(2021-06-30). Lifting Sanctions on Venezuela Could Signal Regime Change by Different Means. orinocotribune.com By Peter Bolton — Jun 27, 2021 | Western governments have recently
(2021-06-30). Peru: Free Peru Supporter Dies After Attack by Fujimoristas. telesurenglish.net A supporter of Free Peru presidential candidate Pedro Castillo died on Tuesday after being under medical care following an attack on June 24. | RELATED: | On that day, Sacarias Meneses, a 56-year-old man who was participating in a sit-in in defense of the vote, was assaulted by members of Popular Force, the far-right party that ran Keiko Fujimori for president. | "We regret to communicate that our comrade Sacarias Meneses…
(2021-06-30). La campaña "Paren el robo" de la candidata derrotada del Perú debe terminar. cepr.net MarketWatch In English Perú se enfrenta actualmente a un grave problema tras las elecciones presidenciales del 6 de junio, similar al que tuvimos en Estados Unidos en noviembre. La candidata derrotada, Keiko Fujimori, se niega a aceptar los resultados. Al igual que Trump, afirma sin pruebas que la elección fue robada. Keiko Fujimori es hija …
(2021-06-30). National strike in Colombia completes two months. peoplesdispatch.org 
The national strike, which began in rejection of a tax reform bill, has transformed into a national struggle against the far-right government of President Ivan Duque and his neoliberal and oppressive policies…
(2021-06-30). Colombian Police Assault Four Journalists in Bogota. telesurenglish.net Colombia's Mobile Anti-Disturbances Squadron (ESMAD) injured four journalists who were reporting on the citizen protests that took place in Bogota's Fontanar Park on Tuesday. | RELATED: | In this part of the capital city, hundreds of citizens gathered to reject the presence of President Ivan Duque and Mayor Claudia Lopez who were attending the inauguration of an Innovation Hub. | Kathe Sanchez and Alexandra Molina, two w…
(2021-06-30). Unconditional Love? US-Colombia Alliance Remains Unscathed by Recent Wave of Repression. cepr.net The protests that erupted across Colombia in April 2021 were detonated by a tax reform bill presented by President Iván Duque. Duque claimed his proposal would raise 23.4 trillion pesos (6.4 billion dollars), which would help reduce Colombia's fiscal deficit (set to reach 8.6 percent of GDP in 2021, from 7.6 percent in 2020), and …
(2021-06-30). CIA Director Arrives in Colombia to Lead 'Sensitive Security Mission'—Venezuela on Alert. orinocotribune.com 
The highest official of the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, arrived in Colombia to participate in a "delicate" mission in terms of security, as part of the "cooperation" between the two countries. | The Colombian ambassador in Washington, Francisco Santos, reported on the arrival of the CIA director, however Santos did not want to provide additional details about Burns' visit to Bogotá. | "I prefer not to tell you it is a delicate mission, an important mission in terms of intelligence, that we managed to coordinate," Santos replied obliquely when asked about the mission. | This vis…
(2021-06-30). China: We Won't Stop Supporting the Venezuelan People & Rejecting Foreign Interference. orinocotribune.com This June 28, Venezuela and the People's Republic of China celebrated 47 years of their comprehensive bilateral strategic partnership and the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. In a ceremony at the Miraflores Palace, Caracas, the ambassador of the Asian nation in Venezuelan territory, Li Baorong, assured that both countries will continue to support each other on fundamental issues. "China will not change its policy of solidarity and cooperation with Venezuela," he said. | "It will not change the principle of supporting the Venezuelan people in the search for the path of development with th…
(2021-06-30). The COVID Corruption Scandals of Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro. latinorebels.com Calls for impeachment grow louder in Brazil as President Jair Bolsonaro finds himself at the center of various scandals and investigations into his government's handling of the COVID pandemic.
(2021-06-30). Headlines for June 30, 2021. democracynow.org Israeli Forces Begin Demolitions in East Jerusalem's Silwan, Attack Protesters, U.S. Military May Be Near End of Afghan Withdrawal as Top General Warns of Possible Civil War, Russia Tests Missiles in Crimea After Start of Ukraine-NATO's Black Sea Military Drill, Israel's Foreign Minister Inaugurates Embassy in UAE, Former South African President Jacob Zuma Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Court, COVID Surge Brings Indonesia to "Edge of Catastrophe"; Virus Lowered Brazil's Life Expectancy, Vaccinated Angelenos Urged to Keep Masking Amid Delta Variant Spread; 800 Line 3 Workers Got COVID, Pfizer & Moderna Vaccin…
(2021-06-30). Argentina makes history and passes the Travesti Trans Employment Quota. peoplesdispatch.org 
Last Thursday, Argentina's congress passed the Travesti Trans Employment Quota, a law which calls for the State to reserve a percentage of its employment capacity for this population.
(2021-06-30). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Nurses at HCA hospitals across the US have held pickets to protest staffing levels, while air traffic controllers in Argentina staged a one-day strike on June 26 over wages.
(2021-06-29). The Imminent Coup in Peru. orinocotribune.com Legal maneuvers and delays, presented by the far-right, are pushing Peru closer to a coup with each passing day. It's been 20 days since Peru's June 6th election, and the authorities have not yet proclaimed the winner, Pedro Castillo. | According to the law, a new President must be proclaimed by July 28th, and if this state of limbo continues until then, the electoral process will have to be thrown out and a coup will have been consolidated. | Leftist candidate Pedro Castillo won the presidential election in Peru, receiving 50.125% of the vote, the equivalent of 44,000 votes more than far-right candidate Keiko Fu…
(2021-06-29). "Stop the Steal" Campaign by Losing Candidate in Peru Must Come to an End. cepr.net MarketWatch See article on original site En español Peru is currently facing a serious problem following its June 6 presidential election that is similar to what we had in the US in November. The losing candidate, Keiko Fujimori, is refusing to accept the results. Like Trump, she claims without evidence that it was stolen. Keiko …
(2021-06-29). Former Peruvian President Asks that Pedro Castillo's Victory Be Finally Proclaimed. orinocotribune.com Former Peruvian Head of State Ollanta Humala (2011-2016) today requested the proclamation of the leftist Pedro Castillo, winner at the June 6 presidential elections, as the new President of the Republic. | "The proclamation of Pedro Castillo cannot be delayed any longer," wrote the former president, one of Castillo's rivals in the first round of elections on April 11, in a Twitter post. |
(2021-06-29). 'Enough Already': Allies Flee Fujimori Camp as Peru Ballot Recount Attempt Hits Fourth Week. sputniknews.com Across Latin America, left-wing political movements are again on the rise, in many cases led by indigenous figures who have united the struggles of indigenous campesinos and urban industrial workers against pro-business governments friendly toward Washington.
(2021-06-29). "Stop the Steal" Campaign by Losing Candidate in Peru Must Come to an End. cepr.net MarketWatch See article on original site Peru is currently facing a serious problem following its June 6 presidential election that is similar to what we had in the US in November. The losing candidate, Keiko Fujimori, is refusing to accept the results. Like Trump, she claims without evidence that it was stolen. Keiko Fujimori is …
(2021-06-29). Support grows for US Volvo Trucks strike among Indian workers. wsws.org The WSWS spoke to auto workers in Sriperumbudur in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu who supported striking Volvo workers in Dublin, Virginia.
(2021-06-29). Why hasn't Pedro Castillo been declared the winner of Peru's presidential elections yet? peoplesdispatch.org Pedro Castillo of the left-wing Free Peru party won the second round of presidential elections but his opponent has refused to concede and the National Jury of Elections (JNE) has not yet proclaimed him as winner.
(2021-06-29). Why Hasn't Pedro Castillo Been Declared the Winner of Peru's Presidential Elections Yet? libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa Pedro Castillo greets supporters in the city of Cusco. Photo: Pedro Castillo/ Twitter Pedro Castillo of the left-wing Free Peru party won the second round of presidential elections but his opponent has refused to concede and the National Jury of Elections (JNE) has not yet proclaimed him as winner. Pedro Castillo of the…
(2021-06-29). Violence Displaced Over 8,000 Colombians in the Last 5 Months. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 8,642 Colombians were victims of forced displacement due to the violence unleashed in the departments of Choco, Nariño, Antioquia, and Cordoba in May. | RELATED: | "Between January and May 2021, the number of mass displacement victims increased by 101 percent compared to the same period in 2020," the OCHOA report explained, adding…
(2021-06-29). Despite Blockade Venezuela Refurbishes More than 1,000 Military Vehicles (Video). orinocotribune.com 
Despite the economic blockade imposed by the United States, Europe, and Canada on Venezuela, in a mechanical workshop located in the state of La Guaira the Bolivarian Republic was able to refurbish a large number of military vehicles, as well as tractors and trucks, using used spare parts and counting on the innovative spirit of Venezuelan professionals. | This activity was carried out within the framework of the I Also Have My Tank campaign promoted by the Venezuelan government in conjunction with the National Bolivarian Armed Force (FANB), to repair and renew military material, specifically equipment and vehicl…
(2021-06-29). Venezuela Successfully Applies Cuba's Abdala COVID-19 Vaccine. telesurenglish.net With the support of the "Mission Into the Neighborhood" social program, Venezuela's health authorities continue to vaccinate the population with Cuba's Abdala COVID-19 vaccine. | RELATED: | This product is used in three doses and induces maximum immunity 42 days after the first application. Patients receive the second dose on day 14 and the third one on day 28. | In its clinical trials, this Cuban vaccine demonstrated an effic…
(2021-06-29). Venezuela Reports 1,286 New COVID-19 Cases & 13 Deaths on Sunday. orinocotribune.com 
A total of 1,286 new cases of COVID-19, of which 1,283 are of community transmission and 3 imported, were reported in the last 24 hours by the Venezuelan health authorities, raising the accumulated total of infections to 269,635, while the recovery rate remains at 93%, or 250,528 healed patients, thanks to the free treatments guaranteed by the Bolivarian Government. | The report was presented Sunday, June 27, by the Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, through her Twitter account @delcyrodriguezv, during the customary daily balance provided by the Presidential Commission for the Control and Prevention of CO…
(2021-06-29). Report on First Phase of PSUV Primaries Process—21N Regional Elections. orinocotribune.com 
This Sunday, June 27, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) experienced an unprecedented process of strengthening its internal participatory democracy. The PSUV bases had the opportunity to nominate freely, and according to a policy that guarantees gender parity to their candidates in the upcoming regional and municipal elections. As planned, more than 14,000 Bolívar Chávez Battle Units (UBCH) were organized in assemblies and began the nomination procedure previously defined by PSUV's Electoral Commission. | In the final stretch of the day, the First Vice President of the PSUV, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, r…
(2021-06-29). 'Turning right, repressing left': How Venezuela's Maduro shifted course. mronline.org In the face of a prolonged and deep economic and political crisis, Venezuela's government has embarked on a "turn to the right" in economic policy, while resorting to repression against the left. | June 29, 2021…
(2021-06-29). Venezuela: CNE Endorses 20 New Organizations for Nov Elections. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) president, Pedro Calzadilla, confirmed this Monday the registration of 20 new political organizations for the mega-elections to be held on November 21. | Calzadilla stated that of the new registered organizations, eight are national and 12 regional, "they will be active to participate in the mega-elections of November 21", he added. | RELATED: | The President of the CNE detailed tha…
(2021-06-29). Brazil Orders 120 Days Ban on Fires. telesurenglish.net Brazil ordered on Tuesday a 120 days ban on unauthorized outdoor fires for agricultural purposes; the measure aims to reduce deforestation ahead of the national burning season. | RELATED: | The move is not unprecedented, as the far-right president issued a similar decree for 60 days back in 2019. However, the decision comes as Brazil tries to persuade the U.S. to strike a millionaire deal to tackle deforestation, although the U.S. has said it wan…
(2021-06-29). The Brazilian Government Is Waging War on Indigenous Rights. commondreams.org "This move would be extremely damaging and will give a green light to other countries to also shirk their responsibility," said Amnesty International. | The Bolsonaro government is using legislation and the courts to try to deprive indigenous people of their rights.
(2021-06-29). The Brazilian Government Is Waging War on Indigenous Rights. commondreams.org "This move would be extremely damaging and will give a green light to other countries to also shirk their responsibility," said Amnesty International. | The Bolsonaro government is using legislation and the courts to try to deprive indigenous people of their rights.
(2021-06-29). Argentina: '15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate Is Too Low'. telesurenglish.net Argentina's Finance Minister Martin Guzman stated that the "Global Minimum Corporate Tax" of 15 percent proposed by the Group of Seven (G7) is too low to fight inequalities and the pandemic. | RELATED: | He stressed that international negotiations should take as a starting point a rate of at least 21 percent given that this figure would allow for better regulation of large corporations in less time. | Currently, the O…
(2021-06-29). Though Evidence Is Lacking, US Media Give New Respect to Lab Leak Theory. commondreams.org President Biden must resist trying to revive a new Cold War with China and using that to undermine progressive governments in South America and side with the industrial oligarchs.
(2021-06-29). Argentina — Estrategias, intereses y dilemas: Agenda y elecciones. globalizacion.ca A medida que el país se introduce en tiempos electorales la cuestión de la agenda y de las agendas (la social, la política y la mediática) concitan la atención no solo de los actores expresamente políticos, sino de otros que,…