(2022-01-14). 20 years of U.S. crimes against humanity in Guantánamo. liberationnews.org 
The U.S. government runs Guantánamo prison on Cuban soil, territory illegally held since 1898.
(2022-01-14). The Venceremos Brigade Continues US Solidarity with Cuba. libya360.wordpress.com Siempre Con Cuba Members of the National Coordinating Committee of the Venceremos Brigade with a representative from the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) Members of the national coordinating committee of the Venceremos Brigade, made up of US citizens in solidarity with Cuba, affirmed the continuity of the project begun in 1969 and confirmed…
(2022-01-14). Pardiss Kebriaei on Guantánamo Prisoners. fair.org 
Prisoners of Guantánamo (photo: Shane T. McCoy/US Navy) | This week on CounterSpin: As we pass the grim milestone of 20 years of the military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, even Michael Lehnert, the Marine general who set the camp up, The number of Muslim men and boys in Guantánamo has shrunk from som…
(2022-01-14). Punto Deportivo: øQué se espera de la 61 SNB? (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu La sección Punto Deportivo en su formato podcast inicia el 2022 dedicada al béisbol, a propósito de celebrarse este 14 de enero, 60 años de la inauguración por Fidel de las Series Nacionales en el estadio Latinoamericano. En el homenaje ofreceremos informaciones del congresillo técnico de la actual campaña y análisis sobre los equipos de mayores posibilidades.
(2022-01-14). °Béisbol de pueblo desde el 14 de enero de 1962! cubadebate.cu El rumbo de la Revolución cubana alertó tempranamente al Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre su plena vocación social, con el ser humano al centro de todo, y también de su creciente arraigo popular, como se vio muy pronto en el béisbol.
(2022-01-14). Vale-No vale: Venta de productos limitados, salideros en calles y Nauta Hogar. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate continúa con su sección Vale-No Vale para reconocer, una vez más gracias a los comentarios y correos que nos envían nuestros lectores, todo aquello que vale porque mejora nuestras vidas, desarrolla el país o nos hace mejores ciudadanos, y señalar también todo lo que No Vale y merece ser cambiado.
(2022-01-14). Conozca los ganadores del concurso de Cubadebate sobre la Serie Nacional del Béisbol. cubadebate.cu El pasado 5 de enero, Cubadebate de conjunto con los servicios entuMovil de la División Habana de Desoft convocaron a los usuarios de la telefonía móvil en Cuba a un concurso con motivo de la celebración del aniversario 60 de la Primera Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Aqui damos a conocer el listado con los ganadores del concurso. Muchas felicidades.
(2022-01-14). Presidente cubano expresa condolencias por la muerte de Thiago de Mello. cubadebate.cu El Presidente Miguel Díaz Canel Bermudez dedicó a De Mello dos mensajes, en los que expresó que tras su partida, el autor de ´Los Estatutos del Hombre ª deja sus versos cargados de esperanza. | Por decreto irrevocable queda establecido el reinado permanente de la justicia y de la claridad, escribió Díaz-Canel, citando el famoso poema del artista brasileño.
(2022-01-14). Abanderados equipos para la 61 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu En horas de la mañana de este viernes, al cumplirse el 60 aniversario de la inauguración de la I Serie Nacional de Beisbol, fueron abanderados 15 de los equipos que intervendrán en la edición 61 de ese certamen. En los estadios cabeceras de cada territorio, autoridades principales del Partido Comunista de Cuba, del gobierno y el Inder entregaron los estandartes a los capitanes y directores de cada elenco.
(2022-01-14). En oposición a la política de Biden, grupos estadounidenses envían leche a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El 15 de enero de 2022, las organizaciones Puentes de Amor, The People's Forum y CODEPINK enviaron un avión de carga con 15.000 libras de leche en polvo desde Miami a Cuba. Representantes de las organizaciones viajarán a Cuba para entregarla. La ayuda fue recibida por el Centro Martin Luther King en La Habana.
(2022-01-14). Convocan a encuentro virtual en rechazo al bloqueo contra Cuba. telesurtv.net Cuba continúa recibiendo respaldo de países hermanos como Japón que envió donaciones de ómnibus recientemente.
(2022-01-14). Archivo CD: Si el hombre tuviese estatutos, serían los de Thiago. cubadebate.cu Una tarde del verano por 1974 caminando hacia la casa de un amigo que vivía en el Náutico vi que un señor con una larga cabellera blanca, todo vestido de blanco, que subía en el jardín de la casa a un cocotero sin zapatos. Era el poeta Thiago de Mello…
(2022-01-14). Comienza edición 39 de la Semana de la Cultura Holguinera. cubadebate.cu Con un amplio programa de actividades que incluye homenajes, conferencias, paneles y presentaciones literarias, escénicas y musicales comienza la edición 39 de la Semana de la Cultura Holguinera, que combinará espacios presenciales con transmisiones digitales hasta el próximo día 19.
(2022-01-14). Migrantes haitianos exigen papeles migratorios en México. telesurtv.net Los migrantes no recibieron ningún tipo de respuesta por parte de las autoridades migratorias del país centroamericano.
(2022-01-14). "Smoking Gun" Analysis Finds US Sanctions Produce "War Time" Economy in Venezuela. thegrayzone.com Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Francisco R. Rodríguez, the Executive of Oil for Venezuela, about a study he recently published which analyzed the impact of US sanctions on Venezuela's economy. Rodríguez shares data which prove sanctions have directly contributed to a major economic contraction in Venezuela, driven mainly by a significant drop in the country's oil production as a result of the measures. Rodríguez also addresses common arguments made by individuals who seek to obscure the impact …
(2022-01-14). US Congressman Meeks asks Biden to Recognize Venezuelan Electoral Authority. orinocotribune.com US Congressperson Gregory Meeks called on the Biden administration to recognize Venezuela's new National Electoral Council (CNE), noting that such a statement by the US would open doors for new opportunities. | Meeks, who is also president of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives, urged US President Biden to recognize the CNE and commit to the government of Nicolás Maduro. | The statement…
(2022-01-14). Food spending by Venezuelans dropped 24% to 34% since COVID began. america.cgtn.com 
Venezuelans are spending up to a third less on food. As the economic crisis continues, many people in the country are being forced to prioritize other things over food.
(2022-01-14). Pdte. de Venezuela destaca labor de AN durante el 2021. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano reiteró que "cada ley debe estar acompañada de un plan de acción".
(2022-01-13). Comparing The COVID-19 Responses In Cuba And The United States. popularresistance.org With fundamental differences in health systems structure and organization, as well as in political philosophy and culture, it is not surprising that there are major differences in outcomes. The more coordinated, comprehensive response to COVID-19 in Cuba has resulted in significantly better outcomes compared with the United States. Through July 15, 2021, the US cumulative case rate is more than 4 times higher than Cuba's, while the death rate and excess death rate are both approximately 12 times higher in the United States. In addition to the large differences in cumulative case and death rates between United Sta…
(2022-01-13). National Faith Groups Call On Congress And President To Close Guantanamo Bay Prison. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — On Tuesday, Jan. 11, twenty-nine national faith groups sent a letter to President Biden and all Members of Congress calling on them "to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and to ensure that all of the people held there are either released, agree to a plea deal, or receive a fair trial in a federal court." | Rev. Ron Stief, Executive Director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, released the following statement: | "For twenty years our country has held people without charge or trial in Guantanamo. Some of the people we still hold there were tortured by the U.S. after the…
(2022-01-13). New revelations in assassination of Haitian president point to conspiracy of high-ranking government officials. wsws.org The revelations add more evidence that the plot was a conspiracy orchestrated by powerful figures within MoàØse's cabinet and backed by US authorities.
(2022-01-13). Venezuela Begins 2022 with Oil Production Increase (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com 
Despite the economic blockade imposed by the United States regime, Venezuela began 2022 by increasing its oil production in its domestic refineries to almost 160,000 barrels per day (bpd), a source revealed to Reuters. | With the help of Iran, which provided tankers of fuel, Venezuela was able to satisfy its internal demand for gasoline a few months ago. In addition, technicians from Iran helped to replace equipment and effectuate repairs at several refineries in Venezuela. | Processing was revamped to handle a more diverse list of crude grades, to produce more gasoline and diesel. | Venezuela has been heavily af…
(2022-01-13). Venezuelan Communists demand end to persecution after party member is murdered. peoplesworld.org 
The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) has called for urgent investigations and an end to persecution following the "vile and cowardly murder" of party member José Urbina. It offered heartfelt condolences to the family of the slain PCV cadre, who was killed in Venezuela's western Apure State on Sunday. In a press statement, the party …
(2022-01-13). Venezuela Rejects US 'Incoherent and Disrespectful' Statement — Barinas Rerun Elections. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister, Félix Plasencia, responded firmly to the statements of the spokesperson for the United States government based in Colombia, James Story, who had referred to the electoral process held in Barinas state on January 9. | Through his official Twitter account, the Venezuelan minister for foreign affairs questioned that the representative of the Biden administration tried to "congratulate" the people of Barinas on the electoral process, after being the main promoter of actions against the legitimate government of Venezuela and the boycott of electoral processes. | Llamar al boicot el…
(2022-01-13). Anti-imperialists call on UK govt. to return Venezuelan gold held at Bank of England. peoplesdispatch.org As part of the US-backed imperialist maneuvers to destabilize the socialist government in Venezuela, the UK authorities blocked the country from accessing 31 tons of gold, valued at around USD 2 billion, which is deposited at the Bank of England…
(2022-01-13). In Barinas Venezuela Responds with the Dignity of a Good Loser in Fair Elections. orinocotribune.com By Nino Pagliccia — Jan 11, 2022 | Last Sunday, January 9, many Venezuelans received the news of an electoral result that undoubtedly disappointed those who support Chavismo and made opponents happy. That was the election for governor of the state of Barinas that was repeated following the irregularities detected on November 21 in the previous candidacy presented by the extreme right. | Jorge Arreaza himself, the candidate of the Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), broke the news with the following words: "Dear Barinas. The information we receive from our PSUV organization indicates that, although…
(2022-01-13). Venezuela Reports Spike in Covid-19 Cases as Schools Reopen. venezuelanalysis.com President Maduro has confirmed the flexible quarantine will stay in place until further notice while reassuring that Omicron "will not be underestimated."
(2022-01-13). President Maduro Reports COVID-19 Case Spike due to Omicron. orinocotribune.com 
This Tuesday, January 11, during a brief on the fight against COVID-19 and the return to classes, the Venezuelan head of state pointed out that Venezuela has had a slight increase in the rate of infections, rising from five cases to six cases for every 100,000 inhabitants. Likewise, he pointed out that the new daily cases of COVID-19, which in the first days of January fell to 110, rose to 598 cases this Tuesday. For the moment, classes will not be suspended nor will the reopening of the economy be affected, but he urged Venezuelans not to be careless. He called for those who have not yet done so to get vaccinate…
(2022-01-13). CELAC: Latin American People Strive for Integration and Unity. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra García — Jan 9, 2022 | Last Friday, January 7, Argentina assumed the pro tempore presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) for the year 2022. The first words of the President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, after accepting this great challenge, was to call on the people to move forward in integration and to strengthen the dialogue to continue building a region at peace. This theme of deepening Latin America integration has been the thrust of the organization for over a decade, excluding the US and Canada, but that doesn't mean that there are no CELAC member nati…