(2021-08-30). Xi says China willing to walk together with Cuba in building socialism. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is willing to walk together with Cuba in building socialism and be good partners in pursuing common development in a phone conversation with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
(2021-08-30). While Western Powers Undermine Haitian Sovereignty, Venezuela Continues to Show Solidarity. orinocotribune.com By Owen Schalk — Aug 27, 2021 | On August 14, Haiti was devastated by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake originating from the southern Tiburon Peninsula, 150 kilometres from the capital, Port-au-Prince. World leaders issued statements of solidarity, international charities began encouraging donations, and the United Nations started organizing emergency aid funds to assist the country. Articles on this ongoing tragedy often emphasis two prior catastrophes which have compounded the quake's impact on the Haitian people: the COVID-19 pandemic and political instability following the assassination of President Jovenel Moà…
(2021-08-30). Cuba's Central Bank Regulates the use of Cryptocurrencies. orinocotribune.com Havana, August 27 (RHC)— A Resolution of the Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) published in the Official Gazette and signed by its Minister-President Marta Sabina Wilson González, indicated that this entity will dictate the rules for the use of cryptocurrencies in Cuban territory. | The Resolution aims to "establish the rules based on which the Central Bank of Cuba regulates the use of certain virtual assets in commercial transactions, and the licensing of virtual asset service providers for operations related to financial, exchange and collection or payment activities, in and from the national territory." | The te…
(2021-08-30). Cuba — Los grandes temas nacionales de hoy: La economía socialista. globalizacion.ca En la nota de la semana pasada que titulamos "Fidel y los grandes temas nacionales de hoy" subrayábamos tres que se discuten en todos los espacios de la sociedad y que son estos: | 1. Las posibilidades de la economía socialista…
(2021-08-30). ConocoPhillips On the Hunt for PDVSA's Caribbean Assets. libya360.wordpress.com Mision Verdad U.S. transnational ConocoPhillips is once again litigating against Venezuela, this time in Jamaica (Photo: Thimo Rodríguez). In 2007, the international legal dispute between Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) and the U.S. oil transnationals, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil, began. (PDVSA) and the US oil transnationals, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil, when the latter refused to join the…
(2021-08-30). Richard C. Lewontin, a pioneer in molecular genetics, dies at 92. wsws.org Lewontin demonstrated that genetic differences between human populations are smaller than had previously been thought, rejecting race as a valid biological category.
(2021-08-30). UC Davis Study Finds Dams Are Ineffective for Cold-Water Conservation for Salmon and Trout. indybay.org Ann Willis, the study's lead author, says the solution to creating cold water habitat to stop the extinction of salmon and trout populations is to remove dams and restructure water management in California.
(2021-08-30). Venezuelan Athlete Lisbeli Vera: 'I Know it is Difficult, but I Want to Bring Three Medals Home'. orinocotribune.com 
The name of Lisbeli Vera is already well known in the field of world para athletics, and the silver medal in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the 400m T47 won by the 19-year-old born in Zulia state confirms this. | "We achieved the first objective, which was a medal in these Games," Vera stressed after winning her silver medal in Tokyo. "However, we are going for more because I want to bring three medals to Venezuela," she added. | The Zulia state native overcame bullying and shyness thanks to a tenacious and disciplined character on the track, motivated to daily training under her mentor, Isidoro Barthelemy. Vera…
(2021-08-30). Venezuela Protests 'Inconsistent' Accusations of Colombian Border Incursion. venezuelanalysis.com Bogotá claimed two Venezuelan soldiers had illegally crossed the border to search a civilian boat earlier this month.
(2021-08-30). Edgar Ramírez Blames Lack of Vaccines in Venezuela for Death of Relatives (Data). orinocotribune.com 
Edgar Ramírez, Venezuelan actor residing in the United States, has reported that several of his relatives in Venezuela died of COVID-19. He has blamed the Venezuelan government for the deaths, reporting that his relatives did not have access to COVID-19 vaccines. However, he did not mention that Venezuela's access to vaccines has been blocked and hampered due to international pressure coming directly from the United States and Europe. | "After excruciating agony, my Aunt Lucy died on Saturday," wrote Ramírez on his
(2021-08-29). La ruta de Afganistán a Haití pasa por Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca La distancia entre Afganistán y Haití induce a pensar que no tienen nada en común. Sus historias, culturas, idiomas, orígenes étnicos y geografía son incomparables, y difícilmente se pueda encontrar algo que emparente a los dos países. Sin embargo lo…
(2021-08-29). Concluye instalación del mayor parque eólico marino flotante del mundo. cubadebate.cu
(2021-08-29). Cuba Confronting US-led Subversion. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-29). México propone sustituir a la OEA por una organización no intervencionista. telesurtv.net La Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños, de septiembre en México, definirá los pasos a seguir.
(2021-08-29). Bloomberg Dixit: Guaidó & Co. to Announce Participation in Regional Elections — Deadline for Nominations Extended. orinocotribune.com 
The opposition extreme right-wing led by former deputy Juan Guaidó will participate in the regional elections scheduled for November 21, as part of the agreements of the dialogue that is taking place in Mexico, sources from the Guaidó bloc allegedly reported this Friday, August 2, to Bloomberg. | "Venezuela's opposition is set to announce it will break a three-year boycott of elections and register candidates for November's vote, marking progress on a key issue in political negotiations with President Nicolas Maduro's government," reported the US news corporation. | According to the outlet, it is expected that th…
(2021-08-29). Airlift Aids Areas Affected by Heavy Rains in Mérida State. orinocotribune.com 
On Saturday, August 28, an air corridor was established between the Tactical Air Base of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) in El Vigía and the locality of Pueblo Nuevo del Sur, specifically the village of Quirorá, in Mérida state that has been severely affected by heavy rains and resulting landslides. The Venezuelan government established the corridor to assist the communities of Mérida affected by the rains. | This measure provided the people of the area with medical assistance, vaccination, food deliveries and inspections of buildings affected by the rains. | Additionally, a local woman with a knee inj…
(2021-08-29). CNE de Venezuela prorroga plazo para inscribir postulantes. telesurtv.net Diversas organizaciones políticas solicitaron extender plazo de inscripción de candidaturas para los comicios del 21N.