kwjorinoco (2023-07-11). Cuba's Foreign Minister Condemns EU's Lack of Transparency Ahead of CELAC—EU Summit. orinocotribune.com The European side aims to hide content of the debates and organize parallel forums to the event. | On Monday, Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned the lack of transparency and the manipulative conduct of the European Union (EU) in the preparation of the third CELAC—EU Summit. | "I denounce the lack of transparency and the manipulative conduct of the European Union in the preparation of the III #CelacUE Summit, which seriously jeopardize the success of the meeting. There is little time left, but it is not too late to avoid failure," wrote Rodríguez on social media. | Denuncio la falta de transp…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-07-11). Cuba's Civil Society Denounces Exclusions and Lack of Transparency of CELAC-EU Social Forum. orinocotribune.com Several civil society organizations of Cuba denounced a lack of transparency and exclusions from a social forum prior to the CELAC-EU Summit that will take place in Brussels on July 17-18. | On Friday, July 7, the Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU), which represents these civil society organizations, condemned the lack of timely information and the exclusion of participants of Cuban civil society, youths and local authorities from the forum, convened by the European Union (EU) during July 13-14. | At a press conference held in Havana on Friday, ACNU President Norma Goicochea criticized the proposed fo…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-07-11). Cuban president slams US for "genocidal act" of depriving Cubans of oxygen during the pandemic. peoplesdispatch.org Cuba was prohibited from accessing spare parts for their only oxygen plant as well as importing medical oxygen due to the blockade, as COVID-19 ran rampant…

Yasiel Betancourt Clavijo (2023-07-11). Listín Diario highlights Cuban people's resilience to US blockade. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Listín Diario, the newspaper with the largest circulation in the Dominican Republic, published on Tuesday that the Cuban people's tenacity and resilience are a source of inspiration to overcome obstacles and achieve success under adverse circumstances.

teleSUR, Casa de las Américas (2023-07-11). "Cuba solo pertenece a Cuba" telesurtv.net Declaración de la Casa de las Américas, desde La Habana, Cuba.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-07-11). Cuba denuncia opacidad de la UE en preparación de cumbre con Celac. telesurtv.net La III Cumbre de jefes de Estado y Gobierno CELAC – Unión Europea, se celebrará en Bruselas, Bélgica, el 17 y 18 de julio, tras ocho años de no realizarse.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-07-11). Cuban media outlets denounce incitement to social unrest from the US. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban national television denounced that persons and entities in the United States continue inciting to carry out acts of violence and vandalism aimed at causing a social outbreak in Cuba, and have stepped up in that direction.

teleSUR -JCM (2023-07-11). Venezuela respalda denuncia de Cuba sobre manipulación de la UE. telesurtv.net Venezuela respalda las denuncias realizadas por Cuba relacionadas con la falta de transparencia y la conducta manipuladora de la UE en la preparación de cumbre con la Celac.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-07-10). Today Solidarity Aid to Cuba is Not Just a Symbolic Act to Challenge the Blockade. libya360.wordpress.com Bill Hackwell Medical aid for Cuba arrives in Miami. photos: Bill Hackwell I was part of a team of Cuban solidarity activists who just delivered several tons of medical aid here that was purchased and collected by IFCO Pastors for Peace. The duffel bags with needed pharmaceuticals will be taken to the island with their…

Lucas Estanislau (2023-07-10). "Sanctions have lethal effect": Intellectuals call for end to US blockade on Cuba and Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org More than 50 intellectuals from around the world have called on US Senator Bob Menendez to stop supporting sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela. In a "We respectfully ask that you stop spreading the false narrative that…

Ana Perdigón (2023-07-11). Trump Lashes Out At Venezuela Again in Campaign Speech. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-07-11). Criminal Sanctions: Washington Extends Authorization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Exports to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The US government extended the authorization of liquefied petroleum gas exports to Venezuela. According to a "Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions related to the exportation or reexportation, directly or indirectly, of liquefied petroleum gas to Venezuela,…

teleSUR, YSM (2023-07-11). Presidente de Venezuela apoya revitalizar una agenda para preservar la Amazonía. telesurtv.net El dignatario venezolano subrayó que el Amazonas es uno de los puntos fundamentales para lograr el equilibrio del planeta.

teleSUR- jaa, DRL (2023-07-11). Venezuela y Surinam estrechan vínculos de amistad y cooperación. telesurtv.net El líder de la diplomacia venezolana expresó su gratificación por la visita, la quinta reunión del Mecanismo del Consultas Políticas Surinam-Venezuela.

ecsorinoco (2023-07-10). President Maduro Highlights Civic-Military Union Key Role. orinocotribune.com On July 9, the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, highlighted the indispensable role played by the civic-military union in the harmonious development of the country, which focuses on defending sovereignty and maintaining national peace. | The Venezuelan president further expressed on twitter that the combination of the people and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces has defended national…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-07-11). Celebran el 50 aniversario de la independencia de Bahamas. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Phillips Davis calificó la independencia como "el primer gran paso en el largo viaje".

Staff (2023-07-11). Colombia to Chair CELAC for the First Time in 2025. orinocotribune.com The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) unanimously elected Colombia to assume the association's pro tempore presidency for the first time in 2025. The decision was made by consensus of the 32 countries that make up CELAC during a meeting of foreign ministers on Friday. | "The designation of Colombia in the 'pro tempore' presidency of this mechanism implies that the country will more decisively lead integration processes of our region with the other regional blocs and powers of the world, positioning the interests of the national government and the consensus of the region," said the Colombian…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-07-11). Caribbean Association seeks regional tourism solutions. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the need to seek tourism solutions for this region and thus to be tuned to the desired sustainability for the sector.

teleSUR -lvm, DRL (2023-07-11). Rechazan convocatoria de la UE sobre América Latina y el Caribe. telesurtv.net ALBA Movimiento denunció que los criterios de selección para la participación en el Foro se desconocen, y se definieron sin tener en cuenta a la Celac.

midwesternmarx (2023-07-10). Addressing allegations of "Chinese spy base" in Cuba.By: Manolo De Los Santos & Kate Gonzales. midwesternmarx.com On June 8, the U.S. media added to its long storybook of tales to scare people away from normal relations with Cuba. The Wall Street Journal published an article on that day claiming that China has plans to set up a "spy base" in Cuba, to "eavesdrop" on the United States and "identify potential strike targets." WSJ has already published two more pieces since rapidly ramping up its narrative against the Cuban state and fermenting more paranoia as the new …

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-07-10). Cuba denuncia opacidad de la UE en preparación de cumbre con Celac. telesurtv.net La III Cumbre de jefes de Estado y Gobierno CELAC – Unión Europea, se celebrará en Bruselas, Bélgica, el 17 y 18 de julio, tras ocho años de no realizarse.

teleSUR, him, JGN (2023-07-10). Mercedes Sosa, una vida de lucha social entre canciones. telesurtv.net La negra Mercedes Sosa, rescató en sus interpretaciones a poetas como los chilenos Víctor Jara y Pablo Neruda, la peruana Alicia Maguiña y el cubano Ignacio Villa.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-07-10). Yemen and Cuba promote ties in environmental matters. plenglish.com According to the source, the matter was discussed during a meeting in Havana between the first deputy minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of Cuba, Ana Teresita González, and the head of Water and Environment of Yemen, Tawfeeq al-Sharjabi. | Al-Sharjabi ratified the importance of the Cuban experience in the elaboration of an economic and investment vision. He pointed out the necessity of increasing the level of cooperation between the two countries and reactivating the joint committee. He also stressed the importance of strengthening the ties in the sector through the exchange of technical consultati…

_____ (2023-07-10). UN Forcefully Hits at US Blockade of Cuba and Prison in Guantanamo. transcend.org 5 Jul 2023 – The United Nations put forth a denunciation that carries unusual force because of its legal authority and practical experience in Cuba. Internal criticism of U.S. policies on Cuba is brushed aside due to the low priority Washington officials assign to Cuban affairs.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-07-10). Memoria y Futuro Center condemns provocation at the Allende Museum. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) Memoria y Futuro Training Center of Chile condemned the use of the Salvador Allende Solidarity Museum for an exhibition that constitutes an affront to the heroic president and a provocation against Cuba.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-09). AMCRP members to set medical donations for Cuba. plenglish.com Panama City, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Martiana Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (AMCRP) is currently organizing a batch full of medical supplies to be sent to Cuba.

_____ (2023-07-10). (Franàßais) HaàØti : la solution volée. transcend.org 6 juillet 2023 – Il y a deux ans, était assassiné le président haàØtien, Jovenel MoàØse. L'ONU développe ces dernières semaines une offensive diplomatique pour appuyer l'envoi d'une force internationale sur place. La communauté internationale s'obstine à passer à cà¥té de la solution avancée par une grande partie de la société civile haàØtienne.

ecsorinoco (2023-07-10). President Maduro Highlights Civic-Military Union Key Role. orinocotribune.com The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, this Sunday highlighted the indispensable role played by the civic-military union in the harmonious development of the country, which focuses on defending sovereignty and maintaining national peace. | Furthermore, the Venezuelan president expressed on twitter that the combination of the people and the Bolivarian National Armed Forces has been able t…

teleSUR (2023-07-10). President Maduro Meets With Barbadian Prime Minister Mottley. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, President Nicolas Maduro welcomed Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who is visiting Venezuela to strengthen political ties, bilateral cooperation, and brotherhood between both nations. | RELATED: | Following the protocol events, Maduro and Mottley began a working meeting focused on expanding strategic cooperation between Venezuela and Barbados, which have maintained diplomatic relations for 54 years.

Ricardo Vaz (2023-07-09). Venezuela: New Corporations to Claim Citgo Shares Following 'Alter Ego' Ruling. venezuelanalysis.com The US-backed opposition has faced accusations of malpractice and collusion over its handling of Venezuelan foreign assets.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-07-09). Venezuelan Sports Minister praises Central American Games victories. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mervin Maldonado, reportedly praised the 158 medals Venezuela won at the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-07-09). Is a New Conflict Coming in Venezuela? libya360.wordpress.com Misión Verdad Opponents show a shotgun they snatched from police during a demonstration in Caracas, May 3, 2017 (Photo: Carlos García Rawlins / Reuters) With the beginning of 2023 also came the warning that the country could experience an escalation of demonstrations with the potential to evolve into a scenario of pressure and conflict over…

mforinoco (2023-07-09). Qatar Boosts Mediator Credentials by Hosting Secret US-Venezuela Talks. orinocotribune.com The meeting in Doha sought to 'unblock' strained relations between Washington and Caracas. | Qatar last month hosted direct talks between Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez, advisor for the Western Hemisphere at the US National Security Council, according to Spanish daily The focus of the high-level meeting, which took place without mediators or third parties present, was to "establish a direct channel of comm…

Narkys Blanco (2023-07-09). Non-Aligned Movement Reiterates Support for Venezuela Against US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has approved a document reiterating its support for Venezuela and its constitutional government headed by President Nicolás Maduro, thus challenging the US-imposed blockade on the country. | The alternate ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations, Joaquín Pérez Ayestarán, posted on his Twitter account that the document was approved by the heads of state and government of the NAM in Kampala, capital of Uga…

Staff (2023-07-09). President Maduro Makes New Appointments in Venezuela's Military High Command. orinocotribune.com The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and commander-in-chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), Nicolás Maduro, announced new appointments in the military high command of the country during the joint graduation ceremony for the different categories of technical commanders, troops, and the passing to active reserve of the 1990 promotions of the FANB, held at the Bolivarian Military University of Venezuela (UMBV), also know as the Military Academy, in Caracas. | During the event on Friday, July 7, the president ratified Vladimir Padrino López as the minister for Defense "for his values o…

Staff (2023-07-09). Prime Minister of Barbados Meets President Maduro on Official Visit in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, received the prime minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, who is on her first official visit to Venezuela. | At the meeting, which took place on Saturday, July 8, bilateral agreements on energy, agriculture, air transport, and other cooperation treaties were signed at Miraflores Palace. | The Barbadian prime minister arrived in Venezuela on Saturday and was received by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil. Thereafter, Motltey met with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. She also visited the National Pantheon in Caracas where she paid a floral tribute to the Libe…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-07-10). Intal Globalize Solidarity calls EU to listen to Latin America. plenglish.com Brussels, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Intal Globalize Solidarity movement, Paula Andrea Polanco, affirmed that the European Union should listen to the calls for peace and respect for sovereignty coming from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-10). Illiteracy rate increases in DR, adult education plan lags behind. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) The illiteracy rate in the Dominican Republic has reportedly risen from 5.5% to 6.5% due to the Covid-19 pandemic that unfortunately disrupted the country ¥s education programs for people aged 15 and older.

ecns.cn (2023-07-10). Newly elected OCA president expects Hangzhou to deliver 'fantastic' Asian Games. ecns.cn Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Sabah, the newly elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), expressed his conviction on Saturday that Hangzhou is prepared and will deliver a "fantastic" Asian Games.