Monthly Archives: March 2022

2022-03-10: News Headlines

Editor2 (2022-03-10). By Trying to Sanction the Whole World, Washington Backs Itself into a Corner. orinocotribune.com By Ernesto Cazal — Mar 7, 2022 | In a short amount of time, a series of events took place, centered around Venezuela, which from a political point of view have the elements of a melodrama with a hint of comedy. It all began when a plane left Washington, passing through Miami and ended its journey at the international airport of Maiquetía (La Guaira), where a delegation of US officials was reportedly received by the Venezuelan government. | The visit, unprecedented within the context of hostilities and diplomatic disagreements, was a sort of "effort" on the part of the US to breakdown the Russian—Venezu…

Staff (2022-03-10). Two Naturalized US Citizens Detained in Venezuela Released After Negotiations (+CITGO 6). orinocotribune.com Caracas, March 9, 2022 ( This rel…

Jonathan Cook (2022-03-10). The West's Hands in Ukraine Are as Bloody as Putin's. mintpressnews.com Ukrainians will pay the price to wear down Russia, just as Syrians, Libyans, Iranians, Yemenis, Venezuelans and Palestinians have paid the price as the U.S. has sought to attain the goals of its globe-spanning imperial project.

translation (2022-03-10). Biden Maduro Rapprochement ? indybay.org "It has been a respectful, cordial and diplomatic meeting. There were the flags of the United States and Venezuela, the flags united looked pretty," Maduro said in an address. A phrase unthinkable until a few days ago. The rapprochement, which raised the possibility of reactivating Venezuela's oil exports to the US, has received multiple negative reactions.

Matt Sedlar (2022-03-10). The IMF's Agreement with Argentina Could Be a Game Changer. cepr.net After long pushing failed belt-tightening policies, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to a deal that will allow Argentina's government to pursue a pro-growth strategy.

Paulo Cabral (2022-03-10). China invests in Brazil's electric car sector. america.cgtn.com Chinese companies are planning large investments in Brazil's electric car sector. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral spoke to two automakers with big plans for the country.

Adriaan Alsema (2022-03-10). War victims abandon Colombia's 'rigged' election race. colombiareports.com At least 18 victim representatives abandoned Colombia's congressional elections, claiming that authorities rigged the vote in favor of their victimizers. The aspiring congressmen from the Caribbean region were vying for…

teleSUR, yart, JGN (2022-03-09). Congresistas de Perú piden de nuevo cesar al pdte. Castillo. telesurtv.net Esta es el segundo pedido de destitución desde que Castillo asumiera la presidencia en julio del año pasado.

teleSUR, yart, JGN (2022-03-09). Congreso de Perú da el voto de confianza a Gabinete de Castillo. telesurtv.net En medio del proceso de confianza, está pendiente la evaluación de una moción de vacancia contra el presidente Castillo.

Peoples Dispatch (2022-03-09). GIEI report affirms human rights violations in Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org The report carried out by a group of experts established that at least 11 rights, including the right to life, right to freedom and personal security were violated during the last quarter of 2019.

Misión Verdad (2022-03-09). Geopolitics and Diplomacy: Venezuela's Approach to the Ukraine Conflict. orinocotribune.com On Monday, March 7, President Nicolás Maduro announced a series of interconnected geopolitical initiatives that Venezuela will adopt, in the international geopolitical situation generated by the deployment of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. | During a meeting with the Venezuelan military high command and the council of ministers, the president expressed his points of view concerning "the effects of all kinds" that have arisen as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine. | Taking into account the current global situation, Maduro declared, "We are doing everything in our power to ensure that, regar…

Tanya Wadhwa (2022-03-09). Maduro announces reactivation of dialogue with the opposition after meeting with US government. peoplesdispatch.org The dialogue process between the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition had been suspended since October 2021. Meanwhile, the diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the US had been suspended since January 2019…

Peoples Dispatch (2022-03-09). US holds talks with President Nicolás Maduro amid energy crisis and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org Today we look at the meeting between Venezuelan President Maduro with US officials, the killing of a leader of South Africa's shack dwellers' movement, and more…

Andreína Chávez Alava (2022-03-09). Venezuela: Maduro Reactivates Opposition Talks, Confirms Meetings with US Officials. venezuelanalysis.com The Venezuelan president said the meeting with US officials was "cordial" and that the sides agreed "to work on an agenda moving forward."

Staff (2022-03-09). President Maduro: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Spread to Other Regions. orinocotribune.com Monday, March 7, 2022, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, met at night with members of the nation's high political and military command, the Council of Vice Presidents, and the Superior General Staff of the Bolivarian National Armed Force, to carry out an analysis of the world geopolitical situation in response to the operation Russia is carrying out in Ukraine. He also confirmed the meeting between his administration and US government officials, providing some initial details. | In a televised broadcast on Monday night after 10: 30 p.m., Venezuela's president said, according to intelligence reports and t…

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-03-09). 'Sorrow and disappointment' in Colombia due to Caracas-Washington Rapprochement. orinocotribune.com Francisco "Pacho" Santos, former ambassador of Colombia to the United States, spoke out against the recent meeting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held with a high-level delegation sent by Washington to Caracas. | Santos did not hide his deep frustration and annoyance while criticizing US President Joe Biden for what he considers "a slap in the face" to the Iván Duque administration. | According to Santos, the fundamental and strategic alliance that Colombia has maintained with the Washington administration seems to have been rendered ineffective as a result of the meeting of US officials with Maduro.

_____ (2022-03-09). Maduro Announces Reactivation Of Dialogue With The Opposition. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on Monday, March 7, announced the reactivation of the dialogue and negotiation process with the platform of far-right opposition sectors in favor of the economic recovery and stability of the country. Additionally, the president reported that on March 5, he held a meeting with a delegation from the government of his counterpart from the United States, Joe Biden. Maduro made the announcements during a meeting with his vice presidents, ministers, and military high command at the Miraflores Palace. | In a further show a potential shift in the relations between the two countries,…

Ricardo Vaz (2022-03-09). Venezuela: Government Raises Wages as Inflation Hits Eight-Year Low. venezuelanalysis.com Maduro pledged to continue recovering incomes, which remain far from covering living costs.

teleSUR, MER (2022-03-09). Dictan medida de libertad para dos estadounidenses en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Una fuente oficial indicó que las liberaciones surgen tras los acuerdos logrados en la reunión de una delegación de EE.UU. con el presidente Nicolás Maduro.

teleSUR, yart, JGN (2022-03-09). Policía reprime marcha feminista por el 8M en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las ecuatorianas demandaban equidad, despenalización del aborto y la justicia contra los feminicidios.

teleSUR, lvm, JL (2022-03-09). Pdte. de Ecuador estima vetar Ley de aborto en caso de violación. telesurtv.net Tras haber sido despenalizado por la Corte de Ecuador en abril de 2021, la Asamblea Nacional aprobó el proyecto de Ley que sustenta el aborto por violación.

Juan Guahán (2022-03-09). Argentina — La dirigencia política juega con fuego. globalizacion.ca Está claro que el conflicto armado, entre oriente y occidente en territorios euro-asiáticos, obliga a pensar sobre el destino de la humanidad. Pero nuestra dirigencia también dio muestras de sus limitaciones y egoísmos para comprender los actuales riesgos. | Algunos acontecimientos…

teleSUR, jaa, JL (2022-03-09). Reportan 21 lesionados tras descarrilarse un tren en Argentina. telesurtv.net La mayoría de los lesionados sufrieron heridas leves, entre ellos cinco pacientes pediátricos que fueron dados de alta.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2022-03-09). Senado chileno prorroga estado de emergencia en Macrozona sur. telesurtv.net La medida entrará en vigencia a partir del 11 de marzo de 2022 hasta el día 26, los que corresponden a los primeros 15 días de gobierno del presidente electo Gabriel Boric.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-03-09). California Assembly Bill 1655 – Juneteenth Paid Holiday for the State of California. indybay.org One block from Old Sacramento Supreme Court Chambers the auction block of "enslaved" prisoners of war were sold. All along the American River Parkway, in the shadow of the early California State Capitol construction, enslavement of people of African Descent, Genocide of Indigenous Nations, Kanakas, Mexicans, Chileans and anybody with melanin pigmentated skin were not a citizen in 1849. Throughout the State same song…

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2022-03-09). Celebran la recuperación del sector turístico uruguayo. telesurtv.net El funcionario resaltó el aporte de la reanudación de la semana del Carnaval en los departamentos Artigas y Cerro Largo.

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2022-03-09: News Headlines

Staff (2022-03-09). President Maduro: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Spread to Other Regions. orinocotribune.com Monday, March 7, 2022, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, met at night with members of the nation's high political and military command, the Council of Vice Presidents, and the Superior General Staff of the Bolivarian National Armed Force, to carry out an analysis of the world geopolitical situation in response to the operation that Russia is carrying out in Ukraine. He also confirmed the meeting between his administration and US government officials, providing some initial details. | In a televised broadcast on Monday night after 10: 30 p.m., Venezuela's president said that, according to intelligence rep…

Tanya Wadhwa (2022-03-09). Maduro announces reactivation of dialogue with the opposition after meeting with US government. peoplesdispatch.org The dialogue process between the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition had been suspended since October 2021. Meanwhile, the diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the US had been suspended since January 2019…

translation (2022-03-09). Biden Maduro Rapprochement ? indybay.org "It has been a respectful, cordial and diplomatic meeting. There were the flags of the United States and Venezuela, the flags united looked pretty," Maduro said in an address. A phrase unthinkable until a few days ago. The rapprochement, which raised the possibility of reactivating Venezuela's oil exports to the US, has received multiple negative reactions.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-03-09). California Assembly Bill 1655 – Juneteenth Paid Holiday for the State of California. indybay.org One block from Old Sacramento Supreme Court Chambers the auction block of "enslaved" prisoners of war were sold. All along the American River Parkway, in the shadow of the early California State Capitol construction, enslavement of people of African Descent, Genocide of Indigenous Nations, Kanakas, Mexicans, Chileans and anybody with melanin pigmentated skin were not a citizen in 1849. Throughout the State same song…

Peoples Dispatch (2022-03-08). Peruvian fishermen protest agreement with Repsol on oil spill. peoplesdispatch.org Fishermen are dissatisfied with the agreement signed between the national government and the Repsol company on an initial compensation of 3,000 soles to affected fishermen and fish merchants. They say that they lose more than 5,000 soles a month due to the disastrous oil spill…

Tanya Wadhwa (2022-03-08). Report confirms human rights violations committed after 2019 coup d'état in Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org The report established that during the last quarter of 2019 under the coup-installed regime, mass human rights violations occurred including the violation of the right to life, personal integrity, freedom, personal security, judicial guarantees and due process, freedom of expression, freedom of association, among others…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-08). Revival of cultural ties between Iran, Bolivia 'essential'. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that revival of cultural ties between Iran and Bolivia is necessary.

KWORINOCO (2022-03-08). Colombian Military Supplies Discovered at Encampments in Zulia & Apure. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, March 6, the Venezuelan Operation known as Escudo Bolivariano [Bolivarian Shield], intended to expel TANCOL (armed drug-trafficking Colombian terrorists) and other criminal organizations from Venezuela, confiscated weapons of various calibers and uniforms belonging to the Colombian military in the state of Apure. | The following objects were seized in the state of Apure by the División Fluvial 352 of the Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela: | One US-made shotgun | One Motorola DGR 6157 signal repeater with an antenna and cables | One universal UB 12V car battery | Two Aico brand radio chargers wit…

_____ (2022-03-08). US Officials Meet Maduro, Fail To Drive Wedge Between Venezuela And Russia. popularresistance.org Mexico City, Mexico — A high-level United States (US) government delegation that visited Venezuela on Saturday failed to produce an agreement with the government of Nicolás Maduro. | News of the delegation was first broken by the New York Times, which described the trip as the highest-level visit by US officials in years. Outlets subsequently reported that no agreement was reached. Caracas had not publicly commented on the meeting at the time of writing. | According to Reuters, the US team was led by White House Latin America adviser Juan González and made "maximalist" demands concerning electoral guarantee…

Fight Back (2022-03-08). Eyewitness report from Venezuela: Second day of PSUV Congress. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – The second day of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) 5th Congress, March 6, featured speeches and workshops about building the party among working people, while strengthening the role of women and youth. Facts and figures played an important part in educating the PSUV militants, with data and explanations appearing on giant video walls. However, it was the speaker's analysis of problems, and proposed solutions that kept everyone talking. | For example, there are 8 million registered to vote for the PSUV, but until now, no way to check how people participate in the party. There is…

teleSUR, JL, JGN (2022-03-08). Pdte. de Venezuela confirma reunión con delegación de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El mandatario anunció, asimismo, el restablecimiento del diálogo con todos los sectores sociopolíticos en pro de la recuperación económica y estabilidad del país.

Paulo Cabral (2022-03-08). Brazilian artists use music and murals to call for end to conflict. america.cgtn.com Artists called for peace in Ukraine at Sà£o Paulo's Municipal Theatre to mark Brazil Modern Art week. Find out more.

Lucrecia Franco (2022-03-08). NGO promotes socioeconomic independence for Brazilian women. america.cgtn.com Well-known NGO "Favela Mundo" has created a project and focused on helping vulnerable women in Brazil. The latest official figures show that women earn 77.7% of what men receive. And they are overwhelmingly more likely to be victims of severe domestic abuse.

Barbara Ransby (2022-03-08). On a Grim and Bloody International Women's Day, Let's Build Feminist Solidarity. truthout.org On this International Women's Day, as the world watches a historic and bloody war unfold in Europe — while people in the United States and Europe largely continue to ignore the suffering of the millions of Black and Brown people who have been rendered stateless by war, corruption and the climate crisis, many of them women — we need to fortify ourselves, pump up our optimism and bolster our resolve to fight for a better world. | Women are always vulnerable to sexual violence and ab…

teleSUR, yart, JGN (2022-03-08). Declaran alerta amarilla ante incendios en Melipueco, Chile. telesurtv.net El incendio ha consumido una superficie aproximada de 667 hectáreas de vegetación en la comuna de Melipeuco.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2022-03-08). Boric designa a la primera mujer como edecán de la Presidencia. telesurtv.net La designación responde a la agenda presidencial del próximo mandatario chileno dirigida en pos de la equidad de género.

Adriaan Alsema (2022-03-08). Extremists threaten to kill Colombia's constitutional judges. colombiareports.com Far-right group "Aguilas Negras" reportedly sent a death threat to judges of Colombia's Constitutional Court for legalizing abortion. According to newspaper El Espectador, the death threat that was sent to…

Staff (2022-03-08). Colombia Exports Mercenaries to Ukraine. orinocotribune.com 50 former members of the Colombian army took steps to join an "elite group" organized by the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. | Right-wing news outlet PanAm Post

teleSUR, yart, JGN (2022-03-08). øCómo serán las elecciones legislativas en Colombia?>. telesurtv.net Los colombianos deberán elegir a los miembros del Senado de la República y de la Cámara de Representantes.

teleSUR, lvm, JL (2022-03-08). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5.0 en Santander, Colombia. telesurtv.net El sismo se sintió también en los departamentos de Antioquia, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caldas, Casanare, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Meta, Norte de Santander y Quindío…

teleSUR, mcs, JGN (2022-03-08). Ordenan prisión a implicado en lavado de dinero en Paraguay. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades judiciales, el acusado se relaciona con la operación antidrogas A Ultranza Paraguay.

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