How Western Left Media Helped Legitimate US Regime Change in Venezuela
Lucas Koerner | fair.org | 2020-01-22
In Jacobin ( 2/5/19)… | It's been a year since Juan Guaidó began his US-anointed mandate as "interim president" of Venezuela. | Following the opposition leader's failure to secure reelection as National Assembly president this month, Washington and its corporate media stenographers have hysterically decried a "coup" (FAIR.org, 1/10/20) against the coup…
fair.org/home/how-western-left-media-helped-legitimate-us-regime-change-in-venezuela/
The Haitian Revolution of 1804
Eugene E Ruyle | indybay.org | 2020-01-22
Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue at Prince Street | 2 blocks from Ashby BART in Berkeley…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/01/20/18829945.php
Guaido's Last Ride
Daniel McAdams | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-22
Remember Juan Guaido? Just a year ago the Venezuelan politician, unknown even in his own country, was tapped by the US government to lead a coup against the elected government of Nicolas Maduro. In a phone call with …
globalresearch.ca/guaido-last-ride/5701390
Can cryptocurrencies protect countries from US sanctions? RT's Boom Bust finds out
rt.com | 2020-01-22
RT's Boom Bust has sat in with the CEO of cryptocurrency aggregator Bitsian to discuss how nations facing tough US sanctions have been exploring cryptocurrencies in attempt to shield their economies from damage. | "These countries are looking at this as a way to avoid sanctions, but also these are countries, where their own sovereign currencies are facing huge amount of devaluation and lack of trust by their own people," Raakhee Miller told Boom Bust. | The CEO said that countries such as Venezuela and Iran face a "flight-to-quality" so bitcoin becomes more trustworthy for people to keep their assets. Howev…
rt.com/business/478899-cryptocurrencies-us-sanctions-protection/
20 points to understand the drama of the right-wing opposition in Venezuela
Joao Pedro Stedile | peoplesdispatch.org | 2020-01-22
The honeymoon of the Venezuelan right-wing opposition is definitively over. While one year ago, the different opposition sectors rallied behind Juan Guaidó in his self-proclaimed presidential ambitions, for the past several months the sectors have been embroiled in controversies over corruption and embezzlement. This cumulated in the loss of support for Guaidó as president of the National Assembly and the election of opposition legislator Luis Parra as president of the Assembly on January 5. | What happened to bring about this conflict and what is happening in Venezuela now? Joà£o Pedro Stedile, a member of…
peoplesdispatch.org/2020/01/22/20-points-to-understand-the-drama-of-the-right-wing-opposition-in-venezuela/
Challenging the Flawed Premise Behind Pushing GMOs into Indian Agriculture
Colin Todhunter | counterpunch.org | 2020-01-22
A common claim is that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are essential to agriculture if we are to feed an ever-growing global population. Supporters of genetically engineered (GE) crops argue that by increasing productivity and yields, this technology will also help boost farmers' incomes and lift many out of poverty. Although in this article it will…
counterpunch.org/2020/01/22/challenging-the-flawed-premise-behind-pushing-gmos-into-indian-agriculture/
Canada: One-Third of Prison Population is Indigenous
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-22
Though Indigenous people account for only five percent of the general Canadian population, they represent more than 30 percent of the detainees in the country's prisons, a report released Tuesday by a federal watchdog revealed. | RELATED: | Deportations of Migrant Families in US Rose by 110% in 2019 | The correctional investigator of Canada Ivan Zinger described what he called "the Indigenization of Cana…
telesurenglish.net/news/Indigenous-in-Canada-Make-up-One-Third-of-Prison-Population-20200122-0012.html
Despite Limitations, Cuba's State Budget Maintains Its Eminently Social Focus
Yudy Castro Morales | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-22
The planned budget for 2020 is based on principles of conservation and rationality in expenditures, and maximizing income, mobilizing all untapped potential that exists in the economy, stated Vladimir Regueiro Ale, first deputy minister of Finances and Prices, during …
globalresearch.ca/despite-limitations-cuba-state-budget-maintains-eminently-social-focus/5701381
Life and Legacy of Errol W. Barrow, Barbados' Freedom Fighter
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-21
One of Barbados' most important political figures, Errol W. Barrow is today remembered for his impressive record: first prime minister, father of the independence, a supporter of the regional unity, and designer of a modern system of public budgeting, among many other achievements. | RELATED: | Barbados Will Not Take Part in US 'Attempt to Divide Region' | Barrow was born in St. Lucy on Jan. 21, 1920 into a family of political and social activists. At the age of 20, in 1940, he jo…
telesurenglish.net/news/Life-and-Legacy-of-ErrolW.-Barrow-Barbados-Freedom-Fighter-20200120-0012.html
FRSO Delegation Visits Bolivarian University of Venezuela
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-01-21
Caracas, Venezuela–A Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) delegation visited the Bolivarian University of Venezuela on January 20, speaking to political science classes. | "Students asked about the movements for change in our country. They definitely had the impression people are protesting Trump, and movements are growing stronger. They are excited that socialist ideas are becoming popular in the U.S.," said Brad Sigal, a delegation member from Minneapolis. | Sigal continued, "Many of the students are attending the university because of the Bolivarian Revolution and the opportunities it opens up fo…
www.fightbacknews.org/2020/1/20/frso-delegation-visits-bolivarian-university-venezuela
Several Caribbean Nations Reject Pompeo's Visit to Jamaica
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-21
The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley recently announced that her country was not sending their Foreign Minister to Jamaica in order to attend a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. | RELATED: | Barbados Celebrates the 53rd Anniversary of Its Independence | Mottley, citing Barbados' commitment to remaining neutral and non-aggression towards other nations, said her government would not take part in the U.S.' attempts to divide the Caribbean region. | "I am consc…
telesurenglish.net/news/Several-Caribbean-Nations-Reject-Pompeos-Visit-to-Jamaica–20200121-0002.html
Three Caribbean Nations Reject Pompeo's Visit to Jamaica
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-21
The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley recently announced that her country was not sending their Foreign Minister to Jamaica in order to attend a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. | RELATED: | Barbados Celebrates the 53rd Anniversary of Its Independence | Mottley, citing Barbados' commitment to remaining neutral and non-aggression towards other nations, said her government would not take part in the U.S.' attempts to divide the Caribbean region. | "I am consc…
telesurenglish.net/news/Three-Caribbean-Nations-Reject-Pompeos-Visit-to-Jamaica–20200121-0002.html
The Haitian Revolution of 1804
Eugene E Ruyle | indybay.org | 2020-01-21
Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue at Prince Street | 2 blocks from Ashby BART in Berkeley…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/01/20/18829945.php
Venezuela's Maduro offers Trump a "win-win" bargain
wsws.org | 2020-01-21
In an interview with the Washington Post, the Venezuelan president "suggested that a bonanza could be waiting for U.S. oil companies" if the White House ends sanctions.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/01/21/vene-j21.html
Network for Defence of Humanity Voices Support for teleSUR
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-21
Our America, January 20, 2020 | Compañera Patricia Villegas | President of TELESUR | Caracas, Venezuela | Dear Patricia, | It is difficult to gather together so many elements and of such weak credibility, as those used today by the empire's lackeys with threats and attempts to silence Telesur. These efforts only reaffirm the certainty of the value of this station in the battle of the peoples for their right to truth. | How many times have we, as spectators, felt comforted to see that a Telesur team is in the place where transcendental events are happening for those who have been silenced, for those who ha…
telesurenglish.net/news/Network-for-Defence-of-Humanity-Voices-Support-for-teleSUR-20200121-0012.html
Anger mounts in Puerto Rico as workers discover warehouse full of unused aid
wsws.org | 2020-01-21
On Saturday, in Ponce, Puerto Rico residents discovered a warehouse piled high with desperately needed unused emergency supplies…
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/01/21/puer-j21.html
Embassy Protectors speak out in Fort Lauderdale
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-01-20
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Brazil's far-right government backed terror plot against Venezuela, top newspaper reveals
Ben Norton | mronline.org | 2020-01-20
Brazil's extreme Bolsonaro government backed an attack on Venezuela in a plot to overthrow its elected president. The shocking terror operation has received no coverage in mainstream U.S. media. | Source…
mronline.org/2020/01/20/brazils-far-right-government-backed-terror-plot-against-venezuela-top-newspaper-reveals/
Cómo Juan Guaidó perdió el control de la Asamblea Nacional en Venezuela
Orlenys Ortiz | thegrayzone.com | 2020-01-20
øNo entiendes lo sucedido el 5 de enero en la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela? Echemos un vistazo cronológico al fracaso…
thegrayzone.com/2020/01/20/juan-guaido-asamblea-nacional-venezuela/
Venezuela Strengthens Cuba, China, Iran Ties Despite Guatemala Rupture
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2020-01-20
Cuba and Venezuela have reportedly signed more than 1,400 agreements since 2000.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14769
Venezuelan President Proposes Respectful Dialogue With US Gov't
teleSUR, jg | telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-20
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed once again that he welcomes dialogue with the United States as long as it is based on mutual respect between both governments. | RELATED: | 'Latin America in Constant Siege from US': Venezuela's FM | In an exclusive interview with The Washington Post, published this weekend, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro proposed dialogue with the United States, which would establish a different relationship between both countri…
telesurenglish.net/news/venezuelan-president-proposes-respectful-dialogue-with-us-gvt-20200119-0018.html
Moscow Hopes Iran Won't Quit Global Nuclear Pact
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-20
Moscow hopes that Iran will not withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying Monday. | "We warn the Iranian side against reckless steps in terms of maintaining the obligations of the Islamic Republic under the NPT," RIA Novosti news agency quoted Ryabkov as saying. | RELATED: | Venezuelan FM Makes Official Visit to Iran to Boost Relations | "We talk about this openly and consider t…
telesurenglish.net/news/Moscow-Hopes-Iran-Wont-Quit-Global-Nuclear-Pact-20200120-0005.html
Venezuela Strengthens Cuba, China and Iran Ties Following Guatemala Row
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2020-01-20
Cuba and Venezuela have reportedly signed more than 1,400 agreements since 2000.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14769
Venezuelan FM Makes Official Visit to Iran to Boost Relations
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-20
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza met on Monday with his counterpart from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Javad Zarif, to discuss a number of topics, including the strengthening of bilateral relations. | RELATED: | 'Latin America in Constant Siege from US': Venezuela's FM | Heading a high-ranking delegation, Arreaza, arrived in Tehran on Sunday night for a three-day visit. Arreaza's visit to Iran comes just a week after he made his first official visit to China. | "The Minister o…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-FM-Makes-Official-Visit-to-Iran-to-Boost-Relations-20200120-0002.html
Latin America and Caribbean region deadliest for journalists in 2019
news.un.org | 2020-01-20
Twenty-two journalists were reported killed in the Latin America and Caribbean region in 2019, making it the deadliest part of the world for the press, followed by 15 in Asia-Pacific, and 10 in Arab States.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/01/1055601
Military repression aims to silence social unrest in Latin America
Eds. | mronline.org | 2020-01-20
For popular movements in Latin America and the Caribbean, achieving high levels of political awareness and organisation is not enough whilst the ruling classes, in one way or another, maintain control of the armed forces. | Source…
mronline.org/2020/01/20/military-repression-aims-to-silence-social-unrest-in-latin-america/
Barbados Will Not Take Part in US 'Attempt to Divide Region'
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-19
Barbados' Prime Minister, the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, said on Saturday night that her country will not take part in any "attempt to divide this region." Mottley was referring to a high-profile Caribbean meeting in Jamacia that will be attended by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. | During a gala of The Right Excellent Errol W. Barrow on Saturday night, Mottley vowed to remain "friends of all and satellites to none" in reference to skipping the upcoming meeting in the Jamaican capital of Kingston. | "I am conscious that when Errol Barrow stood and remarked that 'we shall be friends of all and satellites…
telesurenglish.net/news/Barbados-Will-Not-Take-Part-in-US-Attempt-to-Divide-Region-20200119-0005.html
Jordan Passes Law Banning Israeli Gas Imports
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-19
The Jordanian parliament passed a new law on Sunday that will ban Israeli gas imports to the Middle Eastern country. The parliament's decision comes just days after Jordan started a multibillion-dollar deal, which was struck in 2016 and opposed by much of the population. | RELATED: | Netanyahu, Trump Discuss 'Opportunity' to Seize Jordan Valley | According to Reuters, the law was passed unanimously by Jordan's 130 lawmakers and will be referred to the cabinet to be made law, altho…
telesurenglish.net/news/Jordan-Passes-Law-Banning-Israeli-Gas-Imports-20200119-0004.html
Interpretation Crisis at the Border Leads to Deportation of Mayan-Language Speakers Seeking Refuge
Staff | democracynow.org | 2020-01-17
As the U.S. continues to use hostile policies to stop people from seeking refuge and asylum in the United States, we look at a key problem that is preventing migrants from getting due process, and in many cases getting them deported: inadequate interpretation for indigenous asylum seekers who speak Mayan languages. Guatemala has a population of 15 million people, and at least 40% of them are indigenous. In the past year, a quarter of a million Guatemalan migrants have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border. At least half of them are Mayan. Many speak little or no Spanish. This is the focus of a new report in…
www.democracynow.org/2020/1/17/a_translation_crisis_at_the_border
Brazil's far-right government backed terror plot against Venezuela, top newspaper reveals
Ben Norton | thegrayzone.com | 2020-01-17
Brazil's extreme Bolsonaro government backed an attack on Venezuela in a plot to overthrow its elected president. The shocking terror…
thegrayzone.com/2020/01/17/brazil-paper-reveals-bolsonaro-terror-plot-venezuela/
Haiti earthquake victims honoured at UN, with pledge to safeguard the nation's future
news.un.org | 2020-01-17
More than 200,000 Haitians who perished in the devastating earthquake which struck the island nation ten years ago, were honoured in a solemn ceremony of remembrance at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, along with 102 staffers who died
What Really Happened With Venezuela's Parallel President?
Staff | therealnews.com | 2020-01-17
Media reports and the Trump administration presented a very one-sided version of the election of Venezuela's National Assembly leadership, presenting it as a coup. But who is trying to overthrow whom?
therealnews.com/stories/what-happened-venezuela-juan-guaido-president
In Venezuela, reactionary Guaidó humiliated by assembly defeat
John Catalinotto | workers.org | 2020-01-17
The self-appointed "interim president" of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, received a humiliating setback in that country's National Assembly vote on Jan. 5. He was deposed as leader of the parliamentary body. Throughout 2019, Guaidó served as the designated puppet of U.S. imperialism in Venezuela. He made five attempts with a reactionary, . . . | Continue reading In Venezuela, reactionary Guaidó humiliated by assembly defeat at Workers.org…
workers.org/2020/01/45597/
We Can't Be Silent Anymore: Rev. Barber & Poor People's Campaign Push Presidential Debate on Poverty
Staff | democracynow.org | 2020-01-16
As the final Democratic debate ahead of the Iowa caucuses took place Tuesday night in Des Moines, Iowa, more than 100 protesters gathered outside the debate venue at Drake University to demand a televised presidential debate on poverty. Led by Reverend William Barber, demonstrators carried a coffin to honor the 250,000 people who die every year from the impacts of poverty. According to the Poor People's Campaign, 140 million Americans