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00:00In Venezuela, a fourth popular consultation is being prepared for November 23rd with popular
00:16assemblies on the way to select community projects. In Africa from September 14th to October 29th at
00:28least 17 countries have experienced rampant spread of monkey pox and in Mexico family
00:41honors the souls of their loved ones who have passed away with rituals and altars decorated
00:45with flowers, food and photographs. Hello welcome to From the South, I'm Luis Alberto Matos from
00:56Deleuze Studios in Havana, Cuba. We begin the news.
01:11The Cuban government condemned the United States plans to destabilize the Caribbean Islands economy.
01:18Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated on his social media. The U.S. government organizes
01:23finances and directly executes a comprehensive destabilization program as part of its economic
01:29war against Cuba using operators of Cuban origin based in the United States and other countries.
01:34Their mission is to lower the income level of people through the speculative manipulation
01:38of the exchange rate which directly affects price increases, the spread of intimidating and alarming messages
01:46on social media and the alteration of the natural behavior of the market. The effect is severe, damage
01:53to the income of every Cuban and additional obstacles to macroeconomic stabilization programs.
01:58In Venezuela popular assemblies are on the way to select community projects in preparation for a fourth popular consultation on November 23rd.
02:01These Saturday and Sunday communities throughout the country will submit projects to be later put to vote at a popular consultation.
02:20The winning projects will be part of works to be carried out by each organized community to improve their quality of life.
02:25These popular consultations have confirmed the participatory and antagonist nature of democracy in Venezuela.
02:32While the assemblies are taking place, work continues on construction projects approved in previous consultations.
02:46Several Venezuelan states are also hosting assemblies for people to present projects for the upcoming popular consultation.
02:52In several municipalities, parishes and towns across Venezuela, citizens are proposing solutions to their communities' need
02:58to improve on whatever aspects of their lives.
03:01The states of Miranda, La Guayra, Aragua, among others, are hosting such assemblies so that their residents can put forward proposals
03:08to improve the social well-being and territorial integrity of Venezuela.
03:17And Venezuelan youth are also participating in popular assemblies to propose community projects that will be voted on in November 23rd popular consultation.
03:27These assemblies are part of a participatory democratic process to diagnose and prioritize the needs of their communities,
03:33seeking to strengthen the role of young people in decision-making.
03:37These sectors presented studies of their communities, proposing projects focused on sports, recreation, health and communication.
03:58In other news, also in Venezuela, the government requested the Supreme Court of Justice Friday to revoke the citizenship of far-right-wing leader John Goicochea.
04:07In a statement, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Justice and Justice, said the request of response to Goicochea's call for a foreign military invasion against Venezuela
04:16and the occupation of its territory.
04:18The Foreign Ministry and the Administrative Service for Identification, Migration of Foreigners will proceed to eliminate all documentation that identifies the far-right activists as Venezuelan.
04:28Goicochea is accused of persecuting and exterminating officials of various security forces of the National Armed Forces, as well as of carrying out mass murders of Venezuelans.
04:37U.S. President Donald Trump denied allegations of an imminent attack on Venezuela, which had been published by some U.S. media outlets.
04:50After some U.S. outlets reported on alleged military preparations against the Latin American state, Trump stated that he was not considering attacks on Venezuela.
04:58The statements to the press were made on board the Air Force One following the question, which sought to confirm the rumors.
05:05In addition, the White House spokesperson, Anna Kelly, stated to the press that the unmanned sources didn't know what they are talking about,
05:13discreeting the outlets which had published the alleged presidential decision.
05:17For its part, Venezuela insists that the constant threats are part of the psychological war waged on the country as a form of pressure.
05:25And regarding these publications, the same Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio, referred to them saying,
05:39your sources, who claim to have knowledge of the situation, deceived you so that you could write a false report.
05:46We now have our first break coming up. Remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesur English, where you will find news in different formats,
05:55news updates, and much more. We will be right back. Stay with us.
05:59Welcome back. In Africa, from September 14th to October 29th, at least 17 countries have experienced rampant spread of monkeypox.
06:13The World Health Organization recorded at least 17 deaths and over 2,860 confirmed cases of the virus.
06:32The World Health Organization urges health officials to keep cases under surveillance, to improve access to vaccines,
06:38and to strengthen infection control measures to prevent the disease from taking root.
06:44During this period, the virus has also been reported for the first time in Namibia and outside of Africa and Malaysia,
06:51the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
07:01And in India, on Saturday, a stampede at the temple has killed at least nine people and injured over a dozen others.
07:07The incident occurred in the southern Andhra Pradesh state as worshippers crowded into the Sri Venkateswaraswamy temple in Kasibuga
07:15to observe a Hindu religious ceremony. According to official reports, the dead include eight women and one child,
07:22whereas 16 people were being treated in hospitals. Authorities said more fatalities are expected as the rescue effort is ongoing.
07:31Meanwhile, police have opened an investigation to clarify the incident.
07:35South Korea hosts the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit with the goal of boosting connectivity and growth in the region.
07:52In addition to seeking to strengthen economic cooperation under the slogan Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,
07:57the bloc encourages development through innovation.
08:00The event was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who affirmed that international economic and trade rules need to be updated
08:07in order to reflect changing times and protect the legitimate interests of developing countries.
08:13Xi also highlighted the need to work together to build an open economic environment for the benefit of the region.
08:20The occasion was propitious for the approach between China and Japan in a meeting of their leaders,
08:33who addressed issues of common interest for the benefit of the peoples.
08:37Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to strengthen a strategic and beneficial relationship
08:42with Japanese Prime Minister Sana'i Takahashi, given that both countries have a great responsibility for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.
08:51In addition, Xi Jinping reaffirmed his willingness to maintain communication and promote the development of bilateral relations on the right path.
09:06Chinese President Xi Jinping urged members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum on Saturday to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence,
09:14green transition and social inclusion.
09:17Xi proposed the creation of a Global Organization for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence,
09:22with the goal of coordinating strategies, regulations and technological standards that guarantee the safe, fair and beneficial use of AI for all of humanity.
09:31The Chinese President also highlighted the need to promote digital and green development as drivers of innovation and economic growth,
09:38and proposed accelerating cooperation in clean technologies and eco-friendly products.
09:52China launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission.
09:59The spaceship atop a long March 2F carrier rocket blasted off at 11.44 pm local time from the Yui Kwan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
10:08About ten minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit.
10:13The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success,
10:18according to the China Man Space Agency.
10:20Shenzhou-21 is the 37th flight mission of China's Man Space Program and the 6th manned mission during the application and development stage of the mission.
10:28And during the APEC Economic Leaders' Summit in South Korea, China reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and technological innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
10:37In this regard, President Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen regional integration and sustainable development amid growing fragmentation and unilateralism.
10:47A correspondent in Beijing, Bruno Falsi with the details.
10:50Greetings, colleagues of Telesur.
10:51I'm reporting from Beijing to bring you the news that during the APEC Economic Leaders' Summit in South Korea, China reaffirmed its commitment to open and change.
11:00growth in the Asia-Pacific region in the Asia-Pacific region.
11:07Professor Liu Bai-cheng, from the University of International Business and Economics, who accompanied the Chinese delegation, highlighted that the President Xi Jinping emphasized the
11:14regional integration, regional integration, regional integration, regional integration, multilateralism, technological innovation, and sustainable innovation.
11:21green development.
11:22He gave us a exclusive interview that you see as follows.
11:26President Xi Jinping, from the University of International Business and Economics, from the University of International Business and Economics, who accompanied the Chinese delegation,
11:33highlighted that the President Xi Jinping emphasized regional integration, multilateralism, technological innovation, and sustainable green development.
11:46He gave us a exclusive interview that you see as follows.
11:51The President Xi realliterated the importance of integration and connectivity against the backdrop of growing fragmentation and unilateralism.
12:04Therefore, for the Asian-Pacific to continue to maintain the momentum of further growth, first, we need to enhance the trust level of each of the economies
12:20so that we will be able to formulate certain values and rules that can be shared among all the stakeholders.
12:30Liu Bai-cheng highlighted that China supports small and medium enterprise and regional commerce, as well as promoting digital and technological training for young people and women.
12:45The multilateralism is now endangered, particularly as WTO is getting more of an impulse, if not paralyzed.
12:56And now regional integration is taking its place, at least to be able to compensate some of the deficiencies of the bigger multilateral trading system.
13:09And now within IPEC, there is a strong need for us to really to come down to a rule-based operation in which all businesses can really be able to make a rational decision based on a stabilized and predictable business environment.
13:30The professor concluded that China's leadership is key to consolidate the Asia-Pacific region as a space for cooperation and shared prosperity.
13:43With this news, we return to the studios in La Habana, Cuba.
13:49This regime once again violates the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, killing Palestinian civilians in a new bombing raid.
14:17According to Palestinian health authorities, a young man died when Israeli forces bombed his home east of Han Yunis, while another was injured during shootings of the Israeli airstrikes.
14:30In addition, the authorities announced the death of a citizen and the injuries of his brother from bullets fired by the occupation forces east of Gaza City, bringing the total to three.
14:39The Saronis army carried out demolition operations on citizens' home east of Gaza City and Han Yunis, where explosions were also heard.
14:54In Israel released and handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross about 30 Palestinian bodies with signs of torture.
15:01Megasources in the Gaza Strip reported that the bodies were delivered by the Israeli occupation through the Red Cross.
15:07They also stated that this is the fifth batch of Palestinian bodies released since the ceasefire came into effect on October 11, 2025.
15:18Moreover, they asserted that most of the bodies showed signs of torture, such as burns and execution, and some even had their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded.
15:27Others were unrecognizable.
15:29And the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees in the Near East continues to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
15:42The organization emphasized that its facilities in Gaza, such as schools and shelters, continue to operate to help families displaced from their homes by the Israeli siege.
15:51It also emphasized that its teams of social workers continue to provide protection, psychosocial support, and assistance to help affected residents rebuild their lives with dignity.
16:01More than 12,000 URRA employees in the Palestinian enclave work daily in education, medical care, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the displaced.
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16:45In Brazil, favela residents protested to demand justice for the victims of the recent police operation that left more than 120 dead in Rio de Janeiro.
16:56Protesters denounced the death policy of Governor Claudio Castro, who belongs to the same party as Jair Bolsonaro among the allegations are human rights violations, summary executions, and injured people.
17:07Furthermore, family members of the victims gathered in front of the regional government housed to demand justice.
17:13The police action, announced as an operation to prevent the expansion of a criminal faction, became the deadliest operation in Brazil's history, including the death of four police officers last Tuesday.
17:30In Argentina, Guillermo Franco resigned this Friday as Chief of Staff and will be replaced by Emanuel Adorni.
17:36The resignation comes due to persistent rumors about changes in the National Cabinet.
17:41Chief of Ministries Guillermo Franco announced his resignation from office in a post on his social media ex addressed to President Javier Mele, who was having dinner in Olivos with former President Mauricio Macri.
17:53Four minutes later, the president's office announced that the president had accepted his resignation and appointed presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni to replace him, who would take office on Monday.
18:02And in Honduras, following a meeting held between the General Coordination in the Central District and the Liberty and Free Foundation Party, the order was given to call on all party members to mobilize to the Capitol starting on November 9th.
18:20Presidential candidate Risi Moncara assured that the protests since November 9th would be a permanent and that the national militancy would make a one-way trip to their hometowns.
18:29This comes after the leaking of audio recordings that reveal a boycott, attack and destruction of popular sovereignty by imposing the results of the November 30th elections.
18:39Moncara added that they received an expert opinion from judicial investigator and criminalistic expert Jason Villamil, who assured them that the leaked audio recordings are authentic.
18:58And in Bolivia, President Luis Arce has enacted a law recognizing sign language as an official language.
19:03Arce said the law strengthens inclusion and national diversity, guaranteeing the linguistic rights of deaf people in the country.
19:10He said it not only recognizes the rights of deaf people, but it will also open doors for them.
19:16Thus Bolivian sign language becomes the three-eighth official language in the country, consolidating its plurian national character and reaffirming its commitment to equal rights, social inclusion and linguistic diversity.
19:27And the 2025 Parapan American Youth Games in Chile will award the first medals on Saturday in the discipline of Paratable Tennis, which is being played in the city of Rengo in the O'Higgins region.
19:45On Saturday there will be summer finals and finals in Category 1 to 5 for both men and women, where athletes competing in wheelchairs will be.
19:52The highest degree of disability is in Group 1 and the lowest in Group 5.
19:57The winners of Group 6 to 10 corresponding to standing athletes with various degrees of physical disabilities will also be awarded.
20:042025 Parapan American Youth Games in Chile bring together nearly a thousand athletes from 27 countries and will conclude on Sunday, November 9th.
20:12A Mexican's honor the souls of their departed loved ones with vigils and altruals decorated with flowers, food and photographs.
20:26On the Day of the Dead families gather to pray and bring offerings in memory of their loved ones.
20:43They also decorate graves, light candles and place the deceased's favorite foods to reconnect with those who have passed away.
20:51Many Mexican towns seek to continue reserving the essence of the traditions as these iterations in popular areas have been marked in recent years by tourism and commercialization.
21:01And All Saints Day will be celebrated in Guatemala where giant kite flying and intangible cultural heritage will fill the skies of the Department of Zacatepeques with color and culture.
21:19The Guatemalan tradition dictates that kite flying should take place over cemeteries in order to scare away evil spirits and enable the dead to rest in peace.
21:26The Zumpango Football Field and the General Cemetery of Santiago Zacatepeques will be the meeting places from the early hours of the morning to exhibit the work done by children, youth and adults.
21:39and adults. The technique of making giant kite was declared intangible cultural heritage of the nation in 2022 and in a tradition deeply rooted in the identity and community fabric of Guatemalans.
22:03Meanwhile, in the Philippines, millions of citizens gathered this Saturday in Manila to participate in a traditional visit to the graves of their loved ones on All Saints Day.
22:12They've placed flowers and candles on the graves of their loved ones to honor their memory.
22:16For Generations, All Saints Day has served as a family gathering for relatives who faithfully guard the graves of their deceased loved ones.
22:24Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the end of this news, where you can find this and many other stories on our website at www.telesorenglish.net.
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22:38For TESORenglish, I'm Mr. Alberto Matos. Thank you for watching.
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