kwjorinoco (2024-10-23). Roadblocks Erected Throughout Bolivia in Protests Against Arce Government. orinocotribune.com In Bolivia, the government of Luis Arce is confronted by the protests of peasants and workers, who are carrying out massive roadblocks. The pressure measure, which began five days ago, already affects four of the nine departments of the country and continues to expand. | The government's strategy of containment and delegitimization of this mass action, a strategy that was led by the minister of the presidency, Marianela Prada, and the minister of government, Eduardo del Castillo, did not yield results. Both authorities took on the task of minimizing the scope of the protest, stating that it was only seeking to pr…
Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-23). Transport workers and other sectors in Peru go on strikes. plenglish.com Lima, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) A transport worker's strike, which the government is trying to minimize and discredit, will take place in Peru, while protests continue against a transnational mining project in the southern Andean region of Arequipa.
Noah Hurowitz (2024-10-23). Meet the World's Least Popular President. theintercept.com In a country riven by deep political, social, and geographic divisions, there are few subjects on which all Peruvians can agree. But the foibles and failures of President Dina Boluarte have given her nation's populace one unifying opinion: Nobody likes Dina. | In a recent query commissioned by the newspaper El Comercio, the polling firm Datum Internacional found that just 5 percent of Peruvians approve of Boluarte's performance, while an astounding 92 percent say they disapprove of her administration — a level of unpopularity that cuts across all socioeconomic and regional demographics with little variat…
The Independent (2024-10-23). 'Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic'. independent.co.ug 
4 key takeaways from 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference ANALYSIS | SETHI NCUBE | The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru from 6 to 10 October, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers. This dynamic …
Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-23). Bolivia expects great benefits from President's visit to Russia. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia hopes to obtain great benefits from the participation of President Luis Arce in the 16th Summit of the BRICS group based in Russia.
Cira Pascual Marquina (2024-10-23). 'The Commune is nothing new here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune (Part I). mronline.org A socialist commune in the Venezuelan Amazon draws inspiration from the collective practices of its Indigenous members.
Editor (2024-10-23). Venezuela: Opposing the blockade is our main task. mronline.org The United States is waging an economic war against Venezuela.
María Candela (2024-10-23). Rusia apoya ingreso de Venezuela a los Brics. radiohc.cu Kazán, Rusia 23 oct (RHC) Rusia apoya el deseo de Venezuela de unirse al bloque de los Brics como país miembro, constató este miércoles Prensa Latina.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-23). Prorrogan inscripciones de aspirantes al Poder Ciudadano de Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (RHC) El Comité de Postulaciones del Poder Ciudadano de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela prorrogó hasta el 25 de octubre las inscripciones de aspirantes a ocupar cargos en el Poder Ciudadano, trascendió hoy.
Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina, Venezuelanalysis. (2024-10-23). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune. popularresistance.org Early in the last decade a set of communities along the Cataniapo River started to organize themselves to protect the river's ecosystem and bolster their agricultural and handicraft production. A few years later, in response to Chávez's call to build socialist communes, 15 community councils in the area came together to form the Rio Cataniapo Commune. | Today, approximately 1500 people participate in the Río Cataniapo Comune. They come from various ethnic backgrounds, but the majority identify as Indigenous and some still practice common ownership of land.
José David Delgado (2024-10-23). Maduro in Kazan: Venezuela is Ready for a New World. orinocotribune.com Upon his arrival in Kazan, the president said that "Venezuela comes to offer a portfolio to investors who wish to invest in the country with the largest oil reserves in the world." | The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, arrived this Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the 26th summit of the BRICS group that will be held until October 24. | Upon his arrival, President Maduro said that "the BRICS have become the epicenter of the multipolar world, and at the same time, they represent the hope that the countries of the global south, who aspire to development, have the possibility of accessin…
Ana Luisa Brown (2024-10-23). Venezuelan government slams terrorist attack in Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Caracas, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela today strongly condemned the terrorist attack against the Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities, located in the district of Kahramankazan, in Ankara, which left four dead and several injured.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-10-23). Ecuador ongoing power crisis takes heavy toll on the economy. plenglish.com Quito, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador marks on Wednesday one month of extended daily blackouts due to the energy crisis gripping the country, in the aftermath of drought and lack of appropriate investment, a situation that affects the economy and daily life at large.
Editor (2024-10-23). Inside Argentina's university occupations. mronline.org 
Students are occupying more than 70 different faculties of 30 public universities across Argentina.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-10-23). Cuba can withstand any gale, says Ambassador to Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban people will withstand any gale, Cuban Ambassador to Argentina, Pedro Pablo Prada, assured on Wednesday and condemned the foreign policy and aggressions of the United States against his country.
Raúl Rodríguez (2024-10-23). Cuba alcanza primera victoria en Panamericano de béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 oct (ACN) El equipo Cuba categoría sub 12 años apabulló 15-0 a su similar de Argentina y archivó su primer triunfo en el Campeonato Panamericano que se disputa en Panamá y que ofrece tres boletos para la cita mundialista del 2025.
Pressenza New York (2024-10-23). Welcome to BRICS+: The Economic Power of a Multipolar World. pressenza.com The developing world arrived in Kazan, the capital of Republic of Tatarstan, driving by economic transformation proposals backed by the numerical strength of participants to portray their collective weight of influence to boost de-dollarization and a new global financial payment system, design a new mechanism for a long-term economic integration and complex architecture. For much of its significant collective activities these past several years, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has been viewed and described from perspectives of supporting the economic development in the Global South, Southeas…
tvbrics (2024-10-23). Brazil publishes sustainable development study for the country's energy sector. tvbrics.com 
Study shows that Brazil has ambitions to become one of the countries with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in energy production…
tvbrics (2024-10-23). Brazilian government announces US$589 million investment in science, technology, and innovation. tvbrics.com 
The initiative will focus on enhancing research infrastructure and supporting innovation-driven projects…
Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-23). Brazil's Supreme Court sets for November trial on social networks. plenglish.com Brasilia, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) has set for November 27th, the trial on social networks, which is immersed in an intense public debate.
aljazeera (2024-10-23). Why are victims of a Brazil dam disaster suing miner BHP in a London court? aljazeera.com The mining giant faces a potential $47bn lawsuit filed by at least 600,000 people over the 2015 mining disaster.
aljazeera (2024-10-23). Vinicius is going to win the Ballon d'Or, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti. aljazeera.com The Brazilian forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
NEOB (2024-10-23). BRICS: A convergence of states committed to mutual respect in diversity. sanews.gov.za BRICS: A convergence of states committed to mutual respect in diversity | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the BRICS nations, saying the bloc has the potential to possess "truly immense" power. , Putin was delivering remarks at the 16th BRICS Summit underway in Kazan, Russia. | The now expanded BRICS bloc of countries includes Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, as well as newly minted Member States Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | "We are all witnessing the dynamic growth of BRICS and the strengthening of its authority and influen…
NEOB (2024-10-23). BRICS economic potential must be realised – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za BRICS economic potential must be realised – President Ramaphosa | By Neo Bodumela, , Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the BRICS bloc of countries to ensure that the potential of the bloc's economic partnership is realised for the benefit of all the members., , He was delivering South Africa's country statement during the 16th BRICS Summit currently underway in Kazan, Russia., , The leaders of Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg II BRIC…
NEOB (2024-10-23). BRICS bloc a beacon for the global south. sanews.gov.za BRICS bloc a beacon for the global south | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the BRICS bloc of countries as a beacon of hope for countries in the global South. | The President was delivering remarks at a plenary session of the BRICS Summit currently underway in Kazan, Russia. | The now expanded BRICS bloc of countries includes Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, as well as newly minted Member States Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | This makes it one of the most powerful blocs on the global stage, with 3% of the world's population, 32% of the…
The Independent (2024-10-23). Rousseff: BRICS economies have great potential, capacity for growth. independent.co.ug 
SHANGHAI | Xinhua | The BRICS countries are powerful economies with great potential and capacity for growth, Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank (NDB), has told Xinhua. "Measured by GDP, the BRICS countries have already surpassed the G7 in importance," said the former Brazilian president. BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, …
Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-23). ECLAC to present regional foreign trade outlook in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will present at its headquarters in Chile the annual report on the outlook for international trade in the region for 2024.
____ (2024-10-23). UNDP Calls for Phasing Out Harmful Subsidies to Combat Biodiversity Loss Amid $700 Billion Financing Gap. devdiscourse.com Countries striving to enhance biodiversity protections must prioritize the identification and elimination of subsidies harmful to nature, according to a recent report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The launch of the BIOFIN Workbook 2024 coincides with the CBD COP16 currently taking place in Colombia, providing countries with a strategic roadmap to secure the financing necessary for expanding biodiversity protections.
María Candela (2024-10-23). Uruguay se apresta para ir a las urnas. radiohc.cu Apenas cuatro días separan a Uruguay de las elecciones generales, y las distintas encuestas de opinión coinciden en que el opositor Frente Amplio lidera la intención de voto de cara a la designación del nuevo presidente del país suramericano.
Health Minister emphasised the need for broad-based action involving all spheres of government…
President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering South Africa's country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia. | The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit o…