ceremony, held two days after the worldwide observation of International Women's Day, the EU and UN unveiled their ac…
telesurenglish.net/news/Ecuador-EU-UN-Launch-Anti-Gender-Violence-Initiative-20200312-0001.html

Brazil TV Series About Marielle Franco Sparks Racism Row
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
Three days before the anniversary of the unanswered, violent murder, of Brazilian Black feminist and politician Marielle Franco, a racism row is rocking the South American country over a television series based on her life. | RELATED: | Murdered Activist Marielle Franco Nominated For Sakharov Prize | Leading Black voices in Brazil are furious that a project aimed at telling the story of a Black woman is headed by three withe people: creator Antonia Pellegrino, director Jose Pa…
telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-TV-Series-About-Marielle-Franco-Sparks-Racism-Row–20200311-0018.html

Chile: Police Attack Protesters Demanding Piñera's Resignation
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
A new day of protests has occurred in Santiago, the Chilean capital, marked by further repression of police officers against students. | The massive mobilizations were repelled by the police, through the use of tear gas, the primary victims are adolescents who joined in the rejection of the neoliberal policies of the head of state, Sebastián Piñera. | RELATED: | Chile: New Wave of Protests to Demand Piñera's Resignation | The participants of the day are coming from the emblematic…
telesurenglish.net/news/Chile-Police-Attack-Protesters-Demanding-Pineras-Resignation-20200311-0017.html

Chile: New Wave of Protests to Demand Piñera's Resignation
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
Thousands of Chileans are taking to the streets again this Wednesday to demand the removal of President Sebastian Piñera, who is turning two years into his term.‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã‚Äã | RELATED: | Chile Denounces Government Repression During Feminist Strike | "The Piñera administration thought that by talking about a hypothetical new constitution it would succeed in placating t…
telesurenglish.net/news/new-wave-of-protests-in-chile-to-demand-pineras-resignation-20200311-0006.html

A Case Study of Corporate Media Disinformation
Stansfield Smith | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-03-11
Some alternative media have exposed the US government and its corporate media fake news reporting on Russian "election interference," on Venezuela, the war on Syria, China's Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Nicaragua, Palestine, among others. One of the longest running media disinformation campaigns has been directed at Cuba, well covered in Keith Bolender's Manufacturing the Enemy: …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/03/a-case-study-of-corporate-media-disinformation/

FRSO labor delegation joins Venezuelan march defending the Bolivarian government
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-03-11
Caracas, Venezuela – Over 600,000 people took to the streets in Caracas, March 10, marching to support President Maduro and the Bolivarian government. The small opposition called for a march on the Presidential Palace Miraflores and held small rallies in the wealthy neighborhoods. However, huge masses of people in central Caracas marched through several working-class neighborhoods to counter the opposition's call. The gigantic march went as far as the eye could see. There were banners, trucks and music. People were chanting, singing and dancing. | "I saw thousands of working people celebrating their revoluti…
fightbacknews.org/2020/3/10/frso-labor-delegation-joins-venezuelan-march-defending-bolivarian-government

Venezuela: FRSO labor delegation meets with Bolivarian Space Agency
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-03-11
Caracas, Venezuela

Brazil: Marielle Franco's Murder Suspects to Trial
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
Former police agents Ronnie Lessa y Elcio Vieira will appear in court due to accusations related to Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes' murder. | RELATED: | Brazilian Black Intellectuals Against Marielle Franco TV Series | According to defendants alibi, they were at a bar during the killing execution, but evidence locates them at the crime scene. Ronnie Lesa is accused of shooting Franco and Gomes, Vieira was driving the car used to close the road and trap Marielle's…
telesurenglish.net/news/brazil-marielle-francos-murder-suspects-to-trial-20200311-0013.html

Death Toll From Brazil's Mudslides Hits 44
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
The death toll from the devastating mudslides that occurred one week ago in southeast Brazil's Sao Paulo state has reached 44, local authorities said Tuesday. | RELATED: Brazil Only Buying Scrap Metal From US, Says Celso Amorim | Using heavy earth-moving machinery, firefighters dug up the body of a fellow rescue worker who died while trying to save a family buried under earth and rubble. | Another 34 people remain missing in the popular seaside resort town of Guaruja, whe…
telesurenglish.net/news/Death-Toll-From-Brazils-Mudslides-Hits-44-20200311-0002.html

Brazilian mountain farmers reap recognition, through UN heritage listing
news.un.org | 2020-03-11
Farmers who gather flowers from the Espinhaàßo Mountain Range in Brazil received well-deserved recognition on Wednesday for their crucial role in enhancing biodiversity and preserving traditional knowledge.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/03/1059201

Colombia: Council of State Returns Angela Robledo to Congress
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
Colombia's Council of State Tuesday announced that the Colombia Humana (CH) party's lawmaker Angela Maria Robledo may return to the Lower House after she was charged and dismissed for "double militancy." | RELATED: | Colombia: Ivan Cepeda Accuses Right-Wing Parties of Buying Vote | "The seat restored to me by the 'Council of State' also belongs to the more than 8 million people who voted for the Human Colombia political project," Robledo tweeted.‚Äã&sbq…
telesurenglish.net/news/colombia-council-of-state-returns-angela-maria-robledo-to-office-20200311-0005.html

Caricom Delegation Meets Guyana's Leaders, Election Observers
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
Caribbean Community Chairman and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived with a delegation Wednesday in Guyana to meet with elections stakeholders, including President David Granger and Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo. | RELATED: | Caricom Prime Ministers to Make Post-Elections Visit to Guyana | Mottley announced that after meeting with Granger, the delegation of Heads from Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago met wit…
telesurenglish.net/news/Caricom-Delegation-Meets-Guyanas-Leaders-Election-Observers-20200311-0023.html

Caricom Prime Ministers to Make Post-Elections Visit to Guyana
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-11
Caribbean Community's Chairman and Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley will lead a delegation of regional Prime Ministers on a special two-day mission to Guyana, starting March 11. | RELATED: | Caricom Urges Transparent Elections in Guyana To Avoid More Victims | The delegation will meet with the leadership of all parties that contested the poll, according to a statement released Tuesday by the organization. | Mottley will be joined by Prime Ministers Roosevelt Skerrit of…
telesurenglish.net/news/Caricom-Prime-Ministers-to-Make-Post-Elections-Visit-to-Guyana-20200310-0026.html

FRSO labor delegation meets with Venezuelan trade union leaders
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-03-10
Caracas, Venezuela – On March 9, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization labor delegation met with Venezuelan transport sector union leaders. The delegation met to support the struggle of union workers against Trump's sanctions and economic blockade. President Francisco Torrealba of the Venezuelan Transport Workers Federation spoke, "We welcome you to Venezuela and hope to build ties between workers and unions of both countries." He proudly said, "President Maduro is a member of our union!" | Jesus Delgado, president of the airlines sector for the transport workers union, and also a worker at Conviasa airlin…
fightbacknews.org/2020/3/10/frso-labor-delegation-meets-venezuelan-trade-union-leaders

FRSO delegation arrives in Caracas, meets with human rights organization
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-03-10
Caracas, Venezuela