(2024-12-28). Peruvian Party salutes Cuban people for defending honor and dignity. plenglish.com Lima, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The Peru Libre Party (PPL) congratulated the Cuban people on Friday for defending their honor and dignity with a large popular mobilization against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States.
(2024-12-28). Anuncian grandes movilizaciones en Venezuela en el mes de enero por la paz y en respaldo a la juramentación del Presidente Nicolás Maduro (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En su programa televisivo "Maduro Live de repente", Nicolás Maduro anunció grandes movilizaciones en Venezuela durante el mes de enero, por la paz y en respaldo a la toma de posesión popular, cuando el mandatario bolivariano juramente como Presidente de esa nación para el próximo periodo de gobierno entre el 2025 hasta el 2031…
(2024-12-28). President of Venezuela considers 2024 a year of victory and peace (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Caracas, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, today considered 2024 a year of victory, of sovereignty and of peace, in a popular military-police fusion.
(2024-12-28). Ecuador hands over Galapagos Islands to build U.S. military base. mronline.org 
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, ordered the handover of the Galapagos Islands for the construction of a U.S. military base, due to the approval of the "Comprehensive security project in the island region" and the "Instructions for the application of cooperation agreements between Ecuador and the United States" on December 10.
(2024-12-28). Brazilian tourism is expected to inject about US$24 billion into the economy. tvbrics.com 
97 per cent of travellers have chosen a national destination…
(2024-12-28). BRICS to Rival G20: Brazil's 2025 Leadership Vision. infobrics.org Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said BRICS is getting closer to being a G20…
(2024-12-28). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-28). Minimum wage increase of 9.5 percent stands out in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogotá, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The decision of the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, to decree an increase of the minimum wage by 9.5 percent starting in 2025, stands out among the events of the week that ends today.
(2024-12-28). Uruguay could explore joining BRICS development bank. plenglish.com NDB President Dilma Rousseff extended an invitation to Uruguay to join the bank during her meeting with Uruguayan President-elect Yamandú Orsi on Friday. | Orsi announced the possibility of exploring the proposal and praised the organization's "potential." "It's a complex world that changes quickly, we must not miss any opportunity for resources, financing or support," he said, and stressed that "We cannot miss that movie." He also clarified that the issue of the bank "has nothing to do with whether or not to join the BRICS (…) Uruguay is not in [the group] and will not be," Orsi said. | Rousseff said that the…
(2024-12-27). My Favorites of 2024. counterpunch.org 
I'm not a big fan of these "best of" lists, but of all the new(ish) arts entertainment (or edutainment, as KRS-One would say) I consumed these past twelve months, here's what helped me most in surviving (and contemplating) the relentless horrors of 2024. FILMS No Other Land, co-directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and
(2024-12-27). What's Left In Latin American And The Caribbean: Year 2024 In Review. popularresistance.org The progressive regional current, the "Pink Tide," could be better called "troubled waters" in 2024. The tide had already slackened by 2023 compared to its rise in 2022, when it was buoyed by big wins in Colombia and Brazil. Then, progressive alternatives had sailed into power replacing failed neoliberal policies. Since, they have had to govern under circumstances that they inherited but were not their own making. | Brazil's "suicidal veto" in August, which excluded Venezuela and Nicaragua from the BRICS trade alliance, was indicative of triangulating between the US and regional allegiances.
(2024-12-27). Russia to Send Speaker of the Duma for Nicolás Maduro's Inauguration. orinocotribune.com 
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin will travel to Venezuela to represent his country at the inauguration ceremony of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for January 10. | "On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia will be represented at the inauguration of Venezuelan President-elect Nicolás Maduro by State Duma Speaker Viacheslav Volodin," the ministry reported this Thursday, January 26. | As established by the laws of the Constitution, on January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in on January 10 before the National Assembly (AN) for a new presi…
(2024-12-27). Venezuelan Opposition Leader Wants End of Illegal 2015 National Assembly. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan far-right politician Henry Ramos Allup urged the opposition to leave behind the chapter of the now-defunct National Assembly of 2015, which has had no mandate since January 2021 but is illegally extended by US-led destabilizing interests. | Ramos Allup made this statement in a message published on social media, in which he agreed with the opinion of the general secretary of Un Nuevo Tiempo party, àÅngelo Palmieri, who urged a few days ago to "end" the phase of the 2015 National Assembly. | "Certainly àÅngelo Palmieri. The 2015 National Assembly was elected on December 6, 2015. Its term bega…
(2024-12-27). What's Left In Latin American And The Caribbean: Year 2024 In Review. popularresistance.org The progressive regional current, the "Pink Tide," could be better called "troubled waters" in 2024. The tide had already slackened by 2023 compared to its rise in 2022, when it was buoyed by big wins in Colombia and Brazil. Then, progressive alternatives had sailed into power replacing failed neoliberal policies. Since, they have had to govern under circumstances that they inherited but were not their own making. | Brazil's "suicidal veto" in August, which excluded Venezuela and Nicaragua from the BRICS trade alliance, was indicative of triangulating between the US and regional allegiances.
(2024-12-27). Russia to Send Speaker of the Duma for Nicolás Maduro's Inauguration. orinocotribune.com The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin will travel to Venezuela to represent his country at the inauguration ceremony of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for January 10. | "On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia will be represented at the inauguration of Venezuelan President-elect Nicolás Maduro by State Duma Speaker Viacheslav Volodin," the ministry reported this Thursday, January 26. | As established by the laws of the Constitution, on January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in on January 10 before the National Assembly (AN) for a new presi…
(2024-12-27). Venezuelan Opposition Leader Wants End of Illegal 2015 National Assembly. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan far-right politician Henry Ramos Allup urged the opposition to leave behind the chapter of the now-defunct National Assembly of 2015, which has had no mandate since January 2021 but is illegally extended by US-led destabilizing interests. | Ramos Allup made this statement in a message published on social media, in which he agreed with the opinion of the general secretary of Un Nuevo Tiempo party, àÅngelo Palmieri, who urged a few days ago to "end" the phase of the 2015 National Assembly. | "Certainly àÅngelo Palmieri. The 2015 National Assembly was elected on December 6, 2015. Its term bega…
(2024-12-27). Brazilian Federal Police report covers up military's role in January 8 coup attempt. wsws.org The charges in the report led to the arrest, on December 14, of Bolsonaro's running mate and former Army chief General Braga Netto.
(2024-12-27). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-27). Chilean government debates pension reform. plenglish.com According to the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Jeannette Jara, it is important to reach an agreement that allows progress toward a more fair and supportive system. "Chile cannot permit itself to leave so many people behind. The pension system has to change," she said. | In statements to the local press, Jara pointed directly to the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP), which make millions in profits and offer miserable retirements, and warned that the AFPs have profits of more than 400 million dollars to date, while pensions continue to fall. | The interim government spokesperson, Aisén Etcheverry, also jo…
(2024-12-27). Significant biodiversity loss in Chile due to fires. plenglish.com According to a report, 356 fires have been recorded in the area since the beginning of the 2024-2025 season, a figure higher than the entire previous period, which almost 3,800 hectares of land was burned. | According to the regional director of CONAF, Rodrigo Illesca, in the area, there are native forests of vulnerable nature, that is, species with conservation problems, such as carob trees and guayacanes, which constitute a plant heritage. Fortunately, there are no losses of human lives or infrastructure, but there are losses of vegetation, flora, and fauna. | The fight against the fire in the Colina commune c…
(2024-12-27). Chilean government debates pension reform. plenglish.com According to the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Jeannette Jara, it is important to reach an agreement that allows progress toward a more fair and supportive system. "Chile cannot permit itself to leave so many people behind. The pension system has to change," she said. | In statements to the local press, Jara pointed directly to the Pension Fund Administrators (AFP), which make millions in profits and offer miserable retirements, and warned that the AFPs have profits of more than 400 million dollars to date, while pensions continue to fall. | The interim government spokesperson, Aisén Etcheverry, also jo…
(2024-12-27). Significant biodiversity loss in Chile due to fires. plenglish.com According to a report, 356 fires have been recorded in the area since the beginning of the 2024-2025 season, a figure higher than the entire previous period, which almost 3,800 hectares of land was burned. | According to the regional director of CONAF, Rodrigo Illesca, in the area, there are native forests of vulnerable nature, that is, species with conservation problems, such as carob trees and guayacanes, which constitute a plant heritage. Fortunately, there are no losses of human lives or infrastructure, but there are losses of vegetation, flora, and fauna. | The fight against the fire in the Colina commune c…
(2024-12-27). Colombia announces new cycle of aid program for vulnerable people. plenglish.com Bogotá, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The Department of Social Prosperity of Colombia reported that more than 500 thousand Colombian households, classified as low-income, will receive a monetary transfer starting today as part of the sixth payment cycle for banked households of the Renta Ciudadana program.
(2024-12-27). Mujica recibirá procedimiento médico en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 dic (RHC) El expresidente uruguayo José Mujica se someterá hoy a una intervención médica para atender las secuelas de la radioterapia que recibió contra un cáncer de esófago detectado en abril.