(2022-01-22). US Tightens Financial Blockade Against CITGO and PDVSA. orinocotribune.com The United States government, through its Treasury Department, has undertaken another measure of economic and financial pressure against Venezuela, after the hijacking of CITGO, by imposing restrictions on bond holders or creditors to access the return of their investments untrusted to the PDVSA 2020 Bond. | Hence, although the Venezuelan State maintains its commitment to investors, the White House is preventing bondholders from making any type of claim on CITGO shares. In this way, the hijacking of CITGO, the multi-million dollar subsidiary of the Venezuelan oil industry in US territory, is continued by the Joe…
(2022-01-22). Ola Bini Persecuted by Ecuador's Government, Says Lawyer. orinocotribune.com 
January 21, 2022 (OrinocoTribune.com)—Swedish computer scientist and digital rights activist Ola Bini is being persecuted by the Ecuadorian government and "continues to be until he is declared innocent, which must happen," asserted the head of Bini's legal defense, Carlos Soria, as the software developer's trial began in Quito on Wednesday, January 19. Bini was charged—by the Lenin Moreno government—of a "non-consensual access into the national telecommunications database" of Ecuador. | Bini, who is a well-known advocate for open-source software and digital privacy of citizens, as well as a frie…
(2022-01-22). [World Report] Colombia euthanasia cases prompt regional debate. thelancet.com The assisted deaths of two people with non-terminal illnesses has ignited debate across Latin America. Joe Parkin Daniels reports from Bogotá.
(2022-01-21). Mapuche Political Prisoners Denounce Punitive Sentencing. itsgoingdown.org 
As young people, we are here in the dungeons of this prison, enduring this unjust sentence given to us by a state-sanctioned court. For us Mapuches, there is no justice, only racism. For the poor Chileans it is the same. We all know that in this country justice is for the rich who manage all of the capital.
(2022-01-21). Peruvian miners strike over COVID surge. wsws.org The miners' action challenges not only the homicidal policies of mine owner Anglo-American, but those of the Castillo government itself.
(2022-01-21). Pdte. de Perú firma decreto que declara de interés nacional emergencia climática. telesurtv.net El derrame en la zona de Ventanilla ha afectado más de 20 playas, y cientos de miles de kilómetros de litoral.
(2022-01-21). China Launches Global South Economic Alliance to Challenge US 'Unilateralism' and 'Cold-War Mentality'. libya360.wordpress.com Benjamin Norton China is leading an international effort to develop alliances to counter US hegemony. In March 2021, 17 nations — many led by anti-imperialist and progressive governments, including Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia among others — formed a diplomatic alliance called the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations,…
(2022-01-21). Putin and Maduro Did Not Discuss Issue of Deployment of Russian Bases in Venezuela. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The issue of the deployment of Russian military bases in Venezuela was not discussed in a recent phone conversation between presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
(2022-01-21). Maduro and Putin Ratify Multidimensional Alliance During Phone Call. orinocotribune.com 
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in which they ratified the multidimensional alliance between both nations. | Both leaders provided updates on the advances in cooperation on a wide range of issues, and highlighted that there has been an increase of 12% in commercial exchange. | They also highlighted advances in economic, health, and military issues, in addition to increased air connectivity between Caracas and Moscow. | President Maduro took advantage of the telephone conversation to thank Russia for its support in the fight against th…
(2022-01-21). Diosdado Cabello Announces Changes in Regional PSUV Leadership. orinocotribune.com The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) entered a stage of restructuring and adequacy of forces, as reported this Wednesday, January 19, by the first vice president of the revolutionary political party, deputy Diosdado Cabello. | During the 371st broadcast of his TV show Con el Mazo Dando, broadcasted on radio, television and digital platforms, Cabello expressed that they have already taken the first steps to renew the red awning at different labels, in accordance with the guidelines recently issued by the head of state and president of the Party, Nicolás Maduro Moros. | "The Party will adapt to these time…
(2022-01-21). Exportaciones argentinas crecieron 42 por ciento en 2021. telesurtv.net El canciller argentino subrayó que este comportamiento "es el tercer mejor año después de 2011 y 2012".
(2022-01-21). Bolsonaro Declared Persona Non Grata in Guyana. libya360.wordpress.com January 21st, 2022 We, the undersigned organizations and individuals wish to register our strong opposition to the official visit of Brazil's President, Jair Bolsonaro to Guyana, and the Government's plan to strengthen ties with Bolsonaro's regime. Well known for his racist and neo-fascist views and policies, Jair Bolsonaro has created a nightmare scenario for Indigenous…
(2022-01-21). Indian PM Modi is the Most Popular Global Leader as BoJo Considered the Most Unpopular, Shows Survey. sputniknews.com Morning Consult has been tracking the weekly approval ratings of leaders in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States since March 2020. The latest approval ratings are based on responses collected between 13 and 19 January 2022.
(2022-01-21). Least popular world leader revealed. rt.com 
A survey shows the British PM's support is waning | A poll by Morning Consult, a US-based data intelligence firm, has The results of the survey, which were published on Thursday, ranked Johnson last in a list of 13. His net approval rating now stands at -43, with only 26% of people supporting the embattled PM. | Among other leaders at the bottom of the table were French President Emmanuel Macron, on -25, and Brazil's Ja…
(2022-01-21). Colombian Left Starts Process To Elect Presidential Candidates. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Senator Gustavo Petro and environmental activist Francia Marquez announced that they will participate in the primary elections that the "Historic Pact" coalition will hold on March 13 to define its candidate for the presidency of Colombia. | RELATED: | "We will promote the transition from an economy based on fossil fuels to a clean energy one, from a male-dominated society to a democratic system that defends women, f…
(2022-01-21). Registran décima masacre en lo que va de año en Colombia. telesurtv.net La región es utilizada por los grupos armados como el Ejército de Liberación Nacional en su disputa territorial.
(2022-01-21). NATO's Tentacles from Europe to Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Geraldina Colotti Colombian President Duque welcomes NATO International analysts are often, and understandably, asked whether there will be a change in U.S. foreign policy depending on whether a Republican or Democratic president rules the White House. Since, for a Marxist, it is always a good idea to flee from Manichaeism and look at the concrete…
(2022-01-21). Asesinan a líder social en Nariño, Colombia. telesurtv.net Fundepaz indicó que este es el primer asesinato de un líder social en el departamento de Nariño en lo que va del año 2022.
(2022-01-21). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en Arauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz informó que la víctima fue identificada como José Avelino Pérez Ortiz, líder de la Fundación de Derechos Humanos Joel Sierra.
(2022-01-21). Realizarán desfile inaugural del Carnaval 2022 en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El evento iniciará a las 20H00 (hora local) con un total de 50 representaciones artísticas.