(2019-12-02). Protest hypocrisy: U.S. media's double standard on Hong Kong and Bolivia demos. peoplesworld.org 
All over the world, protest movements are on the march. In places as diverse as Chile, Haiti, Iraq, Ecuador, France, and Bolivia, people are taking to the streets to make their voices heard. Their demands are varied, but all have come to the conclusion they must engage in direct action to get what they believe …
(2019-12-02). Don't be on wrong side of history, delegates at climate summit warned. thecanary.co 
The chair of a two-week climate summit attended by nearly 200 countries has warned that those refusing to adjust to the planet's rising temperatures "will be on the wrong side of history".Chile's environment minister, Carolina Schmidt, opened the summit in Madrid by saying the meeting needs to lay the groundwork for moving towards carbon neutral economies while being sensitive to the poorest and those most vulnerable to rising temperatures — something that policymakers have termed "just transition"."Those who don't want to see it will be on the wrong side of history," said Schmidt as she called on government…
(2019-12-02). How a Mass Bot Network is Pushing the Coup in Bolivia. mintpressnews.com 
New research found that, of the 17,427 accounts using the anti-Morales hashtag #BoliviaNoHayGolpe, almost a third were created on November 11, the day of the coup.
(2019-12-02). Spanish judge to question Assange over illegal CIA spying in Ecuadorian embassy. wsws.org British authorities had previously sought to block the interview, because the spying operation exposes the illegality of the entire US-led campaign against the WikiLeaks publisher.
(2019-12-02). As UN Climate COP launches in Madrid Activists in Chile Demand Rejection of Neoliberal Model and Removal of Chile from COP Presidency. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2019-12-02). UN Climate Convention Switch From Chile to Spain May Hinder Climate Justice. truthout.org In October, as scientists, policymakers and civil society leaders geared up to travel to Chile for the 25th Conference of the Parties of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 25), which begins today, the country was making headlines for different reasons. | In mid-October, school students began jumping the gates of Santiago's subways in protest of fare increases, eventually shutting down the entire Metro system fo…
(2019-12-02). Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas with Extinction Rebellion in New York. indybay.org Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas spoke as Extinction Rebellion protested consumerism in New York City, urging protection of Mother Earth. Rivas also spoke at the 20 Million Women Strong gathering and offered a prayer at an event for Bolivians in New York. Rivas is the founder of O'odham Voice against the Wall and lives in her homeland, the Tohono O'odham Nation.
(2019-12-02). Bolsonaro Denounced Before International Criminal Court. globalresearch.ca The Brazilian Bar Association for Human Rights and the Arns Commission on Wednesday denounced President Jair Bolsonaro formally for "crimes against humanity" and incitement to genocide of the Amazon indigenous peoples. | This complaint was filed before the International Criminal Court …
(2019-12-02). Brazil's Bolsonaro founds new fascistic party. wsws.org The party's founding follows repeated threats to impose police state measures if large-scale demonstrations like those in Chile erupt in Brazil.
(2019-12-02). Bolsonaro's New Political Party Is to Bring Back the Brazilian Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro founded a new political party in November as he faces a noisy divorce with the Social Liberal Party (PSL). Since the beginning of his political career as a councillor in Rio de Janeiro in 1989, Bolsonaro …
(2019-12-02). Trump Hits Argentina and Brazil With New Tariffs. telesurenglish.net The U.S. President on Monday sent shock waves through Brazil and Argentina, announcing he would restore tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports from the two countries in apparent retaliation for currency weakness he said was hurting U.S. farmers. | RELATED: | Alberto Fernandez Won't Ask for Money From IMF | In an early morning tweet that sent officials from both countries scrambling for explanations from Washington, Donald Trump said Brazil and Argentina were "presiding over…
(2019-12-02). Film + Reports "Rebellion and Repression from Chile to Bolivia" indybay.org 2969 Mission St., near 26th St.
(2019-12-02). Venezuela's PDVSA Secures Temporary Lease Extension for Curacao Refinery. venezuelanalysis.com Despite the extension, refinery owners are looking to end the 34-year cooperation under pressure from US sanctions.
(2019-12-02). There Can Be No Climate Justice Without Social Justice: Maduro. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro issued on Sunday a letter addressed to the heads of state and government meeting in Spain as they participate in the 25th conference of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25). | RELATED: | Morales Vows To Do What's Best for Bolivia, Not Afraid of Jail | In the letter, the Venezuelan leader stressed that "there can be no climate justice without social justice", and mentioned that problems such as defores…
(2019-12-02). Morales Vows To Do What's Best for Bolivia, Not Afraid of Jail. telesurenglish.net The democratically elected President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, said Sunday that he would value the option of being imprisoned in Bolivia, if that action helps the Bolivian people, who suffer from a climate of anxiety and instability after the coup d'etat driven by the right of the South American country. | RELATED: | The Pro-Evo Upheaval in Bolivia: How is it Affecting the Canadian Political Scene? | "For the Bolivian people, for the political instrument, for t…
(2019-12-02). Bolivia Coup: "Hatred of the Indian" globalresearch.ca Almost as a nighttime fog, hatred rapidly traverses the neighborhoods of the traditional urban middle-class of Bolivia. Their eyes fill with anger. They do not yell, they spit. They do not raise demands, they impose. Their chants are not of …
(2019-12-02). Bolivia: the Danger of Neoliberalism With Fascist Characteristics. counterpunch.org A relevant article by Thierry Meyssan has been published that reveals the deep historical fascist/catholic links leading up to the coup in Bolivia and the danger that may lie ahead as a result. It is important to be aware of this in order to provide informed solidarity with the people of Bolivia and a sharper More
(2019-12-02). Coup regime in Bolivia announces "final phase of pacification" wsws.org Bolivian workers, peasants and youth have resisted with enormous bravery, while the MAS and trade unions have submitted to the coup.
(2019-12-02). Bolivia's Coup Gov't is Trying to Convict Evo Morales of "Crimes Against Humanity" theantimedia.com Bolivia's coup government is filing a case at the International Criminal Court against Evo Morales for alleged "crimes against humanity."
(2019-12-02). Amid a Violent Crackdown, Bolivia's Coup Gov't is Trying to Convict Evo Morales of "Crimes Against Humanity" mintpressnews.com The new Bolivian government's apparent grave concern for human rights when it comes to Morales may not ring true when judged against their actions in just three short weeks of rule.
(2019-12-02). Rollback of the Elite. indybay.org The opposition senator Jeanine Anez appointed herself the new "president." The trigger for the coup was the election on October 20. President Evo Morales was declared the winner with 47% of the vote and a difference of 10 points from ther conservative candidate. The per capita income of the 11 million Bolivians doubled during Morales' term of office.
(2019-12-02). Brazilian freestyle queens show off incredible chest control — and one of them is so good she's beaten Neymar (VIDEO). rt.com 
Brazilian freestyle football stars Natalia Guitler and Josy Souza showed exactly why they've been dubbed 'queens of the beach' as they displayed their impressive chest control in Rio de Janeiro. | Guitler and Souza are both footvolley champions — a sport which combines aspects of beach volleyball and regular football. | Practising on the sands in Rio, the duo displayed the kind of control that has helped them become social media celebrities as well as win praise from the likes of Neymar and Ronaldinho. | In footage shared by Guitler to her nearly 1 million Instagram followers, she and Souza arch the ball…
(2019-12-02). US to help 'legitimate Latin American govts' to PREVENT protests from 'morphing into riots' — Pompeo. rt.com 
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the US will help "legitimate governments" in Latin America in order to prevent protests from "morphing into riots." | Pompeo made the comments while delivering remarks at the University of Louisville on Monday. | He declared that US policy in Latin America is based on "moral and strategic clarity," meaning Washington "cannot tolerate" regimes it deems unsatisfactory in the region. | Pompeo said that protests in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador reflect the "character of legitimate democratic governments and democratic expression" and that governments in the re…
(2019-12-02). A World in Revolt Against Neoliberalism & Corruption: Tariq Ali on the Roots of Today's Uprisings. democracynow.org 
The historian and activist Tariq Ali talks about the uprisings that are happening around the world, from Chile and Colombia to Iraq and Lebanon. "It's extremely significant because what it reveals is a new generation completely alienated from the political structures of their societies," Ali says.
(2019-12-02). 'For the Grandparents Who Need Money… For the Struggle!': Tear-Gassed Kids in Chile Explain Why They Protest. commondreams.org The gas, said one, "doesn't allow us to breathe, so we're only feeling so-so." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/screen_shot_2019-12-02_at_11.05.43_am.png …
(2019-12-01). Plan Cóndor 2.0: Tras el golpe en Bolivia, Trump declara a Nicaragua 'amenaza a su seguridad nacional' y apunta hacia México. thegrayzone.com Luego de presidir el golpe en Bolivia, los Estados Unidos declararon a Nicaragua como una "amenaza a la seguridad nacional"…
(2019-12-01). UN Warns of Increase in Displaced People at Alto Baudo, Colombia. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) drew attention this Sunday to the increase in massive displacements affecting thousands of people in the Colombian municipality of Alto Baudoin the east of the country. | RELATED: | One Dead, More Than 700 Injured in the 1st Week of Protests in Colombia | After a massive displacement that occurred last Nov. 18 in the rural area of this region, the number of displaced people reached 2,160, representing…
(2019-12-01). China Accuses Bachelet of Interference in Its Internal Affairs. telesurenglish.net The spokesperson for China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Chen Yaou, on Sunday accused the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet of "inappropriate" interference in his country's internal affairs. | RELATED: | Venezuela Denounces Errors in Bachelet Report Before the UN | "We wish to emphasize that Hong Kong is a part of China and Hong Kong affairs belong to China's internal affairs where no state, organization or individual shall interfere in any…
(2019-12-01). Iraq's Communists Support Uprising, Urge for New System. telesurenglish.net Iraq's Communist Party (ICP) continue to call for the resignation of the whole government, a total replacement of the current system by a new one, and for the uprising to continue with the same motivation and power until people's demands are met. | RELATED: | Chilean Communists Reject Sebastian Piñera's Proposal | As massive demonstrations over unemployment, rampant corruption, poor delivery of services, and sectarianism, are gaining momentum, the ICP -the country's oldest existing poli…
(2019-12-01). Chile: Municipalities Call Citizens to Independent Consultation. telesurenglish.net Chile's Association of Municipalities (AChM) on Friday announced that it will conduct an independent consultation on Dec. 15, which will be focused on the citizens' main demands. | RELATED: | Chile: People With Eye Injuries To File Lawsuit Against Piñera | AChM executives confirmed that they will make the consultation even though in April 2020 a referendum is convened for the country to pronounce on the realization or not of a new Constitution that replaces the current one, whic…
(2019-12-01). 'Venezuela Faces Media Warfare for 20 Years', Gil. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's Vice-Chancellor for Europe Yvan Gil on Saturday denounced that his nation has been facing a media warfare for the last 20 years, which aims to distort what is happening in this South American country and minimize the achievements of the Bolivarian revolution. | RELATED: | Maduro Warns About Actions Against Venezuela From Colombia | According to this diplomat, owners of transnational media are the main responsible for the systematic misrepresentation of the Venezuelan re…
(2019-12-01). Bolivia to Hold New General Elections in March 2020. telesurenglish.net Bolivia's Chief of Staff of the de-facto government Jerjes Atala announced Sunday the new round of general elections to take place in March 2020. | RELATED: | Crimes Against Humanity Reported in Bolivia: Int'l Delegation | "We are going to count from Dec. 23. From there, we will have four months until April 23 to conclude with the process," Atala said, explaining that "within those 120 days the first round, and the second – if there is one – have to be carried out, as well as the final calcu…
(2019-11-30). Crimes Against Humanity Reported in Bolivia: Int'l Delegation. telesurenglish.net The Argentinian Delegation in Solidarity with Bolivia, which arrived in the country to carry out work on human rights violations, denounced Saturday the de-facto government is committing "crimes against humanity" since the Jeanine àÅñez take the power. | RELATED | Bolivia: Human Rights Defenders Mission Harrassed Upon Arrival | In a press conference on Saturday, members of the delegation presented the preliminary conclusions, based on evidence and testimonies gathered that…
(2019-11-30). Suriname: Military Court Demands President's Resignation. telesurenglish.net Suriname's opposition political parties have demanded President Desi Bouterse's immediate resignation after a military tribunal sentenced the head of state for 20 years in prison due to killings during a military Junta in the 1980s. | RELATED: | Suriname To Dutch MP: 'We're Not A Failed State' | According to the ruling, Bouterse is implicated in the murder of 15 political leaders opposed to the military junta that he established in 1982, after a coup d'etat. | The head of state who is in China…
(2019-11-29). Friday's Daily Brief: violence in DR Congo, protester deaths in Iraq, human rights in Colombia, climate change conference, 'high human cost' of Ecuador unrest. news.un.org A recap of Friday's stories in brief: attacks on communities in an Ebola outbreak hotspot in eastern DRC sparks a humanitarian crisis; Guterres expresses concerns at continued protester deaths in Iraq; UN-appointed panel raises concerns about violence against indigenous rights defenders in Colombia; 5 things you need to know about COP25; UN rights chief urges dialogue to ease Ecuador unrest.
(2019-11-29). UN rights chief calls for dialogue to prevent conflict, ease social unrest in Ecuador. news.un.org The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Friday denounced the "high human cost", of the recent unrest in Ecuador and urged all actors in the South American country to engage in dialogue to prevent new conflicts and forge an inclusive society "with full respect for its multicultural nature".
(2019-11-29). Foreign Correspondent: What's Next for Bolivia After Military Coup? progressive.org "Morales was the glue that held everything together."
(2019-11-29). Bolivia: Anatomy of a Coup. counterpunch.org On Sunday, October 20 Evo Morales was re-elected president of Bolivia with 46.85 per cent of the vote against his nearest competitor, Carlos Mesa, who received 36.74 percent. In anticipation of a Morales victory the U.S. corporate media launched a fake news disinformation barrage nine days earlier aimed at discrediting the result and setting the More
(2019-11-28). Operation Condor 2.0: After Bolivia coup, Trump dubs Nicaragua 'national security threat' and targets Mexico. thegrayzone.com After presiding over a far-right coup in Bolivia, the US dubbed Nicaragua a "national security threat" and announced new sanctions,…
(2019-11-28). Con el golpe derechista en Bolivia casi concluido, la junta ahora está persiguiendo a los últimos disidentes que quedan. thegrayzone.com El día de mi entrevista programada con un periodista de izquierda, me enteré que fue desaparecido. Todo opositor abierto de…
(2019-11-28). Media wonder: Why can't Venezuela be more like Bolivia? mronline.org Western corporate media outlets have often cried foul when foreign elections don't go the way the U.S. empire wants them to, and find roundabout ways to label the violent attempts by vocal right-wing minorities to use military forces to overthrow leftist governments as "protests" rather than coups (FAIR.org, 5/16/18, 5/1/19). | Source
(2019-11-28). US Vows to 'Reinforce' Sanctions, Accuses Venezuela and Cuba of Stirring Regional 'Strife'. venezuelanalysis.com Elliott Abrams reiterated support for Guaido and denied that sanctions are damaging the Venezuelan economy.
(2019-11-28). Argentina: abortion rights in sight. greenleft.org.au 
abortion rights Pip Hinman Rosana FanjulIssue 1247 Argentina reproductive rightsNovember 28, 2019Pro-choice campaigners are hopeful that Argentinian president-elect Alberto Fernández will…
(2019-11-27). With the right-wing coup in Bolivia nearly complete, the junta is hunting down the last remaining dissidents. thegrayzone.com On the day of my scheduled interview with a leftist Bolivian journalist, I learned that he had been disappeared. Every…
(2019-11-27). In defence of human rights in Chile: An open letter to the Australian community. greenleft.org.au 
international solidarityIssue 1247 Australia ChileNovember 27, 2019We express our deep concerns about human rights violations taking place in Chile, including the de facto war that billionaire President Sebastian Piñera has unleashed on his people. | On October 18, Chilean students took to the streets to protest a hike in public transport…
(2019-11-27). Headlines for November 27, 2019. democracynow.org Trump Knew of Whistleblower Complaint When He Released Ukraine Aid, Colombian Protesters Call for Second General Strike, Chilean President Seeks to Deploy Military to Streets Amid Protests, IACHR Says Commission Should Investigate Human Rights Abuse in Bolivia, Pompeo Calls on Egypt to Respect Press Freedom, After Raid of Mada Masr, Videos Emerge of Iran's Bloody Crackdown Against Protesters, Jeremy Corbyn Condemns Anti-Semitism, After Criticism from Top Rabbi, Chemical Plant Explodes in Texas; Wildfires Rage near Santa Barbara, CA, New York City Council Votes to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes…
(2019-11-26). Headlines for November 26, 2019. democracynow.org Judge Rules Trump Can't Stop Officials from Testifying in Impeachment Inquiry, Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Disclosure of Trump's Financial Records, U.S. Troops Resume Combat Mission Against ISIS, U.N.: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surged to Record-High Levels in 2018, 56 Killed in Landslides in Kenya, Leaked Documents Reveal China's "Brainwashing" of Uyghur Muslims, Duque Calls for "National Dialogue" as Protests Continue to Rock Colombia, Global Protests Mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Argentine Catholic Priests Sentenced to Prison for Raping Students, Water Protectors Block…
(2019-11-26). Media Wonder: Why Can't Venezuela Be More Like Bolivia? fair.org 
Western corporate media outlets have often cried foul when foreign elections don't go the way the US empire wants them to, and find roundabout ways to label the violent attempts by vocal right-wing minorities to use military forces to overthrow leftist governments as "protests" rather than coups (FAIR.org, 5/16/18, 5/1/19). But it's still rare to see them blatantly call for a right-wing coup without a hint of…
(2019-11-25). Emboldened by Bolsonaro, Land-Hungry Ranchers Are Destroying a Pioneering Project to Help the Poor and Save the Amazon. theintercept.com 
The American Catholic nun Dorothy Stang died defending a sustainable development model for the Amazon. Can her legacy survive in Bolsonaro's Brazil?
(2019-11-25). Venezuela Unveils First Gold Processing Complex in Mining Arc. venezuelanalysis.com While already operational, the complex will reportedly be the 5th largest in the continent upon completion.