(2021-07-10). Colombian Defense Minister Responds to 'Mercenaries' Assassination of Haiti's MoàØse — Visit by CIA's Burns to Bogotá. orinocotribune.com 
Faced with the avalanche of posts, statements, and evidence about the participation of more than 20 Colombians in the assassination of the president of Haiti Jovenel MoàØse, Colombian Defense Minister Diego Molano admitted that in fact those involved are his countrymen, but he tried to distance himself from the atrocious political assassination, even though many see Colombia as the main agent of destabilization in the region and the tool of US imperialism. | In a statement released on local media and social media networks, Molano said that Interpol formally requested data from the Colombian government rega…
(2021-07-10). MoàØse was Tortured before Being Killed: His Arm and Foot were Fractured. orinocotribune.com An explosive new report reveals that the assassinated president of Haiti, Jovenel MoàØse, was tortured before being killed, as it has been found that one of his arms and a foot were fractured. | On Friday, July 9, Mathias Pierre, electoral affairs minister of Haiti, stated on the Colombian radio network
(2021-07-10). Colombian Group Arrested Linked To The Assassination Of Moise. popularresistance.org At least 28 people assassinated President Jovenel Moise, Haitian police said Thursday, adding that 26 were Colombian and two were Americans of Haitian origin. | Eight of them, all Colombians, were still at large, national police director-general Leon Charles said at a news conference, adding that 17 including the two Americans had been arrested. | The director of Noticias Caracol, Juan Roberto Vargas, informed on BLU Radio that several Colombians were among those captured for the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. The Haitian Ministry of Elections presented those arrested as allegedly responsible f…
(2021-07-10). Haitian Police Captures Two More Colombians along with Two Americans Implicated in MoàØse Assassination. orinocotribune.com 
On Friday, July 9, Haitian National Police reported that they had been able to apprehend two more Colombian citizens involved in the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel MoàØse. The homicide took place at MoàØse's private residence in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. | Adding these two suspects to the previously captured 15, who were arrested in the preceding hours on Friday, as well as the two arrested Americans of Haitian descent, named James Solages and Joseph Vincent, the total number of arrests rose to 19. Three Colombians fell during clashes with the Haitian Army and the Police. Out o…
(2021-07-10). What's Behind The Assassination Of Haitian President MoàØses? popularresistance.org The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse sent shockwaves through the tiny Caribbean island nation and beyond. While little is known about what happened overnight Wednesday, it appears that a group of foreign mercenaries with inside knowledge of MoàØse's home were responsible for carrying out the operation that killed him.
(2021-07-10). Haitian Movements Caution Against Foreign Intervention. popularresistance.org In the early hours of July 7, unidentified armed men attacked the house of Haiti's de-facto president Jovenel MoàØse and shot him dead. In the attack, his wife was also severely injured and according to reports she has been hospitalized in Miami, Florida. Haiti's interim prime minister, now acting president, Claude Joseph, confirmed the news in the early morning and declared a 14-day state of siege. Joseph assured that the "security situation of the country is under control" and called on the citizens to remain calm. | In the evening, the secretary of State Communication, Frantz Exantus, reported that two…
(2021-07-10). Eleven Suspects in MoàØse's Murder Arrested at Taiwanese Embassy in Haiti. orinocotribune.com So far, Haitian authorities have arrested 28 people for allegedly being implicated in MoàØse's murder. Among them are 26 Colombians and two Haitian-Americans, confirmed the Haitian government. | On Friday, July 9, the Taiwanese Embassy in Haiti confirmed that 11 suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse were detained at its facilities in Port-au-Prince. | The suspects had entered the embassy earlier in the day while fleeing Haitian police, according to police reports. | Taiwanese diplomats immediately authorized the operation to demonstrate their nation's commitment to the Ha…
(2021-07-10). The Assassination of Jovenel MoàØse. zcomm.org Jovenel MoàØse was a violent and corrupt tyrant. While his passing may not elicit much sympathy, the Haitian president's assassination should not be celebrated…
(2021-07-10). Cuban Americans traveling 1300 miles on foot to DC: End U.S. blockade of Cuba! liberationnews.org 
On July 25, at 2 pm, the anti-blockade travelers and supporters will rally in front of the White House at Lafayette Park.
(2021-07-10). Heart health: Cities are badly Arranged — A Redesign can help us live longer. juancole.com 
By Tolullah Oni and Rizka Maulida | — ( The Conversation ) — By 2050, it is projected that almost 70% of the world's population will be living in cities, up from 55% today. The fastest urban growth is happening in Asia and Africa, which is also where we're seeing a rapid rise in people …
(2021-07-10). President Maduro: Enemies of Venezuela Intend to Generate Anxiety Using Criminal Gangs — El Coqui with Primero Justicia T-Shirt. orinocotribune.com 
"The enemies of the country intend to generate anxiety through the financing of criminal gangs," alerted the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, after more than 24 hours of special security operations deployed to counter the criminal actions of the gang led by "El Coqui." The head of state assured residents of Caracas that his administration "will not stand idly by" in the face of threats to national stability. | "We are acting forcefully in accordance with the laws and the Constitution to guarantee security," he added. "May peace prevail!" | At the beginning of last month, the Venezuelan president denounc…
(2021-07-10). As European governments demand population "live with" COVID-19 surge, workers must take up a socialist strategy. wsws.org The policy of the ruling class means the continuation of the pandemic and, with it, mass death and social devastation. The only social force able to stop this war on society is the international working class.
(2021-07-10). The responsibilities of Caribbean intellectuals. mronline.org The tradition of Caribbean intelligentsia insists on a grounding with the masses against the elites. | July 10, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-07-10). Nicaragua — Varieties of Neocolonial Solidarity. orinocotribune.com By Stephen Sefton — July 6th 2021 | Just as in 2018, Nicaragua is once again the subject of the kind of mass international bad faith news coverage and perception management more usually associated recently with US and allied government offensives against Bolivia, Cuba, Iran, Syria and Venezuela. In Nicaragua's case the current offensive is aimed at influencing the country's elections scheduled for next November 7th. Currently, all the opinion polls show that, should President Daniel Ortega stand again for election, he and his FSLN party will win easily with over 60% support against around 20% for the the cou…
(2021-07-10). Nicaragua — Varieties of Neocolonial Solidarity. orinocotribune.com By Stephen Sefton — July 6th 2021 | Just as in 2018, Nicaragua is once again the subject of the kind of mass international bad faith news coverage and perception management more usually associated recently with US and allied government offensives against Bolivia, Cuba, Iran, Syria and Venezuela. In Nicaragua's case the current offensive is aimed at influencing the country's elections scheduled for next November 7th. Currently, all the opinion polls show that, should President Daniel Ortega stand again for election, he and his FSLN party will win easily with over 60% support against around 20% for the the cou…
(2021-07-10). Media Completely Ignore American Secret Agent's Trial For Terrorism. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — Unless you read the local Venezuelan press, you are unlikely to know that an American secret agent is currently standing trial in Venezuela on charges of terrorism and weapons trafficking. | Matthew John Heath was arrested in September outside Amuay and Cardon oil refineries in possession of a submachine gun, a grenade launcher, C4 explosives, a satellite phone and bricks of $20 bills. The Venezuelan government also alleges that he was found carrying a small coin or badge that CIA employees use to prove their identity to one another without raising suspicions. On Wednesday, Heath pled n…
(2021-07-10). [Editorial] COVID-19 in Latin America—emergency and opportunity. thelancet.com Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with 25% of recent global infections occurring in the region. Of the top ten countries with the highest death rate globally, eight are from LAC. The deaths from COVID-19 in the region stand at nearly 1.3 million people, but the pandemic will continue to drive excess mortality because of disrupted health services, economic instability, and deepening of existing inequalities. In addition, countries with high levels of infection can result in the emergence of more transmissible and vaccine-resistant variants.
(2021-07-10). [Correspondence] Surviving syndemics — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In a response to our Comment,1 Yudit Namer and Oliver Razum argue that focusing on the vulnerabilities of populations disproportionately affected by HIV rather than their resilience serves to only further marginalise already disadvantaged groups. They posit that an intersectionality of resilience framework would generate the development of more strengths-based community health interventions. Although we agree that there is evidence of great resilience in Black communities, our Comment focused on the social inequities that have required Black communities to be more resilient than other communities to survive.
(2021-07-10). [Correspondence] Surviving syndemics. thelancet.com In their Comment on the double burden of HIV and COVID-19 in US Black communities, Errol Fields and colleagues1 focus only on vulnerabilities as an alleged attribute of subpopulations, instead of stressing the importance of communities' agencies, resources, and strengths. Despite the authors 'reflective analysis of structural inequalities and the intersectional character of systems of oppression, the vulnerability accent—although benevolent—is inevitably alienating the groups that they are intending to prioritise.
(2021-07-10). [Correspondence] Addressing the real trajectory of COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean region. thelancet.com Pierre Nabeth and colleagues1 highlight the resurgence in COVID-19 cases in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region and identify factors that might have contributed to this rise. They identify changes in testing capacity, mass gatherings, decreased adherence to public health measures, and increased transmissibility of new SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging globally.
(2021-07-09). Headlines for July 9, 2021. democracynow.org "I Will Not Send Another Generation of Americans to War": Biden Steps Up Afghanistan Pullout, Haiti Arrests Colombian Ex-Soldiers and Two U.S. Citizens for Assassination of President MoàØse, Africa Suffers Worst Week Since Start of COVID-19 Pandemic , White House Coronavirus Task Force Warns of Surging Cases in Low-Vaccination Areas , Pfizer Tweaking Vaccine to Target Delta Coronavirus Variant, Will Seek Authorization for Third Shot, Texas GOP Unveils Sweeping Voter Suppression Measures in Special Legislative Session, 15 States Drop Case Against Purdue Pharma's Bankruptcy Plan in Landmark Opioids Case, Whi…
(2021-07-09). Haiti: No to US Intervention in Wake of Jovenel MoàØse Assassination. orinocotribune.com By Rachel Domond — Jul 7, 2021 | In the early hours of July 7, Haitian president-turned-dictator Jovenel MoàØse was assassinated at his home in Port-au-Prince. While many details of the assassination remain unclear, the political vacuum in Haiti will likely result in a fierce struggle over the direction of the nation in the coming weeks. | The Biden administration's initial reactions to the assassination disturbingly indicate that the U.S. government is considering deepening their intervention in Haiti, which could possibly involve a military intervention. Biden's official statement pledges that the U…
(2021-07-09). Haitian Analyst Patrick Mettelus Discusses the Assassination of Jovenel MoàØse. libya360.wordpress.com Haiti's President Jovenel MoàØse was assassinated while under the protection of a security apparatus "from the United States itself" says Haitian political analyst and activist Patrick Mettelus in an interview with teleSUR's Tatiana Pérez on Es Noticia (Wednesday, July 7). "The United States has always used the same script and Haiti is their laboratory to…
(2021-07-09). Head of Haiti's Palace Guard Subject of US Law Enforcement Investigation into Arms Trafficking. counterpunch.org Dimitri Herard, the head of the General Security Unit of the National Palace (USGPN, by its French acronym), is the subject of a US law enforcement investigation related to arms trafficking in Haiti, according to multiple sources both inside Haiti and the United States. Earlier this week, the president of Haiti was assassinated in what
(2021-07-09). Colombia Sends Team To Support Moise Killing Investigations. telesurenglish.net Forced to acknowledge that former military personnel is involved in the attack on President Jovenel Moise's residence on Wednesday, Colombia's President Ivan Duque formed a special commission to assist Haitian authorities in investigating the assassination. | RELATED: | He ordered the National Intelligence Directorate Director Rodolfo Amaya and National Police Intelligence Director Norberto Mujica to travel to Haiti wi…
(2021-07-09). Eleven Suspects In Moise's Murder Arrested at Taiwan Embassy. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Taiwanese embassy confirmed that eleven suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were detained at its facilities in Port-au-Prince. | RELATED: | Earlier in the day, the suspects had entered the embassy while fleeing Haitian police, who initially tried to chase them even into the Asian country's territory. | Taiwanese diplomats immediately authorized the operation to demonstrate…
(2021-07-09). Haiti's Justice System Calls 6 To Testify In Magnicide Case. telesurenglish.net Jean Marie Vorbe | Member of the Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Founder of the Société Générale d'Energie S.A. (SOGENER) and was Consul for 17 years in Finland, businessman who has been pointed out by some media as possibly responsible, as his interests were affected by the policies of Jovenel Moise. | Steeven Benoit | Former Senator and former presidential candidate in 2015, ally of Moise's party and then opponent of the government, is the one who claims that the Colombians did not assassinate the president, rather they were in charge of his family's security. | Reginald Boulos | Doctor and businessman was Ex-…
(2021-07-09). To End Collective and Cruel Punishment, Biden Must Go Further on Sanctions Relief. commondreams.org One observer noted that Wednesday's assassination of President Jovenel Moïse "has left Haitians at home and in the diaspora conflicted and uneasy about what could come next." | As the Biden administration conducts its review of sanctions, the clock is ticking for millions of people suffering from these callous policies in Iran, Venezuela, and elsewhere.
(2021-07-09). UN Haiti Special Rep Describes Situation in Haiti as Serious. telesurenglish.net The Special Representative of the United Nation's Secretary-General for Haiti, Helen La Lime, described Thursday the present situation in Haiti as too serious, after the assassination of President Jovenel MoàØse. | RELATED: | After a UN Security Council (UNSC) closed-door meeting, La Lime told the press that Haiti really needs international support to probe into its president ¥s assassination an…
(2021-07-09). Cuban President calls for peace, condemns assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse. en.cubadebate.cu Party First Secretary and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel strongly condemned the violent attack that led to the death of the Republic of Haiti's President.Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee First Secretary and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, issued a call for peace Wednesday morning, as he strongly condemned the violent events that led to the death of the President of the Republic of Haiti, Jovenel MoàØse.
(2021-07-09). After MoàØse assassination, popular sectors must lead the way. mronline.org Analysis the day after the Haitian president's assassination focused on liberal constitutionalism and elections. This narrow view overlooks the longstanding demands from organized popular sectors. | July 9, 2021…
(2021-07-09). More Suspects Arrested in Assassination of Haitian President. latinorebels.com PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian authorities have made more arrests in the assassination of President Jovenel MoàØse, raiding Taiwan's Embassy where several suspects are believed to have sought refuge, while also detaining two Haitian-Americans and several former Colombian soldiers allegedly tied to the plot.
(2021-07-09). US-Backed Haitian Government Reportedly Requests American Intervention. commondreams.org Public Citizen, which called for the FDA acting commissioner "to immediately resign or be removed" over the "reckless and inexcusable" drug approval, welcomed her "belated" request.
(2021-07-09). Haiti's White Rulers Have Spoken on Haiti's Political Future. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-09). The Demonisation of Mariátegui. orinocotribune.com By Juan J. Paz y Miño Cepeda — Jul 5, 2021 | During the campaign for the presidency of Peru, the rural teacher and candidate Pedro Castillo, emphasized his identity with the thought of José Carlos Mariátegui. This served so that, in addition to being a 'communist', he was attacked as a 'mariateguista', a kind of 'crime', since, supposedly, that Peruvian intellectual had 'inspired' the Shining Path guerrilla, well known for its atrocities. Thus, under such guidelines, the country could hope not only to follow the path of Venezuela and Cuba, but also that of 'violence.' Castillo's triumph has thrown all sector…
(2021-07-09). Cape Verde Violates Human Rights: Alex Saab Forced to Undergo Medical Examination in Front of Military & Police. orinocotribune.com By orders of the Cape Verdean government, and violating doctor-patient confidentiality, a team of medical oncologists who were finally permitted access to the Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab were forced to examine him in the presence of the military and the police. | According to a report by the African news agencies Noticias do Norte and Business Day Ghana, this group of specialists traveled to Cape Verdean soil in order to monitor Alex Saab's health, deteriorating as a result of his prolonged illegal detention and the prison conditions to which he has been subjected. | Only after legal pressure was applied, and a…
(2021-07-09). Cuban Americans traveling 1300 miles on foot to DC: End U.S. blockade of Cuba! answercoalition.org
(2021-07-09). European Union Exploratory Mission Already in Venezuela Preceding 21N Regional Elections. orinocotribune.com 
This Thursday, July 8, the Foreign Ministry of the Bolivarian Republic reported that an exploratory mission from the European Union (EU) arrived in our country. The delegation has scheduled a series of meetings with Venezuelan authorities and various political actors in advance of the regional elections that will take place on November 21, 2021. | The Ministry's official account, @CancilleriaVE, posted the following announcement on the social media network Twitter: "The exploratory mission of the European Union that arrived in #Venezuela will hold meetings with the Public Powers and political actors with a view t…
(2021-07-09). PSUV Dismisses Heads of Regional Political Bodies due to Wrongdoings in Primaries. orinocotribune.com 
While confirming the party's total commitment to investigations into complaints about the first phase of primaries for United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Congressman Diosdado Cabello offered details in this regard. | Cabello, first vice president of the PSUV, commented that the disciplinary process continues with the meticulous review of the democratic exercise of the bases of Chavismo. He also reported that those who committed offenses were replaced by other party militants, and were submitted to an internal investigation process within the PSUV. | During the 347th episode of his television program Con…
(2021-07-09). El Coqui and his Paramilitary Gang Terrorize Caracas Residents — Political Connections. orinocotribune.com 
This Wednesday, July 7, the La Cota 905 neighborhood in Caracas experienced an unprecedented episode of violence instigated by the criminal gangs that illegally control this barrio of Caracas. Following the initial events, which could well be classified as terrorism and which continued into Thursday, the Venezuelan government announced the deployment of a new operation to protect and safeguard the security of the people, specifically in the parishes of La Vega, Santa Rosalía, El Paraíso, San Juan and El Valle. This was announced by the Minister of Popular Power for Internal Relations, Justice and Peace, Carmen Te…
(2021-07-09). Cuba Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela at the UN Human Rights Council. orinocotribune.com HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 6 (ACN) Cuba reaffirmed its support for Venezuela and its rejection of the politically motivated resolution that originated the interactive dialogue on the report of the United Nations High Commissioner on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian nation. | In this regard, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, Cuban permanent representative to Geneva, declared that the exercise against Venezuela in such Council was nothing more than a crude justification to support the coup d'etat attempts in that country, according to the official website of the Cuban foreign ministry, Cubaminrex. | Also, the Caribbe…
(2021-07-09). Israeli Supreme Court affirms Apartheid law limiting Sovereignty to Jewish Israelis, excluding 20% of Population. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli newspaper Arab 48 reports in an article edited by Mahmud Mujadalah that the Israeli Supreme Court on Thursday refused to strike down the basic law passed by the parliament or Knesset in 2018 declaring Israel a Jewish nation such that sovereignty is solely invested in the Jewish population. …
(2021-07-09). Launch: 'Group Of Friends In Defense Of The United Nations Charter'. popularresistance.org We, representatives of Algeria, Angola, Belarus, Bolivia, Cambodia, China, Cuba, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Nicaragua, the State of Palestine, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Syria, and Venezuela to the United Nations, are pleased to announce the official launch and establishment of the "Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations". | We seize this opportunity to reaffirm that the Charter of the United Nations and its purposes and principles remain timeless, universal, and that they are all indispens…
(2021-07-09). A Caravan of Cuban Americans Are Marching 1,300 Miles to Transform U.S.-Cuba Policy. progressive.org To gain support against the U.S. blockade of Cuba, the group—led by a charismatic high school teacher—is trekking from Miami to Washington, D.C.
(2021-07-09). How One Cuban Is Leading the Charge to Transform U.S.-Cuba Policy. towardfreedom.org Carlos Lazo and a small band of Cubans are on a 1,300-mile pilgrimage from Miami to Washington, D.C., to end the U.S. blockade of Cuba.
(2021-07-09). Carlos Lazo: The Cuban American Leading the Charge to Transform U.S.-Cuba Policy. counterpunch.org Carlos Lazo and a small band of Cuban Americans are on a 1,300-mile pilgrimage from Miami to Washington, D.C., to end the U.S. blockade of Cuba. Despite the blistering summer heat and occasional death threats (including a trucker who tried to run them off the road), the marchers persist. Lazo's group is called Puentes de
(2021-07-09). Cuban Authority Approves Abdala COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Cuba's Center for State Control of Medicines, Equipment, and Medical Devices (CECMED) granted authorization for the emergency use of the Abdala COVID-19 vaccine, which showed an efficacy rate of 92.2 percent in clinical trials. | RELATED: | The vaccine complied with CEMED requirements and international standards in terms of quality, safety, and efficacy, which opens the way to its massive use in Cuba and its commercialization t…
(2021-07-09). Cuba's Soberana 02 vaccine shows 91.2% efficacy against COVID-19. peoplesdispatch.org With the historic achievement, two out of the five Cuban vaccine candidates, Soberana 02 with 91.2% and Abdala with 92.28% efficacy, are among the top 5 most effective anti-COVID-19 vaccines worldwide…
(2021-07-09). Efficacy of 91.2% with two doses of Soberana 02 and one of Soberana Plus. en.cubadebate.cu Results of clinical trials of this combination of Soberana candidate vaccines were announced yesterday at a meeting of the government's COVID-19 task force, led by First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The combination of two doses of the candidate vaccine Soberana 02 and one of Soberana Plus administered in a 0-28-56 day regimen, was found to have an efficacy of 91.2 percent, in preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19, reported Dr. Vicente Vérez Bencomo, director of the Finlay Vaccine Institute (IFV).
(2021-07-09). Venezuelan Authorities Launch Operation to Defend Caracas Against Criminal Gangs Terrorizing the Population. orinocotribune.com As a measure against the actions that criminal gangs have carried out in the last 48 hours in various sectors of Caracas, the Minister for Internal Relations, Justice and Peace, Carmen Meléndez, announced the "deployment of a new operation to protect and safeguard our people in Caracas, specifically the parishes of La Vega, Santa Rosalía, El Paraíso, San Juan and El Valle." She also issued road restrictions for El Paraíso and its surroundings. | ‚Ä¢ Since the…