Receives Jorge Sanjines Decoration of the Condor of the Andes
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/receives-jorge-sanjines-national-decoration-order-condor-andes-20240228-0021.html
February 29, 2024, 1:49 AM
Jorge Sanjines is considered the best film director in Bolivia, among his productions are "Ukamau", "La Nación Clandestina", "El coraje del pueblo", among others.
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Venezuela: National Agreement on Electoral Calendar
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-National-Agreement-on-Electoral-Calendar-20240228-0020.html
February 29, 2024, 12:43 AM
The National Dialogue Day brought together some 150 representatives of all the political, religious, academic, student, scientific, cultural and business sectors of the country.
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FGE Throws Results on the Murder of Fernando Villavicencio
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/fge-throws-results-on-the-murder-of-fernando-villavicencio-20240228-0018.html
February 28, 2024, 11:16 PM
The investigations on the crime committed in the night of 9 June 2023 identified six suspects.
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Guatemala Presents the National Anti-corruption Commission.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/guatemala-presents-national-anticorruption-commission.-20240228-0016.html
February 28, 2024, 9:55 PM
The Guatemalan president stressed that Guatemala will not tolerate corruption and that it will be a country of opportunities for all.
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Haiti: Education is a Luxury That Many Parents Cannot Afford
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Education-is-a-Luxury-That-Many-Parents-Cannot-Afford-20240228-0012.html
February 28, 2024, 8:25 PM
"85 percent of Haitian teachers did not receive any training in the teaching profession, and 30 percent have less than a ninth year of basic education."
 
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Venezuelan National Assembly to Present a Consensus Document
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-National-Assembly-to-Present-a-Consensus-Document-20240228-0009.html
February 28, 2024, 6:16 PM
The Bolivarian Revolution has never affected the election deadlines established in the Constitution, said legislator Rodriguez.
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Argentina: Bullrich Orders Anti-Protest Operation at Airports
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentina-Bullrich-Orders-Anti-Protest-Operation-at-Airports-20240228-0008.html
February 28, 2024, 5:43 PM
Social conflict shows no signs of easing due to the neoliberal policies implemented by far-right President Javier Milei.
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Honduras President Castro Regrets Deaths in Road Accident
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Honduras-President-Castro-Regrets-Deaths-in-Road-Accident-20240228-0007.html
February 28, 2024, 4:30 PM
"My condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity for the swift recovery of the injured," she said.
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CPAC Promotes Hate, Racism and Lies: Casa de Las Americas
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/CPAC-Promotes-Hate-Racism-and-Lies-Casa-de-Las-Americas-20240228-0006.html
February 28, 2024, 3:48 PM
Cuban intellectuals harshly criticized the Conservative Political Action Conference's neo-fascism.
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Bolivian Vice Minister Ticona Dies in an Car Accident
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bolivian-Vice-Minister-Ticona-Dies-in-an-Car-Accident-20240228-0005.html
February 28, 2024, 2:31 PM
He was traveling to the city of Cuatro Cañadas, where transporters had blocked the road.
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Military Police Dragnet Kills 7 at Rio de Janeiro Favelas
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Military-Police-Dragnet-Kills-7-at-Rio-de-Janeiro-Favelas-20240228-0004.html
February 28, 2024, 1:38 PM
The operation targeted Alemao, Mare, and other shanty towns controlled by the Red Command.
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The Caribbean: Leisure and Entertainment Industry, Destinations
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/The-Caribbean-Leisure-and-Entertainment-Industry-Destinations-20240227-0025.html
February 28, 2024, 2:21 AM
Today we are going to review some of the most outstanding places that travelers like to visit, according to the list of the tourism platform TripAdvisor.
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Venezuelan President Welcomes Proposals from 7TS National Debate
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-President-Welcomes-Proposals-from-7TS-National-Debate-20240227-0023.html
February 28, 2024, 1:34 AM
"We have to patent the method of grassroots democracy, direct democracy, true democracy and the method is the CDA (Consultation, Debate and Action) method," Maduro said.
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Haiti: Benin Offers 2,000 Troops to Kenya-Led Force
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Benin-Offers-2000-Troops-to-Kenya-Led-Force-20240227-0018.html
February 27, 2024, 10:47 PM
The deployment was to happen this month, but it was delayed after it was blocked by a Kenyan court in January.
 
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DR: Congress Opens a New Legislature, Campaigns and Elections
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/DR-Congress-Opens-a-New-Legislature-Campaigns-and-Elections-20240227-0015.html
February 27, 2024, 10:19 PM
The new legislature has a group of pending bills that must be approved before July 26 to prevent them from perishing.
 
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Presidential Debate Begins in Panama for May Elections
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/presidential-debate-begins-panama-may-elections-20240227-0013.html
February 27, 2024, 9:47 PM
The debate was characterized by insults, humiliation and personal attacks, but it also had general ideas before the 5 May elections.
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Salvadoran Parties Close Campaigns for Municipal Elections
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Salvadoran-Parties-Close-Campaigns-for-Municipal-Elections-20240227-0011.html
February 27, 2024, 6:49 PM
As a result of a legal reform approved in 2023, El Salvador now only has 44 municipalities.
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Argentine Aeronautical Workers Go on Strike on Wednesday
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-Aeronautical-Workers-Go-on-Strike-on-Wednesday-20240227-0010.html
February 27, 2024, 6:07 PM
The 24-hour strike will affect around 35,000 people who were scheduled to travel on approximately 300 flights with Aerolineas Argentinas.
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Illegal Coercive Measures Seriously Affect Venezuelans: FM Gil
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Illegal-Coercive-Measures-Seriously-Affect-Venezuelans-FM-Gil-20240227-0009.html
February 27, 2024, 5:33 PM
The Venezuelan diplomat also denounced that there is an attempt to interfere in his country under the pretext of human rights protection.
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Colombian Families Are Displaced by Paramilitary Violence
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Colombian-Families-Are-Displaced-by-Paramilitary-Violence-20240227-0006.html
February 27, 2024, 2:05 PM
Fighting between the Gulf Clan and the Sierra Nevada Self-Defense Forces causes families to abandon their homes.
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Mexico Urges US To Regularize Migrants' Legal Status
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Mexico-Urges-US-To-Regularize-Migrants-Legal-Status-20240227-0005.html
February 27, 2024, 1:30 PM
There are 37.3 million Mexicans living in the U.S., with some 5.3 million being undocumented.
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Anti-Venezuela Campaign Has Intensified: President Maduro
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Anti-Venezuela-Campaign-Has-Intensified-President-Maduro-20240227-0001.html
February 27, 2024, 11:59 AM
There is no way a U.S.-backed far-right option will be able to defeat the revolutionary option in the 2024 elections, the Venezuelan leader said.
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Peru Report More Than 100 Provinces in Health Emergency
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/peru-report--provinces-in-health-emergency-20240226-0024.html
February 27, 2024, 3:23 AM
According to the Peruvian government, the number of cases in the first weeks of 2024 alone was double that of a year ago.
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Miguel Zavala, Candidate for Mayor Shot Dead in Mexico
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/miguel-zavala-candidate-mayor-shot-dead-mexico-20240226-0023.html
February 27, 2024, 2:34 AM
Upon entering a hospital, the politician was shot in his vehicle by armed men, according to preliminary reports.
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Governor of Buenos Aires Sues Milei with the Supreme Court
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Governor-of-Buenos-Aires-Sues-Milei-with-the-Supreme-Court-20240226-0019.html
February 27, 2024, 1:06 AM
The governor criticized the president’s cuts to health, education and transport, stating that this affects all Argentine provinces.
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Caricom Leaders Open Summit in Guyana
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Caricom-Leaders-Open-Summit-in-Guyana-20240226-0018.html
February 26, 2024, 11:36 PM
The meeting is attended by 13 of the 15 heads of government of the region, to address issues such as agrofood security, air and maritime transport, resilience to climate change, security, the situation in Haiti, among others. 
 
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Haiti: Deficit of Mental Health Experts
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Deficit-of-Mental-Health-Experts-20240226-0015.html
February 26, 2024, 10:10 PM
Forced displacement due to violence generated by criminal gangs, assaults of all kinds, loss of homes and possessions add to the list of social disillusionment that gestated the desire of many individuals to end their own lives for good.
 
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Washington Once Again Interferes in the Essequibo Issue
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Washington-Once-Again-Interferes-in-the-Essequibo-Issue-20240226-0012.html
February 26, 2024, 6:48 PM
The U.S. is interested in partnering with Guyana in the UN Security Council, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield acknowledged.
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ALBA’s Unity Proposal is Based on the Peoples: Arreaza
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/ALBAs-Unity-Proposal-is-Based-on-the-Peoples-Arreaza--20240226-0007.html
February 26, 2024, 1:30 PM
This integration mechanism is based on political-ethical principles aimed at generating awareness of the need for a international order.
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Argentine Teachers Begin National Strike Against Milei's Policy
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-Teachers-Begin-National-Strike-Against-Mileis-Policy-20240226-0006.html
February 26, 2024, 12:47 PM
They demand salary increases to compensate for the accelerated loss of purchasing power.
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Mexico: AMLO Inaugurates Work of Aqueduct to Yaqui People
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Mexico-AMLO-Inaugurates-Work-of-Aqueduct-to-Yaqui-People-20240225-0006.html
February 25, 2024, 10:50 PM
More than 40,000 indigenous people in the northern state of Sonora will have access to drinking water with the Yaqui Aqueduct, inhabitants of 50 communities that have faced shortages for years.
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Türkiye President Recep Erdoğan Will Visit Venezuela This Year
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Turkiye-President-Recep-Erdoan-Will-Visit-Venezuela-This-Year-20240225-0001.html
February 25, 2024, 4:58 PM
The Turkish FM stressed the need of his nation to advance bilateral relations with Venezuela, especially in the field of energy.
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“Israel Commits Genocide in Gaza”: President Lula Says Again
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Israel-Commits-Genocide-in-Gaza-President-Lula-Says-Again-20240224-0001.html
February 24, 2024, 5:04 PM
Brazilian head of state pointed as well that he will not change his "dignity for falsehood" amid a diplomatic crisis between the Zionist Government and Brazil.
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Higher or University Education in Venezuela
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Higher-or-University-Education-in-Venezuela-20240223-0016.html
February 23, 2024, 11:39 PM
The South American country has positioned itself as one of the countries with the best human capital index, with high standards formed by its universities.
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Venezuela Expands Gas Cooperation with Algeria
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Expands-Gas-Cooperation-with-Algeria-20240223-0013.html
February 23, 2024, 9:28 PM
Since Algeria joined the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 1969, the two countries have maintained a close relationship based on collaboration in the oil field.
 
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Colombia Assumes Presidency of the EU-CELAC Anti-Drug Mechanism
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Colombia-Assumes-Presidency-of-the-EU-CELAC-Anti-Drug-Mechanism-20240223-0010.html
February 23, 2024, 6:43 PM
The failed 'War on Drugs' has left a million victims in Latin America, President Petro recalled.
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Venezuela Defeated Foreign Interference in the 'Bridges Battle'
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Defeated-Foreign-Interference-in-the-Bridges-Battle-20240223-0008.html
February 23, 2024, 5:12 PM
In Feb. 2019, U.S. far-right activists wanted to destabilize the Bolivarian Revolution using as a pretext the entry of humanitarian aid through the country's borders.
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Wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon Put Yanomami Families at Risk
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Wildfires-in-the-Brazilian-Amazon-Put-Yanomami-Families-at-Risk-20240223-0007.html
February 23, 2024, 4:06 PM
The Chico Mendes Institute that the origin of the fires was intentional burning of fields for agricultural cultivation and animal grazing.
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Argentine Teachers To Go on National Strike Next Week
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-Teachers-To-Go-on-National-Strike-Next-Week-20240223-0006.html
February 23, 2024, 3:19 PM
Since December, the poverty rate has increased to 57.4 percent in this South American country.
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Argentine: President Milei Closes Agency Against Discrimination
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-President-Milei-Closes-Agency-Against-Discrimination-20240223-0003.html
February 23, 2024, 12:22 PM
His administration is ready to dismantle public institutes that "are useless or are large political boxes or are simply places to generate militant employment."
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OECS Congratulates St. Lucia on Its 45th Independence Anniv
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/OECS-Congratulates-St.-Lucia-on-Its-45th-Independence-Anniv-20240222-0019.html
February 23, 2024, 2:36 AM
The celebration takes place under the theme "Douvan Ansanm (Moving Forward Together): Building a Nation through Unity, Resilience and Creativity."
 
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Venezuela: Death Toll Rises to 16 in Bolivar Mine Collapse
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Death-Toll-Rises-to-16-in-Bolivar-Mine-Collapse-20240222-0017.html
February 23, 2024, 1:21 AM
The Government of the State of Bolivar notified the accident the day before, expressing its solidarity with the victims.
 
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Floods Caused by Intense Rains Leave Dead in Rio de Janeiro
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/floods-caused-by-intense-rains-leave-dead-in-rio-de-janeiro--20240222-0013.html
February 22, 2024, 8:59 PM
In some areas of Brazil the risk of flooding is very high according to official sources
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Bolsonaro Remains Silent When Testifying About 2023 Coup Plan
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bolsonaro-Remains-Silent-When-Testifying-About-2023-Coup-Plan-20240222-0012.html
February 22, 2024, 6:49 PM
This far-right politician and his collaborators must answer for violent acts that aimed to perpetuate him in the Presidency of Brazil.
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Rio De Janeiro Declares Dengue Epidemic
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Rio-De-Janeiro-Declares-Dengue-Epidemic-20240222-0009.html
February 22, 2024, 5:17 PM
Brazil is approaching 700,000 dengue cases, with 122 deaths confirmed from this disease.
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Argentine Health Workers Go on Strike
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-Health-Workers-Go-on-Strike-20240222-0007.html
February 22, 2024, 3:55 PM
Nevertheless, they will maintain minimum coverage, with a primary focus on emergencies.
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G20 Meeting Discusses Global Governance Reforms
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/G20-Meeting-Discusses-Global-Governance-Reforms-20240222-0005.html
February 22, 2024, 2:11 PM
"The current global governance institutions are not equipped to deal with the tensions we are facing," said Brazilian FM Vieira.
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Nicaraguan President Ortega Paid Tribute to General Sandino
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Nicaraguan-President-Ortega-Paid-Tribute-to-General-Sandino-20240222-0004.html
February 22, 2024, 12:44 PM
For Sandino, the father of the Nicaraguan revolution, the people never surrender, recalled Ortega.
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President Maduro Rejects Media Campaign Against Migrants
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/President-Maduro-Rejects-Media-Campaign-Against-Migrants-20240222-0002.html
February 22, 2024, 11:37 AM
Right-wing outlets are encouraging xenophobia against Venezuelans by falsely linking them to armed gangs operating in the United States.
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Trinidad and Tobago, a Powerful Energy and Gas Industry
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Trinidad-and-Tobago-a-Powerful-Energy-and-Gas-Industry-20240222-0001.html
February 22, 2024, 7:16 AM
The country is expected to contribute about 25%, or 820 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of America's natural gas production by 2025. 
 
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Noboa Government will increase the IVA tax to 15%
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/noboa-government-will-increase-the-iva-tax--20240221-0023.html
February 22, 2024, 3:12 AM
The measure is a surprise for almost all Ecuadoreans.
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Venezuela: Mine Collapse in Bolivar Leaves at Least 30 Dead
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Mine-Collapse-in-Bolivar-Leaves-at-Least-30-Dead-20240221-0016.html
February 21, 2024, 10:01 PM
According to the authorities, the landslide occurred in the Bulla Loca mine in the municipality of Angostura.
 
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Haiti: WFP Temporarily Suspends Work in Hazardous Areas
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-WFP-Temporarily-Suspends-Work-in-Hazardous-Areas-20240221-0015.html
February 21, 2024, 9:17 PM
WFP Country Director Jean-Martin Bauer said the increased violence led to the blocking of freight routes, restrictions on movement and the closure of schools, forcing the temporary suspension of many WFP activities across the country.
 
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Guyana and DR Strengthen Ties with Chamber of Commerce
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Guyana-and-DR-Strengthen-Ties-with-Chamber-of-Commerce-20240221-0013.html
February 21, 2024, 8:36 PM
The routes between Las Americas and Cheddi Jagan international airports will be on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in an Embraer 190 aircraft with 97 seats, nine of them business class and 88 economy.
 
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Venezuela Denounces US-Based Smear Campaign Against Migrants
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Denounces-US-Based-Smear-Campaign-Against-Migrants-20240221-0012.html
February 21, 2024, 6:58 PM
Messages posted on social networks attempt to link Venezuelans with an alleged "Unpunished Rise of the Aragua Train."
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ELN Guerrilla Freezes Peace Dialogues in Colombia
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/ELN-Guerrilla-Freezes-Peace-Dialogues-in-Colombia-20240221-0007.html
February 21, 2024, 1:50 PM
The National Liberation Army accuses the Colombian government of committing actions contrary to what was agreed upon at the negotiations.
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Musical Phenomenon in Latin America, a Mix of Flavors
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Musical-Phenomenon-in-Latin-America-a-Mix-of-Flavors-20240221-0002.html
February 21, 2024, 4:24 AM
Latin America is home to the world's musical heritage, where all rhythms and sonorities converge in harmony.
 
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ALBA-TCP Expresses Solidarity with Brazilian President
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/ALBA-TCP-Expresses-Solidarity-with-Brazilian-President-20240220-0017.html
February 21, 2024, 1:07 AM
The Alliance demanded "an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the massacre, as well as accountability for crimes against humanity."
 
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DR: 348 People Arrested for Environmental Crimes
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/DR-348-People-Arrested-for-Environmental-Crimes-20240220-0015.html
February 20, 2024, 11:40 PM
The director of Senpa, Navy Captain René Rodríguez Álvarez, reminded the citizens that the responsibility of caring for the environment belongs to everyone and urged them to support the fight against crimes that damage the environment.
 
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President Maduro Greets Nicaragua on Sandino's Anniversary
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/President-Maduro-Greets-Nicaragua-on-Sandinos-Anniversary-20240220-0010.html
February 20, 2024, 6:37 PM
"Our countries' friendship is deep-rooted in the principles of solidarity and cooperation," the Bolivarian leader pointed out.
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Salvadoran Parties Request Annulment of Legislative Elections
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Salvadoran-Parties-Request-Annulment-of-Legislative-Elections-20240220-0009.html
February 20, 2024, 4:59 PM
Electoral authorities announced that President Bukele's party obtained 54 out of 60 legislators.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Arrives in Venezuela
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Russian-Foreign-Minister-Sergei-Lavrov-Arrives-in-Venezuela-20240220-0004.html
February 20, 2024, 1:36 PM
He is scheduled to meet with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, and Foreign Minister Yvan Gil.
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Dialogue and Peace is the Way in Venezuela: President Maduro
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Dialogue-and-Peace-is-the-Way-in-Venezuela-President-Maduro-20240220-0003.html
February 20, 2024, 12:26 PM
The Venezuelan people will not be intimidated by U.S. threats, the Bolivarian leader stressed.
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Brazil to Strengthen Ties with Africa for a Fairer World
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-to-Strengthen-Ties-with-Africa-for-a-Fairer-World-20240219-0018.html
February 20, 2024, 1:01 AM
Lula affirmed that, as president of Brazil, he will reiterate closer ties with Africa and consolidate cooperation with the countries of the continent.
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Haiti: Children's situation Described as Catastrophic
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Childrens-situation-Described-as-Catastrophic-20240219-0016.html
February 19, 2024, 11:14 PM
Children have been raped, kidnapped or killed during repeated attacks by armed gangs in various parts of the country, and access to hospitals is very difficult for them, Presna lamented.
 
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Venezuelan Attorney General Provides More Data on Bracelet Plot
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-Attorney-General-Provides-More-Data-on-Bracelet-Plot-20240219-0011.html
February 19, 2024, 6:47 PM
Rocio San Miguel provided information to an ambassador of a European country about Venezuela's military capabilities.
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Jorge Arreaza is Appointed as ALBA-TCP Secretary
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Jorge-Arreaza-is-Appointed-as-ALBA-TCP-Secretary-20240219-0009.html
February 19, 2024, 4:10 PM
This Venezuelan politician has served as Science Minister, Vice President, and Foreign Minister.
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Macri and Milei Are Responsible for Poverty in Argentina: CFK
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Macri-and-Milei-Are-Responsible-for-Poverty-in-Argentina-CFK-20240219-0007.html
February 19, 2024, 3:15 PM
In less than a month of government, President Javier Milei increased poverty to 54 percent.
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Latin American Movements Support the Bolivarian Revolution
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Latin-American-Movements-Support-the-Bolivarian-Revolution-20240219-0001.html
February 19, 2024, 12:26 PM
"The defense of Venezuela and its tireless struggle to achieve socialism are non-negotiable," they said.
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Argentina: Poverty Rises 13 Points in Milei’s Two Months Ruling
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentina-Poverty-Rises-13-Points-in-Mileis-Two-Months-Ruling-20240218-0003.html
February 18, 2024, 8:23 PM
The poverty level rose from 44.7% observed in the third quarter of 2023 to 49.5% in December and 57.4% in January.
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Municipal Elections This Sunday in Dominican Republic
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Municipal-Elections-This-Sunday-in-Dominican-Republic-20240218-0002.html
February 18, 2024, 6:35 PM
A total of 158 mayors, 1164 regidurías, 235 municipal directorates and 735 members are the positions to be contested in the electoral contest at the municipal level.
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Venezuela Commemorate Geneva Agreements on Border Dispute
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Commemorate-Geneva-Agreements-on-Border-Dispute-20240217-0004.html
February 17, 2024, 9:46 PM
The Venezuelan Government reaffirm its commitment to peace, dialogue, diplomacy, justice and sovereignty.
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Literature Festival in Cuba Continues
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Literature-Festival-in-Cuba-Continues-20240217-0002.html
February 17, 2024, 7:51 PM
This Saturday Editorial Letras Cubanas will present the digital books: Fidel and the Cuban publishing industry, by Francisca López Civeira and Fabio Enrique Fernández, presented by Juan Rodríguez Cabrera; Dust and gold, by Julio Travieso, presented by Félix Julio Alfonso.
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Cuban Biotechnology, Pride of a Caribbean Island
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Cuban-Biotechnology-Pride-of-a-Caribbean-Island-20240216-0019.html
February 17, 2024, 3:32 AM
Five years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the world, the country was in a leading position in the development of five candidate vaccines to combat the disease. 
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Bolivian FM Sosa Visits Venezuela to Strengthen Relations
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bolivian-FM-Sosa-Visits-Venezuela-to-Strengthen-Relations-20240216-0010.html
February 16, 2024, 6:25 PM
Previously, these South American countries signed agreements to facilitate cooperation in areas related to oil, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
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In a World Taking About War, Colombia Talks About Peace: Petro
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/In-a-World-Taking-About-War-Colombia-Talks-About-Peace-Petro-20240216-0009.html
February 16, 2024, 5:45 PM
"We are witnessing a genocide live and we cannot do anything or we are complicit with it," the Colombian president said.
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Bolsonaro Admits Sending Money to US before Leaving Presidency
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bolsonaro-Admits-Sending-Money-to-US-before-Leaving-Presidency-20240216-0005.html
February 16, 2024, 1:55 PM
The Police suspected Bolsonaro intended to use the funds to finance his stay in the U.S. while awaiting a possible coup in Brazil.
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Haiti: Police Seek Killers of SWAT Officer
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Police-Seek-Killers-of-SWAT-Officer-20240215-0015.html
February 15, 2024, 11:15 PM
Haiti's National Police Union reported that 1,800 police officers fled the country last year, another factor that makes it impossible to provide an effective response to criminal gangs.
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Electoral Ban Begins in the Dominican Republic
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Electoral-Ban-Begins-in-the-Dominican-Republic-20240215-0011.html
February 15, 2024, 9:28 PM
During these days, allusions related to the promotion of political parties, groupings or movements or admitted candidates have ceased, according to article 177 of law 20-13, Organic Law of the Electoral Regime.
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Venezuela Suspends OHCHR's Advisory Activities in Caracas
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Suspends-OHCHRs-Advisory-Activities-in-Caracas-20240215-0010.html
February 15, 2024, 6:20 PM
Nevertheless, Venezuela is willing to continue cooperating with international mechanisms for human rights protection on the basis of respect for national sovereignty.
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Brazil Toughens Conditions in Maximum Security Prisons
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-Toughens-Conditions-in-Maximum-Security-Prisons-20240215-0008.html
February 15, 2024, 4:23 PM
Previously, two members of the Comando Vermello escaped from the Mossoro federal prison. 
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Venezuela Supports Trinidad & Tobago in Controlling Oil Spill
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Supports-Trinidad--Tobago-in-Controlling-Oil-Spill-20240215-0006.html
February 15, 2024, 2:36 PM
Bolivarian technicians have held meetings with Trinidadian officials to assess environmental impacts and mitigation measures.
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UN Rapporteur Demands Lifting of Sanctions Against Venezuela
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/UN-Rapporteur-Demands-Lifting-of-Sanctions-Against-Venezuela-20240215-0001.html
February 15, 2024, 12:05 PM
Venezuela has many progressive laws that have the potential to realize the right to food, Fakhri said.
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Haiti: All Political Forces Invited to Dialogue
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-All-Political-Forces-Invited-to-Dialogue-20240214-0016.html
February 15, 2024, 12:14 AM
The socio-political organization ANN KANPE criticized the political management of Henry, who cannot put an end to the political crisis, insecurity, the high cost of living, corruption and unemployment.
 
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teleSUR and GZF Launch Newsletter in Compliance with Agreements 
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/teleSUR-and-GZF-Launch-Newsletter-in-Compliance-with-Agreements-20240214-0014.html
February 14, 2024, 9:09 PM
Green Zone Foundation is a private non-profit institution established in May 2021 in Doha (Qatar) with the mission to build bridges of communication between the Arab world and the global community.  
 
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DR President for Urgent International Response, Haiti
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/DR-President-for-Urgent-International-Response-Haiti-20240214-0012.html
February 14, 2024, 8:11 PM
The president asked the international community to assume its responsibility to comply with the deployment of the force approved last October and that has the express support of the president of Kenya to lead it.
 
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Venezuela Rejects Canadian Interventionist Statements
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Rejects-Canadian-Interventionist-Statements-20240214-0010.html
February 14, 2024, 6:46 PM
"Canada, trapped in its superiority complex, believing itself to be an empire and from its moral misery, insists on attacking Venezuela," FM Gil said.
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President Petro Rejects Appointment of Acting Attorney General
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/President-Petro-Rejects-Appointment-of-Acting-Attorney-General-20240214-0009.html
February 14, 2024, 5:54 PM
The UN Human Rights Office also requested that the election of the new Attorney General happen as quickly as possible.
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva Visits Egypt and Ethiopia
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Brazilian-President-Lula-da-Silva-Visits-Egypt-and-Ethiopia-20240214-0006.html
February 14, 2024, 3:17 PM
He arrives in Cairo while talks are taking place between the CIA, the Mossad, Palestinian delegations, Qatar, and Egypt for a possible truce in Gaza.
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The ELN Lifted the Armed Strike in Colombia
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/The-ELN-Lifted-the-Armed-Strike-in-Colombia-20240214-0005.html
February 14, 2024, 1:35 PM
This measure was taken to safeguard the life of the population, the National Liberation Arm said.
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Wildfire Razes Over 8,200 Hectares of Argentine National Park
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Wildfire-Razes-Over-8200-Hectares-of-Argentine-National-Park-20240214-0003.html
February 14, 2024, 12:34 PM
This park conserves larch forests, including a 60-meter-high specimen that is estimated to be about 2,620 years old.
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Dominican President Addresses Haitian Crisis at UN
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Dominican-President-Addresses-Haitian-Crisis-at-UN-20240213-0011.html
February 13, 2024, 9:53 PM
Last week, Abinader reiterated that his country is prepared to deal with any situation of instability in the border area.
 
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Venezuela Criticizes US Concern With Far-Right Plotters
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Criticizes-US-Concern-With-Far-Right-Plotters-20240213-0010.html
February 13, 2024, 6:48 PM
Attorney General Saab requested preventive detention for Rocio San Miguel due to crimes such as treason, conspiracy, and terrorism.
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Iran Condemns Ilegal Transfer of Venezuelan Plane to the US
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Iran-Condemns-Ilegal-Transfer-of-Venezuelan-Plane-to-the-US-20240213-0002.html
February 13, 2024, 12:30 PM
The EMTRASUR Boeing 747 arrived in Florida from Buenos Aires, where it had been arbitrarily detained for 20 months.
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Venezuelan Justice to Prosecute 'White Bracelet' Conspirators
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-Justice-to-Prosecute-White-Bracelet-Conspirators-20240213-0001.html
February 13, 2024, 11:49 AM
The Attorney General's Office requested pre-trial detention against Rocio San Miguel for treason, conspiracy, terrorism, and illicit association.
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Haiti: Police Brutality Case Against the Press Investigated
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Police-Brutality-Case-Against-the-Press-Investigated-20240212-0013.html
February 12, 2024, 7:54 PM
Radio UNI FM urged journalists to be careful in the streets when doing their work, and not to give in to the barbarities of anti-democrats nostalgic for the dictatorship, predators of information professionals.
 
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Increased Seismic Activity at Submarine Volcano in Grenada
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Increased-Seismic-Activity-at-Submarine-Volcano-in-Grenada-20240212-0012.html
February 12, 2024, 7:37 PM
The UWI SRC said it will continue to monitor the volcano and provide updated analysis from data generated by four fully operational seismological stations, while NaDMA will remain vigilant to the situation.
 
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Venezuela Rejects Theft of EMTRASUR Boing 747
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Rejects-Theft-of-EMTRASUR-Boing-747--20240212-0010.html
February 12, 2024, 5:17 PM
The Bolivarian state will take all necessary actions to restore justice and achieve the return of the aircraft to its rightful owner.
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Indigenous Yanomami Parade Steals Attention at Rio Carnival
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Indigenous-Yanomami-Parade-Steals-Attention-at-Rio-Carnival-20240212-0007.html
February 12, 2024, 3:50 PM
The Salgueiro samba school paid tribute to Indigenous people who live under siege by illegal miners and loggers.
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ALBA-TCP Condemns Theft of Venezuelan Plane in Argentina
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/ALBA-TCP-Condemns-Theft-of-Venezuelan-Plane-in-Argentina-20240212-0005.html
February 12, 2024, 1:05 PM
In January, Judge Federico Villena issued an order that extends the illegal retention of the plane.
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