(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 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). 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,"…
(2025-01-06). Venezuela Launches Security Deployment For Maduro's Inauguration. popularresistance.org The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela launched a special security deployment to guarantee peace and security during the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for the coming Friday, January 10. | This was reported by the head of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Granko Arteaga, who detailed that more than 1,200 military personnel are participating in this deployment. "We are going to guarantee peace, to give security to the people, we are going to guarantee that on January 10, President Maduro is sworn in, and we will be sw…
(2025-01-06). Instalan Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela en su nuevo período de sesiones 2025-2026 (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela quedó instalada en su nuevo período de sesiones 2025-2026, donde se ratificó a Jorge Rodríguez al frente del Parlamento y se patentizó el compromiso de sus diputados y diputadas de salvaguardar la paz y la estabilidad de la nación.
(2025-01-06). Venezuela Launches Security Deployment For Maduro's Inauguration. popularresistance.org The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela launched a special security deployment to guarantee peace and security during the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro, scheduled for the coming Friday, January 10. | This was reported by the head of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Granko Arteaga, who detailed that more than 1,200 military personnel are participating in this deployment. "We are going to guarantee peace, to give security to the people, we are going to guarantee that on January 10, President Maduro is sworn in, and we will be sw…
(2025-01-06). Ecuador's armed forces appeal ruling on enforced disappearance. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ecuador have appealed the ruling that recognized the forced disappearance of the four children who were later found dead, Fernando Bastias, a lawyer for the families of the children, said.
(2025-01-06). Ecuador en campaña electoral con un presidente-candidato. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) Ecuador prosigue hoy la campaña previa a las elecciones generales del 9 de febrero, mientras Daniel Noboa mantiene la dualidad de ser el presidente y también uno de los candidatos a la jefatura del Ejecutivo.
(2025-01-06). Fears grow among Israeli forces over risk of arrest abroad amid war crimes probes. presstv.ir The escape from Brazil of an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza has reignited fears of prosecution in international travels among Israeli forces.
(2025-01-06). Brazilian Court Orders Police Probe Into Vacationing Israeli Soldier. popularresistance.org A Brazilian federal court has ordered police to open an immediate investigation into an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza who is currently on vacation in the country. | According to the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based NGO supporting Palestinian rights, the federal court of Brazil's federal district, citing Article 88 of the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure, "directed the Federal Police to urgently execute the investigative measures requested by the Federal Prosecutor." | HRF said the court order "marks the first instance of a signatory state to the Rome Statute directly enf…
(2025-01-06). Israeli soldier flees Brazil after court orders war crimes probe. newarab.com 
(2025-01-06). Headlines for January 6, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Over 100 Times in 3 Days, Killing Scores of Palestinians, Netanyahu's Office Downplays Reports of Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Talks , Attack on Israeli Bus and Cars in Occupied West Bank Kills 3 and Wounds 8, Biden Approves Sale of $8 Billion in Additional Bombs, Missiles and Arms to Israel, Israeli Embassy Helps Army Reservist Flee Brazil to Avoid War Crimes Inquiry, Ukraine Launches Surprise Cross-Border Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region, House Speaker Mike Johnson Narrowly Retains Gavel After Trump Intervenes, "We Have a Territories & Colonies Problem": Del. Plaskett B…
(2025-01-06). Brazilian President Returns to Presidency. plenglish.com After the surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, the president concentrated his activities at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of the heads of the Executive, and at Granja do Torto, the country house of the Presidency. However, he did not leave presidential duties during the recovery period. | After his return, da Silva will have to focus on two main issues: the confrontation over parliamentary amendments and the discussion on a possible ministerial reform. | The lack of consensus between the Supreme Federal Court and the National Congress regarding legislative revisions, which has been draggin…
(2025-01-06). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-06). Brazilian Court Orders Police Probe Into Vacationing Israeli Soldier. popularresistance.org A Brazilian federal court has ordered police to open an immediate investigation into an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza who is currently on vacation in the country. | According to the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based NGO supporting Palestinian rights, the federal court of Brazil's federal district, citing Article 88 of the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure, "directed the Federal Police to urgently execute the investigative measures requested by the Federal Prosecutor." | HRF said the court order "marks the first instance of a signatory state to the Rome Statute directly enf…
(2025-01-06). Brazilian President Returns to Presidency. plenglish.com After the surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Paulo, the president concentrated his activities at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of the heads of the Executive, and at Granja do Torto, the country house of the Presidency. However, he did not leave presidential duties during the recovery period. | After his return, da Silva will have to focus on two main issues: the confrontation over parliamentary amendments and the discussion on a possible ministerial reform. | The lack of consensus between the Supreme Federal Court and the National Congress regarding legislative revisions, which has been draggin…
(2025-01-06). Pandemic, 2010 quake, and social outbreak hit Chile in last 25 years. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Covid-19 pandemic, the 2010 earthquake, and the 2019 social outbreak were the most striking events in Chile in the last 25 years, according to a poll published in this capital on Monday.
(2025-01-06). Colombian President regrets the deaths of Palestinian children. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro today lamented the deaths of Palestinian children due to the low temperatures in that region and the aggressions to which they are subjected by Israeli forces.
(2025-01-06). Colombian truckers' union denies call for strike. plenglish.com According to members of a dozen of these organizations, as reported on social media, no strike is expected for the next few days, so there will be no problems with travel for those returning home after the end of their vacations, or for transportation works. | "In the face of malicious misinformation in different media and social networks by political and personal interests, we declare that at this time we are in permanent assembly and the process of consultation and socialization with our transport bases," the statement revealed. | The representatives confirmed that the group is united around a series of issues…
(2025-01-06). Former mayor assassinated in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com Armed men assassinated the former mayor of Mocoa, the capital of the Putumayo province in southern Colombia. According to the National Police, two armed men arrived at the home of…
(2025-01-06). Colombian truckers' union denies call for strike. plenglish.com According to members of a dozen of these organizations, as reported on social media, no strike is expected for the next few days, so there will be no problems with travel for those returning home after the end of their vacations, or for transportation works. | "In the face of malicious misinformation in different media and social networks by political and personal interests, we declare that at this time we are in permanent assembly and the process of consultation and socialization with our transport bases," the statement revealed. | The representatives confirmed that the group is united around a series of issues…
(2025-01-06). Horrific crime in Uruguayan capital. plenglish.com The media outlet Montevideo Portal reported the incident occurred in the capital neighborhood of Ellauri, in the south of this city, where a 22-year-old man, who was holding his two-year-old daughter, was gunned down by strangers riding on a motorcycle. | The victim was shot eight times and transported alive to a hospital, where he died a short time later. | The girl, aged two, was shot four to five times. She is in hospital with little hope of survival, the source said. | At the scene, police recovered 17 casings of Glock pistols, according to the Interior Ministry.
(2025-01-06). Labor conflict persists in Uruguay's meat industry. plenglish.com The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) urged employers and the Federation of Workers in the Meat and Related Industries (FOICA) who, for months, have been holding conflicting positions and strikes in meat packing plants in the country. | The undersecretary of the MTSS, Daniel Pérez, said that the ministry asked employers and workers to give in on their positions regarding the wage claim being extended within the framework of an unsuccessful Salary Council for the sector. "We have not yet found solutions in this conflict, and a good part of it has to do with the fact that there is a large gap between th…
(2025-01-06). Horrific crime in Uruguayan capital. plenglish.com The media outlet Montevideo Portal reported the incident occurred in the capital neighborhood of Ellauri, in the south of this city, where a 22-year-old man, who was holding his two-year-old daughter, was gunned down by strangers riding on a motorcycle. | The victim was shot eight times and transported alive to a hospital, where he died a short time later. | The girl, aged two, was shot four to five times. She is in hospital with little hope of survival, the source said. | At the scene, police recovered 17 casings of Glock pistols, according to the Interior Ministry.
(2025-01-06). Labor conflict persists in Uruguay's meat industry. plenglish.com The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) urged employers and the Federation of Workers in the Meat and Related Industries (FOICA) who, for months, have been holding conflicting positions and strikes in meat packing plants in the country. | The undersecretary of the MTSS, Daniel Pérez, said that the ministry asked employers and workers to give in on their positions regarding the wage claim being extended within the framework of an unsuccessful Salary Council for the sector. "We have not yet found solutions in this conflict, and a good part of it has to do with the fact that there is a large gap between th…