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*Peru: Repression at anti-govt. protest leaves 1 dead.
*Russia denounces Western interference in global energy development.
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00:00Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, denounced recent U.S. aggressions
00:13in the Caribbean. In Peru, the first fatality was reported as a result of the repression of
00:22protests against the government of President Jose Heri. And Russian President Vladimir Putin
00:31denounced the Western governments for disrupting the global energy architecture with pressure
00:36measures. Hello and welcome to From the South. I'm Alejandra Garcia from Telesur Studios in
00:45Havana, Cuba. We begin with the news. On Thursday, the Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations,
01:02Samuel Moncada, denounced the recent U.S. aggressions in the Caribbean Sea off his nation's coast.
01:08Let's listen. On October 14, 2025, the government of the United States of America carried out a new
01:17set of extrajudicial executions against civilians. They were aboard a small stationary boat in the
01:24Caribbean Sea, just a few miles off the coast of Venezuela. Recent reports of public domain have
01:32identified two humble fishermen from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago among the victims. Their
01:39relatives indicate that those who were assassinated were engaged in fishing activities at the time.
01:45This act is yet another chapter in the escalation of the U.S. strikes carried out since September to date
01:52against civilian vessels transiting international waters in the Caribbean Sea.
01:57And Venezuela and Foreign Minister Ivan Hill thanked on Thursday the support expressed by the member
02:04countries of the non-aligned movement during a ministerial meeting that took place in Kampala, Uganda.
02:13In other words, the 121 countries that make up this movement, non-aligned countries, have expressed their
02:19absolute support for absolute support for Venezuela. A five-point statement that you were able to read
02:26expressing concern about the military deployment that is now taking place in the Caribbean, carried out by the
02:34United States in the Caribbean, which has threatened the zone of peace declared by CELAC. And this
02:40ministerial meeting ratified let us remember that on September 19, the Coordination Bureau of the
02:46Unaligned Movement had already issued a very soon statement on this matter. But in addition to that,
02:54at this ministerial meeting, 121 countries have backed the Venezuela's position before the United Nations
03:00Security Council. Let us remember that on October 10, our permanent representative, Samuel Moncada,
03:08Venezuela made an appointment representation to the Security Council, where we also saw that all its
03:17members, except for the aggressor, the one making threats, which is the United States, expressed their concern
03:22and the need to stop this bearish of threats. And well, the non-aligned countries, the 121 countries, have backed
03:32up against Venezuela's position. They have expressed their support for CELAC in defense of the zone of peace
03:41and have stated that, very importantly, any aggression against Venezuela in the context of this military
03:46deployment in the Caribbean would really mean an unnecessary escalation, a very dangerous escalation
03:51that would jeopardize the security of an entire region. So Venezuela feels supported. The Bolivarian
04:02Revolution feels supported. President Nicolás Maduro has achieved a great diplomatic triumph at this
04:07meeting, which marks a position that aligns with that of social movements, political parties, and public
04:13opinion, even within the United States, all of which rejects this false narrative used to threaten Venezuela,
04:23as we said yesterday, the announcement by the US government of the authorization of the Central Intelligence
04:31Agency to undermine the stability of Venezuela, which they have not been able to do.
04:36And we stay in Venezuela. The integral defense management bodies, ODI, were activated in the states
04:45of Sashira, Amazonas, and Apure through Operation Independence 200. From Dundee's Thursday, Operation
04:52Independence 200 was activated in the south of the country as part of the civil military police exercises
04:58for the defense of the country's sovereignty in the face of foreign aggression. These exercises aim to raise the
05:05operational level of combat and the integration of the people in the defense of the nation, in addition
05:11to protecting the borders at different strategic points against any threat and ensuring that the
05:16country remains impenetrable, independent, free and sovereign. Also authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have
05:29reported that some of the six people executed extrajudicially in a recent US attack on a vessel
05:35in the Caribbean Sea may be nationals. In this regard, the Trinitarian police is investigating the
05:41possible death of two citizens in the strike confirmed by Washington on October 14th. Pending
05:47confirmation, it is presumed that the victims were Shad Joseph and Samoró, fishermen from the village of
05:53Las Cuevas. The alert about the presence of these fishermen on the vessel came from Shad Joseph's mother
06:00and other members of the community who reiterated that the workers were not engaged in any criminal activity.
06:05So, what do you guys do in the U.S. do in the U.S. do in the U.S.?
06:11I watch out it as wickedness.
06:13Because why are you killing people to run through?
06:17They are not meant that you are supposed to be that way.
06:21You see any word of the U.S. do in the U.S.?
06:23No, no, no, no. The boys are no drug trafficker. They make them run and come back.
06:32What the U.S. do in the U.S.? I think it's inhumane. Right? If all they really, all right,
06:40all they blow the boat up. What evidence it have showing really is drugs, you know, and stuff like
06:47that, let me say, is guns or human trafficking, anything. Why is the closure the family having now?
06:58In other informations, the International Organization for Migration, IOM, confirmed that
07:04Haiti reached the highest level of displaced persons in its history, with more than 1.4 million
07:09people who have fled their homes, forced by violence in 2025. According to the IOM report,
07:15the growing presence of criminal groups and the multiple crises facing the population in a context
07:21of weakening institutions are exacerbating the humanitarian emergency in the country. Also,
07:26the organization confirmed that the crisis has spread beyond the capital. In this regard,
07:31although the largest number of displaced is registered in portal prints, the Central and Arti Bonita
07:37departments also show a growing flow of people fleeing criminal brutality. With this report,
07:43the IOM reiterates its call to the international community to increase funding and access to
07:49ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid. And now we have a short break coming up. First,
08:02remember you can join us on TikTok at Tele Sur English, where you'll find news in different formats,
08:07news updates, and much more. We'll be right back. Stay with us.
08:20Welcome back to From the South. On Thursday in Peru, the first fatality was reported as a result of the
08:26repression of protests against the government of President José Heri. The victim was identified as a
08:3232-year-old street artist Eduardo Ruiz, who was shot dead in the chest by the police. The incident occurred
08:38during a massive march organized by various social, civil and political groups, one of the largest recorded
08:44in recent years in the country, which was harshly repressed. According to information provided by the
08:50Ombudsman's Office, in addition to the fatality, there are nearly 100 injured and numerous arrests have also been confirmed.
08:57The unrest underscores the deep public discontent with Peru's political establishment as protesters accused
09:04Congress of shielding Heri from accountability for sexual assault allegations.
09:15In other informations, Honduran President Xiomara Castro expressed her gratitude to the Cuban
09:20government for its continued support in healthcare matters over the years. On Wednesday, during a visit to
09:26an ophthalmology clinic built by her government in San Pedro Sula, Castro emphasized the Honduran people's
09:32appreciation for the support of its Cuban brothers and sisters in the medical assistance area. The
09:37implementation of the clinic project, the fifth of its kind in the country, is part of the Operation Miracle
09:43program launched by Cuba, which includes the presence of doctors and specialists from the anti-Ian nation.
09:49This initiative has provided over 54,000 consultations, 6,500 surgeries and 10,600 free pairs of glasses to vulnerable populations.
10:07And Cuba's President Miguel DÃaz-Canel Bermúdez welcomed more than 100 young Palestinians studying medicine in the country to the Palace of the Revolution.
10:15During the meeting, President DÃaz-Canel said that from the Anti-Imperialist Tribune,
10:20they will always emphasize their commitment to the Palestinian cause so they can feel supported
10:26despite the challenges of the language. He also emphasized that Commander Fidel Castro always showed his
10:32support for the Palestinians' tireless struggle and that he always denounced Israel's crimes to the world.
10:39After two years of genocide, the Cuban leader also told the young people that they are
10:44the future of Palestine in the making, not only as doctors but also as revolutionaries.
10:55And we go to El Salvador, where the ruling party New Ideas re-elected Raquel Caballero de Guevara as
11:01Human Rights General Attorney despite criticisms from national and international organizations.
11:06It will be Caballero's third term at the head of the institution, despite the fact that in previous years,
11:13she was financed for a fine for ethical violations and has been criticized for her silence in the face of state
11:20abuses, including cases of arbitrary detentions and torture. In response to her nomination, Salvador's
11:27Attorney General assured that she had not received any reports of torture in prisons. However, social and
11:34international organizations refuted these statements with evidence of arbitrary detentions, disappearances
11:41and death in custody.
11:49And in a plenary session of the committees of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, a project was discussed
11:55to require the executive branch to submit any financial agreement signed with the United States
12:00to Congress for approval. The draft resolution establishes that no agreement or loan with Washington
12:06can be implemented without the intervention of Congress and requires the executive and the central
12:12bank to submit all documents related to the negotiations. The document highlights the role of
12:17the legislative branch under Article 75 of the National Constitution, which grants Congress the exclusive
12:23power to borrow money, approve treaties and arrange for the payment of money in debt.
12:29The debate and this project is taking place in a context of political mistrust in Argentina,
12:34where the opposition is seeking to strengthen institutional controls in response to Javier
12:39Millet's economic agreements with the U.S. Treasury.
12:48And meanwhile, in Chile, investigations started as part of the national search plan for people
12:53detained and forcibly disappeared during the Pinochet dictatorship. The proceedings for the identification
13:00of illegal burials are being carried out at Carlos Cortés in the Valparaiso region, a place used as a detention
13:08center between 1973 and 1977. The fundamental objectives of this plan are to clarify the circumstances in which
13:16the events occurred and to determine the whereabouts of disappeared persons as well as the guarantee access
13:23to information and the participation of their relatives. According to reports from the Truth Commission,
13:28the total number of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship is more than 40,000, including those murdered,
13:34disappeared, imprisoned and tortured, not counting the 200,000 exiles.
13:47On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the threshold from last week's heavy
14:01rains had risen to 66. The President confirmed that 75 people are still missing, while authorities continue
14:08to provide support to the most affected states, including Veracruz, Puebla and Hidalgo. Sheinbaum emphasized
14:15that the figure of people not located has decreased thanks to coordination with the state authorities.
14:21For his part, the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, Jesus Esteva,
14:26reported a total of 376 damages to infrastructure, including 54 damaged bridges. In addition, currently
14:34more than 5,400 workers and 681 pieces of machinery are mobilized to respond to the emergency.
14:45And we have a second show break coming up. Before, we invite you to visit our Facebook page at
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15:03Financial show break. We'll be right back.
15:15Welcome back to From the South. This Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the
15:21Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Treaty signed between Caracas and Moscow to Russian
15:25Parliament for ratification. The document signed in May during the visit of President Nicolás Maduro,
15:31states that both nations agreed to develop and strengthen multifaceted and mutually beneficial
15:37cooperation. Moreover, the agreement proposes the expansion of bilateral partnership in the
15:42fields of trade, economy, investments, science, technology and culture. In addition,
15:48key strategic objectives include financial autonomy and military-technical cooperation.
15:53On Thursday, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced that the Venezuelan airline Convyasa has
16:04received authorization to operate flights between Venezuela and St. Petersburg, the country's second
16:09largest city. The official statement indicates that direct flights between the countries will
16:14open new opportunities for tourism and business cooperation during the upcoming season. Convyasa currently
16:21operates two routes to Moscow, a regular flight every two weeks and a charter service every 10 days.
16:27With the addition of St. Petersburg, the airline is expanding its travel options to Russia
16:32for both Venezuelans and international visitors.
16:34At the eighth Russian Energy Week International Forum, President Vladimir Putin denounced Western
16:46governments for disrupting the global energy architecture with its actions and pressure measures.
16:51During his keynote address, the Russian head of state emphasized that the global energy sector is
16:56undergoing a restructuring of relationships. In that regard, he has stressed that it is due to the nature of
17:04constant changes in global needs that have allowed the emergence of new centers of economic development.
17:11Moreover, Putin signaled how European companies have proven to be unreliable as partners as European
17:18Union countries continue applying pressure measures that have negatively impacted their own energy industries.
17:24As you know, many European countries, for example, have refused to purchase Russian energy products under political pressure.
17:38I have already noted the consequences of such a refusal for Western countries themselves and their economic production potential.
17:45We are seeing the consequences of these actions in the European Union, including a decline in industrial turnover,
17:52rising prices due to more expensive overseas oil and gas, and a decline in the competitiveness of European goods and the economy as a whole.
18:00President Putin also pointed out that despite competition, which he considers to be unfair against Russia,
18:11Russia maintains its position as a leading oil producer, despite the use of unfair competition mechanisms against us.
18:26We account for approximately 10 percent of global production and expect that by the end of the year,
18:33our country will produce 510 million tons of oil. This is approximately 1 percent lower than last year.
18:40However, I would like to draw your attention, dear colleagues, to the fact that this is happening in accordance with the agreements under the OPEC plus deal.
18:49In other words, this is a voluntary reduction.
18:52New US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account an upcoming meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine.
19:05The meeting, which is to take place in Budapest, Hungary, was arranged during a phone call in which, according to Trump, he and Putin had a productive conversation aimed at negotiating an end to the war.
19:18As part of these efforts, a meeting of high-level advisers from Russia and the United States will be held next week.
19:24In addition, Trump added that he has also discussed with the Russian President possible trade agreements between Washington and the Kremlin once peace with Ukraine is achieved.
19:37And the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has accused Israel of pushing the ceasefire by killing at least 24 people since Friday.
20:04Precisely, a senior resistance leader reported shootings carried out by Zionist military forces in several areas of the Palestinian enclave despite the ongoing ceasefire.
20:15These attacks, which have left at least 24 dead and several wounded, draw attention to the weakness of the Tel Aviv regime's intention to comply with the requirements of the agreed deal.
20:27In this regard, Hamas also informed they had given ceasefire mediators a list of violations committed by Israel.
20:34And in this context, HaGaza authorities denounced the detention and detection of signs of abuse and torture on at least 45 Palestinian bodies returned by the genocidal Israeli state.
20:53The Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed that forensic doctors are preparing a detailed report on physical abuse inflicted on the bodies returned by Israel.
21:04The authorities announced that many bodies show signs of torture and mutilation, such as marks from being run over by tank trucks.
21:12In addition, medical sources indicated that those kidnapped by the genocidal occupier may have been executed in the field as some of the victims were blindfolded and handcuffed.
21:24And like this, we have come to the end of Disney's brief.
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21:41For Telesur English, I'm Alejandra Garcia.
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