Daily Archives: November 11, 2020

2020-11-11: News Headlines

Media Lens (2020-11-11). Robert Fisk: Death of a "Controversial" Journalist. dissidentvoice.org Robert Fisk, the Independent's Middle East correspondent, died on 30 October aged 74. In reviewing his life and career, the newspaper for which he worked for more than two decades wrote of their star reporter: 'Much of what Fisk wrote was controversial…' As John Pilger noted, in describing Fisk's journalism as 'controversial' the Independent was …

_____ (2020-11-11). A Triumphant Return To Power For Bolivia's Social Movements. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Bolivia on November 8 to celebrate the inauguration of President Luis Arce. They would celebrate again the next day, as former president Evo Morales re-entered the country almost a year to the day after his government was overthrown in a coup backed by the Organization of American States (OAS). Almost a month ago, on October 18, the Bolivian people delivered a resounding 26-point electoral victory to the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) party. They voted against the neoliberalism represented by candidate and former president Carlos Mesa and…

_____ (2020-11-11). This City Makes Sure No One Goes Hungry. popularresistance.org Nestled on a wide plateau surrounded by the Espinhaàßo Mountains in southeastern Brazil is the city of Belo Horizonte, roughly 275 miles north of Rio de Janeiro. The city of 2.5 million is an industrial and technological hub, which had historically led to stark socioeconomic divisions, including high rates of poverty. But while other similarly situated cities around the globe struggle to meet the basic needs of their residents, Belo Horizonte pioneered a food security system that has effectively eliminated hunger in the city. The entire program requires less than 2% of the city's annual budget.

_____ (2020-11-10). Bolivia: Parliament's Committee Seeks To Prosecute Jeanine Añez. popularresistance.org Bolivia – The ministers of foreign affairs, defense, interior, and justice could also be subject to criminal proceedings. | A special committee of the Bolivian Parliament on Monday recommended starting trials against the leader of the coup-born regime Jeanine Añez and some ministers for the massacres of Sacaba and Senkata that took place in 2019. | The final report of this committee was referred to the National Congress, where it must be approved by two-thirds of its members for it to enter into force.

Staff (2020-11-10). Headlines for November 10, 2020. democracynow.org William Barr Says Prosecutors Can Probe Voter Fraud Claims, as GOP Backs Trump Refusal to Concede, GA Republican Senators Call for Sec. of State to Step Down After They Fail to Win Their Races, Joe Biden Pleads for Use of Face Masks as U.S. Cases Top 10 Million, Saeb Erekat, Chief Palestinian Negotiator, Dies After Contracting COVID-19, Trump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper, SCOTUS Hearing Arguments in GOP Attack on Obamacare, Which Could Strip Healthcare for Millions, Evo Morales Returns to Bolivia, One Year After Coup That Ousted Him, Peru Removes President Vizcarra in Impeachment Trial, Protests Erupt in Ar…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Venezuelan government recovers its embassy in La Paz, Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org A delegation headed by Venezuelan foreign minister Jorge Arreaza, on November 9, recovered the embassy occupied by the envoys of opposition leader Juan Guaidó in La Paz, Bolivia. Hundreds of members of various Bolivian social movements and political parties gathered around the embassy in support and solidarity with the Venezuelan people and accompanied the delegation in the recovery of the headquarters of their diplomatic mission. | In a video published by the Venezuelan Ministry of People's Power for External Affairs, Arreaza was seen entering the embassy, removing a photograph of Guaidó and putting up in its pl…

Leonardo Flores (2020-11-10). A Triumphant Return to Power for Bolivia's Social Movements. commondreams.org The most important victory, however, did not come at the ballot box, but rather in the streets. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/arce-y-mas-celebran-victoria-electoral-bolivia-en-su-bastion-aimara-866343_0.jpg

teleSUR (2020-11-10). Peru: Dozens of People Protest Against Vizcarra's Dismissal. telesurenglish.net Dozens of Peruvians Monday demonstrated spontaneously in the streets of Lima and from their homes against the decision of Congress to remove President Martin Vizcarra. | RELATED: | Protests began after the congressional session that took place on Monday, and they continue this Tuesday over the interim president's inauguration. | On Monday, a group of young people marched through the streets near Parliament with signs that…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Peru protests Martin Vizcarra's impeachment. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands have taken to the streets of Peru to protest Martin Vizcarra's impeachment which many see as an attack on democracy. Vizcarra was impeached on Monday on the basis of corruption charges which have not been proven yet…

teleSUR (2020-11-10). Uruguay: Secondary School Teachers Announce a National Strike. telesurenglish.net The National Federation of Secondary Education Teachers of Uruguay (FENAPES) on Tuesday begun a 48-hour national strike against budget cuts promoted by the government for 2021. | RELATED: | FENAPES Executive Committee noted that the mobilizations will take place across the country on the first day of the strike and on November 11 a general assembly of delegates will be called. | FENAPES representatives have claime…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Evo Morales and democracy return to Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org On November 9, almost a year after he was forced to go into exile following a coup, Evo Morales returned to Bolivia. The previous day, Luis Arce and David Choquehuanca were sworn in as president and vice-president of the country…

teleSUR (2020-11-10). Sinovac Rejects Halt of its COVID-19 Vaccine's Trials in Brazil. telesurenglish.net Chinese vaccine developer Sinovac Biotech reaffirmed that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate CoronaVac is safe, following the announcement by Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) over the suspension of clinical trials in the country on Tuesday. | RELATED: | "After communicating with our Brazilian partner, the Butantan Institute, we learned that their board believes that this serious adverse event is not r…

_____ (2020-11-10). After Bolivia, Never Again. popularresistance.org They said that the beasts and savages would never return to Bolivia, as they killed our brothers, persecuted and detained us and burned our houses and radio stations. But we have returned, peacefully, to recover our democratic patria [homeland] armed only with the conscience of the people." | So proclaimed former Bolivian leader Evo Morales on the day his comrade Luis Arce was sworn in as the country's president, having won a landslide election victory in October. Morales himself returned to Bolivia on Monday — nearly one year after he was forced to flee the country…

teleSUR (2020-11-10). Chile: Lower House Debates Second Bill on Pension Fund. telesurenglish.net Chile's Lower House Tuesday began the discussion on the pension fund bill that would allow affiliates to the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP) the second withdrawal of 10 percent of their pension savings. | RELATED: | The initiative promoted by lawmaker Pamela Jiles from the Humanist Party (PH) seeks to allow a new withdrawal of funds with maximum quotas equivalent to US$4.3 million and minimum amounts of US$1 mil…

sputniknews (2020-11-10). Violent Protests Erupt in Peru's Lima After Congress Impeaches President Vizcarra – Videos. sputniknews.com Without waiting for the impeachment proceedings to start, Vizcarra decided to announce his resignation on Monday evening, as less than a year was left until his presidential term is over.

teleSUR (2020-11-10). Thousands of People Welcomed Evo Morales in Uyuni, Potosi. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's former president and Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) leader Evo Morales on Monday night was received by thousands of people in the town of Uyuni, Potosi Department. | RELATED: | Morales arrived in this town after visiting the mining center of Atocha, Potosi, where he was also received with joy by thousands of residents. | "We returned by roads we have missed so much to meet the multitude of miners of Atocha and their revolutionary…

teleSUR (2020-11-10). Colombia: Three People Killed by Armed Groups in Antioquia. telesurenglish.net Three people were killed in the middle of an armed attack in the Palermo district of Thames, Southwest Antioquia, Colombia. | RELATED: | The events occurred at about 17h30 local time on Monday in the La Ramada neighborhood, according to local authorities. | Men on motorcycles shot two people while a stray bullet hit another man, a local resident who was in his home. He died immediately. | This man was identified as Luis P…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Peruvian Congress impeaches President Martín Vizcarra; progressive forces call it a coup. peoplesdispatch.org The Peruvian Congress impeached Martín Vizcarra on a charges of corruption from his time as governor in 2011-2014. These charges have not been proven yet. Thousands have taken to the streets against the impeachment, calling it an attack on democracy…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Bolivians welcome Evo Morales with a massive rally. peoplesdispatch.org Morales' return marked the defeat of the US-backed civic-military coup carried out against him a year ago that ousted him and forced him to leave his country amid escalation of threats to his physical integrity and safety…

KPFA Saturday Evening News (2020-11-10). Venezuelan National Assembly Elections Coming in December. indybay.org Venezuela's elections for its National Assembly are coming up in December.

Kenny Stancil, staff writer (2020-11-09). 'Historic Day': Jubilation as Evo Morales Returns to Bolivia One Year After Military Coup. commondreams.org Twelve months after being driven into exile by right-wing forces, socialist former president Evo Morales was "received by the very social movements who defeated the coup and restored democracy." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/evo_morales_returns.jpg

Paul Dobson (2020-11-09). Venezuela's Maduro Congratulates Biden, Offers to Improve Relations. venezuelanalysis.com The Venezuelan president also mocked Guaido for not backing Trump's claims to have won the US election.

Staff (2020-11-09). Headlines for November 9, 2020. democracynow.org Joe Biden Elected 46th U.S. President as Pennsylvania Count Seals Victory, Kamala Harris Becomes First Woman, African American, Asian American Vice President, Trump Pursues Baseless Lawsuits as GOP Splits on Their Response to Election, Senate Control Hangs on Georgia Runoffs, Most World Leaders Congratulate Biden and Harris; Brazil, Russia, Mexico and China Hold Off, Biden Unveils Coronavirus Task Force as U.S. Cases Hit 10 Million, with Over 237,000 Recorded Deaths, WH Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and at Least 5 Others Test Positive for COVID-19, ACLU Files Suit over Gov't Handling of Pandemic in Immigrant Jails…

Eds. (2020-11-09). Evo Morales' sarcasm: "If there was fraud, Donald Trump should go to OAS's Luis Almagro" mronline.org In one of his last interviews before traveling to Bolivia—the return to his homeland is scheduled for November 9—Evo Morales stated his opinion on the United States elections, where there is still no confirmation on who will be the next president.

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-09). Luis Arce and David Choquehuanca take office in Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org Luis Arce of the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) was sworn in as the president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia on November 8. The same day, David Choquehuanca also took office as the vice president of the Latin American country. Their inauguration marked the return of democracy in Bolivia almost a year after the coup d'état of November 2019. The The president of the senate, Andrónico Rodrígue…

teleSUR (2020-11-09). Argentina: Buenos Aires to Ease Its COVID-19 Measures. telesurenglish.net Argentina's government has approved the Preventive and obligatory social distancing (DISPO) phase in the capital Buenos Aires and 35 surrounding districts starting on Monday, thus replacing the Preventive and obligatory social isolation (ASPO) imposed in March. | RELATED: | The DISPO implies that most economic and social activities are allowed in observance of health protocols established by each jurisdiction to c…

teleSUR (2020-11-09). Peru: Congress Votes on President Vizcarra's Removal. telesurenglish.net Peru's Congress Monday will debate and vote on the second request to remove President Martin Vizcarra from office due to a new corruption scandal. | RELATED: | At 9h00 local time, the Congress will begin the plenary session in the Legislative Palace, in Lima. It is not known whether the head of state will attend to exercise his defense or appoint a lawyer, as happened last September. | For the vacancy motion promoted by Union for…

teleSUR (2020-11-09). China Declines to Formally Recognize Biden Win in US Elections. telesurenglish.net China is one of only a small number of high-profile nations, including Russia, Brazil, and Mexico, that have yet to issue statements on the U.S. election. Democratic candidate Biden emerged the winner over Republican incumbent Trump after days of ballot counting. Trump has yet to concede and is challenging counting in several districts. | RELATED: | China assured that it would respect "international practices" when it deci…

teleSUR (2020-11-09). De Facto Government Leaves Bolivia Deeply in Debt. telesurenglish.net Bolivian President Luis Arce said Sunday in his inauguration speech that the administration of the president of the de facto government of Bolivia, Jeanine àÅñez, plunged the country into an economic crisis that began in November 2019, right after the coup d'état against then-President Evo Morales, but that "deepened" during the pandemic of the new coronavirus, which caused the COVID-19. | RELATED: | According to Arce, bet…

Franklin Frederick (2020-11-09). As próximas semanas podem ser o período de maior ameaàßa à Venezuela. globalresearch.ca Trump ainda nà£o aceitou a derrota nas eleiàßàµes e sua permanência na Presidência dos EUA até a posse de Biden pode representar o período de maior ameàßa de intervenàßà£o armada na Venezuela, sobretudo antes do dia 6 de dezenbro próximo, …

teleSUR (2020-11-09). Evo Morales Returns to Bolivia One Year After the Coup. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's former president Evo Morales Monday will pass through the Quiaca-Villazon border crossing to return to his homeland after a year in exile in Argentina. | RELATED: | "Today is an important day in my life. Returning to my homeland, which I love so much, fills me with joy," Morales tweeted. | In a 'Great Popular Caravan,' the former president will travel over 1,100 kilometers by land as he travels through three Bol…

_____ (2020-11-09). Rep. Meeks' Ties To Colombian Paramilitaries Exposed. popularresistance.org Rep. Gre ≠go ≠ry Meeks (D‚ÄëN.Y.), the estab ≠lish ≠ment favorite to replace out ≠go ≠ing Rep. Eliot Engel (D‚ÄëN.Y.) as chair of the pow ≠er ≠ful House For ≠eign Affairs Com ≠mit ≠tee, is known for his fierce sup ≠port of "free trade" deals around the world. He didn't just vote in favor of agree ≠ments like the Cen ≠tral Amer ≠i ≠ca Free Trade Agree ≠ment or the pro ≠posed Trans-Pacif ≠ic Part ≠ner ≠ship, but active ≠ly lob ≠bied for them, and has spo ≠ken repeat ≠ed ≠ly and con &ne…

teleSUR (2020-11-09). Evo Morales: 'We Recovered Our Country Without Violence'. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's former President Evo Morales made his first statements in the Bolivian city of Villazon a few hours after his arrival in his Homeland. | RELATED: | "With patience and without violence, we recovered our Homeland. We returned millions, " Morales told the recalled the resounding victory of the Movement to Socialism in the last elections. | The leader rejected the coup plotters' attempts to prevent Presid…

teleSUR (2020-11-09). Congress Votes to Impeach Peru's President Martin Vizcarra. telesurenglish.net A Plenary of Congress approved the second motion for presidential vacancy due to permanent moral incapacity against President Martin Vizcarra. | By 105 votes in favor, 19 against, and 12 abstentions, the national representation decided to support the motion presented by the Union for Peru bench against President Martín Vizcarra. | RELATED: | The second request for dismissal was promoted in Congress by the "moral incapacity" of the Presid…

teleSUR (2020-11-08). Progressive Latin American Leaders React to Biden's Victory. telesurenglish.net The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, expressed on his Twitter account Saturday the willingness of the Bolivarian Government to dialogue with the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. | The Venezuelan Head of State pointed out that the nation is willing to dialogue under the respect to the sovereignty and self-determination of the peoples: "Venezuela, the Homeland of the Liberator Simon Bolivar, will always be willing to dialogue and understand with the people and the government of the United States," he added. | Likewise, he congratulated "the American people for the presidential elections. I…

teleSUR Desk (2020-11-08). Bolivia Bolivia's President-Elect Luis Arce attacked with dynamite. mronline.org The Socialist leader was attacked while he was at a meeting in La Paz city. There is no report of injuries.

teleSUR (2020-11-08). Arce Promises To Rebuild Bolivia After Assuming the Presidency. telesurenglish.net In his first speech as president, Arce criticized the management of the de facto government, which destroyed Bolivia's economy. | The new president of Bolivia also promised to rebuild the South American country, after the de facto government during a year of administration destroyed the economy and its democracy. | "In one year, all the conquests of the Bolivian people were reversed", President Arce's diagnosed, in overviewing the figures with which the de facto government left to the Bolivian State. | "The de facto government left an economy with figures that were not even seen in one of the worst crises that…

Mehr News Agency (2020-11-08). Iranian FM holds meeting with his Chilean counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with his Chilean counterpart in La Paz on Sunday, conferring on the expansion of bilateral relations.