(2021-02-14). US Meddling In Ecuador's Historic Election And Fake NGO 'Left'. popularresistance.org Max Blumenthal speaks with Ben Norton, who is reporting from Ecuador, on the historic February 7 election, and how the US government, regime-change networks, and wealthy oligarchs are trying to prevent the return of the socialist Citizens' Revolution movement of former President Rafael Correa. We discuss the fake NGO "left," represented by coup-supporting pseudo-environmentalist candidate Yaku Pérez, and how a victory of leftist Andrés Arauz could help bring back the progressive, anti-imperialist Pink Tide in Latin America.
(2021-02-14). Peru's health minister resigns amid vaccine row. yenisafak.com Peru's Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti stepped down from her post after it was revealed that the former president received the COVID-19 vaccine before it became widely available in the country, according to local media on Saturday.Following the news that Martin Vizcarra got the vaccine shot in October 2020, months ago the vaccine reached Peru, Mazzetti was criticized by Congress and she submitted her resignation to President Francisco Sagasti Friday night.Speaking on the issue, Sagasti thanked Mazzetti for her fight against the pandemic and said she was treated unjustly.Last week, the first batch of vaccines, cont…
(2021-02-14). Democrats' Shameful Cave. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-12923215461.jpg …
(2021-02-14). Argentina's former President Carlos Menem dies aged 90. laprensalatina.com Buenos Aires, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Argentina's former president Carlos Menem, in office from 1989 to 1999, died on Sunday aged 90, sources inside Buenos Aires' Los Arcos hospital, where he was admitted on 15 December, confirmed to Efe. Menem was initially hospitalized for a prostate check but was diagnosed with a urinary infection that complicated …
(2021-02-14). UN Special Rapporteur Urges US To Lift The Blockade Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org The Special Rapporteur of the United Nations (UN) on the effects of sanctions on human rights, Alena Douhan, held a press conference today before leaving Venezuela. Douhan detailed the impact of the United States' unilateral coercive measures on the Venezuelan people. | Douhan reported that the unilateral "sanctions" violate International Law. The conclusion followed Douhan's comprehensive report on damages caused by coercive measures implemented by Washington and its European partners against Venezuela, and specified that the final report will be presented to the UN in September 2021. Douhan urged the interlocut…
(2021-02-13). Peru: Health Minister Resigns After Vizcarra's Vaccination. telesurenglish.net According to the local newspaper La República, Mazzetti decided to resign due to the constant criticism from parliamentarians after it became known that the former president Manuel Vizcarra (2018-2020) was vaccinated against the new coronavirus, the cause of COVID-19, before the vaccine became available to the general public. | RELATED; | Similarly, Mazzetti announced her resignation due to the criticism of the management…
(2021-02-13). [Correspondence] COVID-19 in Brazil: far beyond biopolitics. thelancet.com Richard Horton1 proposed the importance of Foucault's biopolitics as a concept for understanding COVID-19. While praising his commentary, we would add that in countries like Brazil, COVID-19 is not only about the politics of the body, but about the politics of death.
(2021-02-13). Rio de Janeiro's empty Sambadrome lights up in tribute to Covid victims. laprensalatina.com Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb 12 (efe-epa).- Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome will remain quiet and deserted between Friday and Ash Wednesday due to the cancellation of the world's most famous carnival parade amid the Covid-19 pandemic but will light up at night in tribute to the victims of the coronavirus. The light show, simulating a …
(2021-02-13). 'My personality differentiates me': Mauro Icardi's wife Wanda Nara shows off body as she offers fans Valentine's Day love (VIDEO). rt.com 
Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi's wife, Wanda Nara, has insisted that photo filters and being rich enough to afford surgery does not give her body confidence, posing in a tiny outfit to celebrate Valentine's Day. | Glamorous Nara runs her own cosmetics brand and is known for stripping off for racey social media posts, even lying on a balcony in a swimsuit in temperatures of minus six in Paris this week. | Now the selfie-loving showgirl has claimed that her life away from the camera, including acting as the former Argentina forward's agent, defines her more than her figure and photoshoots. | "Each woma…
(2021-02-13). 'I can't believe it, but yes': Boss Klopp admits Liverpool won't retain Premier League crown as Alisson HOWLER gifts Leicester win. rt.com 
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has conceded that his team will be unable to defend their Premier League trophy after his side slid to yet another self-inflicted defeat – thanks in part to the latest mistake by goalkeeper Alisson. | The usually sure-handed Brazil international has been uncharacteristically error-prone in recent weeks as the injury-ravaged Merseysiders' loss of form has not only all but ended their hopes of retaining their crown, but has now put their chances of finishing in the Champions League qualification positions at the business end of the Premier League table in serious jeopardy. | A success…
(2021-02-13). UN envoy urges US, EU to stop sanctions against Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) — A UN envoy called on the United States and European Union to lift sanctions against Venezuela, noting that such coercive measures have worsened the humanitarian crisis in the country.
(2021-02-13). Chile protests against police killing of street juggler turn violent. laprensalatina.com Santiago de Chile, Feb 13 (efe-epa).- A police van was set on fire as hundreds of people took to the streets in the Chilean capital on Friday in fresh protests against the killing of a street juggler in alleged firing by cops last week. The protesters in the central Plaza Italia in Santiago de Chile …
(2021-02-13). Damning UN report urges the UK to unfreeze Venezuelan gold. thecanary.co Alena Douhan is the United Nations' special rapporteur on the negative impact of On 12 February, Douhan published her preliminary findings based on "extensive consultations with a wide…
(2021-02-13). Ecuador: Electoral Council Announces Partial Recount Of Votes. popularresistance.org The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador informed this Friday that in 17 of the 24 provinces of the country there will be a partial recount of the votes cast in the presidential elections held last February 7, won by the Correa-backed candidate Andres Arauz. | This Friday, CNE magistrates, in the presence of electoral observers from the Organization of American States (OAS), held a meeting with presidential hopefuls Guillermo Lasso and Yaku Perez, who are in a technical tie for second place in the electoral process. | At the end of the meeting, the CNE issued a statement to inform of the agreements reached…
(2021-02-13). Bolivia and Cuba To Resume Pre-Coup Political and Trade Agenda. telesurenglish.net The authority informed the program 180, of Patria Nueva radio, that he recently held a virtual meeting with the Minister of Commerce of Cuba, with whom he agreed to invigorate bilateral ties. | RELATED: | "We are resuming the economic and commercial agenda and obviously the political relations are becoming quite dynamic again," informed the Vice Minister. | Viceministro
(2021-02-13). Neither Lenin, nor Moreno. strategic-culture.org The clear rejection by the Ecuadoran electorate of Moreno and everything he stands for is bound to perturb those who imagine that th–µse countries and their ancient peoples are squatters in their "back yard." | Few would dispute that Ecuador's misnamed outgoing president's mandate has been an unmitigated disaster. Curiously, it has turned out literally that both his names are in diametrical opposition to the political role he took it upon himself to play. The parents who idealistically named him after Lenin must be rolling over in their graves. While once opportunistically pretending to belong to the…
(2021-02-13). Who is behind the drive to reopen Sà£o Paulo's schools? wsws.org A handful of representatives of the most powerful lobbies operating in Brazil's richest state are concocting a "popular" basis for a policy aimed at restoring capitalist profits.
(2021-02-12). President Maduro Seeks Multilateral Mechanisms To Get Vaccines. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he was looking for an agreement with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to create a fund to finance COVID-19 vaccines. | RELATED: | This agreement would seek to obtain US$300 million to purchase COVID-19 vaccines, a task that is currently very difficult due to the U.S. blockade on the country. | The Bolivarian leader made p…
(2021-02-12). Amazon Sars-Cov-2 Variant More Contagious, Minister Claims. telesurenglish.net Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello has claimed that a SARS-CoV-2 mutation identified in the Amazon region be three times more contagious, although available COVID-1 vaccines can be effective against it. | RELATED: | "Thank God, we had clear news from the analysis that the vaccines still affect this variant. But it is more contagious. By our analysis, it is three times more contagious," the official said. | Técnico…
(2021-02-12). Indigenous Peoples Improvise a COVID-19 Hospital in Manaus. telesurenglish.net In response to the inefficiency of the Brazilian authorities, the residents of the Manaus neighborhood "Tribes Park" (Parque das Tribos) set up their "Support Unit" (SU), a rudimentary field hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. | RELATED: | Despite the high number of COVID-19 cases, they are not being treated directly by the Special Secretariat for Indigenous Health (SESAI) because they reside in an urban area. | "
(2021-02-12). Vaccination To Help Revive Tourism in Chile's Easter Island. telesurenglish.net Residents of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in this week are receiving the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines made in China. | RELATED: | This Chilean territory has seen zero coronavirus cases since March 2020, when local authorities barred the entry of tourists to curb the spread of the disease. | The move was effective, but potentially painful, cutting off the community's major source of income. Now residents hope the vaccine push w…
(2021-02-12). COVID hits Antarctica, scientists extremely concerned for its wildlife. peoplesworld.org 
In December, Antarctica lost its status as the last continent free of COVID-19 when 36 people at the Chilean Bernardo O'Higgins research station tested positive. The station's isolation from other bases and fewer researchers in the continent means the outbreak is now likely contained. However, we know all too well how unpredictable — and pervasive — …
(2021-02-12). Bolivia Approves Amnesty Law for Those Persecuted by Añez Gov't. telesurenglish.net The Bolivian parliament approved on Thursday the Amnesty and Pardon law for more than 1 000 persecuted by the government of Jeanine àÅñez, including former president Evo Morales. | RELATED: | Vice-President David Choquehuanca proclaimed the law with "the affirmative vote of the absolute majority of the Assembly," the official noticed. | ÔøΩÔøΩPor meses exigimos y gritamo…
(2021-02-12). Brazil says Amazon COVID-19 variant 3 times more contagious. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) — A coronavirus variant identified in the Brazilian Amazon may be three times more contagious but early analysis suggests vaccines are still effective against it, the country's health minister said.
(2021-02-12). Indigenous Covid field hospital set up in crisis-riddled Manaus. laprensalatina.com Manaus, Brazil, Feb 12 (efe-epa).- Amid an oxygen crisis and the collapse of healthcare systems in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, residents of an indigenous neighborhood of Manaus, the regional capital, have set up a field hospital exclusively for the treatment of indigenous people with Covid-19. Because they live in an urban area, the native …
(2021-02-12). Chile stands tall as Latin America's vaccination rollout leader. laprensalatina.com Santiago, Feb 12 (efe-epa).- More than 1.5 million people have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose in Chile since a mass rollout began on Feb. 3. Those inoculation efforts make that country the undisputed leader in that category in Latin America and have earned it widespread praise globally. "Mass vaccination is the hope for …
(2021-02-12). Colombia's Left Parties Set a 'Historic Pact'. telesurenglish.net Over eight Colombian leftist movements set a new alliance called "Historical Pact" (Pacto Historico), which aims to increase their presence in the National Congress after the elections to be held on March 13, 2022. | RELATED: | Among those political movements are Human Colombia, Patriotic Union-Communist Party, Democratic Alternative Pole, the Indigenous and Social Alternative Movement (MAIS), Colombia's Labour Party, Democratic Union, and "We Are All C…
(2021-02-12). Ralph Nader: Biden Must Hold Boeing Accountable for Deaths Due to Faulty Planes. truthout.org 
Legendary consumer advocate Ralph Nader says the U.S. is experiencing a "corporate crime wave," and that the Trump administration's $2.5 billion settlement with Boeing over the manufacturer's faulty 737 MAX jets amounts to a "slap on the wrist." Boeing's faulty planes were involved in two fatal crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, including Nader's 24-year-old grandniece Samya Stumo. Nader says the Biden Justice Department should reopen the previous administration's settlement and…
(2021-02-12). Ralph Nader on Corporate Crime, Holding Boeing Accountable for 737 MAX Deaths & Biden's First Weeks. democracynow.org 
Legendary consumer advocate Ralph Nader says the U.S. is experiencing a "corporate crime wave," and that the Trump administration's $2.5 billion settlement with Boeing over the manufacturer's faulty 737 MAX jets amounts to a "slap on the wrist." Boeing's faulty planes were involved in two fatal crashes that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, including Nader's 24-year-old grandniece Samya Stumo. Nader says the Biden Justice Department should reopen the previous administration's settlement and hold Boeing fully accountable. "This is just another example of giant companies getting away with their corporate criminal…
(2021-02-12). Where Are the Witnesses? Ralph Nader Says Democrats' Impeachment Case Is "Prescription for Defeat" democracynow.org 
As the historic Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump continues, we speak with longtime consumer advocate, corporate critic and former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, who says Democrats have set themselves up for defeat by rushing proceedings and failing to call witnesses — including Trump himself. "The narrow approach of the articles of impeachment keep the Democrats from having a full hand," says Nader. "They have like 10 arrows in their quiver and they're using one or two."
(2021-02-12). UFC 258: Despite Dana White's theory he might soon be MMA's GOAT, Kamaru Usman has some way to go to be considered the best. rt.com 
Kamaru Usman could eclipse Georges St-Pierre's haul of 12 consecutive 170lb victories if he defends his crown against Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 but despite Dana White's praise, Usman must test himself further to be called the best. | 'The Nigerian Nightmare' takes on the third defense of his UFC welterweight title late on Saturday night when he faces former training partner and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu phenom Burns in the UFC 258 headliner in Las Vegas. | A win on for the reigning champ would be his 13th consecutive 170lbs victory since his debut with the UFC in 2015, marking him alone as having the lengthiest ru…
(2021-02-12). Ander Herrera: Without Neymar, we lose a natural leader. laprensalatina.com Paris, Feb 12 (efe-epa).- Before confirming Neymar's absence for the Champions League Round of 16 game, Paris Saint-Germain's Ander Herrera wouldn't dare to say the French team was the favourite against Barcelona. But now, with the Brazilian star sidelined with an injury, Herrera acknowledges in an interview with Efe that PSG is missing "a leader." …
(2021-02-12). Chile police shoot dead unarmed street artist in broad daylight sparking riots. thecanary.co Chile's militarised police force carabineros Point blank: | Francisco Martínez Romero was approached by police who asked him for his ID card. When he resisted, he was
(2021-02-12). Independent UN rights expert calls for unilateral sanctions to be dropped against Venezuela. news.un.org At the end of a two-week visit to Venezuela, an independent UN human rights expert noted on Friday that unilateral sanctions imposed on the country have exacerbated pre-existing crises, calling for them to be dropped.
(2021-02-12). Bolivians Hold Their 'Oruro Carnival' in Virtual Ways. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's Oruro carnival has been traditionally celebrated with massive parties and parades. This year, however, it will be held virtually and with street performances designed to avoid mass gatherings. | Throughout the nation, dozens of virtual activities were promoted to mark the festivity, which was declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001. | In La Paz city, authorities will promote online talks and concerts as well as exhibitions in public institutions. |
(2021-02-12). Venezuela: an Example of Struggle for Food Sovereignty and Food Security. counterpunch.org In our daily political struggle we demand our independence from the invader, from the occupier, from imperialism. All of those demands are in essence struggles to assert our sovereignty as a nation and as a people. A nation is truly sovereign when its people are protagonists in shaping their own destiny, when they are the
(2021-02-12). Dozens of Prominent Organizations and Academics Press Biden on Human Rights in Brazil. counterpunch.org Last week, the US Network for Democracy in Brazil (USNDB) delivered a white paper to the Biden White House, its "Recommendations on Brazil to President Biden and the New Administration." The wide-ranging document, covering issues such as the environment, human rights, and the rule of law, urges the new administration to make a fundamental break
(2021-02-12). Police murders spark demonstrations, riots in Chile. wsws.org Protests erupted as soon as news of the police killing broke. Ten government buildings went up in flames in Panguipulli the same night that Francisco Martínez lost his life.
(2021-02-12). Venezuela — Food Security and Sovereignty to Fight Starvation Sanctions. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Mainstream media references to Venezuela always focus on the devastating economic …
(2021-02-12). Brazil's Health Minister Denies Responsibility in Manaus Crisis. telesurenglish.net Brazil's Health Minister Eduardo Pazzuello Thursday assured before the Senate that neither local authorities nor the Unified Health System (SUS) warned about the oxygen shortage that caused Manaus' hospitals to collapse in January. | RELATED: | "The first request that we received was to send 150 oxygen cylinders to Manaus, and so we did. At the moment, we didn't know about the oxygen shortage," said Pazuello. | A day after that req…
(2021-02-12). Venezuela: UN Human Rights Rapporteur Presents Her Observations. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Human Rights Rapporteur, Alena Douhan, offered a press conference to share the preliminary assessment of her visit to Venezuela to evaluate the effects of the United States' blockade against Venezuela. | RELATED: | The report, summarized in an overview of visits to several states of the Venezuelan territory to observe the current situation of the country, together with the series of actions applied by the Gove…
(2021-02-11). Paraguay: COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign To Start After Feb. 15. telesurenglish.net Paraguay's Health Minister Julio Mazzoleni on Wednesday informed that the national vaccination campaign will begin in February's second half. | RELATED: | "The vaccines will be distributed 48 or 72 hours after the first batch's safety verifications are completed," said Mazzoleni, who also stated that the exact date of the vaccine's arrival will be announced later. | Healthcare personnel working at the frontline and a…
(2021-02-11). Bolivia: Gen. Valverde To Be Tried for the Senkata Massacre. telesurenglish.net La Paz Department Prosecutor Marco Cossio on Wednesday charged Retired General Luis Valverde of being responsible for the "Senkata massacre" which took place a week after the coup against President Evo Morales in 2019. | RELATED: | Investigations revealed that the citizens were attacked by the military from inside the facilities of the state-owned company Oilfields of Bolivia (YPFB). | Cossio pointed out that Gen. Valverde was accused…
(2021-02-11). Leopoldo López: 'Europe cannot be neutral'. laprensalatina.com Alida Juliani Madrid, Feb 11 (efe-epa).- Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez says Europe cannot remain neutral in the democratic struggle in the crisis-ridden South American nation that Nicolas Maduro has ruled since the death of his predecessor and mentor, Hugo Chavez, in 2013. In an interview with Efe, Lopez — currently living in exile in …
(2021-02-11). Socialist candidate leads in Ecuador elections, but run-off vote could mean a return to austerity. thecanary.co Ecuador's election The result is therefore a decisive and…
(2021-02-11). The Left Can Take Back Power in Ecuador. zcomm.org Interview on continuing the Citizen Revolution…
(2021-02-11). Dozens of Prominent Organizations and Academics Pressure Biden on Human Rights in Brazil. cepr.net Last week, the US Network for Democracy in Brazil (USNDB) delivered a white paper to the Biden White House, its "Recommendations on Brazil to President Biden and the New Administration." The wide-ranging document, covering issues such as the environment, human rights, and the rule of law, urges the new administration to make a fundamental break …
(2021-02-11). Argentina: Femicide Victims' Relatives Demand Justice. telesurenglish.net Argentines on Wednesday marched through several cities to demand justice for femicide victims and policies to prevent gender-based violence. | RELATED: | In Buenos Aires, people gathered in the Mayo Square where they placed photos of dozens of victims, along with their name, age, and a purple flag, which is a symbol of the feminist struggle for women's rights. | "Unfortunately, we have to keep fighting to stop gender-…
(2021-02-11). Correa Says He Is Leaving Politics, Won't Join Arauz Cabinet. telesurenglish.net Ecuador's former president Rafael Correa confirmed on Thursday that he would not join the cabinet of left-wing candidate Andres Araus if the Unity for Hope leader wins the elections. | RELATED: | "The only place I want to occupy is that of a family man, cook, and writer, and to continue finishing my book," Correa stressed during an interview with Russian news agency Sputnik. | "Going back is not my short-term pla…
(2021-02-11). Ecuador Still Counts the Votes of the Presidential Elections. telesurenglish.net Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) informed that the counting of the votes of the presidential elections held on February 7 will end on Sunday. | RELATED: | On this day, it will be possible to know who will compete with the Union for Hope (UNES) candidate Andres Arauz in the second round of elections on April 11. | So far, the only certainty is that Arauz, a young left-wing…