(2021-10-26). The US Will Break Any Laws To Protect The Elites: The Saab And Assange Cases. popularresistance.org The United States government demonstrates repeatedly that it will do whatever it takes to protect the economic and political interests of the elites, even if it means total disregard for human rights and international law. Two cases that highlight this are the recent kidnapping and prosecution of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab and the attempts to extradite the Australian Wikileaks publisher and journalist Julian Assange. Clearing the FOG speaks with Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas who travelled to Cabo Verde where Saab was detained and tortured for over a year before his rendition to Miami and with Joe…
(2021-10-26). In-Person Classes and Youth Vaccination Successfully Begin in Venezuela (Video & Photos). orinocotribune.com 
As planned by Venezuelan authorities, this Monday, October 25, in-person classes and youth vaccination began for the 2021-2022 academic schedule at all academic levels. | The Executive Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, and the Minister for Education, Yelitze Santaella, visited the Alberto Màºller Rojas educational institution in Caracas to monitor compliance by children and teachers with the COVID-19 health protocols on the first day of classes. | The resumption of face-to-face classes will be supervised with strict epidemiological monitoring in order to avoid contagion. The option of suspending…
(2021-10-25). Headlines for October 25, 2021. democracynow.org Sudanese Military Dissolves Transitional Gov't, Detains Prime Minister in Coup, "Facebook Papers" Reveal How Co. Fueled Violence in India, Facebook's Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection, "Stop the Steal" Organizers Say GOP Lawmakers, Trump Staffers Involved in Planning Jan. 6 Rallies, Israel Designates Palestinian Human Rights Orgs as "Terrorist" Groups, Turkey's Erdogan Orders 10 Western Ambassadors Expelled over Support for Jailed Dissident, U.N. Fears Possible "Mass Atrocity Crimes" in Burma as Troops Mobilize, Refugees in Libya Camp Outside U.N. Office to Demand Evacuation, Barbados Elects First-Ever President to Rep…
(2021-10-25). Puerto Ricans Resist Austerity Measures And Corporate Corruption. popularresistance.org A worsening economic crisis, compounded by brutal neoliberal policies, have ushered in a new wave of resistance in Puerto Rico. Nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line. More and more Puerto Ricans are leaving la patria, the homeland, in hopes of a better life in the United States. The archipelago has faced an onslaught of natural disasters, including the catastrophic Hurricane Maria in 2017 and a series of earthquakes throughout 2020. | On paper, Puerto Rico is a "commonwealth" of the United States, a term that implies a kind of shared prosperity between the two places. In practice, Puerto Rico…
(2021-10-25). International Social Movements Denounce Illegal US Move Against Alex Saab (Photos and Videos). orinocotribune.com 
On Sunday, October 24, social movements from different countries, including the United States, peacefully demonstrated in favor of the release of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. He was illegally extracted from Cape Verde to the US, as part of the interventionist and violent policies of the US authorities against the peoples of the world, and especially the criminal strategy of starving millions of Venezuelans with the sole objective of ousting democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro. | Groups of activists in defense of human rights expressed condemnation for the arbitrary and irregular measures by the gove…
(2021-10-25). Alex Saab: Grave atropello de Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca La arbitraria extradición a Estados Unidos por el gobierno de Cabo Verde del empresario y diplomático venezolano Alex Saab, el 16 de octubre, es en realidad un secuestro, como acusó el presidente de Venezuela Nicolás Maduro. Saab fue detenido y…
(2021-10-25). Cuba — Reflexiones sobre el trabajo social comunitario. globalizacion.ca Recién nombrado rector de la Universidad de La Habana, José M. Miyar Barruecos visitó la entonces llamada Escuela de Letras y de Arte. Muy pronto, estudiantes y profesores del alto centro de estudios lo conocieron por Chomy, un apelativo más…
(2021-10-25). Cuba y el doble rasero desinformativo. globalizacion.ca El último informe de la Federación Internacional de Periodistas, que denuncia el asesinato de 65 profesionales en 2020, 17 más que el año anterior, apenas ha pasado de alguna nota de agencia (1). Los medios han preferido poner el foco…
(2021-10-25). 'El Pollo' Carvajal Extradition to US Suspended, Expected to Proceed Shortly. venezuelanalysis.com The Venezuelan former intelligence chief and fierce Maduro critic was arrested in Spain on drug trafficking charges.
(2021-10-25). Venezuela Reports 1,056 New COVID-19 Cases and 10 Deaths on Saturday — In Person Classes to Start on Monday. orinocotribune.com 
Saturday, October 23, was the 587th day of the pandemic in Venezuela, and 1,056 new COVID-19 infections were reported in the country in the last 24 hours; all were cases of community transmission. In addition, 10 deaths were reported. The Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informed this through Twitter. | With this update, Venezuela has a total of 399,667 reported infections and 4,800 deaths. Of this total, 14,146 are active cases with 9,230 being treated in hospitals: 4,363 in comprehensive diagnotic centers (CDIs) and 553 in private clinics. The number of people who have recovered is 380,721, which r…
(2021-10-25). 21N Regional Elections: More than 75% of CNE Electoral Schedule Complete. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) has completed over 75% of the activities in its electoral schedule for the Regional Elections to be held on November 21, and currently a number of activities that are being carried out in parallel. This was reported by the principal rector of the electoral body, Tania D ¥Amelio. | During the TV show Aquí con Ernesto Villegas, hosted by the Minister for Culture, Ernesto Villegas, broadcast by Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), D'Amelio specified that the CNE is arranging a pilot plan, so that people with disabilities would be able to vote at voting desk number 1 of all…
(2021-10-25). 38 Years After a Triple Assassination, Grenada's Short-Lived Revolution Still Inspires. towardfreedom.org Almost four decades after the U.S. invasion of Grenada, the tiny Caribbean island's revolution is an example the colonized and silenced can stand up, organize and win.