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*Honduras: preventive detention issued for Dr. Manuel Zelaya’s attackers
*Israel launches the second phase of the operation Gideon’s tanks
FTS 8.30
*Honduras: preventive detention issued for Dr. Manuel Zelaya’s attackers
*Israel launches the second phase of the operation Gideon’s tanks
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00:00Presidents of Latin America and the Caribbean participated on Wednesday in an extraordinary summit of the Bolivari Alliance for the Peoples of the Americas People's Trade Agreement, ALBA-TCP.
00:22The judiciary of Honduras issued a formal indictment and preventive prison against citizens responsible for the attack on former President Dr. Manuel Zelaya.
00:39And the Israeli military has launched the second phase of its operation called Gideon Tanks aimed at occupying Gaza City.
00:52Hello and welcome to From the South. My name is Belen de los Santos. I'm from the Cesar Studios in Havana, Cuba. We'll begin with the news.
01:00We'll begin with the information. As we were saying, the president of Latin America and the Caribbean participated on Wednesday in an extraordinary summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our Americas and People's Trade Agreement, ALBA-TCP. Let's see more.
01:27The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for regional unity.
01:35In the heat of the latest threats against the sovereignty and peace of Venezuela, we have made a great call as I ratify the National Union of all Venezuelans to guarantee Venezuelan peace with sovereignty, with territorial integrity, with respect for the self-determination of the peoples and of our people.
02:03In particular, in particular, the union of all Venezuelans and Venezuelans, and I dare from this tribune of something with the permission of you brothers and sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean.
02:14To call for the union of all the rebel peoples of all the social movements of Latin America, of the Caribbean, of the United States of Africa, and Maya, in defense of the right of the Venezuelan people to sovereignty, near to peace, to self-determination, and to their future, their own development.
02:38In this regard, the president of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, rejected the United States military deployment in the Caribbean, which he described as a violation of the sovereignty of Latin American peoples.
02:54The announced prerogative that the United States government intends to grant to its law enforcement agencies to act against criminal organizations within the borders of other states, constitutes an unacceptable threat of aggression in violation of the sovereignty of nations in the region,
03:15and an additional alteration of the regime of peace and cooperation, that the Latin American and Caribbean countries have been striving to ensure
03:24the efforts to guarantee the efforts to guarantee the aforementioned deployment of military naval units to the Southern Caribbean, under the command of the Southern Command, reportedly involving up to 4,000 troops, and presented as a dissuasive act under the false and disproportionate argument of combating drug trafficking cartels.
03:47This has been said and is being promoted by the most narcotic state in the world, the United States.
04:02Meanwhile, the president of Bolivia, Luis Arzé, urged the defense of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace.
04:09There is no doubt that fascism is stalking us, and the peoples of Latin America must prepare ourselves to resist and defeat. Bolivia joins the firm voice of Alba TCP, to reject, all forms of interference, and to reiterate that Latin America, and the Caribbean are and must continue to be a zone of peace.
04:34The true security of our peoples is not built with the presence of warships, or the deployment of foreign troops, but with more integration, more social justice, more democracy, and more sovereignty.
04:47In the same line, the co-president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, reaffirmed that the region must prevail as a zone of peace, overcoming any differences.
05:05They not only attack, destroy, and murder in those regions, but they also attack and threaten our region, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
05:31We have declared a peace zone. That is how we declared it. That is how we decided. And that is how we are moving forward.
05:51In spite of the contradictions that may exist, in spite of the differences that may exist in Latin America and the Caribbean,
06:16we are marching, we are marching, we are moving forward, overcoming the aggressions of those who are destroying the people back there in Gaza.
06:37In this context, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, recall the legacy of Chávez, precursor of Latin American and Caribbean integration.
06:53I know that Chávez used to say, and put his hand like this, and he said, Alba is a fist, and it is important to keep that fist clenched, that unity, because that unity means solidarity.
07:11And at the same time, we have to make sure that this fist has strength by improving solidarity, all around it, everywhere.
07:27If we don't do that, we will find that Alba and the member countries, but they will not have impact that we want them to have beyond the borders of Alba.
07:44In its final declaration, Alba supported the initiative of the president pro-tempore of CELIC, Gustavo Petro, for the region to take a position in defense of peace, unity and security.
08:07We support the call of the president pro-tempore of the community of Latin American and Caribbean states, Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, to an urgent meeting of foreign ministers of the region to establish a joint, dignified and sovereign position
08:36in the face of the face of the threats of aggression, and interference against Venezuela, and any interventionist attempt that threatens the peace of Latin America, and the Caribbean.
08:53We represent 30% of the governments of CELIC together with other governments.
08:59As Ralph says, we are supporting the initiative publicly announced by President Gustavo Petro 8.
09:05We reaffirmed the freedom and independence one more than two centuries ago, and we proclaim our unwavering decision to defend peace, unity, and regional security free from all forms of foreign intervention.
09:18From the Alba summit, it was also announced that a maritime transport fleet will set sail on Thursday, August 21st, to strengthen commercial exchange among the countries of the bloc.
09:39And now we have a short break coming up, but first, remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesarenglish, where you will find news in different formats, news updates, and much more.
09:52We'll be right back. Stay with us.
09:53Welcome back to From the South. We continue with more information.
10:17The Ecosoian National Independence Movement of Puerto Rico has condemned the deployment of U.S. warships in the Caribbean, describing it as a military provocation against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
10:30The organization's co-president, Julio Muriente Perez, accused the Trump administration of exploiting the war on drugs to threaten the sovereignty of Venezuela and the entire region.
10:40He also denounced the multi-million dollar reward offered for the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law, and the United Nations Charter.
10:52Reaffirming his solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution, Muriente called on people to speak out against the imperialist aggression.
11:01Finally, he warned that any attempt at military intervention would be met with unity and resistance from the Latin American people.
11:10A study by the National Autonomous University of Mexico concluded that it would take the U.S. President Donald Trump at least 50 years to fulfill his promise to deport 15 million immigrants.
11:28The report indicates that President Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric is spreading throughout the region and the world, despite deportation numbers remaining unchanged compared to previous administrations.
11:40It also highlights that this reflects the growing complexity of the immigration system and an increase in self-deportations due to fear and intimidation.
11:50Furthermore, it also emphasizes that Latin American and the Caribbean have become the epicenter of international migration, experiencing a sharp rise in the number of migrants over the last decade.
12:03Now, at least 13 people have been arrested in connection with the killing of two members of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's staff.
12:15The victims, Brugada's personal secretary, Jimena Guzman, and advisor, José Munoz, were shot dead in broad daylight on May 20th while Guzman was picking up Munoz at a subway station.
12:28Authorities described the murders as meticulously planned, coordinated by an organized cell.
12:36Three of those arrested are alleged to have directly participated in the killings while the others were involved in logistics.
12:45The operation involved five vehicles, including a motorcycle used by the shooter to escape, and two vehicles had been surveilling the victims in the weeks leading up to the attack.
12:55Mexico City Police Chief Pablo Vázquez indicated that investigations are ongoing and authorities are withholding details on possible criminal groups' involvement and motives for now.
13:15And chronic indebtedness hits Uruguayans.
13:18Even though Uruguay has one of the lowest poverty rates in the region, many families go into debt to meet the high cost of living.
13:37And debts are not just numbers.
13:39They also generate fear, shame, and worry.
13:42A study by academics at the University of the Republic and social activists concluded that a quarter of Uruguayans have difficulty paying their debts, and more than half do not even want to talk about it.
13:53Y más de la mitad no quiere ni siquiera hablar de ello.
13:56Queríamos entender un poco esto de la percepción en los hogares.
13:59We wanted to understand a little about the perception in households.
14:02What we saw there is that on the one hand there is a link that in many cases is conflictive or generates a lot of concern in households.
14:09It is also a topic that is difficult for people to talk about.
14:12In other words, it is not an easy topic for people to discuss.
14:15Debt is a pressing problem for Uruguayan society.
14:24According to the central bank, almost 70% of the population has debts with the financial system, and 40% of them were in a situation of non-payment.
14:33Of these, some are able to access formal credit, but others are left behind, and fall prey to very high interest rates.
14:40The market has an important segmentation in terms of credits that have in some way a backing, while low incomes or get into a cycle of borrowing from many institutions, and then are more likely to be denied credit in so many institutions.
14:55Because workers are formal workers and have, for example, pay stubs to back up the credit, or have higher incomes, they can access a certain quality of credit in terms of the interest rates they pay.
15:04The study reveals that 6 out of 10 Uruguayans borrow money frequently 25% spend it on current expenses, and 30% on paying off other debts.
15:32In addition, almost 70% consider debt a taboo subject, and more than half find it difficult to talk about it.
15:42I lived it with my parents, it was collect and pay, collect and pay.
15:45My mother had credit cards everywhere she took out money here, and they're plugging holes like the goalkeepers.
15:50Chronic indebtedness does not come out of the blue, and has been aggravated by years of submerged wages, and a cost of living that is increasingly difficult to meet.
16:03This is in relation to what people earn.
16:07This is in relation to what people earn.
16:10If here you earn a certain amount with a minimum wage and pensions do not increase, what you buy is noticeable.
16:16The relationship is not so much whether prices are expensive, but how much people earn to be able to access basic necessities.
16:22Getting into debt is the routine of thousands of Uruguayan households in order to survive, and at the same time reflects a profound economic injustice.
16:38The silence and shame surrounding it not only make it difficult to break the cycle of indebtedness, but also end up blaming the victims of inequality themselves.
16:46We continue now with the other topics.
16:52The Judiciary of Honduras issued a formal indictment and precautionary measures of preventive prison against citizens responsible for terrorist association and punishable preparatory acts.
17:04This measure was taken on citizens who attempted against the former president Manuel Zelaya Rosales, who was adopted after the judge analyzed the evidence presented in the hearing.
17:15According to the list of facts, the judge individuals would have had the purpose of attempting against the life of former President Zelaya and to overthrow his wife, President Xiomara de Zelaya.
17:28In addition, according to the document, their plans included the alleged organization of a national strike and the use of violence to generate chaos, fear, and political pressure.
17:39In matters of organized crime, environment and corruption has issued an order of formal prosecution and the precautionary measure of preventive detention to citizens.
17:55And in other news, a tribute to the historical leader of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro began on Thursday.
18:25The first day in Tokyo on the 99th anniversary of his birth.
18:30The first activity was a bicycle parade along Ankara's main avenues organized by the Cuban Embassy and the José Martí Friendship Association.
18:40During tour, participants voiced slogans in support of Cuba, calling for an end to the economic locate imposed by the United States and demanding that Cuba be removed from Washington's list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.
18:54The Cuban ambassador Alejandro Díaz Palacios thanked them for their support, emphasizing that such initiatives strengthen the bonds of friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
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19:29Welcome back to From the South.
19:50In Paraguay, progressive and opposition parties have denounced the removal of the mayor of Ciudad del Este, Miguel Prieto, as part of a systematic plan of the conservative Colorado party to eliminate political opponents.
20:04Let's see more with our colleague Osvaldo Zayas in the following report.
20:07The mayor of Ciudad del Este, Miguel Prieto, was dismissed by Congress without the right to due process, and in an express manner.
20:18The opposition to the conservative Colorado party claims that this case is part of a systematic plan of persecution.
20:24This is a lawfare strategy, programmed to attack the opposition, to annihilate the opposition, removing all respect for the laws and the constitution.
20:39This exposed the way the system operates.
20:44This reconfirmed what we have been repeating for a long time, that it is a political persecution that the state acts in a terrorist manner against its opponents.
20:54Ciudad del Este, is the second most important city in Paraguay, after the capital.
21:01It was a stronghold of the Colorado party, an organization that supported the military dictatorship for 35 years, until Prieto won the mayor's office in 2019.
21:11He was thrown out of office without the right to a defense.
21:17There was never any theft, there was never any corruption.
21:19Furthermore, it should be mentioned that the dismissal of a municipal mayor elected by democratic means, by the citizens, violated the right to defense.
21:29Progressive parties claim that what the conservative government is looking for, is to get out of the way of any candidate that could face it in the general elections of 2028.
21:44This is demonstrated by the cases of Prieto and former Senator González, both possible candidates for the presidency.
21:50There is an express decision by the elite that manages Paraguay, the economic and political elite that manages Paraguay through the CARTS group, to eliminate any hint of opposition.
22:03In this case, they are going to try to remove Miguel Praido from his career by impeaching him, to get into his administration, just as happened a little over a year ago with Senator González.
22:12The montages of the right-wing Colorado party have become recurrent since the coup d'etat against then-president Fernando Lugo, in 2012.
22:25Then, the plots against the mayor of the capital Mario Ferrero in 2019, Senator Cadia González in 2024, and Miguel Prieto this year.
22:34Osvaldo Sayas.
22:36We're moving now to Palestine as the Israeli military has launched the second phase of its operation called Judean Tanks aimed at occupying Gaza City.
23:03This prolonged offensive, expected to last around four months, is being carried out with the support of around 50,000 to 60,000 reservists, in addition to the regular forces that were already deployed.
23:17The offensive follows a decision by Israel's political and military leadership to capture Gaza City after a month of military pressure and hostilities against Hamas.
23:27The operation's broader objective includes forcing the population's displacement towards the southern border with Egypt, with Israeli officials acknowledging plans to encourage or coerce residents to leave Gaza permanently.
23:43And precisely in this context, Israeli forces shot and killed Mohamed Shalan, a player in the Palestinian national basketball team, while he was trying to obtain food and medicine for his family in Hangunas.
24:01More than 800 athletes have been killed by genocidal troops so far.
24:05Shalan, also known as the earthquake, was one of the country's most prominent athletes.
24:11His death has caused great shock within the Arab sports community.
24:16Over the past 24 hours, Palestinian sport has also lost Salam Shair, the equipment manager of the Shabab Rafa club, and Ahmad Khurani, a former player for the Al-Salah club.
24:28According to the Palestinian football association, more than 800 athletes have been killed in Gaza since October of 2023,
24:41and at least 288 sport facilities, including gymnasiums, clubs, and stadiums, have been destroyed or damaged as a result of Israeli attacks.
24:58And speaking in Japan at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid Israel's approval of the military plan to take control of Gaza City.
25:14And talking about peace, I must reiterate that it is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages,
25:29and to avoid the massive deaths and destruction that a military operation against Gaza City would inevitably cause.
25:38Simultaneously, the decision by the Israeli authorities to expand illegal settlement construction, which would divide the West Bank, must be reversed.
25:53All settlement construction is a violation of international law.
25:58And like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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