(2022-04-21). Now is the Time for Non-Alignment and Peace. orinocotribune.com By Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad — Apr 16, 2022 | "And maps can really point to places | Where life is evil now" | — WH Auden, In Time of War, 1939 | War is an ugly part of the human experience. Everything about it is hideous. War is most obviously the act of invasion and the brutality that goes along with its operations. No war is precise; every war hurts civilians. Each act of bombardment sends a neurological shudder through a society. | World War II demonstrated this ugliness in the Holocaust and in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | From Hiroshima and the Holocaust rose two mighty m…
(2022-04-21). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-21). Venezuela Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Failed Coup Against Hugo Chávez. orinocotribune.com 
By Tanya Wadhwa — Apr 16, 2022 | The failed coup was the first victory of the Venezuelan people against US imperialism in the 21st century. It marked the beginning of the resistance of Venezuelans against the US attacks, which continue to this day | April 13, 2022, marked 20 years since the people of Venezuela defeated the US-backed right-wing coup against the democratically elected socialist president Hugo Chávez in a record time of less than two days. | On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans flooded the streets of the capital Caracas to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic victory o…
(2022-04-21). Venezuelan Opposition More Divided: Do They Want Sanctions or Not? orinocotribune.com 
In the latest development in the "war of letters" taking place amidst a new internal conflict, another group of spokespeople for the extreme right Venezuelan opposition sent a letter to the US president, Joe Biden, asking him to tighten sanctions against the Venezuelan government. | Among the representatives of the extreme right who endorsed the new is Antonio Ledezma, who openly contradicts the opposition groups that, last week, stated that the policy of maximum pressure and sanctions from Washington against Venezuela was not showing any results. | With that being said, the new letter addressed to the White Hous…
(2022-04-21). Brazilian researcher Lucas Ferrante testifies on the role of schools in spreading COVID-19. wsws.org The studies led by Ferrante showed that the reopening of schools in Manaus in late 2020 led to the emergence of the Gamma variant, responsible for two-thirds of the COVID-19 deaths in Brazil.
(2022-04-21). Colombian Vice President Candidate Francia Márquez Denounces Racism (King Kong Slur). orinocotribune.com The Afro-Colombian candidate for the Vice Presidency of Colombia, Francia Márquez, denounced a new case of racism against her, where she was called "King Kong." | This Wednesday, April 20, Francia Márquez said: "A while ago, when I was having lunch, a call came in and I answered it. When I asked: 'Who is this?' they told me: 'Who am I talking to?' and I said: 'Who do you need?' and do you know what they answered? 'King Kong.'" | Márquez is the running mate of Gustavo Petro, candidate for the presidency of the Historic Pact for Colombia, and favorite in the polls for the upcoming presidential elections, where the…
(2022-04-21). Sunday 5/1: Bay Area Labor May Day Parade & Rally. indybay.org Parade will begin at Market Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will march up to the Civic Center, where the rally will be held.
(2022-04-20). Russian MoD Briefing On Morning Of April 20, 2022. southfront.org 
| On April 20, the Russian Ministry of defence released the following briefing: | " The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue a special military operation in Ukraine. | As a result of a high-precision missile strike in the areas of Novovorontsovka and Kislevka, up to 40 personnel of the Ukrainian troops, as well as seven units of military equipment, were destroyed. | Operational-tactical and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit 73 military facilities of U…
(2022-04-20). Independent American Journalist Disappeared In Kharkiv, Ukraine. southfront.org 
emptyFor the past few days, American-Chilean youtuber, journalist, and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira, who has also become a war blogger, gained wide popularity during the military conflict in Ukraine. Gonzalo went to Ukraine to show the war and to share the information about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and Russian armies with the world. | During his stay, Gonzalo has visited several cities in Ukraine. He has published photos and videos from Kharkiv, written Twitter posts about his views on…
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Austin, Polish DM discuss arms deals, Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 20, 2022 Polish defence minister to discuss arms deals, Ukraine on US visit The itinerary of Mariusz B≈Çaszczak's trip stateside includes talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on "Polish-US military cooperation, the security situation on NATO's eastern flank and in Europe, …
(2022-04-20). Georgia: NATO strengthens grip against Ukraine war backdrop. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ahead of the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago I was scheduled to debate with (against) Appathurai while he was the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia and William Burns, then former American ambassador to NATO and now ambassador to China. But they were replaced with two Atlanticist academics. The debate …
(2022-04-20). First-ever talks: Pentagon completing integration of EU into transatlantic military network. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 First-ever defense talks between US, EU near amid Ukraine war …U.S. and European Union officials are preparing a new meeting later this month officials hope will tie the two global players closer together on defense. The event is meant to open an additional trans-Atlantic channel on security matters and complement similar …
(2022-04-20). Georgia, Japan united in driving Russia out of their "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts, response to Russia-Ukraine war Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts and response to the Russia-Ukraine war, Imamura Akira, the Japanese Ambassador to Georgia, said on Wednesday at a Tbilisi ceremony dedicated to the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. *** Georgia and Japan are …
(2022-04-20). Norway to send 100 Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 20, 2022 Norway to send about 100 Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine The head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Andriy Yermak said in a Telegram post, Ukrinform reports. "Norway has decided to send about 100 Mistral air defense missile systems to Ukraine, according to the country's Defense Ministry. And there will be fighter …
(2022-04-20). Biden Expected Announce Another $800 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden is preparing to announce a new massive military aid package for Ukraine that will be about the same size as the previous $800 million one, If announced, the new package would bring the total military aid for Ukraine pledged by the Biden administration since Russia invaded on February 24 to well over $3 billion. Two US officials
(2022-04-20). U.S., allies pour arms into Ukraine for war of prolonged attrition. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesApril 20, 2022 US vows more weapons supply to Ukraine, aimed at 'prolonged attrition' to RussiaBy Chen Qingqing and Wan Hengyi While the Russia-Ukraine crisis enters a new phase as fighting in the Donbas region intensifies, the US and its Western allies pledged more military assistance to Kiev, ramping up efforts to pressure and …
(2022-04-20). Germany urges NATO allies to ship "Soviet-style weapons" to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 20, 2022 Germany promises Ukrainian military assistance in instruction, maintenance Germany promises Ukrainian military assistance in instruction, maintenanceGerman Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has promised that Germany will help Ukraine with military instruction and maintenance of military equipment. In addition, Germany intends to appeal to NATO partners who have "Soviet-style weapons" that can be supplied …
(2022-04-20). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-20). Biden pledges more artillery, senators push arms coordinator for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 Biden vows to send Ukraine more artillery as Congress pushes for military aid czar President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised more artillery to Kyiv amid a push among some key lawmakers for a czar to oversee the increasing flow of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. …White House press secretary Jen Psaki …
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Ukraine has received warplanes, parts from NATO states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 20, 2020 Ukraine receives fighter planes, parts to bolster air force — Pentagon Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia's invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday, declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. The announcement comes a week after US President …
(2022-04-20). Defense minister: Israel to supply Ukrainian army with helmets, flak jackets. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Times of IsraelApril 30, 2022 Israel sending helmets and flak jackets to Ukraine, Gantz says Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israel is working on supplying Ukraine with defensive equipment such as helmets and flak jackets for the nation's emergency services amid Russia's invasion. Gantz speaks to his Ukrainian counterpart following several requests for such equipment …
(2022-04-20). Government in the balance: Bulgarian MPs block weapons to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NoviniteApril 20, 2022 Parliament Decided: Bulgaria will send Military Aid to Ukraine but No Weapons See: Bulgarian coalition government could fall over proposed arms sales to Ukraine The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs rejected the two draft decisions on military assistance to Ukraine and only supported the proposal of "We Continue the Change" to provide …
(2022-04-20). Georgian MP: Saakashvili party exploiting Ukraine war to foment coup. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Parliament Vice Speaker: United National Movement "threat" to destabilise country causes "serious dissatisfaction" in society The "threat" from the United National Movement opposition party to destabilise the country is causing "serious dissatisfaction" in the Georgian society, Gia Volski, a ruling party MP and Vice Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, said on Wednesday. …
(2022-04-20). Ukraine: Chilean and US Authorities Silent on Missing Journalist Gonzalo Lira. libya360.wordpress.com Editorial Comment: I recommend the following links for more on this story: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 An account allegedly belonging to Gonzalo Lira began posting on April 20 Kawsachun News Chilean-American citizen Gonzalo Lira López is still missing in Ukraine after publicly opposing the Zelensky government. The journalist, writer, filmmaker and vlogger resides…
(2022-04-20). Restringen salida al extranjero para expresidente peruano. telesurtv.net El pasado 10 de abril, se dispuso la libertad del exmandatario luego de que el Poder Judicial dispusiera modificar la medida de arresto domiciliario por la de comparecencia con restricciones.
(2022-04-20). Tiroteo en embajada de Perú en Washington deja un muerto. telesurtv.net El embajador Oswaldo de Rivero, su familia, el personal de la residencia y los agentes del servicio secreto se encuentran a salvo.
(2022-04-20). Recibe presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel múltiples felicitaciones en su cumpleaños 62. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibe hoy múltiples mensajes de felicitación por su cumpleaños 62 a través de las redes sociales, entre ellos los presidentes de Venezuela y Bolivia, Nicolás Maduro y Luis Arce, respectivamente, el exmandatario boliviano, Evo Morales, y otras personalidades extranjeras y cubanas.
(2022-04-20). Bolivia no rechaza diálogo con Chile sobre las aguas del Silala. telesurtv.net Bolivia y Chile acudieron a La Haya sobre la disputa en torno al estatus y el uso de las aguas del Silala, en el departamento de Potosí.
(2022-04-20). Venezuelan Extreme Right Lashes Out at Argentina's President Alberto Fernández (Diplomatic Relations with Venezuela). orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan and international extreme right have reacted with harsh criticism and attacks to a recent announcement made by the President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, who stated that his government will reestablish bilateral relations with the Venezuelan government headed by President Nicolás Maduro Moros. | Representatives of Venezuelan opposition extreme right and those of US power groups have lashed out against Fernández who recently said that it is time for Argentina to fully normalize diplomatic, political and economic relations with Venezuela. These bilateral relations were terminated by former presid…
(2022-04-20). Diosdado Cabello Demands Justice for Residents Evicted from Villa Zamorana in Guatire. orinocotribune.com Deputy Cabello insisted on the need to render justice faced with the disgraceful treatment to which they were subjected. | The Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, called for the full "weight of the law" to fall upon the mayor of the Zamora municipality of Miranda state, Raziel Rodriguez, who authorized the illegal eviction of families living in the Villa Zamora 2021 subdivision, in Guatire. Through his Twitter account, Cabello reported that he went to Guatire to visit the affected families. | "I spoke with President Maduro," wrote Cabello. "I went to Guatire, I visi…
(2022-04-20). International Summit Against Fascism: Chilean Sociologist and Mayor Daniel Jadue. libya360.wordpress.com Kawsachun News Chilean Mayor of Recoleta, Daniel Jadue, spent the last week in Venezuela participating in the International Summit Against Fascism. Jadue, a sociologist and member of the Communist Party of Chile, has been elected three times in the comuna of Recoleta. He received wide support from Chilean social movements which had hoped to see…
(2022-04-20). Argentina to Reestablish Full Diplomatic Ties with Venezuela, Calls for Latin American Integration. venezuelanalysis.com Argentina's Alberto Fernández asked countries to reopen diplomatic channels with Caracas in order to prioritize the region's unity.
(2022-04-20). Daniel Jadue: International Left Must Engage in Self-Criticism (Interview). orinocotribune.com 
Daniel Jadue, mayor of the Chilean municipality La Recoleta in Santiago capital region, has emphasized the need for self-criticism within the left as part of its revolutionary praxis against neoliberalism. Jadue said during an interview on the TV show Aquí con Ernesto Villegas, that there is an "exhaustion" and "growing indignation" towards the attempts from the different left movements of the world, that have sought to mitigate the effects of capitalism through a legislative mode. | Jadue has visited Venezuela on several occasions. This time he was in Caracas to participate in the International Forum Against Fas…
(2022-04-20). Venezuela: March commemorates 20th anniversary of defeat of anti-Chávez coup. iacenter.org By Ricardo Vaz April 18, 202 Caracas April 13, Venezuelanalysis.com ‚Äí Big crowds took to the streets of Caracas April 13, to mark the 20th anniversary of a short-lived coup. March in Caracas, April 13, shows the Chavista revolution has mass support. Credit: venezuelanalisis On April 11, 2002, U.S.-backed civilian and military elites ousted democratically elected President Hugo Chávez following a massive media campaign and false flag violence. A self-proclaimed "transition government" took power the next day and was endorsed by Washington and a handful of other countries. A massive popular resp…
(2022-04-20). Elías Jaua Demands Action on Carlos Lanz Disappearance: 'We Cannot Hide the Seriousness of this Issue'. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 19, 2022 ( Carlos Lanz would be 78 years old and has been a member of the Venezuelan left since he was 17. The former guerrilla fighter and intellectual has been missing for more than 20 months after his disappearance on August 8, 2020…
(2022-04-20). Venezuela condena ataque de Israel sobre mezquita palestina. telesurtv.net Venezuela hace un llamado a la comunidad internacional a fin de que se sumen al rechazo de las acciones violentas por parte de Israel.
(2022-04-20). Ecuadorian feminist movements vow to continue struggle for unrestricted abortion rights. peoplesdispatch.org On April 16, a bill that allowed access to abortions when pregnancy was the result of rape was enacted into law in Ecuador. According to women's rights movements, it actually limits access to abortion for rape survivors instead of guaranteeing the right…
(2022-04-20). Ecuador reporta más de 1.000 muertes violentas en el 2022. telesurtv.net "De continuar con esos parámetros se notificarían cerca de 4.000 muertes violentas en este año", dijo el ministro del Interior.
(2022-04-20). Gobierno argentino establece bonos para combatir la inflación. telesurtv.net La medida está orientada a amortiguar el impacto generado por la inflación como principal ocupación de la política económica.
(2022-04-20). Brazil's Pele back in hospital as tumour treatment continues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Pele returned to the hospital on Monday as he continues to receive treatment for cancer, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a medical note on Tuesday.
(2022-04-20). Constituyente de Chile aprueba derechos sociales fundamentales. telesurtv.net Además, fue aprobado el derecho de los trabajadores de participar en las decisiones de las empresas, lo que deberá regular una ley.
(2022-04-20). At least 6 soldiers killed in ambush in northwest Colombia. colombiareports.com At least six soldiers were killed and another five injured in an attack near a mining town in northwest Colombia, the National Army said Wednesday. One soldier would still be…
(2022-04-20). Colombia's war victims question Otoniel before extradition to US could silence warlord. colombiareports.com Colombia's war victims began interrogating "Otoniel" before the former warlord's impending extradition to the United States could deprive them of justice. War crimes tribunal JEP gave the victims Tuesday and…
(2022-04-20). Otro líder social es asesinado en Norte de Santander, Colombia. telesurtv.net Camilo era integrante del pueblo indígena Motilón Barí y defensor del territorio, comunidad Iquiakarora en el municipio de El Carmen.
(2022-04-20). Colombia's failing state | Part 5: the plains of death. colombiareports.com 
State authorities have been unable to provide basic services in Arauca, a province in the northeast of Colombia that has lived under guerrilla rule for years. The province on the…
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(2022-04-20). From Rachel Carson to Monsanto: The Silence of Spring. dissidentvoice.org Former Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant is currently in the news. He is trying to avoid appearing in court to be questioned by lawyers on behalf of a cancer patient in the case of Allan Shelton v Monsanto. Shelton has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is one of the 100,000-plus people in the US claiming in …
(2022-04-20). From Rachel Carson to Monsanto: The Silence of Spring. dissidentvoice.org Former Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant is currently in the news. He is trying to avoid appearing in court to be questioned by lawyers on behalf of a cancer patient in the case of Allan Shelton v Monsanto. Shelton has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is one of the 100,000-plus people in the US claiming in …
(2022-04-20). Stop the Sweeps! Stop the War Against Our Homeless Neighbors! itsgoingdown.org 
Text from an outreach flyer about resistance to sweeps and evictions of houseless encampments. See below and here for flyer PDF. Millions of people sleep-rough in tents, doorways, or vehicles across North America. Police threats of violent arrest and seizure of their few belongings can annihilate any semblance of stability on any given day. Sweeps…
(2022-04-20). Stop the Sweeps! Stop the War Against Our Homeless Neighbors! itsgoingdown.org Text from an outreach flyer about resistance to sweeps and evictions of houseless encampments. See below and here for flyer PDF. Millions of people sleep-rough in tents, doorways, or vehicles across North America. Police threats of violent arrest and seizure of their few belongings can annihilate any semblance of stability on any given day. Sweeps…