(2022-01-18). Caribbean is Region With Most Per Capita Visits to OrinocoTribune.com. orinocotribune.com Caracas, January 17, 2022 (OrinocoTribune.com)—Last November, Orinoco Tribune celebrated its third anniversary ranked among the top independent media outlets according to the Alexa.com ranking service. Currently, Orinoco Tribune is ranked at position 214 in Venezuela, at the 36K level globally, and at the 86K level in the US. | A few days ago, the Orinoco Tribune team carried out a statistical analysis of the geographic origins of traffic to our website, using data provided by WordPress over the last 12 months. The discovery that struck our team most was that Caribbean countries brought the greatest number…
(2022-01-17). Venezuelan People & Army Deployed to Confront Colombian Paramilitary Violence in La Gabarra. orinocotribune.com The presence of Colombian paramilitary gangs since last Friday in La Gabarra, a town bordering Colombia in Venezuela's Apure state, has provoked an immediate reaction by the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) along with local residents, organized by the Simón Bolívar Socialist Communal City. The people and army have responded to the situation with the support of the mayor of Guasdualito, José María Romero, of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). | A group of about 50 men, referred to as Armed Terrorists Colombian Drug Traffickers (TANCOL), were reported on the Colombian side of the border, composed…
(2022-01-17). Venezuela & Colombia Deploy Troops to Border Region amid Renewed Tensions, Reported Incursions. venezuelanalysis.com Popular organizations denounced the "invasion" of 50 ELN members in Apure state on Friday.
(2022-01-17). When Will Canada Admit its Venezuela Coup Failed? libya360.wordpress.com Yves Engler Three-years ago Sunday Juan Guaidó declared himself president of Venezuela in a Caracas park. The same day Canadian foreign minister Chrystia Freeland formally recognized the little-known opposition politician. In subsequent days Canadian diplomats boasted to reporters that they played an important role in uniting large swaths of the Venezuelan opposition behind the plan to ratchet up tensions…
(2022-01-17). President Maduro Demands End to Fuel Mafias at Gas Stations. orinocotribune.com 
This Saturday, January 15, during his annual address to the nation, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro demanded that the appropriate authorities put an end to the mafias that exert influence over the distribution of fuel. | From the National Assembly headquarters, the Venezuelan president asked for support from the attorney general of the republic to enact justice and put an end to corruption in the domestic fuel market. | "This is shameful and has to end," President Maduro said, "the mafia management of the sale and distribution of fuel in this country. Enough of these nauseating mafias. We must unmask them, a…
(2022-01-17). New Marine Reserve Will Protect Highly Migratory and Endangered Species in Galapagos. indybay.org Ecuador will have a new marine reserve to increase the protection of marine endangered species in Galapagos. Of the new area, no fishing activity will be allowed in 30,000 square kilometers. The other 30,000 square kilometers will exclude longline fishing.
(2022-01-17). SEIU Members On Death Of Ludwig Leota,Chicago Teachers/ Zero Covid vs Permanent Covid. indybay.org WorkWeek covers SEIU 1021 Members On Death Of Ludwig Leota, Chicago Teachers & Zero Covid vs Permanent Covid 19, Vermont AFL-CIO On Rise Of Fascism, Journalist Jeremy Portjo's Assault & Argentina General Strike Against A Mining Company.
(2022-01-17). Colombia: "In Arauca We Have Suffered Every Form of War" orinocotribune.com Amid an escalation in the armed conflict in the border region of Arauca, social leader and human rights defender Sonia López discusses the broader context of systemic state violence against communities | On January 2, multiple organizations in the department of Arauca, Colombia,
(2022-01-17). FANB, People and Authorities Confront New Colombian Paramilitary Invasion in Apure. libya360.wordpress.com àöltimas Noticias The presence of Colombian irregulars in the well-known sector of La Gabarra on the border with Colombia since last Friday has provoked the immediate reaction of the Fanb and the residents, organized in the Simón Bolívar Socialist Communal City, who have stepped up to the situation with the support of the mayor of…
(2022-01-17). Violence continues to disrupt Colombia. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia is home to the world's third largest internally displaced population after Congo and Syria. Five years after the peace deal to end the armed conflict between the government and the oldest rebel group in Latin America, violence continues disrupt to Colombia. CGTN Correspondent …