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*Ecuadorian workers rally against elimination of diesel subsidy
*UN inquiry confirms Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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*Ecuadorian workers rally against elimination of diesel subsidy
*UN inquiry confirms Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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00:00Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro called for an urgent conference of the community of Latin American and Caribbean states on sovereignty and regional peace.
00:23Ecuadorian workers are mobilizing on Tuesday to protest the government's elimination of the diesel subsidy.
00:30The United Nations Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza after almost two years of relentless Chinese aggression against Palestinians.
00:45Hello, welcome from the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from the Lesotho Studios in Havana, Cuba. We'll begin with the news.
00:52President of Venezuela called on Monday for the community of Latin American and Caribbean states to convene its member countries for an urgent conference on sovereignty and regional peace following the presence of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean.
01:14President Maduro sent a letter to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who currently hosts the pro-temporary presidency of the regional organization, to coordinate this emergency meeting.
01:24The Venezuelan head of state wants to facilitate dialogue to avoid conflict in the Caribbean.
01:29The proposal awaits the support of regional leaders to coordinate efforts to strengthen the sovereignty of Latin American and Caribbean countries in the face of external interference.
01:42The Bolivian government expressed solidarity with Venezuela in response to the threats from the United States.
01:49The action came during the commemorative ceremonies marking 142 years of diplomatic relations between Bolivia and Venezuela.
01:56Bolivian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmer Catarina highlighted the Bolivarian government's ongoing support for Bolivia in areas such as defending democracy, as well as academic and professional training.
02:07He also acknowledged Caracas solidarity during the forest fires during the forest fires and the humanitarian aid provided during the MISOS health emergency.
02:16Voice of the Venezuelan ambassador to Bolivia, CĂ©sar Trompez, emphasized the strict importance of bilateral relations.
02:27The citizens of Mexico commemorate Independence Day in a ceremony led by President Claudia Sheinbaum from the National Palace balcony.
02:34The capital, ZĂłcalo, is decorated for the celebration of the cry of independence, uniting millions of Mexicans.
02:41This celebration preserves the memory of the day the libertarian movement began and honors its founders.
02:46Independence Day is a remembrance of Mexico's freedom heroes and a reaffirmation of the country's commitment to justice, sovereignty and solidarity.
02:54Independence Day in Mexico is celebrated on September 16th, but the ceremony of the cry of independence is held on the night of September 15th,
03:01to honor Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who called on the population to take action.
03:08In this context, Bolivian President Luis Arce congratulated Mexicans on the historic date.
03:26On a message shared on his ex-account, Arce stated,
03:29We greet the brotherly people of Mexico and President Claudia Sheinbaum on the 215th anniversary of its cry of independence,
03:35adding,
03:36On this significant date, we express our best wishes for prosperity and reaffirm our commitment to continue strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, cooperation and solidarity that unite us,
03:46always remembering with gratitude the unconditional support for our democracy. Long live Mexico.
03:56Before his part, Cuban President Miguel Diaz can also talk to his social media to celebrate the date,
04:00wishing a happy Mexico Day to the beloved nation that has contributed so much to the freedom, sovereignty and unity of Latin America,
04:07the one that has been and is for Cuba's sister in good times and in difficult ones.
04:13Moreover, the Escalina Shore will celebrate as our own the anniversary of your cry for freedom. Long live Mexico.
04:25Also in this regard, the Venezuelan government shared a message marking the relevant Mexican date.
04:30For this, Foreign Minister Ivan Hill took to his telegram account to state,
04:34On behalf of President Nicolas Maduro, we congratulate the government and people of Mexico on this significant anniversary
04:42and reiterate our commitment to the brotherhood and cooperation that unite our peoples.
04:51This September 16th marks the anniversary of Mexico's independence, so it is traditional for the streets to be filled with all kinds of patriotic items
04:59an activity that creates jobs and boosts the economy.
05:02Daniel Rosa with the details.
05:06It's the skillful hands of Osbelia contributing to the colorfulness of the Mexican national holidays.
05:13Everything I learned, all the knowledge I have is here, everything since I was 15 or 16 years old.
05:20That was when I stayed here with them.
05:22Mandaras Juanito is the name of this workshop which also provides employment for several families.
05:27Yes, I am the mother of two girls and they are delighted with this time of the year, to be honest.
05:34Every year they ask me for their flag.
05:37It is not only flag but also various other items that are manufactured throughout the year, keeping this family business alive,
05:45despite the increasing arrival of industrialized products from other countries.
05:48Yes, because it may be cheaper, but in terms of quality, we Mexicans have the best quality.
05:58And that quality enhances the national holidays.
06:01I am proud to be Mexican and to come here to buy anything, like flats, earrings or other items.
06:15Regularly held events include fairs, dances, family gatherings and, of course, celebrations to honor our independence day.
06:28Estimates by the chambers of commerce, services and tourism indicate that the economic impact of the national holidays in Mexico will be around 2 million dollars.
06:49In the camera, Victor Hugo Figueroa, Daniel Rosas, Telesur, Osholotepec, Estado de Mexico.
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07:04We're going to be right back. Stay with us.
07:05Welcome back. In Ecuador, from the early hours of Tuesday morning, workers mobilized on the main roads of the province of Carchi to protest the government's elimination of the diesel subsidy.
07:23The national police confirmed that since the early hours of the morning they received multiple alerts about the road closure affecting traffic to the north of the city of Quito and that they had to ask the citizens to take alternative routes.
07:33Protesters demanded that the government address both the increase in the price of diesel and improved road safety.
07:40The measure to eliminate fuel subsidies has historically led to protests and social and political unrest due to the economic impact of President Novoa's neoliberal nation.
07:45The national police confirmed that since the early hours of the morning they received multiple alerts about the road closure affecting traffic to the north of the city of Quito,
07:51and the US.
08:12In our news, the Standing Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Ecuador reported 394 people deprived of their freedoms died in Guayaquil in 2025, mostly due to health issues and human rights violations.
08:27In calling for a declaration of emergency in the prison system with priority given to the Guayas No. 1, Esmeraldas, and Cotopaxi detention centers, the committee insisted on the immediate restoration of adequate food and health services, as well as visits and rehabilitation programs with effective judicial control and independent auditing. Given this situation, the committee will continue to take criminal and constitutional legal action.
08:51Mexican authorities confirmed that another person died after the gas truck explosion in Mexico City, rising the death toll to 15.
09:04The Public Health Secretary reported that the disease has not been identified because they have not been able to contact any relative. The investigation is still underway to determine the causes of the accident.
09:16According to the Prosecutor's Office, the high speed, the lack of abilities on the driver, the reasons of the accident.
09:31Argentine President Javier Mele traveled to Paraguay to participate in a new Conservative Public Action Conference and meet with his counterpart from that country, Santiago Peña.
09:41The conference will also be attended by Santiago Peña administration officials, including his ministers of Industry and Trade, Javier JimĂ©nez, and Foreign Affairs, RubĂ©n RamĂrez.
09:50According to the organization's schedule, Mele will be one of the key speakers of the day, along with the President of Paraguay, with whom he will then hold a bilateral meeting.
09:58CEPAC is the oldest Conservative Forum in the United States, organized annually by the American Conservative Union and bringing together politicians, activists, and opinion leaders from the Conservative sphere.
10:11And Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared that his country's military forces will no longer depend on U.S. weapons consolidating the national sovereignty of the Colombian army.
10:25During a Council of Ministers meeting in the city of Bogotá, Petro questioned the U.S. government's announcement that Colombia had been certified as a key ally in the fight against drug trafficking, highlighting his administration's work against drug cultivation.
10:36He cited the high drug consumption rate in the U.S. and authorities' inability to resolve the problem.
10:43The Colombian president denounced the United States' attacks on Venezuelan fishing boats, calling them disproportionate killings that undermined the region's integrity and sovereignty.
10:53In Greenland, member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization participated in the joint military exercises Arctic Light 2025.
11:05The actions took place without the presence of U.S. troops, despite President Donald Trump's intentions to control the territory.
11:11In this context, Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway participated in military exercises aimed at strengthening NATO's joint capabilities in the event of potential emergencies in the Arctic.
11:21The Danish Ministry of Defense confirmed that these exercises are part of an annual plan that will focus on strategic areas of the Arctic, which are of growing geopolitical importance.
11:31And the joint military exercises SAPAT 2025 between Russia and Belarus are taking place on shore territory as well as between the Baltic Sea and the Barents Sea.
11:46The exercises called West 2025 will end on Tuesday and are intended to demonstrate the defensive relationship between Minsk and Moscow, as well as Russia's military power.
11:56The manoeuvres consisted of planning the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in addition to the Orange-NIC missile system.
12:03Some NATO countries, including Poland, raised their alert level, while Belarus and Russia affirmed that the planned exercises are not directed against any particular country.
12:11In Germany, the Home Music Festival brought together artists willing to challenge the traditional notions about music.
12:31This meeting, which focused on the creation of instruments, included various activities such as workshops, concerts and exhibitions to encourage musical experimentation and creativity.
12:45Jaiyo Topius, one of the most prominent figures in this event, used books as instruments, adding vibration models to spark curiosity of attendees.
12:56Topius emphasized that music can come from any object without the need to be a professional.
13:01The festival advises us to reflect on the impact of homemade instruments on our musical perception.
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13:54Welcome back.
13:55A recent report by the United Nations accuses Israel of committing genocide for its attacks on the Gaza Strip following almost two years of aggression against the Palestinian people.
14:06The UN concludes that, based on statements by Israeli officials and evidence on the ground, genocide is being committed with the intention of totally or partially destroying the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
14:18The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory declared Prime Minister Banyarin Tanjahu,
14:25former Defense Minister Joab Gallant and President Isaac Herzog responsible for crimes against Gaza.
14:31In this scenario, despite the evidence referred to by the UN, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the accusation as false and demanded the dissolution of the Investigation Commission.
14:40So it's a two year work. It's not just something we made up now. And as we set out all the facts and we looked at videos, footage, we talked to experts, we talked to doctors, witnesses, children.
15:00After that massive investigation, we are, of course, the only UN body that is authorized to investigate.
15:09We're not allowed inside Israel. So we had witnesses come out to us.
15:14So that's just a little bit about our methodology.
15:17So much of this evidence, by the way, was posted by Israeli soldiers themselves.
15:23They were very proud of what they'd done.
15:25And you can hear it there. They've been instructed to shoot.
15:28You see anyone and you shoot them because they're not supposed to be there.
15:33And this message coming from the head of state, the president saying it's the whole population of Palestinians who are in Hamas.
15:44That kind of message sent to the military means that they are killing indiscriminately and violating international law.
15:53And on Monday, the Israeli army launched its grand offensive to take the Palestinian city of Gaza, located in the north of the Strip, with its tanks advancing slowly after a series of intense airstrikes.
16:07The onslaught has forced some 300,000 people to flee the urban center, which in mid-August was home to about a million Palestinians.
16:15As a result of these new attacks, Palestinian health authorities reported that at least 68 people have been killed across Gaza since Stone on Tuesday alone.
16:24As the total death toll since the start of the Israeli aggression in October 2023 now stands at 64,905 people, with 164,926 wounded.
16:34Moreover, health authorities in Gaza warned the devastating figures could be higher as they are struggling to rescue those still trapped on the rubble from collapsed buildings.
16:45In this context, more than 3,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced to al-Mawasi in the Rafa Covinerate, which has been described as a concentration zone.
16:57The area located along the southern coast of the Gaza Strip lacks basic services, including water, healthcare, and food, with health authorities warning of the rapid spread of diseases due to overcrowding.
17:08Palestinians are being forced to flee their homes to escape the aggression by the Israeli occupation forces, who continue bombing residential buildings and shelters in clear violation of international law and humanitarian rights.
17:23The Iranian government published its comments on the final declaration of the Extraordinary Islamic Arab Summit regarding Israeli aggression against Qatar and Palestine.
17:34The Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated its condemnation of Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, considering that the establishment of two states does not represent a permanent solution to the problem.
17:45It affirms that the only option is to establish a unified democratic state through a referendum that includes all Palestinians inside and outside the occupied territories.
17:54The Iran recognized the contributions of the governments of Qatar and Egypt in brokering a permanent ceasefire in the region.
18:00And U.S. Secretary of State Marcos Rubio visited Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday and met with the countries ruling Emir Sheikh Tamir bin Ahmad al-Tani.
18:14At the gathering, Rubio vouched for Qatar to continue its role as a mediator to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
18:20This despite last week's Israeli strike against the Palestinian resistance movement negotiating a team while in Doha for talks.
18:27In this context, U.S. President Donald Trump assured on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attack Qatar again, even though Netanyahu himself did not rule out new attacks, as he stated on an earlier meeting with Rubio in Jerusalem.
18:42Qatar has labeled Tel Aviv a creation as a Carolian treasurer's attack, stated it wouldn't deter it from its role as a mediator for a ceasefire.
18:49And on Tuesday, hundreds of people attended the funeral services for 31 reporters killed in Israeli air strikes last week in Yemen.
19:08People gathered at Alshab Mosque in Sana'a to pay their respects to the slain reporters.
19:14The Israeli strike last Wednesday hit civilian and residential areas, including homes in the capital's Al-Tahrir neighborhood, a medical facility and a government compound.
19:23Since Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, Yemeni forces have maintained military operations against the occupation forces in solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
19:38And on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at court to continue his testimony in the ongoing corruption trial.
19:47During the trial, Netanyahu will respond to charges of fraud, breach of trust and for accepting bribes in three different cases.
19:54Filed by former Attorney General Abishai Mandelbit in 2019, the cases are considered the most serious corruption charges ever brought against a Syrian Israeli Prime Minister
20:03and also marked the first time an Israeli leader in office testified as a defendant in a criminal trial.
20:09For his part, the Prime Minister has denied all allegations, calling the cases part of a political witch hunt.
20:15has a hitchhiking death.
20:24Well, like this we have come to the end of this News Brief.
20:27You can find this and many other stories on our website at TeleSewsaryEnglish.net.
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20:35For TeleSewsaryEnglish, I'm Luis Roberto Matos.
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