(2025-01-08). The Undeclared Objectives of Edmundo González's Tour. orinocotribune.com 
Misión Verdad — 7 Jan, 2025 | On January 3, the former presidential candidate from the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), Edmundo González, began a tour of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Panama, and the United States. | Last September, he asked for asylum from the Spanish government and subsequently fled there after a negotiation with the Venezuelan government that completely dynamited his credibility. His visit to these countries, where he has been received as a supposed "president-elect," has as its fundamental objective to position, once again, the Venezuelan question on the regional scene, in view of the…
(2025-01-08). Venezuela's Maduro says US nationals among group of 'mercenaries' detained. aljazeera.com President Maduro said the group included mercenaries and 'hit men', describing two US detainees as 'very high level'.
(2025-01-08). En Venezuela vencerán la democracia y la voluntad popular (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Frente a las amenazas externas e internas, la República Bolivariana de Venezuela se mantiene firme en el propósito de salvaguardar la democracia y la autodeterminación del país, cuando se acerca el acto de juramentación del Presidente Nicolás Maduro, que tendrá lugar este 10 de enero.
(2025-01-08). Petro to shun Venezuela's controversial inauguration of Maduro. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that he won't attend Friday's inauguration of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. In a statement on social media platform X, Petro said that recent arrests…
(2025-01-08). Will Biden Pardon Steven Donziger, Who Faced Retaliation for Suing Chevron over Oil Spill in Amazon? democracynow.org 
Massachusetts Congressmember Jim McGovern calls on President Biden to pardon environmental activist Steven Donziger, who has been targeted for years by oil and gas giant Chevron. Donziger sued Chevron on behalf of farmers and Indigenous peoples who suffered the adverse health effects of oil drilling in the Ecuadorian Amazon. "I visited Ecuador. I saw what Chevron did. It is disgusting" and "grotesque," says McGovern. "Donziger stood up for these people who had no voice." In return, Chevron has spent millions prosecuting him instead of holding itself to account, he adds, while a…
(2025-01-08). Bus drivers strike in Argentina. plenglish.com According to the TV channel C5N, the drivers, who work between this capital and other cities, claim to the company La Ideal of San Justo the delivery of a part of their salaries that was not granted in December. | The measure began in the early hours of today and will continue indefinitely. | Also, the underground workers of this city will mobilize in front of the Emova company to demand the renewal of the B-line trains and measures to reduce exposure to carcinogenic asbestos material. | In a statement, the Metrodelegates warned about the obsolescence of fleets and the lack of maintenance and investment in the n…
(2025-01-08). Realizan en Argentina jornada en homenaje a Ernesto Guevara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ene (RHC) El museo La Pastera, en la provincia de Neuquén, acogerá desde hoy y hasta el 11 de este mes una jornada en homenaje al guerrillero argentino-cubano Ernesto Guevara (1928-1967) que incluirá exhibiciones y estreno de documentales.
(2025-01-08). 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…
(2025-01-08). Brazilian gov't recalls 2nd anniversary of coup attempt. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian government recalls on Wednesday the 2nd anniversary of the invasion and plunder of the capital's headquarters of the Three Powers, which threatened democracy.
(2025-01-08). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Bolivia faces deepening economic crisis at start of election year. wsws.org An arrest order for ex-president Evo Morales, issued by his former ally and now rival President Luis Arce, has sparked anger among Morales supporters.
(2025-01-07). Despised: The Poor White Trash Manifesto, Part III. popularresistance.org "Despised: A Poor white Trash Manifesto" is a cry for help. We are not living well. The American dream that appears on your netflix and Hollywood movies is a brittle myth. We are so busy surviving the capitalist nightmare, most of us have never even had the opportunity to learn about your struggles in Nigeria, Bolivia or Indonesia. The earth's radius along the equator is almost 4,000 miles but the longest mile is between our two ears. When we are in our heads, we are in a bad neighborhood. We a shortsighted breed, but now at least you know the perplexing origins of our myopia.
(2025-01-07). Venezuelans Rally To Protect Their Government From US Interference. popularresistance.org On January 10, President Maduro will be inaugurated and begin his third term in office. This follows a turbulent July election, which a US-backed opposition attempted to disrupt through violence, cyber attacks and allegations of fraud. Venezuelans mobilized successfully to thwart that effort but the United States continues to intervene through mercenaries, growing regional militarization and claims that the US-backed candidate, currently living in asylum in Spain, is the recognized president of Venezuela. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leonardo Flores of the Venezuela Solidarity Network about Venezuelans' preparati…
(2025-01-07). Venezuela arrests Israeli citizen for suspected role in alleged U.S. coup against Maduro's government. haaretz.com The arrest of 125 foreign nationals in Venezuela is the latest in a series of crackdowns by Maduro, widely accused both domestically and internationally of stealing the presidential election from his opponent…
(2025-01-07). Venezuela arrests Israeli among 125 'mercenaries' in 'coup plot'. newarab.com 
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused the suspects of being "mercenaries" hired by "external forces" ahead of Maduro's planned inauguration for a new six-year term on 10 January. | Among those detained, he said, were nationals from 16 countries, inc…
(2025-01-07). Venezuelan opposition candidate claims son-in-law has been kidnapped. aljazeera.com Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against Nicolas Maduro in July elections, says masked men abducted son-in-law in Caracas.
(2025-01-07). Venezuela arrests Israeli among 125 'mercenaries' in 'coup plot'. newarab.com Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused the suspects of being "mercenaries" hired by "external forces" ahead of Maduro's planned inauguration for a new six-year term on 10 January. | Among those detained, he said, were nationals from 16 countries, inc…
(2025-01-07). Israeli accused of war crimes 'smuggled out' of Brazil — but justice pursues him to Argentina. skwawkbox.org 
Yuval Vagdani's holiday comes to ignominious end as Israel again arranges flight from justice — so his accusers file case in Argentina Israel has again helped an accused war criminal escape justice by fleeing from national authorities at a holiday destination — but he is not off the hook yet. Yuval Vagdani, an occupation soldier …
(2025-01-07). Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation. peoplesdispatch.org The world's fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia, joined BRICS as a full member. The development was announced by Brazil which holds the presidency of the multilateral organization for 2025 on Monday, January 6. The move fosters hope for strengthening BRICS' efforts to democratize global politics and enhance South-South cooperation. | Indonesia, with a population of over 280 million, is the fourth most populous country in the world following India, China, and the US. It also boasts the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with a GDP exceeding USD 1.3 trillion. | Indonesia's m…
(2025-01-07). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation. peoplesdispatch.org The world's fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia, joined BRICS as a full member. The development was announced by Brazil which holds the presidency of the multilateral organization for 2025 on Monday, January 6. The move fosters hope for strengthening BRICS' efforts to democratize global politics and enhance South-South cooperation. | Indonesia, with a population of over 280 million, is the fourth most populous country in the world following India, China, and the US. It also boasts the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with a GDP exceeding USD 1.3 trillion. | Indonesia's m…
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter's "Decency & Humanity" Came with Deadly U.S. Policies in Latin America: Greg Grandin. democracynow.org 
As the remains of Jimmy Carter arrive in Washington, D.C., as part of a weeklong state funeral, we speak with historian Greg Grandin about the former U.S. president's legacy. Carter, who served a single term from 1977 to 1981, promised to restore faith in government after the twin traumas of Watergate and the Vietnam War and to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward upholding human rights. "He came to power promising … a new kind of doctrine, that the United States was moving away from both the ideological excess and the support for dictatorships that led to wars like Vietnam or coups in Chile,"…
