- 7 months ago
24/08/2025
FTS 08.30
*French units join firefighting efforts in Spain.
*Sudan: Over 1 million displaced return to Khartoum.
teleSUR
These and many more stories now!
FTS 08.30
*French units join firefighting efforts in Spain.
*Sudan: Over 1 million displaced return to Khartoum.
teleSUR
These and many more stories now!
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00National Bolivar and Malaysia on Eastman Day continues on its second day in Venezuela as part of the Great National Plan for Sovereignty and Peace in Mont Bolivar.
00:23In Spain, French units joined firefighting efforts to put out devastating forest fires that have raised over 382,000 hectares of land.
00:36And in Sudan, thousands of people displaced by the armed conflict returned to the city of Khartoum to recover their daily lives.
00:47Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Derezu Studios in Havana, Cuba. We begin with the news.
00:57On Sunday, National Bolivarian Militia Enlistment Day continues on its second day in Venezuela as part of the Great National Plan for Sovereignty and Peace in Mont Bolivar.
01:17Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for this action of unity in the face of recent U.S. threats and military deployment in the Caribbean.
01:25Registration points include the 15,751 military headquarters, Bolivar squares, and public bases distributed throughout the territory.
01:33The campaign's goal is to reinforce the country's security infrastructure and reaffirm the Venezuelan people's dedication to safeguarding peace and resistance foreign interference that endangers the well-being of its citizens.
01:46Alongside, thousands of Venezuelans answered President Maduro's call and voluntarily taken to the streets across the country to enlist the National Bolivarian Militia,
01:59those defending the country from a possible U.S. military invasion. Let's see more details with our correspondent, Bruno Falci.
02:06In Plaza Bolivar, in the Venezuelan capital, one of thousands of enlistment centers across the country, the people demonstrated their will to defend their democracy and the sovereignty of their nation, once again threatened by the United States.
02:23Today we are here supporting our president, Nicolás Maduro, joining the Bolivarian Militia of Venezuela so that we can continue to fight.
02:32We are here because we are very spirited and we do not want any North American country to come here and interrupt our revolution.
02:40If the country is under threat, regardless of political affiliations or opinions, the first duty of every citizen is to defend it and the first way to demonstrate and fulfill that duty is to enlist.
02:53The U.S. seeks to use the anti-drug narrative to intervene in Venezuela, but the people know is another manipulation and support their democracy.
03:06These accusations are unfounded because we know that we are not a narco government. We are a government that works hard and defends our homeland.
03:15We are warriors and we are determined to ensure that this Bolivarian revolution continues for many decades to come.
03:22We know that these accusations are completely false. They are only using them to do what they have always done.
03:27They use accusations to invade and justify their terrorist acts. This is a terrorist attack.
03:32And we are telling you here and now, if you mess with Nicolás, you mess with the people.
03:37Crowns of citizens responded to the call by affirming their support for the president, their democracy in a strong demonstration of national unity.
03:48We came here to support the president of the republic voluntarily, to safeguard and protect what Chávez fought so hard to achieve in the revolution here in Venezuela and now that President Maduro is continuing this struggle.
04:03We are here, many like me, for life, for the right to live in peace, for the love of our children. And if it is for our children, it is for our family, and if it is for our family, it is for our country.
04:16Because our country is yours, mine and everyone's home, and we have to protect it and defend it under any circumstances.
04:23A survey showed that 75% of the Venezuelan population is against the United States intervention and going to continue to be mobilized to defend their sovereignty.
04:36From the camera of Gustavo Flores, Bruno Falsi, Caracas, Venezuela, for Telesur.
04:42And citizens in Peru and Paraguay reject United States interventionism in the region while reiterating that Latin America and the Caribbean is a zone of peace.
04:57Latin America must preserve its character as a zone of peace, and no matter what the excuse may be, drug trafficking, political issues, a government I don't like, it is unacceptable for foreign troops and weapons to be deployed in the waters of the Caribbean or anywhere else in Latin America.
05:12It is something that must be rejected outright by all governments and peoples, who must continue to work together to guarantee this characteristic of a zone of peace.
05:21We must be aware of how important and valuable it is to be a zone of peace, where there are no major conflicts, there are no deaths, there is no genocide.
05:31We must look at what is happening in other parts of the world, what has happened in other parts of the world, when there are military interventions by the powers that be,
05:39and we must value this characteristic of being a prison.
05:43We must defend it and we must work together, all peoples, all countries, all governments to maintain these conditions.
05:51Regardless of any ideological position left, center, right, the sovereignty of a country is above all else.
05:58And even more so when in Latin America, our countries are united by historical and cultural ties.
06:04We must close ranks against all external invasion, especially when it comes from imperialism and especially when we know where it comes from.
06:12So what remains for us is, aside from closing ranks against the external threat, to close ranks against internal threats.
06:21That is, against those within each country who are undermining and promoting an invasion which is called treason.
06:28I believe that we are sovereign in all matters, that this proposal does not respect our sovereignty and that we are risking losing it.
06:40Apart from what they present as a strategy against drug trafficking, it is actually a form of geopolitical control over the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
06:54We now have our first break coming up. Remember, you can join us on TikTok at Terezo English, where you'll find news in different formats, news updates, and much more.
07:03We'll be right back. Stay with us.
07:04Welcome back.
07:17Colombian President Gustavo Petro assured that the government will stand by the families of the police officers murdered in Amalfi.
07:24And we affirm his commitment to peace with illegal armed groups.
07:29During the president's visit to the Central Police Hospital in Bogota, he met with officers injured in the attacks against a police helicopter in the Amalfi region,
07:37Department of Antioquia, as well as against an aviation school in Cali, where the simultaneous attacks perpetrated by robot groups left 19 people dead and a dozen injured.
07:47Spain received firefighting units from France as support in the work to put out devastating forest fires impacting the region.
08:10Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez welcomed the French support in firefighting efforts.
08:15The places have so far left several fatalities in addition to raising more than 382,000 hectares of land.
08:22The French units joined forces with other countries such as Greece, Germany, and Italy.
08:27They are working in coordination with more than 3,400 troops from the military emergency units, deployed together with 500 army soldiers, 6,000 civil guard troops,
08:35and 10 forest fire departments from the Ministry of Ecological Transition.
08:45And in Portugal, the number of deaths due to the wave of forest fires affecting several areas of the country has risen to 4.
08:52The number of fatalities from fires this summer rose to 4, including hikers who were exploring the area.
08:58Previously, three deaths were reported, the first two victims being a local resident who was fighting the fire on his own,
09:05a firefighter who had died in a traffic accident.
09:08Portugal has been fighting the fire for several weeks in the context of a severe heatwave where the authorities have maintained a maximum alert in the country,
09:15and given the seriousness of the situation, the European Union's civil protection mechanism was activated earlier.
09:23In Ecuador, firefighters managed to control a forest fire that destroyed more than 1,000 hectares in the Cotacachi Cayapas National Park.
09:36The blaze started last Monday in a hard-to-risk section of the park and spread quickly to two municipalities due to the area's vegetation and strong winds.
09:44The National Secretariat for Risk Management assures that the fire, which burned over 1,485 hectares,
09:50was brought under control after five days of work thanks to the coordinated efforts of the National System of Protected Areas,
09:57the fire brigades, and local residents.
10:05And Chile will host the 11th International Conference of Global Geoparks of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization,
10:12which will take place from September 8th to the 12th.
10:16The event will take place in Kultral Cura, the only Chilean geosite included in the UNESCO list, and will bring together about 1,000 people.
10:24Geoparks are unique areas with a geological heritage of international significance that stand out for their scientific, educational, or touristic value,
10:31and where conservation and sustainable development are combined.
10:35There are currently 229 of these sites recognized by UNESCO in 50 countries.
10:53The Russian Defense Ministry reported that nine localities have been liberated and registered more than 9,000 Ukrainian coyotes in the last week.
11:01Russian forces liberated six additional settlements, including the towns of Katerinovka, Vladimir Rokav, and Ruzinjar,
11:08in the Donetsk People's Republic, among other regions.
11:11He also stated that Ukraine lost 9,375 soldiers in the same period.
11:16Russian forces carried out six joint drone and long-range precision weapon strikes against military enterprises,
11:22and facilities supplying energy to Ukrainian military.
11:32The Russian Ministry of Defense stopped an airstrike by Ukraine against the city of Kursk.
11:37Russia's air defense system successfully shot down a Ukrainian drone near the Kursk nuclear power plant.
11:42The fall of the UAV caused a fire that damaged a transformer used for the power plant's own needs and internal work.
11:49Florida decided that the fire was under control and the incident did not cause any changes in the level of background radiation in the area.
11:55In Colombia, the city of Medellin is preparing to celebrate the 19th annual Book and Culture Festival.
12:05Over 3,000 activities for all ages will be developed from September 12th to the 21st.
12:10In the Botanical Garden and its surroundings, including the Explorer Park, the Planetarium, and the University of Antioquia.
12:17More than 230 guests will participate in this literary event, including writers and editors who will share their experiences with the public.
12:22In Colombia, the city of Medellin is preparing to celebrate the 19th annual Book and Culture Festival.
12:27In addition, this 2025 edition will have the Mexican state of Jalisco as a guest of honor who will attend with a delegation of 40 representatives to exhibit the characteristics of the Botanical Garden, cultural expression of that region,
12:41also with a pavilion to show various artistic expressions of various artistic expressions of Medellin.
13:02And Cuba celebrates 105 years since the birth of Bartolomé Maximiliano More Gutierrez, the famous Benny More, symbol and reference point of the country's culture.
13:14Recognized as the master of rhythm, he was an iconic figure in the history of Cuban music and his influence has spanned generations.
13:21His ability to fuse genres such as son, mambo and bolero with an unmatched voice and overwhelming charisma made him a passion of the best of the national musical heritage.
13:30But Benny's relevance in Cuban culture goes beyond his musical legacy.
13:34His art recreated the cultural diversity of Cuba, integrating elements of African and Spanish tradition in dialogue with more contemporary sounds.
14:00We now have our second break coming up. Before we invite you to visit our Facebook page at Terezole English,
14:04there you'll be able to watch our top stories, special live coverage and much more.
14:08Follow our page and activate the information button to stay up to date on the world's most recent event.
14:13A financial break. Don't go away.
14:15Welcome back. On Sunday, thousands of people displaced by the armed conflict in Sudan returned to the city of Khartoum to recover their daily lives.
14:32Since the conflict began in April 2023, thousands of people fled their homes and traveled to their cities in search of shelter.
14:39They can now return to their towns after the army announced that it had regained control in Khartoum.
14:45According to the International Organization for Migration, more than one million people returned to Sudan between December 2024 and May 2025.
14:53However, while the death toll from the conflict exceeds 40,000, the crisis is worsening and the risk of famine is growing.
15:00The Saudi Palestinians mourn the murder of cameraman and journalist Khaled al-Madun of Palestine TV by Israeli occupation troops.
15:18These are the Palestinians mourned the murder of cameraman and journalist Khaled al-Madun of Palestine TV by Israeli occupation troops.
15:21Local Palestinian media reported in a statement that he gave his life, carrying his camera, bearing witness to the truth, and documenting the suffering of his people.
15:39As part, the Palestinian journalist union also mourned the death of al-Madun and condemned his murder as part of an ongoing Israeli campaign against journalists aimed at silencing the Palestinian narrative.
15:54This attack brings the number of journalists killed by Israeli forces to 240 as part of their campaign to silence those who exposed their war crimes and the genocide they are committing against civilians.
16:05Also in Palestine, a number of deaths from malnutrition as a result of the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip rose to 281.
16:19The integrated food security phase classification identified four main factors that led to the catastrophe, which are conflict, Israeli siege, displacement, and restrictions.
16:28The international community and the international community, and economic worker, has been
16:32declining on access to essential supplies.
16:37The food system also collapsed and 98 percent of agricultural land was damaged or inaccessible.
16:43The Food and Agriculture Organization World Food Programme, WHO and UNICEF are calling for an immediate ceasefire and access to stop death from starvation and malnutrition.
16:53and malnutrition.
16:54The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is calling for immediate UN action to stop
16:58Israel's genocide offensive and open border crossings for food, medicine, water and fuel.
17:05An adjoined investigation by The Guardian, Israeli Magazine Plus 972 and Local Call reveals
17:14that 83% of Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip of Tomei were civilians.
17:19According to the report, 19 months after the start of the genocide perpetrated by Israel,
17:24its intelligence services have recorded 8,900 fighters from the Palestinian resistance movement
17:29Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as dead, while in the same period the enclaves health
17:35authorities estimated the total number of people killed, at least 53,000.
17:42Human rights groups argue that the findings further support claims that Israel is committing
17:46genocide in Gaza as evidenced by the mass killings of civilians and the deliberate policy of
17:51starvation against the population of the Strip.
17:53The United Nations Security Council has not been presented with the final draft on the decision
18:07to extend UNIFIL's operation in southern Lebanon, which shows a lack of consensus.
18:12The official and final draft of the resolution on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
18:17has not yet been distributed for the voting at the UN Security Council session scheduled
18:21for Monday, August 25th.
18:22In a related development, the Lebanese army has rejected Israeli accusations that a senior
18:27officer had covered up for those responsible for the death of ARIS UNIFIL member Sean Rooney.
18:33The renewal of UNIFIL's mandate depends on Washington's acceptance, whereas the closure of peacekeeping
18:38operations has become common practice in the current context.
18:46And Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Benvir, was confronted and booed by protesters
18:52who accused him of obstructing efforts to free the Jewish hostages.
18:56In the city of Far Malal, Benvir was confronted by demonstrators who carried banners with images
19:01of the captives while shouting at him,
19:03You are a criminal, a murder of hostages, a disgrace.
19:06He was also accused of leaving the hostages to die and of being a draft dodger.
19:10Benvir maintains a negative position against the agreements proposed by the Palestinian resistance
19:15Hamas for the release of the held Israelis and even publicly acknowledges the blockade of
19:19several negotiation attempts.
19:26In other news, in Japan, South Korean President Lee Jae-myun and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru
19:31Ishiba agreed to develop stable, future-oriented relations between their two countries.
19:36During the South Korean leaders' official visit to Tokyo, the leaders exchanged views
19:41and agreed to establish a consultation framework to find solutions to common problems such as disaster
19:46prevention measures. Both countries will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the normalization
19:51of diplomatic relations in 2025 and, for the first time in 17 years, issued a joint press release
19:57on the results of the summit between their dignitaries. After the dialogue, Lee emphasized that
20:02both countries are inseparable partners and must cooperate closely for peace and prosperity.
20:08The draw for the 2026 Football World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada
20:30and Mexico, will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5th.
20:34U.S. President Donald Trump made the announcement on Friday in the Oval Office of the White House,
20:39accompanied by FIFA President Gian Infantino. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to be held
20:44in three countries. Since Donald Trump returned to power, he has launched a major campaign
20:48against immigration, and although he said that for most fans it would be very easy to obtain a visa
20:54to attend the World Cup, he has banned travelers from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti and Iran.
21:00Like this, we have come to the end of this news brief. You can find this and many other stories
21:07on our website at Telesur English and Net. So join us on social media, Facebook, X, Instagram,
21:12Telegram and TikTok. I'm Telesur English. I'm Luis Alberto Matos. Thank you for watching.
21:17Thanks for watching.
Comments