(2022-02-16). Headlines for February 16, 2022. democracynow.org NATO, U.S. Express Doubt over Russian Troop Pullback as Putin, Biden Say Diplomatic Path Still Open, Sandy Hook Families Reach Historic $73 Million Deal with Remington, Prince Andrew Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit with Survivor Virginia Giuffre, Ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Arrested for Drug Trafficking, U.N.: Pollution Causes More Premature Deaths Than COVID-19, U.S. Coastal Sea Levels Will Rise Another Foot by Mid-Century, Climate Change-Fueled "Megadrought" in Western U.S. Worst in 12 Centuries, Flooding and Mudslides Kill at Least 34 People in Petrópolis, Brazil, Israeli Forces Kil…
(2022-02-16). Coup d'etat II Case in Bolivia. orinocotribune.com By Romina Guadalupe González Ramos — Feb 15, 2022 | The object of this article is to provide real and reliable information regarding the so-called Coup d'etat II case in Bolivia. | "Coup d'etat II" refers to the trial that is being carried out against former senator Jeanine àÅñez, who declared herself the president of Bolivia, on November 12, 2019, without meeting all the necessary institutional requirements to do so, and who is currently been accused of a breach of duties and resolutions contrary to the Constitution, when she assumed the Bolivian presidency via a coup d'état. Añez is on trial togethe…
(2022-02-16). Peru: Right wing continues destabilisation campaign. greenleft.org.au Since Peruvian president Pedro Castillo's electoral victory in June last year, right-wing and anti-democratic forces have continued to campaign to destabilise the Peru Libre government and remove Castillo from office, reports Ben Radford.
(2022-02-16). Colombian President Duque in Desperation Mode, Begs EU to Pay for 'Venezuelan Migrants'. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, asked the European Union (EU) to speed up the payment of donations to Colombia, supposedly destined to assisting Venezuelan migrants, although the majority of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia wonder where all these donations end up. This renewed plea occurred despite the fact that there are an increasing amount of Venezuelan migrants returning to Venezuela due to the terrible economic situation in Colombia, xenophobia, and concerns about their personal safety. This trend is also encouraged by the economic recovery in Venezuela. | "It is necessary to accelerate the disbursemen…
(2022-02-16). Venezuela to Deepen Relations with Caribbean (+Petrocaribe). orinocotribune.com Caracas, February 15, 2022 ( During a farewell ceremony for the ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Andreas Wickham, President Maduro stressed the need to apply this strategy in order to deepen relations with th…
(2022-02-16). The Persecution Of Alex Saab. popularresistance.org "It's not a crime to fulfill a diplomatic mission. It's not a crime to evade sanctions that are harming an entire country. It can't be illegal to help a people." Camilla Fabri Saab made these impassioned remarks when explaining the situation behind the illegal arrest and extradition – the kidnapping, in essence – of her husband, Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. | Alex Saab is virtually unknown in the United States, where he is currently languishing in a Miami prison, but he has been vital to Venezuela's ability to survive the brutal economic war being waged by the U.S. He is a political prisoner whose case has para…
(2022-02-16). U.S. kidnapped and imprisoned Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab for buying food. mronline.org 
Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab was essentially kidnapped by the United States because he was buying food for the government's CLAP food program, to feed the people of Venezuela.
(2022-02-16). Cinco canciones para celebrar al cantautor venezolano Alí Primera. telesurtv.net Este 16 de febrero se conmemoran los 37 años de la partida física del cantor popular venezolano Alí Primera, ocasión propicia para rendir homenaje a su legado cultural en América Latina.
(2022-02-16). Allanan sede del Consejo de Participación Ciudadana de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La jefa del Cpccs denunció que el organismo es víctima de una campaña de desprestigio mediático y político por parte del Gobierno ecuatoriano.
(2022-02-16). Gran victoria sindical para los trabajadores de GM en México. workers.org 
Los trabajadores de General Motors en Silao, México, han hecho historia. Han logrado tener el primer sindicato independiente en cualquier planta mexicana de GM, derrotando al falso sindicato de la empresa por un amplio margen. Sindicalistas brasileños fuera de la planta de GM en Silao, México, donde los trabajadores estaban . . . |
(2022-02-16). Colombia is bleeding to death. mronline.org 
Human rights movements recorded an increase of attacks against police stations, military bases, and civilians and reported assassinations and intimidation against social leaders in several departments. In February, the panorama has been no different.
(2022-02-16). Envían a prisión a excoronel colombiano vinculado al narcotráfico. telesurtv.net El oficial, activo hasta 2014, fue condenado a 37 años de prisión por su participación en falsos positivos en la guerra.
(2022-02-15). Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua: The US-Russia Conflict Enters a New Phase. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Feb 6, 2022 | As soon as Moscow received an American response to its security demands in Ukraine, it answered indirectly by Washington's response, on 26 January, to Russia's demands of withdrawing NATO forces from Eastern Europe and ending talks about a possible Kyiv membership in the US-led alliance, was noncommittal. | For its part…
(2022-02-15). Peru Fines Repsol $122,000 After Crude Oil Spill. orinocotribune.com 
The Peruvian government considers that the company Repsol is trying to avoid responsibility for this recent ecological disaster. | Peru has fined the transnational Repsol almost $122,000 after the company failed to identify the zones which had been affected by the spillage of thousands of barrels crude oil into the waters of the pacific ocean, which has already killed more than 200 birds. | According to the statement issued by Peru's Organization of Environmental Evaluation and Prosecution (OEFA) via Twitter, in addition to the fine Peru could also add on other measures until the energy company complies with…
(2022-02-15). New documentary on Venezuela in the pipeline. greenleft.org.au Independent journalist and podcaster Rodrigo Acuña has teamed up with journalist Nicholas Ford on a new documentary project about Venezuela, reports Susan Price.
(2022-02-15). Argentina's Army Prepared for an Invasion of Venezuela in 2019. orinocotribune.com Argentina's military contemplated the invasion of Venezuela, holding exercises between April and July 2019 which coincided with the United States escalation against the Bolivarian government of Venezuela and President Nicolas Maduro. | An
(2022-02-15). Venezuela Condemns Argentina's Plan to Invade Venezuela in 2019 & Cabello Demands Investigation. orinocotribune.com Caracas, February 14, 2022 ( "In an Argentine news piece, information about the invasion plan that was being hatched from that country by Macri came to light," said President Maduro. "This information seems credible to me. Hopefully in Argentina someone dares to raise their voice so tha…
(2022-02-15). Argentinian Intelligence Leak: Macri Government and US Planned for Invasion of Venezuela (Military Drills). orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Bellow we translate the full report published by Argentinian journalist Horacio Verbitsky, from the news oultlet Between April and July 2019, the [Argentinian] Army carried out the Puma Military Drill, which contemplated the invasion of Venezuela. The exercise was carr…
(2022-02-15). Free Alex Saab Demonstration Wed., Feb 16: NYC: 5:30pm — Miami: 8 AM — Wash. DC: Noon. iacenter.org Free Alex Saab! Wed. Feb 16, 5: 30pm 42nd St & Park Ave Inside Grand Central at the Clock Day of National Actions to Free Alex Saab — Venezuelan Diplomat kidnapped by US, for buying medicine for the Venezuelan people under sanctions. Alex Saab, on a mission to buy essential supplies for Venezuela, was kidnapped by the U.S. off a flight in June 2020. He was tortured and held in solitary for a year. It is a violation of international law to arrest or imprison an internationally recognized diplomat for any reason. In October 2021 Alex Saab was brought hooded and in chains to Miami for trial. Defend Venezuela! En…
(2022-02-15). Report: Argentine Army Planned for an Invasion of Venezuela in 2019. venezuelanalysis.com Argentine blog "El Cohete a la Luna" disclosed documents of military drills for an eventual Argentinian role in a multinational military operation against Venezuela.
(2022-02-15). Civic-Military Unity, Empowering the People, and Promoting Development are Essential for Defeating TANCOL. orinocotribune.com By The National Coordination of the Bolívar and Zamora Revolutionary Current (CRBZ) — Feb 14, 2022 | At the Bolívar and Zamora Revolutionary Current (CRBZ) of Venezuela, we wholeheartedly support the declarations made by Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino when he informed the country about the current state of Operation Bolivarian Shield Vuelvan Caras, which has been active in the state of Apure, Venezuela—specifically, in the part of Apure which borders Colombia—against armed drug-trafficking Colombian terrorists (TANCOL). | It is necessary to recognize as highly positive the results that FAN…
(2022-02-15). US kidnapped and imprisoned Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab for buying food. multipolarista.com Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab was essentially kidnapped by the United States because he was buying food for the government's CLAP food program, to feed the people of Venezuela.
(2022-02-15). "It Can't Be Illegal to Help a People": The Persecution of Alex Saab. mintpressnews.com Saab is virtually unknown in the United States, where he is currently languishing in a Miami prison, but he has been vital to Venezuela's ability to survive the brutal economic war being waged by the U.S.
(2022-02-15). Globalink | Beijing 2022 One of the Most Beautiful Events in My Life: Ecuadorian Alpine Skier. telesurenglish.net The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is one of the most beautiful events in her life, Ecuadorian Alpine skier Sarah Escobar has said. | Sarah Escobar presents a Chinese knot, which is given to her as a birthday gift.
(2022-02-15). Colombia's former armed forces chief accused of drug trafficking. colombiareports.com The former commander of Colombia's armed forces allegedly helped paramilitary organization AGC control the drug trade in the southwest of the country, according to radio station Blu. The radio station…