(2019-06-26). Cuban President Welcomes Pastors for Peace. plenglish.com Foto: Presidencia CubaHavana, June 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel received members of the 30th edition of the United States-Cuba Friendship Caravan, organized by the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization, IFCO-Pastors for Peace.
(2019-06-26). New UN envoy seeks lasting progress on peace in Somalia. cgtn.com 
Newly appointed special representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Somalia, James Swan, has vowed to continue seeking lasting peace in the Horn of African country. | Swan made the promise after arriving in Mogadishu on Tuesday to begin his work in the country. | He pledged to work in collaboration with Somalia's people and international partners in order to achieve stability. | "I am excited about working together with national and international partners to achieve lasting progress towards the peace and prosperity that the Somali people so richly deserve," Xinhua quotes Swan. | The 55-year-old…
(2019-06-26). Reduction of violence in South Sudan a "glimmer of what's possible with peace" — UN. cgtn.com 
The special representative of the United Nations Secretary General to South Sudan, David Shearer, has said the reduction of violence in the country has revealed a "glimmer of what's possible with peace." | Shearer made the remarks at a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, where delegates urged the South Sudan factions to use the time afforded by the extended period in which to form a transitional Government to resolve thorny outstanding issues. | Shearer, who is also the Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement continues to progre…
(2019-06-25). US Warns Turkey Against Going Through With Russian S-400 Deal. telesurenglish.net The United States will remove Turkey from its F-35 training program if Ankara goes ahead with the purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system the U.S. envoy to NATO said on Tuesday. | RELATED: | Turkey Will Continue to Support President Maduro and Venezuela | The U.S. and its NATO allies have repeatedly threatened to remove Turkey from the F-35 training program, despite Ankara's refusal to adhere to Washington's wishes. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has refused…
(2019-06-25). Bachelet's Visit to Venezuela Shows Gov't Social Protection Efforts. plenglish.com Caracas, June 25 (Prensa Latina) United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet"s agenda in Venezuela allowed her to show the Executive"s efforts for social protection, MP Gladys Requena said Tuesday.
(2019-06-25). Cuba, Venezuela Share Experiences on Communication Issues. plenglish.com 25 de junio de 2019, 15: 18Havana, June 25 ( Prensa Latina ) Cuba and Venezuela have exchanged experiences in communicational issues, in a meeting headed in Havana by Rogelio Sierra, Deputy Foreign Minister, from Cuba, and William Castillo, from Venezuela.
(2019-06-25). Venezuela to Host 10th National Meeting of Solidarity Venezuela-Cuba. plenglish.com 24 de junio de 2019, 15: 54Caracas, June 25 (Prensa Latina) The city of Cumana, in the state of Sucre, will host the 10th National Meeting of Mutual Solidarity between Venezuela and Cuba, to be held on September 20 and 21, the movement"s coordinator, Yhonny Garcia, announced Monday.
(2019-06-25). How Sen. Rick Scott became Big Oil's point man on Venezuelan regime change. thegrayzone.com The US oil cartel has given Florida's Rick Scott 500 million reasons to be one of the Senate's most fanatical…
(2019-06-25). Agriculture Is a Priority for Venezuelan Gov't: Arreaza at FAO. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza delivered a speech Tuesday at the 41st session of the Food and Agriculture Organization in which he assured that the government of Nicolas Maduro has placed agriculture as a priority in an effort to reduce Venezuela's dependence on oil. | "Venezuela is a producer country of oil and energy, and the rentier oil model was imposed on us, we were forced to produce crude oil and export it," Arreaza said arguing that up until the mid 20th century his country was a food producer before the fields were abandoned and before "a rural migration to the city. Our population is cente…
(2019-06-25). Venezuelan Armed Forces Condemns Meddling Statements of Ivan Duke. plenglish.com 25 de junio de 2019, 14: 28Caracas, June 25 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) has termed as meddling in Venezuelan affairs the recent statements of Colombian President Ivan Duque, through which he called for the breakdown of the military corps.
(2019-06-25). The path to climate justice passes through Caracas. mronline.org 
For now the U.S. regime change agenda has been defeated as a result of the mass mobilization in April and May of the Venezuelan masses in defense of their Bolivarian Revolution, a mobilization which succeeded in marginalizing the opposition led by U.S. puppet Juan Guaido, demonstrating how pathetic his claims of legitimacy were. | Source
(2019-06-25). Venezuela Denounces in FAO Damage due to US Coercive Measures. plenglish.com Rome, June 25 ( Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has denounced Tuesday the food shortages suffered by his people as a result of unilateral coercive and illegal measures imposed by the United States.
(2019-06-25). Elliott Abrams Denies Failure of US Policy in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net U.S. special representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams attempted to downplay the failure of his country's campaign against the Venezuelan government of Nicolas Maduro saying Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is still committed to a pressure campaign to force regime change in the South American country. | RELATED: | Video: Elliott Abrams Fumbles on How Juan Guaido is 'President' | The campaign has failed to dislodge Maduro, who has retained the support of Russia and China…
(2019-06-25). Venezuela Renews Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals. plenglish.com 25 de junio de 2019, 14: 29Caracas, June 25 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza has highlighted the South American government"s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030, driven by the United Nations.
(2019-06-25). Protests in New Dehli Against US 'Imperialism' and Sanctions. telesurenglish.net Hundreds of activists marched Tuesday in the Indian capital to protest the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, denouncing the aggressive foreign policy in the Middle East and South America. | RELATED: | One of India's Major Cities Fights for Drinkable Water | Protestors, including students, teachers, leftist polical leaders, demanded the end of U.S. sanctions against the governments of Venezuela, Iran and Cuba, calling them "imperialist." | The demonstrations were convoked by…
(2019-06-25). Security Council approves 'historic' political Haiti mission, ending UN peacekeeping role in the country. un.org The Security Council on Monday approved a resolution to create a UN "Integrated Office" in Haiti, designed to support the country's government in strengthening political stability and good governance. The Office, named BINUH, will replace the 15-year long peacekeeping mission, MINUJUSTH, on October 16.
(2019-06-25). Peace Action Endorses Ilhan Omar for Congress. peaceaction.org Washington, DC — June 25, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Ilhan Omar for Congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …
(2019-06-25). Israel Blocks All Fuel Deliveries to Gaza. telesurenglish.net Israel has blocked all fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip Tuesday after the government in Tel Aviv accused Palestinian groups of setting off incendiary balloons. | RELATED: | Palestinians Stand Together in Rejection of Trump's Peace Plan | According to a statement from the Palestinian civil affairs division of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, "the release of arson balloons from the Gaza Strip toward the State of Israel" caused many fires along the border with the Gaza Strip. | The Israeli Ministry of Defense said all fuel transf…
(2019-06-25). Greenpeace protester tells The Canary why she took action and what really happened when Tory MP attacked her. thecanary.co On 20 June, Conservative minister Mark Field reportedly 'assaulted' Greenpeace activist Janet Barker at the bankers' banquet in London. Barker told The Canary what happened that night and why she'll continue to take action to raise awareness of climate chaos. | "The time is now — to change": | We went…
(2019-06-25). Peace dividend palpable in South Sudan, but 'grassroots' are moving faster than elites, says Shearer. un.org The peace dividend from last year's ceasefire in South Sudan is palpable, but political elites need to follow the example set by local communities on the ground if lasting progress is to be achieved, said the top UN official in the country on Tuesday.
(2019-06-25). Cuba To Help Nicaragua Improve Its Education System. telesurenglish.net Cuba's government has signed cooperation agreements with Nicaragua, which the Sandinista government hopes will help strengthen its education system. There will be "exchanges" whereby Cuba will visit and share their experiences building a world-class school system. | RELATED: | Nicaragua Creates 2,000 'Reconciliation Commissions' for Peace | Nicaragua's Vice President Rosario Murillo announced Tuesday that Cuba's Education Minister Ana Elsa Velazquez is visiting the country. The v…
(2019-06-25). Boston activists protest U.S. threats against Iran. workers.org 
Approximately 75 peace activists gathered in downtown Boston, outside the Park Street Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority station, on June 22 to denounce U.S. war threats against Iran. The action came just two days after the news that U.S. President Donald Trump had called off a military strike against Iran just . . . | Continue reading Boston activists protest U.S. threats against Iran at Workers.org
(2019-06-25). As Conflict With Iran Escalates, Path To Peace Can Be Found. dissidentvoice.org 
The recent escalation of conflict between the United States and Iran threatens another US military quagmire that would create crisis and chaos in Iran, the region and perhaps globally as well as costing the US trillions of dollars. The US needs to change course — a deeply wrong course it has been on regarding Iran …
(2019-06-25). 15 House Democrats Who Can't Be Primaried Soon Enough. truthdig.com The following report is by no means exhaustive — only illustrative. There may well be a Democratic member of Congress near you not included here who serves corporate interests more than majority interests, or has simply grown tired or complacent in the never-ending struggles for social, racial and economic justice as well as environmental sanity and peace. Perhaps you live in a district where voters are ready to be inspired by a progressive primary candidate because the Democrat in Congress is not up to the job. | It isn't easy to defeat a Democratic incumbent in a primary. Typically, the worse the Congress…
(2019-06-25). How a Fringe Muslim Cleric From Australia Became a Hero to America's Far Right. theintercept.com 
Why is Mohamad Tawhidi, the self-anointed "Imam of Peace," so devoted to amplifying racist and sexist attacks on the first two Muslim women in Congress?
(2019-06-25). 'They Despise Diplomacy, and Thirst for War': Iran Accuses Trump of Closing Path to Peace With New Sanctions. commondreams.org "Trump's desperate administration is destroying the established international mechanisms for maintaining world peace and security." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/javad_zarif.png…
(2019-06-24). Nicolas Maduro Opens Events for 198 Years of the Battle of Carabobo. plenglish.com Caracas, June 24 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, has highlighted on Monday the perseverance and strategic capacity of the Liberator Simon Bolivar, on the occasion of the 198th anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo.
(2019-06-24). Venezuela Celebrates 70 Years of Bolivarian National Army. telesurenglish.net Venezuela celebrated the National Day of the Bolivarian Army Monday to pay tribute to soldiers who gave up their lives for the freedom of the country at the Battle of Carabobo in 1821. | RELATED: | Venezuela Top Prosecutor Opens Probe into Guaido-led Corruption | The commemoration of the army day began in 1949 after the fall of the dictatorship of Marcos Perez Jumenez in 1958. | Previously the Army was composed of all forces military of Venezuela, but from 1958 the components…
(2019-06-24). Foreign Minister Arreaza Rejects Ivan Duque's Statements on Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Sunday rejected statements by Colombian President Ivan Duque to instigate a coup d"état against the Government of President Nicolas Maduro.
(2019-06-24). UN Human Rights Head Visits Venezuela, Meets Maduro and Guaido. venezuelanalysis.com Michelle Bachelet commented on access to food and medicine, allegations of political prisoners, and the impact of sanctions, among other issues.
(2019-06-24). Maduro Rejects Statements by US Southern Command Head. plenglish.com 24 de junio de 2019, 14: 44Caracas, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected the recent call for sedition in the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) by the head of the US Southern Command, Craig Faller who"s making a low profile visit to Argentina and Chile as part of Washington"s policy against Venezuela.
(2019-06-24). Sorting Out Reality From Fiction About Venezuela. counterpunch.org Last April marked a special anniversary for Cuba but one that we should all reflect upon given the current events in Latin America, particularly in Venezuela. In mid-April 1961 three cities in Cuba were bombed at the same time from the air. Immediately the US government claimed that Cuban defectors carried out the action with More
(2019-06-24). Human rights monitors need to be in Sudan, says UNHCR. cgtn.com 
Sudanese authorities must grant human rights monitors access to the country and end "repression" against protesters and restore the country's Internet, U.N. human rights boss Michelle Bachelet said on Monday. | United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet presents her annual report before the UN Human right council members on March 6, 2019 in Geneva. (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) | Her office had received reports that more than 100 protesters were killed and many more injured during an assault by security forces on a peaceful sit-in outside the defense ministry on June 3, she said.
(2019-06-24). Peace Action endorses Kara Eastman for Congress, bold champion for peace and security. peaceaction.org Washington, DC — June 24, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Kara Eastman for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …
(2019-06-24). Victims of Violence in Colombia Endorse Peace Plan. plenglish.com Bogota, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Communities affected by violence in Colombia have expressed their support to the strategy of We Defends Peace Movement, including on Monday the one-million-signatory campaign for the victims" seats.
(2019-06-24). Iran—Who and Where is The Threat? counterpunch.org The official US narrative on Iran is that it is an escalating threat to "peace and security" in the Middle East and must be stopped. Step by step, with Mike Pompeo and John Bolton—two war maniacs—taking the lead, the Trump administration has sought to destabilize Iran with sanctions, if possible bring about regime change, and More
(2019-06-24). Peace Action Endorses Kara Eastman for Congress. peaceaction.org Washington, DC — June 24, 2019 — Peace Action has announced its endorsement of Kara Eastman for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Peace Action is a national grassroots organization working to advance nuclear disarmament, promote government spending priorities that support human needs, encourage real security through international cooperation and human rights, and support nonmilitary …
(2019-06-24). Sorting Out Reality From Fiction About Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Last April marked a special anniversary for Cuba but one that we should all reflect upon given the current events in Latin America, particularly in Venezuela. In mid-April 1961 three cities in Cuba were bombed at the same time from the air. Immediately the US government claimed that Cuban defectors carried out the action with More
(2019-06-23). Venezuelan Community Builds Solidarity Pharmacy to Counter US Sanctions. therealnews.com 
The economic sanctions have severely affected Venezuela's ability to import life-saving medicines. At least one community, however, is responding by creating their own solidarity pharmacy. Michael Fox reports…
(2019-06-23). Communists link saving planet to slashing military. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO — At the 31st CPUSA National Convention, delegates made it clear that the struggle against climate change is also a struggle for peace. In order to save the planet from ecological disaster, the military budget must be massively cut. As the U.S. has been starting wars around the world for decades, it's fitting that …
(2019-06-22). In Venezuela, Bachelet calls on Government to release prisoners, appeals for 'bold steps towards compromise'. un.org Speaking at the end of the first-ever official mission to Venezuela by a UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet called on the Government to release all those detained for peacefully protesting and announced that a team from her office would remain in Caracas to monitor the human rights situation.
(2019-06-20). Venezuelan Opposition Scrambles in Wake of Humanitarian Aid Scandal. therealnews.com 
An opposition-oriented website uncovered a $125,000 corruption scandal involving associates of Venezuelan opposition leader and self-declared president Juan Guaidó. Independent journalist Dan Cohen tracked down the details of this story…
(2019-06-20). Did Venezuelan coup leaders pocket $70 million from Citgo's stolen US assets? thegrayzone.com Venezuela's government has claimed the Department of Justice will investigate Citgo's opposition-appointed board for the theft of $70 million. But…
(2019-06-20). Venezuela: Popular Movements Mobilize to Demand Housing Self-Management. venezuelanalysis.com Popular movements want to build half of the houses planned by the national Housing Mission.
(2019-06-20). Striking Iran Now Could Spark a Major War. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to reports that the Trump administration is considering strikes on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, Jon Rainwater, Executive Director of Peace Action, released the following statement: "The United States has stumbled into a perilous situation. If, for example, the U.S. …
(2019-06-20). Senate Votes to Block Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to the Senate voting to block arms sales involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: "When Trump vetoed legislation earlier this year to end U.S. involvement …
(2019-06-19). Inside Canada's Outsized and Under-Scrutinized Bid to Overthrow Maduro. mintpressnews.com 
OTTAWA — Canada's foreign policy, under the auspices of Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, is bucking the country's long standing tradition of generally staying out of the affairs of governments to its south in Latin America. Indeed, Canada has been one of the major players orchestrating repeated coup attempts in Venezuela since Juan Guaido declared himself president in January. | One opinion piece in a major Canadian publication, the Toronto Star, notes: Almost immediately a…
(2019-06-19). Venezuela's Guaido Investigated for Aid Embezzlement. venezuelanalysis.com Guaido's representative in the US, Carlos Vecchio, is also being accused of fraud in CITGO worth US $70 million.
(2019-06-19). House Casts Historic Vote to Repeal Authorization for Endless War. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — June 19, 2019 — In response to the House of Representatives passing H.R. 2740 (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020), which includes language to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) eight months after …
(2019-06-18). From Exxon to 'ambassador': How Carlos Vecchio became Venezuela's top coup lobbyist. thegrayzone.com The story of regime-change brain Carlos Vecchio's rise through elite US institutions and the oil industry captures the essence of…
