Daily Archives: July 8, 2021

2021-07-08: News Headlines

Staff (2021-07-08). Armed Militia Assassinates Haiti's President Jovenel MoàØse — Venezuela Condemns the Killing. orinocotribune.com The president of Haiti, Jovenel MoàØse, was assassinated during the early hours of this Wednesday, July 7, by armed men who broke into the president's private residence. According to the official statement by the Haitian government, the assassination was committed around one in the morning by a group of armed men who stormed MoàØse's home in Port-au-Prince. | The death of President MoàØse was confirmed by Claude Joseph, prime minister of the Caribbean island country, who will temporarily assume the head of the government. | Meanwhile, the interim prime minister and the National Police have co…

Staff (2021-07-08). Armed Militia Assassinates Haiti's President Jovenel MoàØse — Venezuela Condemns the Killing. orinocotribune.com The president of Haiti, Jovenel MoàØse, was assassinated during the early hours of this Wednesday, July 7, by armed men who broke into the president's private residence. According to official statement from the Haitian government, the assassination was committed around one in the morning by a group of armed men who stormed MoàØse's home in Port-au-Prince. | The death of President MoàØse was confirmed by Claude Joseph, prime minister of the Caribbean island country, who will temporarily assume the charge of the government. | Meanwhile, the interim prime minister and the National Police have co…

Editor2 (2021-07-08). On Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse: Black Alliance for Peace Smells a Rat. orinocotribune.com By The Black Alliance For Peace — Jul 7, 2021 | JULY 7, 2021—Unknown assailants overnight assassinating Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse was a horrific act that should be condemned in no uncertain terms. Unfortunately, such violence is unsurprising. As the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) noted in its

Sara Flounders (2021-07-08). International campaign grows to free Alex Saab. workers.org Free Alex Saab demonstration, July 5, B, Mass. Speaking is Andira Alves, former Amazon worker with Party for Socialism and Liberation. The continuing international Campaign to free Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, abducted by the U.S. over a year ago and held in Cabo Verde, gained momentum this week. The visit . . . |

Editor (2021-07-08). Extradition of Alex Saab: U.S. takes effort to starve Venezuelans to new lows. mronline.org Venezuelan official Alex Saab was arrested over a year ago in Cape Verde and in March 2021 the country's Supreme Court approved his extradition to the United States. | July 8, 2021 | Newswire…

Staff (2021-07-08). Ambassador Alex Saab Challenges Accusations in US Court. orinocotribune.com The Falana & Falana law firm, responsible for the defense of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, challenged the charges against him before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh US Circuit, pursuant to the decision of a US District Judge in Miami, who refused to recognize Saab's diplomatic immunity from US legal procedures. | As reported by the international news agencies EFE and Associated Press, the judge refused to consider Alex Saab's diplomatic immunity, based on the doctrine of "fugitive disentitlement," which is not applicable to the case of the Venezuelan diplomat as he never fled the United State…

Indivisible Yolo County (2021-07-08). Thursday 7/8: Davis Rally for Voting Rights. indybay.org Sidewalk outside office of Congressman Garamendi, 412 G St, Davis, CA 95616-4158 | Please wear a mask. This is a peaceful event.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2021-07-08). The Syria Deception: The Public Has Been Hoodwinked Yet Again into Supporting a Criminal War of Aggression—and One That Has Been Effectively Lost. covertactionmagazine.com United States warmakers have become so skilled at propaganda that not only can they wage a war of aggression without arousing protest; they can also compel liberals to denounce peace activists using language reminiscent of the McCarthy era. Take the case of Syria. The people and groups one would normally count on to oppose wars …

teleSUR (2021-07-08). Iran Urges Peaceful Solution to Differences Among Afghans. telesurenglish.net Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday urged peaceful solution to differences among Afghan political parties. | RELATED: | "For peace one should sacrifice and forgive, should refrain from the maximum demands, and pay attention to the demands of the other side," Zarif said at the end of the intra-Afghan dialogue in Tehran. | "What I demand from you (the Afghan parties) is to seize this opportunity…

Staff (2021-07-08). As U.S. Troops Withdraw from Afghanistan, Gov't Turns to Armed Volunteers to Fight Taliban. democracynow.org Taliban fighters are escalating their offensive across much of Afghanistan, attacking major cities and seizing more territory as the U.S. military withdrawal from the country nears completion after nearly 20 years of war. The Taliban now reportedly control a third of all 421 districts and district centers in Afghanistan. Taliban representatives met with the Afghan government in Iran for high-level peace talks and said in a joint statement that "war is not the solution" to the country's problems. We go to Kabul to speak with reporter Ali Latifi, who says Afghan security forces are arming local groups across the co…

Andreína Chávez Alava (2021-07-08). Venezuelan Campesinos Mobilize to Defend Land Law, Demand Gov't Answers. venezuelanalysis.com Andrés Alayo, Campesino Struggle Platform spokesman, said authorities promised to accelerate investigations of judicialization and targeted killing cases.

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2021-07-08). Venezuela Resumes Domestic Commercial Flights for Most Cities. orinocotribune.com Only two states were left behind by the measures resuming commercial flights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as reported by the Minister of Transportation, Hipólito Abreu, who announced the reactivation of routes throughout the national territory. | The official announced, through a post on his Twitter account, the immediate entry into force of instructions issued by President Nicolás Maduro Moros. The states of Bolívar and Táchira were exempted from the re-opening. | Abreu also noted that, for now, the measure applies only during the weeks of relaxation, part of Venezuela's 7+7 reopening scheme that int…

_____ (2021-07-08). ALBA: Towards A People's Climate Conference. popularresistance.org Today, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP) held a meeting of Environment Ministers of its member states to plan for a people's climate summit that will draw up proposals for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November. Meeting participants agreed to convene in Venezuela, which will be followed by a people's conference in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2021-07-08). President Maduro Demands Washington 'Not Meddle in Venezuela's Internal Affairs'. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Head of State, Nicolás Maduro Moros, issued a strong call to the United States government to cease its interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela, in response to statements released by the Biden administration about Venezuela's internal politics. | Maduro cited an article by the news agency AP, according to which "the United States asks Venezuela to lift a veto on political parties and opposition leaders." The statement, which the article attributed to a spokesperson for the Biden administration, reflected the US's insistence on repeating the narrative maintained by the Venezuelan opposition…

Marcos Salgado (2021-07-08). Estados Unidos refina su plan contra Venezuela. globalizacion.ca Los gobiernos de Estados Unidos y Canada junto a la Unión Europea formalizaron hace algunos días un nuevo momento de la disputa con la Venezuela de Nicolás Maduro. El comunicado común entre los dos países entierra la estrategia Trump, conducida…

Black Alliance for Peace (2021-07-07). The Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse. dissidentvoice.org Unknown assailants overnight assassinating Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse was a horrific act that should be condemned in no uncertain terms. Unfortunately, such violence is unsurprising. As the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) noted in its July 6 press release, MoàØse's actions since usurping power have brought Haiti to a boiling point, with heavily armed gangs …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2021-07-07). On Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse: Black Alliance for Peace Smells a Rat. libya360.wordpress.com Black Alliance for Peace For Immediate Release Media Contact: (202) 643-1136 communications@blackallianceforpeace.com JULY 7, 2021—Unknown assailants overnight assassinating Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse was a horrific act that should be condemned in no uncertain terms. Unfortunately, such violence is unsurprising. As the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) noted in its July 6 press release, MoàØse's actions…

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2021-07-07). Group in Defense of UN Charter Officially Formed by 18 Countries (Anti-Sanctions Club). orinocotribune.com Through a joint statement read out by the Ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, the Group of Friends in the Defense of the Charter of the United Nations was officially created on Tuesday, July 6. Eighteen member countries of the United Nations subscribed to the group and ratified the statement. The event took place via a Consequently, a proposal that was previously presented by Venezuela has been consolidated…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2021-07-07). Group in Defense of UN Charter Officially Formed by 18 Countries (Anti-Sanctions Club). libya360.wordpress.com Through a joint statement read out by the Ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, the Group of Friends in the Defense of the Charter of the United Nations was officially created on Tuesday, July 6. Eighteen member countries of the United Nations subscribed to the group and ratified the statement. The event…

Teresa Páez (2021-07-07). Boston activists protest illegal U.S. arrest of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. liberationnews.org The unprecedented extortion that Washington is employing to block Venezuela's food and medicine supplies is evidenced in the U.S. government's persecution of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab.

Staff (2021-07-07). Cape Verdean Authorities Prevent Alex Saab from Receiving Medical Attention. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, June 6, Cape Verdean authorities prevented Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab's doctor from visiting him, which is a flagrant violation of the diplomat's human rights and a risk to his life, given his health condition. | This was informed by the Saab's legal defense team, explaining that Cape Verdean police had prevented medical personnel from entering the building where the Venezuelan diplomat is under house arrest, although the medics had complied with all the requirements necessary for permits to visit Saab, as demanded by the authorities of the African country. | It should be noted that on January 21,…

Answer Coalition, Boston (2021-07-07). Boston activists protest illegal U.S. arrest of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. answercoalition.org

Teresa Páez (2021-07-07). Activistas en Boston protestan el arresto ilegal por EEUU del diplomático venezolano Alex Saab. liberationnews.org La extorsión sin precedentes que Washington está empleando para bloquear los suministros de alimentos y medicinas a Venezuela se evidencia en la persecución del gobierno de Estados Unidos al diplomático venezolano Alex Saab. | Saab, un diplomático y empresario venezolano que volaba a Irán para organizar envíos de alimentos y médicos a Venezuela — necesarios para superar el bloqueo estadounidense a Venezuela — fue arrestado repentinamente el 12 de junio de 2020 cuando su avión hacía una parada técnica en Cabo Verde en àÅfrica occidental. Su arresto ilegal en violación de su inmunidad diplomáti…

Teresa Páez (2021-07-07). Activistas en Boston protesten el arresto ilegal por EEUU del diplomático venezolano Alex Saab. liberationnews.org La extorsión sin precedentes que Washington está empleando para bloquear los suministros de alimentos y medicinas a Venezuela se evidencia en la persecución del gobierno de Estados Unidos al diplomático venezolano Alex Saab. | Saab, un diplomático y empresario venezolano que volaba a Irán para organizar envíos de alimentos y médicos a Venezuela — necesarios para superar el bloqueo estadounidense a Venezuela — fue arrestado repentinamente el 12 de junio de 2020 cuando su avión hacía una parada técnica en Cabo Verde en àÅfrica occidental. Su arresto ilegal en violación de su inmunidad diplomáti…

Brianna Griffith (2021-07-07). Extradition of Alex Saab: US takes effort to starve Venezuelans to new lows. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuelan official Alex Saab was arrested over a year ago in Cape Verde and in March 2021 the country's Supreme Court approved his extradition to the United States…

Indivisible Yolo County (2021-07-07). Thursday 7/8: Davis Rally for Voting Rights. indybay.org Sidewalk outside office of Congressman Garamendi, 412 G St, Davis, CA 95616-4158 | Please wear a mask. This is a peaceful event.

José Luis Granados Ceja (2021-07-07). ICC Rejects Venezuela's Challenge, Decision on Formal Prosecution Expected Soon. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab welcomed the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber's call for greater transparency from the court's prosecution.

Staff (2021-07-07). International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber Recognizes Venezuela's Proactive Conduct. orinocotribune.com On July 2, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, Netherlands, acknowledged that Venezuela has maintained a proactive attitude during the preliminary examination being carried out by the Prosecutor's Office, and urged the organization to "maintain a meaningful dialogue" with Venezuela, reported the Attorney General of the Bolivarian Republic, Tarek William Saab. | The statement issued by the Venezuelan Attorney General's Office noted that the Pre-Trial Chamber requested the ICC Prosecutor's Office "maintain a meaningful dialogue with Venezuela, reject new requests, an…

Jesus Rodriguez-Espinoza (2021-07-07). DSA Delegation Meets with President Maduro—Uproar Already in US. orinocotribune.com Caracas, July 6 (special for OrinocoTribune.com)—This past Friday, July 2, the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, received a delegation of representatives from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) at the Miraflores palace in Caracas, where they held a cordial meeting in which political and geopolitical issues were discussed along with history, on the occasion of the 200-year anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo that consolidated Venezuela's independence from the Spanish empire. | During the meeting, the activists told the president about their experience during their s…

Staff (2021-07-07). Director of NGO Fundaredes Charged with Terrorism. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, July 6, the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, informed that José Javier Tarazona, Omar Dios García and José Rafael Tarazona have been charged with incitement of hate crimes, treason and terrorism. | The Attorney General informed of the charges during a press conference held on July 6. | José Javier Tarazona, director of NGO Fundaredes, had been spreading serious accusations against the Venezuelan government, his only evidence being an undated photograph. Tarazona claimed that a direct link exists between institutions of the Venezuelan government and Colombian guerrilla groups such as…

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