(2020-04-18). Brazilian nurses strike over deadly conditions as COVID-19 deaths mount. wsws.org This week, after a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in Brazil, protests and work stoppage spread to hospitals and other health care units.
(2020-04-18). Venezuela Blasts Trump After Central Bank Assets Quietly Transferred to Guaido's Fed Account. sputniknews.com The Trump administration quietly ordered the transfer of some $342 million in funds from a Venezuelan central bank account at Citibank to an account controlled by opposition leader and self-proclaimed Venezuelan 'president' Juan Guaido at the New York branch of the US Federal Reserve.
(2020-04-18). The parched West is heading into a global warming-fueled megadrought that could last for centuries. mronline.org 
Warmer temperatures and shifting storm tracks are drying up vast stretches of land in North and South America.
(2020-04-18). 'Shut up and hug me': Maradona admits he REFUSED to come clean to his teammates after 'Hand of God' World Cup goal against England. rt.com 
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has revealed that he refused to answer when teammate Sergio Batista immediately asked the striker if he had handled the ball when he scored his infamous goal against England at the 1986 World Cup. | Defender Batista, known as Checho, asked Maradona for the truth after seeing England's outraged players appeal wildly for an infringement when Maradona used his hand to score in an impudent act of trickery that gave Argentina the lead in the quarter-final in Mexico City. | As England's nemesis wheeled away to celebrate the first of his two goals in the 2-1 win, he was forced to diver…
(2020-04-18). Wary of US? Peru keeps Covid-19 medical shipment route SECRET over CONFISCATION fears. rt.com 
Peru is being "cautious" in not disclosing the flight path of a plane loaded with Covid-19 testing kits, its disease response chief has said, with the US accused of "confiscating" supplies meant for other nations. | Pilar Mazzetti, who leads Peru's operational center for Covid-19 response, told Reuters that a plane carrying masks and 300,000 testing kits is due to arrive in the country from China on Monday or Tuesday next week. | However, the aircraft's route is being kept "secret" out of fear that the vital shipment could be "confiscated" midway and diverted to a third country, she said. | "Logically speaking…
(2020-04-18). Senior Peru health official says Covid-19 medical shipment route kept SECRET over CONFISCATION fears. rt.com Peru is being "cautious" in not disclosing the flight path of a plane loaded with Covid-19 testing kits, its disease response chief has said, with the US accused of "confiscating" supplies meant for other nations. | Pilar Mazzetti, who leads Peru's operational center for Covid-19 response, told Reuters that a plane carrying masks and 300,000 testing kits is due to arrive in the country from China on Monday or Tuesday next week. | However, the aircraft's route is being kept "secret" out of fear that the vital shipment could be "confiscated" midway and diverted to a third country, she said. | "Logically speaking…
(2020-04-18). Brazil's Bolsonaro Wants Borders Reopened, Says Worth Risk. telesurenglish.net Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called Friday for the reopening of the country's borders, as he pushes to restart South America's largest economy. Still, he conceded he might be blamed if the new coronavirus outbreak worsens as a result. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro fired his health minister on Thursday after clashing with him over lockdown measures, which the president argues are overly damaging to the economy and…
(2020-04-18). Evo Morales: Police Put Cochabamba Population's Health at Risk. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's RELATED: | "The Police have…
(2020-04-18). Bolsonaro Closes Brazil's Embassy and Consulates in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net Amid a health crisis that has made Brazil the country with the largest number of COVID-19 cases in Latin America, RELATED: | At least 38 people boarded in a Brazilian Air Force plane bound for Brasilia. Among the r…
(2020-04-18). Colombia: Not Even the Pandemic Halts Killing of Social Leaders. telesurenglish.net Colombia's National Agrarian Coordinator (CNA) denounced that social leader Teodomiro Sotelo was assassinated on Friday while working on his farm in the El Tambo municipality. | RELATED: | "Armed individuals entered his property to murder him in front of his family and workers," local outlet El Colombiano reported and recalled that several farmers are migrating out of the area to avoid being new victims of violen…
(2020-04-18). Native Colombians' coronavirus monitoring system reports 3 dead, 90 sick in isolated community. colombiareports.com Colombia's indigenous organization ONIC said Friday that two babies and a woman died of suspected coronavirus infections as the native Colombians kicked off their own monitoring system. The deaths followed…
(2020-04-18). Caracas slams Washington's move to 'quietly' transfer national assets to Guaido's account. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has hit out against the Trump administration over its move to effectively siphon off seized Venezuelan state assets and redirect them to Guaido.
(2020-04-17). Threatening Military Intervention in Venezuela During a Pandemic? counterpunch.org 
Unbeknownst to most Americans, as we are grappling with this terrifying pandemic, the Trump administration is currently carrying out the largest military operation in Latin America in 30 years, and has made it clear that alleged Venezuelan "narco-terrorism" is the target. It's worth noting that the last deployment of a similar size took place at
(2020-04-17). Colombia: ELN Invites President Duque to Resume Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net The National Liberation Army (ELN) Thursday requested Colombia's President Ivan Duque continue to negotiate a bilateral ceasefire and expressed its willingness to avoid armed clashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. | RELATED: | "Although the government froze conversations, we always keep channels open. They have to step in, sit down, and talk. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire," the ELN negotiating team head Israe…
(2020-04-17). As US Shale Oil Plunges, Trump Admin Takes Aim at Venezuela. mintpressnews.com WASHINGTON DC ( Despite the president's rosy tone, most analysts have called the agreement — which presumably will freeze the Saudi-Russian oil price war that broke out…
(2020-04-17). Exactly 18 Years After US Coup Against Venezuela, Pompeo and Abrams Warn Another Is Coming. globalresearch.ca On the eighteenth anniversary of the U.S.-backed coup against the government of Venezuela, senior American officials announced that the people should prepare for another imminent push. "The goal is to replace [President Nicolas] Maduro's illegitimate dictatorship with a legitimate …
(2020-04-17). Neoliberalism and finance capital have been defeated by coronavirus. mronline.org 
The member of MST's national board analyzes the current international and Brazilian contexts in wake of the coronavirus pandemic…
(2020-04-17). Movements across the world demand release of Afro-Bolivian leader Elena Flores. peoplesdispatch.org Elena Flores, the union leader of the association of coca leaf farmers of the Yungas region, has been at the forefront of resisting the advance of paramilitarism in the region and the coup regime…
(2020-04-17). Brazil's Squabble with China Brings Unexpected Results Which Annoy US. globalresearch.ca The verbal attacks by members of the Brazilian government on China have been costly, not only to Brazil, but also to Jair Bolsonaro's biggest international ally, the United States. The offensive words to China recently spoken by Deputy Eduardo …
(2020-04-17). International day of peasant struggle: Peasant rights and COVID-19. peoplesdispatch.org Today, April 17, is the International Day of Peasant Struggle. Millions of peasants around the world celebrate this day since 1996. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, La Via Campesina has issued the slogan, 'stay home but not silent — in the times of pandemic, peasants are united to feed the people.' Our 180 member organizations in 80 countries observe this day to commemorate the massacre of 19 peasants struggling for land and justice in Brazil in 1996. This is the day when LVC members celebrate the struggles of peasants and small-scale farmers for their rights. | The current economic system has come togethe…
(2020-04-17). Bolsonaro sacks Health Minister amid the pandemic. peoplesdispatch.org Brazilian Health Minister, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, was fired by president Jair Bolsonaro this Thursday (16th) afternoon. The removal was confirmed by the Mandetta himself, via his official Twitter account and later a press briefing. | The now former Minister praised his team at the Health Ministry and didn't go into details about the firing, nor did he comment on his disagreements with the president that led to it. | "I leave this office knowing I have left the best team behind. Work for the next Minister as you have worked with me, don't hold back", stated Mandetta. | Before leaving, the physician reinforced his…
(2020-04-17). 'Let Young People Live' to Become Brazil's Healthcare Logic. telesurenglish.net Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday appointed Nelson Teich as the new Health Minister to replace Luiz Henrique Mandetta, who was removed for defending the World Health Organization (WHO) preventive measures to avoid COVID-19. | RELATED: | The oncologist Teich studied health economics at York University and then took part in a management program at Harvard Business School. | Following his orthodox economic…
(2020-04-17). Indigenous People In Brazilian Amazon Face Covid-19 and Loggers. telesurenglish.net Deforestation, fires, land invasions, and now the coronavirus – Indigenous people in the Brazilian Amazon are isolating themselves from the pandemic in remote jungle areas to dodge a health crisis that has already claimed its first lives in their communities. | RELATED: | "The situation is quite complicated," Paulo Tupiniquim, one of the coordinators of the Association of Indigenous People of Brazil, told EFE. | At least t…
(2020-04-17). Chile Registers 9,252 COVID-19 Cases, With 116 Deaths. telesurenglish.net The Chilean Ministry of Health reported on Friday that the country has registered 9,252 cases of COVID-19, with 116 deaths. | Chilean Vice Minister of Health Paula Daza said that 3,621 people have recovered from the virus. | RELATED: The ministry's undersecretary of assistance networks, Arturo Zuniga, told a press conference that 385 patients are currently in intensive care units, 316 of whom are on ventilators, w…
(2020-04-17). Colombia: Duque's Administration Disrespect Health Workers. telesurenglish.net Colombia's medical community demanded that President Ivan Duque administration repeal a decree requiring health professionals to attend to the COVID-19 pandemic, although they have poor working conditions. | RELATED: | "A decree does not force us to work. Nor does a threat of punishment. We are bound by our vocation and responsibility to the people," Isaza said. | After several days of negotiation, authorities…
(2020-04-17). Colombia's medical community calls on governors to ignore Duque's plans to lift quarantine. colombiareports.com Colombia's government said it would lift a quarantine in place to slow down the spread of the coronavirus citing faulty statistics and twisting the words of a leading scientist. President…
(2020-04-17). Latam: COVID-19 Puts Imprisoned Environmental Defenders at Risk. telesurenglish.net The Spanish NGO Alliance for Solidarity reported that hundreds of Latin American environmental defenders who remain incarcerated are at high risk due to the pandemic. | RELATED: | On the occasion of the International Day of the Farmer's Struggle on April 17, human rights defenders recalled that, in countries such as El Salvador, Colombia, and Guatemala, there are hundreds of social leaders imprisoned for defending th…
(2020-04-17). Colombia Reports suspends publishing government coronavirus statistics. colombiareports.com Colombia Reports is suspending the publication of coronavirus statistics provided by the government because of indications they misrepresent the truth. This website updated these statistics provided by the National Health…
(2020-04-17). How does Venezuela keep the coronavirus transmission curve flat? workers.org Caracas Published April 9 by Sputnik News (sptnkne.ws/BYXh), this excerpted article was translated by Michael Otto. On March 13, Venezuela and Uruguay confirmed the first cases of coronavirus in their territories, completing the Latin American map of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within a month, Uruguay, a country of 3.5 million people, . . . |
(2020-04-17). Lula Warns 'Reckless' Pandemic Response by Bolsonaro Leading Brazil 'to the Slaughterhouse'. commondreams.org In an exclusive interview with the Guardian Friday, former Brazilian President Luiz In√°cio Lula da Silva joined a chorus of people across the globe who have sharply criticized his country's current far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, in recent months for irresponsibly handling the coronavirus pandemic. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12055172901.jpg …
(2020-04-16). Bolivian coup leader freaks out on The Grayzone for 'fascist' label in complaint to OAS 'human rights' arm. thegrayzone.com The director of far-right Bolivian coup leader Camacho's presidential campaign threw a slander-laced tantrum against The Grayzone in a letter…
(2020-04-16). Argentina: Health Authorities Report Dengue Fever Outbreak. telesurenglish.net Argentina's Health Ministry reported Wednesday an increase in dengue cases in the South American country. In the Epidemiological Surveillance bulletin, the authorities revealed that, from August 2019 to March 2020, more than 25,000 suspected cases of dengue were recorded, of which 7,862 were confirmed and probable. | RELATED: | According to the report, of the total 26,351, most of the infected are of local origin. 6,169 of these cases…
(2020-04-16). Argentina Is Showing the World What a Humane Covid-19 Response Looks Like. thenation.com Argentina Is Showing the World What a Humane Covid-19 Response Looks Like…
(2020-04-16). Buenos Aires Installs Infrared Cameras to Contain COVID-19. telesurenglish.net Argentina's capital Buenos Aires on Thursday installed its first network of infrared cameras to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. | RELATED: | Also known as thermographic cameras, the devices can detect from a distance whether a person is suffering from fever, one of the main symptoms caused by the virus that can lead to pneumonia. | The cameras were installed at the entrance to a…
(2020-04-16). Brazil's COVID-19 Death Toll Nears 2,000 30,000+ Test Positive. telesurenglish.net The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil rose from 28,320 to 30,425, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. | RELATED: | The death toll from the disease increased from 1,736 to 1,924, for a mortality rate of 6.3 percent, the ministry said. | Brazil's epicenter of the outbreak continues to be the southeast state of Sao Paulo (11,568), followed by the states of Rio de Janeiro (3,944), Ceara (2,386), Amazonas…
(2020-04-16). Colombia's medical community withdraws confidence in health minister. colombiareports.com Colombia's medical community said on Thursday it will no longer work with the country's health minister, aggravating the government's problems in combating the coronavirus pandemic. In an open letter, the…
(2020-04-16). Colombia plans to relax quarantine for 'certain sectors of the economy'. colombiareports.com Colombia's health minister confirmed on Thursday that the government plans to lift quarantine measures for "certain sectors of the economy" while maintaining a general lockdown. In a virtual session with…
(2020-04-16). Venezuelan Crude Production Falls amid Coronavirus Crisis. venezuelanalysis.com The Caribbean country has seen worsening gasoline shortages as the US ramps up secondary sanctions.
(2020-04-15). Corporate Media Cover for US Mob Threats Against Venezuela. fair.org 
The Trump administration unveiled on March 31 a "democratic transition" plan to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from office, in favor of a "council of state" composed of both opposition and ruling party loyalists. | The plan was, however, less an offer to negotiate than a diktat, with the US State Department ( Despite the obvious mafioso over…
(2020-04-14). Driven By The Dramatic Collapse Of US Shale, The Trump Administration Takes Aim At Venezuela. thelastamericanvagabond.com President Trump has claimed that the U.S. no longer needs foreign oil and is "energy independent." Yet, now the U.S. shale oil industry faces near total ruin, meaning that another "war for oil" could be in our future. With Trump again taking aim at Venezuela, we may be closer to war than we think. On …
(2020-04-14). Colombia: Security Council hears of 'epidemic of violence' against civil society and ex-combatants. news.un.org While political actors in Colombia are uniting to confront COVID-19, they must also work together to fight "the epidemic of violence" against civil society leaders, human rights defenders and former combatants, the head of the UN mission in the country said on Tuesday during a Security Council meeting held by videoconference.
(2020-04-13). Trump Sets the Stage for Coup in Venezuela. progressive.org The real goal of military buildup is to oust Maduro, not fight drugs.
(2020-04-13). Venezuela Extends COVID-19 Quarantine as Pope Criticizes Sanctions. venezuelanalysis.com This is the first time the Pontiff has spoken out against the measures.
(2020-04-08). Billionaire-backed Human Rights Watch lobbies for lethal US sanctions on leftist governments as Covid crisis rages. thegrayzone.com Regime change-hungry HRW is proudly taking credit for crushing new US sanctions on Nicaragua while pushing to escalate Washington's economic…
(2020-04-08). European Left Slams EU Support for Trump's Venezuela 'Transition' Plan. venezuelanalysis.com The European Union took "positive note" of Washington's initiative.
(2020-04-06). Venezuela Braces for Migrant Return as Coronavirus Rattles Latin America. venezuelanalysis.com The Caribbean country's 159 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths is considerably lower than its neighbours' tallies.
(2020-04-03). Ex UN anti-narcotics chief & mob expert says US Treasury running 'mafia racket' against Venezuela. thegrayzone.com Pino Arlacchi, the former Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Prevention, says US is behaving…
(2020-04-03). International JUULs: E-Cigarette Giant Courts Foreign Governments. projectcensored.org Since coming under major scrutiny for many marketing scandals, leading e-cigarette company JUUL has begun looking to enter new markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia….
(2020-04-02). US Sends Navy Ships to Caribbean in 'Anti-Drug' Mission Targeting Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuela denounced an attack on one of its naval vessels in recent days.
(2020-03-31). Venezuela Blasts US 'Transition' Plan as 'Tutelage'. venezuelanalysis.com Washington has threatened to "increase" crippling sanctions until Caracas accepts the deal.