(2022-03-16). Afro-Venezuelan Consciousness, Transformation, Development and Tourism in Caracas' own San Agustin. orinocotribune.com By àÅlvaro Sánchez Cordero — Mar 13, 2022 | As we have been reading in the news lately, something is happening in a picturesque Caracas neighborhood called San Agustin, where a copious number of tourists from all over the world, including Russia and China, are coming to enjoy themselves and learn a thing or two about Venezuela. | Indeed, Cumbe Tours would gladly show you around — for an affordable price — the historical parish of San Agustin. | As you step in the bus that takes you from the Teresa Carreño Theatre Complex to the heart of San Agustin, near the center of Caracas, you would immed…
(2022-03-16). Deputy Jorge Rodríguez: New Dialogue Phase will be Inclusive (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com Tuesday, March 15, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), Jorge Rodríguez, explained the conditions of a new format for dialogue with members of the opposition. | During a meeting of the Dialogue Commission for Peace and National Reconciliation, Rodríguez highlighted three fundamental issues related to the need, mentioned also by President Nicolás Maduro, to "reformat" the political dialogue in Venezuela. | Rodríguez said that the reformatting will consist of expanding the inclusivity of the dialogue, "where we can all be represented, including cultural media, those working in the fishing industry,…
(2022-03-16). India hopes for oil from Iran, Venezuela, says minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) — India is pinning hope on the resumption of crude oil supplies from Venezuela and Iran.
(2022-03-15). Venezuela Defines Conditions for Sale of Oil to US. orinocotribune.com The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela maintained its willingness to resume its oil trade with countries such as the United States, and even those that belong to the European Union, but it has clearly outlined the diplomatic and political conditions necessary for any exchange to take place. | Venezuela's position was reiterated by its Minister for Foreign Affairs, Félix Plasencia, within the framework of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, in the Republic of Turkey. This international meeting of diplomats coincides with the energy crisis facing North America and Europe, due to the economic blockade they…
(2022-03-15). Pdte. Castillo califica de zancadilla su moción de vacancia. telesurtv.net La moción de vacancia contra el presidente Castillo impulsada por la derecha, fue admitida a debate en el Congreso con 76 votos a favor, 41 en contra y una abstención.
(2022-03-15). Exdictador peruano regresa a prisión tras hospitalización. telesurtv.net El exdictador dispone de atención médica necesaria para asistirlo en caso de urgencia mientras cumple su condena en prisión.
(2022-03-15). Tribunal prohíbe salir de Perú a cuatro directivos de Repsol. telesurtv.net Según el tribunal los cuatro directivos de Repsol son investigados por el presunto delito de contaminación ambiental en agravio del Estado.
(2022-03-15). Bolivia: Wheat and Fuel Sources Remain Secure. libya360.wordpress.com Bolivia: State to Guarantee Provision of Wheat Bolivian bakers will be able to continue producing bread at a stable price for the coming year amid a worldwide wheat supply shortage. The Minister of Productive Development and Plural Economy, Néstor Huanca, informed on Sunday that the Food Production Support Company (EMAPA) has stockpiled a volume of…
(2022-03-15). Venezuela and the New Latin American Left. orinocotribune.com By Ociel Alí López — Mar 10, 2022 | With leftist leaders winning back power in Latin America, how will they handle the "Venezuela issue"? Ociel López breaks it down. | Recent diatribes between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Chile's
(2022-03-15). Navigating Alternate Realities. cepr.net NACLA | Reading Herman and Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent as an undergrad had not prepared me for what I saw during my first trip to Venezuela. My Venezuelan friends had warned me that the mainstream media depiction of the country under Hugo Chávez grossly misrepresented the facts on the ground, but as I watched national television channels and CNN on the night of April 11, 2002, I still couldn't believe my eyes. | I'd been in Caracas for barely 48 hours. The previous day—day two of the "general strike" called by…
(2022-03-15). 100+ Groups Urge Biden To Pardon Steven Donziger. popularresistance.org More than 100 environmental and human rights groups on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden urging him to pardon Steven Donziger, the attorney under house arrest for refusing to hand over privileged client information in a high-profile environmental case. | In the letter, the groups decry the prosecution of Donziger—who has been jailed in his home and federal prison since 2019—as "retaliation for his work in defense of the rights of Indigenous peoples in Ecuador who were victims of Chevron Corporation's oil dumping." | Donziger represented tens of thousands of Ecuadorian farmers and Indig…
(2022-03-15). Cristina Kirchner Posts New Video of Attack on Her Office. orinocotribune.com Cristina Fernández de Kirchner posted a video on her Twitter account showing details of the recent attack on her office, which took place during a debate over Argentina's IMF agreement. | On Monday, through her Twitter account, she condemned the acts of violence, and wrote that "somebody planned and gave orders for" the attacks, which occurred this past Friday at Congress. | In the video, the day and time of the events can be seen. The recording shows the attackers throwing projectiles at the building and at Fernández de Kirchner's office, on the first floor of Congress, starting at 3 p.m., after congresspersons…
(2022-03-15). Behind the Azov-Brazil Connection: How Neo-Nazis Are Pushing to "Ukrainize" Brazil. mintpressnews.com 
A small group of Brazilian bolsonaristas have become social media celebrities as they crossed the border into Ukraine to fight against Russia, but as Brian Meir reports, Ukrainian Neo-Nazi groups have had influence in Brazil for years.
(2022-03-15). Inician juicios a carabineros en Chile por presunta corrupción. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Poder Judicial, los miembros de la Dirección de Finanzas de Carabineros serían responsables de actos corruptos y de fraude.
(2022-03-15). Detienen visita de Gobierno de Chile a Araucanía tras disparos. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo comenzó visitas a comunidades y diálogo con sectores sociales para hacer frente a la situación de violencia y atender deudas del Estado chileno.
(2022-03-15). Colombia's Left May Win Presidency in a Historic First. orinocotribune.com Colombia's Leftist candidate Gustavo Petro, the front-runner for Colombia's May presidential elections, has secured the nomination of the left-wing coalition | The front-runner for Colombia's presidential election has secured his nomination by the left-wing Historic Pact coalition, putting the country on a track that may mark a historic first. | Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla in the M-19 rebel group, may become Colombia's first leftist president. | Petro won more than 80% in the Historic Pact primary, while his main contenders for the presidency, right-winger Federico Gutierrez and Centrist Sergio Fajardo, won…
(2022-03-15). Radicarán en Colombia informe sobre violaciones de militares. telesurtv.net El documento denunciará una serie de violaciones de Derechos Humanos y crímenes cometidos por fuerzas militares entre 1964 y 2016.
(2022-03-15). Gustavo Petro to run for president in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday, March 13, around 17.5 million Colombians went to the polls to elect 108 members of the Senate, 188 members of the House of Representatives, as well as choose candidates for the upcoming presidential elections for three political coalitions. | According to the results released by the National Registry, Gustavo Petro of the Colombia Humana political movement won the presidential primaries of the left-wing Historic Pact coalition. With 99.76% of the votes counted, Petro obtained over 4.48 million or
(2022-03-15). Asesinan a un líder social y a un firmante de la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net Parte de la ola de la violencia que vive Colombia y suman 308 firmantes de la paz y 1326 líderes asesinados desde 2016.
(2022-03-15). Opposition demands recount of Colombia's congressional votes. colombiareports.com Colombia's largest opposition party demanded a recount of Sunday's congressional votes, claiming that one in four polling stations may have reported bogus results. According to Senator Roy Barreras, the campaign…
(2022-03-15). Transportistas paraguayos cumplen segundo día de protestas. telesurtv.net Los dirigentes sindicales han indicado que resulta cardinal alcanzar un acuerdo que beneficie a toda la ciudadanía.