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00:00In Venezuela National Day, the barracks go to the people, moves forward as part of the comprehensive defense of its sovereignty.
00:15In Ecuador, the Constitutional Court put on hold a presidential decree regarding the national constitution.
00:25And the Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners denounced increased repression against Palestinians incarcerated in Israeli prisons.
00:40Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Dele Sous Studios in Havana, Cuba. We'll give the news.
00:55In Venezuela, the third edition of the International Telecommunications Fair, Fitelven, moves forward in Caracas. Let's go with our correspondent, Ana Marrero, for more.
01:07Hello, guys. Hello, Luis Alberto. Well, we are here at Fitelven 2025. And as you can see behind me, we have our tele-service stand because we set present to this fair.
01:25Well, we have a lot of things here because this is not just for the enterprises, but also for the public because this is how the Venezuelan government and the Venezuelan people say the world that we are working for our economy, for our future.
01:43And not just as the people think abroad and showing how the technology here in the country shows how to develop these sectors are because we have telecommunications, we have optical fibers here too.
02:03We had robots. We had robots. We have companies of robots. We had it yesterday with the interview of the owner of the robot UN3 because here we have a lot of diversity.
02:18And, well, here we are standing. We are saying president as a telecommunication place for the Venezuelan people and also for the world. But, well, we'll go back to the studios and show you more things later.
02:35Thank you, Ana, for the latest report. We're going to continue to stay informed on everything happening in this third telecommunications fair.
02:46Let's continue with our news. In Venezuela, as citizens take part in the National Day, the barracks go to the people in the framework of the integral defense of its sovereignty.
02:54During this Saturday, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces mobilized to the communal circuits as part of the preparation activities for the defense of the country.
03:01The uniformed people joined the call of the national government who urged the population to mobilize in order to strengthen the civic military union.
03:09The initiative arises from the deployment of U.S. military vessels in the Caribbean Sea under the pretext of fighting drug trafficking.
03:16We are setting a milestone in the construction and consolidation of our doctrine, which grows, develops, and expands every day for the defense of our country.
03:33We are doing this because the homeland is at the core, and it deserves our attention, it deserves our love, it deserves our affection, and it deserves everything we can do to defend it, centimeter by centimeter.
03:46So, in popular military police union, we will prevail.
03:56The Venezuelan defense minister stated that through the deployment of the armed forces in communal circuits, the militia structure is being reorganized for national defense.
04:05Our commander-in-chief of the armed forces has told us, ordered us, and instructed us to go out, deep into the people, into the 5,336 communal circuits.
04:20On the field, there are communal militia units.
04:23The communal militia units that we are building and strengthening with the new enrollment, the new enlistment of the Bolivarian militia.
04:31We are building them.
04:33We are reorganizing them.
04:35The entire organizational structure of the Bolivarian militia is being dynamically reorganized, as our president Nicolas Maduro has said.
04:48And the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement rejected the increased presence of U.S. troops and warships in the Caribbean Sea.
04:55In broad terms, the statement reads,
04:57The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement echoes the deep concern expressed publicly in recent days by many Latin American and Caribbean states
05:04regarding the recent deployment of extra-regional military forces in the region, including assets with nuclear capabilities.
05:11The statement continues,
05:12The statement continues,
05:13We express our strong support for all efforts aimed at both preserving the region as a nuclear-weapons-free zone,
05:18as per the 1967 Tatalol Code Treaty, as well as maintaining the region's proclamation as a zone of peace, agreed at the 2014 Summit of the Latin American Caribbean Community States.
05:29CELAC, which asserted a claim for the right of regional states to determine their own destiny, free from external interference.
05:37It closes with the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement, which affirms its strong determination to defend the principles of sovereignty and equality of states,
05:46territorial integrity, non-interference in the internal or external affairs of states, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
05:52And polls revealed that 62 percent of U.S. citizens reject the use of military force for a possible invasion of Venezuela.
06:03According to the survey conducted by YouGov America, 74 percent condemned the possibility of militarization in Venezuela,
06:10while 63 percent indicated they do not approve of foreign intervention.
06:14In addition, only 16 percent of citizens stated that supporting the interventionist policy is promoted by the Trump administration.
06:21The poll was conducted against the deployment of U.S. military navy and air forces in the Caribbean Sea.
06:32And in Puerto Rico, the Independence Party and the social organization Mothers Against War denounced this Friday that the U.S. government is militarizing the territory for a possible intervention in Venezuela.
06:43Independent Senator Adrian Gonzalez asserts that Puerto Rico is a militarized territory of the United States,
06:49adding that a test is being conducted that could also take place in South America.
06:53Similarly, on September 14, Mothers Against War held a protest against the U.S. deployment, which was supported by the Independence Party.
07:00These statements come in the context of the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean Sea,
07:04when an elite marine unit began amphibious maneuvers on Puerto Rican soil.
07:08In the United States, the Pentagon announced on Friday that it would only grant journalists access to its facilities if they agreed not to publish certain information.
07:21Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, explained in an email to multiple newsrooms that reporters would be required to sign a pledge not to disclose information, even unclassified,
07:31that it is not expressly authorized for release under threat of the revocation of press credentials.
07:37The rule is said to take effect within two to three weeks and will apply to all media outlets covering the Department of Defense headquarters.
07:44This unprecedented measure gives the Pentagon broad control of the content released.
07:54We're going to have our first break coming up. Remember, you can join us on TikTok at Tells of English.
07:57We will find news in different formats, news updates and much more.
08:00We'll be right back. Stay with us.
08:02Welcome back.
08:24The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has put a hold on a presidential decree regarding the National Constituent Assembly.
08:30According to the court, at least five lawsuits were filed against President Daniel Novoa's decision to call a referendum to establish a constituent assembly.
08:37The measure will be provisional and is being implemented to ensure that any proposal for a constitutional reform or change follows the procedure established by the Supreme Law.
08:46For his part, the head of state has justified the establishment of a constituent assembly as a way to overcome the crisis of governance.
08:53The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador denounced the freezing of its leaders and organizations' bank accounts in the context of the national strike call for the repeal of Decree 126.
09:09This decree eliminated the diesel subsidy and raised its price by 56%.
09:14According to the official statement, the banks justified the measure as a response to state orders,
09:19which now interprets as an act of intimidation and criminalization of social protest.
09:23The organization, in a statement issued after an extraordinary assembly, announced an immediate and indefinite national strike.
09:30The legislature responds to the economic impact of the rise in diesel prices, making transportation, production and food more expensive.
09:38We call on our grassroots supporters, social organizations and civil society throughout Ecuador to participate in an immediate and indefinite national strike.
09:57We demand the immediate repeal of Decree 126, which eliminates the 10% subsidy as it is a measure that increases the cost of transportation, production, food and the lives of millions of Ecuadorian families.
10:22An Argentine president, Javier Mele, acknowledged during an interview on Friday that he is negotiating a new loan with the U.S. Treasury Department to mitigate the financial crisis affecting the country.
10:32The Central Bank of Argentina intervened in the official exchange market after disbursing $680 million on Friday and another $432 million in previous two days to keep the dollar exchange rate within the range agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund.
10:48This agreement, worth $20 billion, requires the organization to prevent the currency from exceeding the upper limit.
10:55The crisis is worsening with the country's risk at 1,515 basis points, an increase of 4.3% since August 26, 2024, reflecting difficulties in financing.
11:10Also in Argentina, the government was criminally charged for failure to fulfill its duties as a public servant after Congress rejected the veto on the disability emergency.
11:20It is now up to President Javier Mele to enforce the law and carry out its implementation.
11:25A representative of We Do For Our Country, Esteban PaulĂłn, and a representative of the Socialist Party, Monica Fein, filed a complaint against President Millay and other authorities for breach of public duty.
11:37Judge Sebastian Casanello accepted the complaint and stated that he would investigate the president for delaying implementation.
11:43The government accused the deputies of being irresponsible for undermining fiscal balance.
11:53And Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
11:57The call focused on bilateral relations and other issues of common interest, highlighting the need for a constructive approach to the future of the Chinese-U.S. relationship.
12:05President Xi emphasized the need for mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and beneficial cooperation.
12:11For his part, U.S. President Trump expressed his desire to achieve a good long-term relationship with the Asian country,
12:17emphasizing the importance of working together for world peace.
12:21Both presidents are expected to meet at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in South Korea in November.
12:28And amid ongoing negotiations over the digital platform TikTok, Beijing is aiming at striking a fair deal with the United States for Chinese companies.
12:40The Ministry of Commerce reported that Beijing's position on the situation with TikTok is to respect the company's demands and reach a fair solution for both parties.
12:48The Ministry hopes that the United States will work with China to establish a fair and equitable business environment for the continuity of Chinese companies' operations in the United States.
12:58And several European countries reported a cyber attack that disrupted airport operations.
13:07Airports in London, Brussels and Berlin suspended activities and canceled flights, while others reported severe delays as a result of the attack.
13:15The hack targeted a check-in and boarding service provider and affected the operation of automated air terminal systems.
13:23Authorities, therefore, recommend that users and airlines confirm their flights before showing up at the airports.
13:33And Serbia displayed its military power with a parade in the capital city of Belgrade.
13:38The event highlights the country's military defense capabilities.
13:41The parade was attended by the head of state, Alexander Buschik, and senior national and international political leaders, including the president of the United Arab Emirates.
13:48Teams from the national industry and from major powers around the world participated in the exhibition.
13:54This parade took place amid recent tensions in the region as the government seeks to strengthen its sovereignty and political stability.
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14:45Palestine denounces increased repression against the citizens incarcerated in Israeli prisons.
14:49The Palestinian Center for Defense of Prisoners accused De La Bif of increasing abuse of detainees as part of a new Zionist policy.
14:56They warned of the use of sound bombs, tear gas, batons, and police dogs against inmates.
15:02They also revealed that the total number of prisoners had surpassed 11,000, a record figure in the past 23 months.
15:08In Palestine, the number of martyrs due to the Israeli aggression exceeds 65,174, with more than 166,071 wounded since October 7, 2023.
15:24According to Palestinian health authorities, in the last 24 hours, hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 33 bodies and at least 146 wounded.
15:32Israeli occupation forces deployed troops in the north of the Gaza Strip leading an attack that killed Yusuf Abu al-Qir, Hamas deputy chief of military intelligence.
15:43During the attack, Israeli forces attacked on the ground with tanks and artillery while carrying out aerial bombardments with drones in the enclave.
15:53And as was reported, the U.S. Senate rejected both parties' bill to avoid a government shutdown by late September,
16:05while the Trump administration is proposing to increase military aid in the billions to Israel.
16:10Jorge Hostoso, our correspondent in the U.S., has all the details. Let's see.
16:14Thank you. A massive boycott is taking place at this hour and the last 24 hours against Walt Disney, subscribers of Walt Disney,
16:25and also viewership of the ABC network as a consequence of pulling off unexpectedly of the show of Jimmy Kimmel and ABC.
16:38The comedian was making a remark that was considered by the White House and by the MAGA movement very inappropriate.
16:48And supposedly, it was a lot of pressure from the White House and from the powers-to-be just to pull that show off.
16:58And immediately, the reaction has been all over the place.
17:02President Trump doubled down his decision and he said that even it could be necessary to revoke the licenses of those networks
17:14that broadcast that types of comments and that type of programs.
17:21And from the side of Jimmy Kimmel, legends in the comedian part of the U.S., such as David Letterman, Jay Leno and Stephen Convert,
17:32was giving full support to Jimmy Kimmel, which as of today has not been doing any statement.
17:39Officially, we have learned that he was meeting with his lawyers and with representatives of ABC.
17:47There were also words that they could be trying to see if we could go back to her, something that is being discussed.
17:57But the reality is, at the U.S. level, freedom of expression and censorship are in the limelight of the country.
18:08And past this, you see that hours are going by and the subject is very much alive and kicking.
18:17We get back to you now.
18:21And on Friday, European Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen announced the Commission's proposals
18:26for a 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which primarily targeted the country's energy and financial sectors
18:33in the framework of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
18:35The European Union plans to ban the import of Russian liquefied natural gas into its market
18:40and impose sanctions on an additional 118 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet.
18:45The EU will also expand the ban on transactions involving banks in Russia and other countries.
18:50The EU also intends to transform the Russian frozen assets into repair loans for Ukraine.
18:56Furthermore, Moscow has repeatedly stated that taking over its funds violates international law.
19:02On Friday night, a massive operation was carried out against Ukrainian military industries by Russian forces.
19:12The Ministry of Defense reported that the intervention used long-range air and ground weapons.
19:17In the offensive, attacks were reported against companies engaged in the development of tactical missiles,
19:21producers of unmanned drones, and combat equipment.
19:24At the same time, Russian troops shot down 383 unmanned vehicles launched by Kyiv against Russian territory.
19:32In southern Turkey, a wildfire raged in the city of Antalya, a tourist area.
19:50Turkish authorities reported that at least 58 families were evacuated and more than 173 were moved to shelters as the flames spread.
19:58They detailed that a house and two barns were totally destroyed and animals were lost.
20:02They also stressed that five airplanes, three helicopters, and 170 firefighters are working to extinguish the fire and guarantee the safety of citizens and tourists.
20:12Well, like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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20:25For the rest of your English, I'm Mr. Alberto Matos. Thank you for watching.
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