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00:00Humanitarian organizations have denounced the deteriorating conditions faced by Palestinian
00:17prisoners in Israeli custody with the situation being described as appealing and unacceptable.
00:23In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, El Salvador has extended a helping hand to Jamaica
00:34by providing medical and rescue teams along with essential supplies to support those affected.
00:44And the Cuban government denounces the United States' plans to destabilize the country's economy.
00:53Hello and welcome to From the South. I'm Alejandra Garcia from Telesur Studios in Havana, Cuba.
00:58We begin with the news.
01:00The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, rejects the false U.S. accusations about alleged looting of humanitarian aid trucks in the Gaza Strip.
01:09Hamas describes Washington's statement as a pretext to reduce aid and cover the international failure to end the decision imposed famine in Palestinian territories.
01:22The movement highlights the sacrifice of over 1,000 dead and hundreds wounded among Gaza's police and security forces who, under extreme conditions, protected aid convoys to ensure delivery to civilians.
01:35The resistance insists that no local or international institutions reported similar incidents.
01:56And also humanitarian organizations have denounced the deteriorating conditions faced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
02:08According to the Commission on Detainees and Ex-Detainees, the health of prisoners is deplorable and they are subjected to repeated beatings and repression.
02:18They point out that the prison administration frequently transfers them without prior notice, creating tensions within the words.
02:27In this regard, humanitarian organizations demand an end to the abuses against Palestinians and that their social and legal rights be enforced in accordance with international law.
02:37And Palestinian authorities report that Israel is limiting humanitarian aid into Gaza, allowing access for only 145 trucks daily.
02:52The Gaza Government Media Office reported that since the ceasefire began, 3,238 vehicles entered Gaza, including 639 carrying aid.
03:06Also in this regard, humanitarian organizations demand an end to the abuses against Palestinians and that their social and legal rights be enforced in accordance with international law.
03:27And meanwhile, in South Korea, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Sumida PEC, ended Saturday in Gyeongju with a call to expand trade and cooperation in the face of challenges from artificial intelligence and demography.
03:40South Korean President Lee Jae-min-yoon, host of the meeting, emphasized that to maintain the prosperity of the region, they need to expand trade and cooperate with each other.
03:52At the closing ceremony, three documents were adopted, including the Gyeongju Declaration, which affirms the commitment of the 21 members of the Forum to open markets and sustainable investment.
04:04The second day of the Forum was dominated by the debate on the disruptive effects of artificial intelligence on employment and education, as well as the role of culture and creativity as alternative economic drivers.
04:17And also, Bolivians celebrate All Saints Day, a holiday that blends Christian traditions with Indian beliefs.
04:43Bolivians honor their deceased loved ones who they believe return to the world of the living on November 1 to share a feast in their honor.
04:53Family members set up a special table with food, drinks and homemade bread in memory of the deceased.
05:00And on November 2, they say goodbye to the spirits with songs and prayers.
05:05Also, the Departamental Police Command will deploy 2,000 officers to the cemeteries of La Paz and El Alto, with the aim of preventing accidents and protecting visitors during the festivities.
05:18And Bolivians and Palestine, with an eye to the future, on October 31st, 2025, the Gaza Strip concluded the first edition of the International Women's Film Festival, an act of cultural resistance that was born amidst the ruins and established itself as a symbol of life and hope.
05:41The closing ceremony took place in their albalah, the heart of the enclave, and marked the end of an intense week of screening, dialogues and tributes to Palestinian creativity.
05:53The evening began with the Palestinian national anthem, followed by species by the founder and president of the festival, Esaldine Chal, the Secretary General of the Journalist Union, Aher Farahwana, and the President of the General Union of Cultural Centers, Jutri Darwish.
06:10And for his part, Egypt inaugurated the Great Egyptian Museum at the foot of the pyramids of Giza this Saturday, with a historic event that marks the launch of the institution, which began construction almost two decades ago and has been partially opened since 2023.
06:32Egyptian President Al-Sisi stated that they are writing a new chapter in the history of the present and future of this ancient country.
06:40The opening ceremony began at 7 pm local time, with the arrival of the guests of honor at the special venue set up outside the museum, among whom were 39 heads of state, kings and princes from around the world, as well as representatives from 40 countries.
06:57And now we have a short break coming up, but first remember you can join us on TikTok at thelasurenglish, where you'll find news in different formats, news updates, and much more. We'll be right back and stay with us.
07:12Welcome back.
07:33In China, a thick fog covered much of the north and east of the country, causing traffic disruptions and the temporary closure of several highways in Africa.
07:41several highways in at least three provinces. The thick fog occurred Friday midnight through Saturday morning, forcing authorities to implement safety measures, such as traffic regulations, sickness and vehicle guidance at major intersections.
07:57Tall stations were supplied with emergency equipment, water, food and first aid kits to provide assistance to drivers. With sunrise visibility gradually improved and the alert was lifted by midnight.
08:10And also humanitarian aid continues to pour into Jamaica to counter devastation caused by hurricane Melissa. Social and international organizations began distributing food and water on Saturday to hurricane victims that had not yet received any humanitarian aid.
08:30Jamaican authorities have stressed the importance of getting aid to communities affected by the storm, which caused power lines and trees to fall. Also, the Jamaican government has expressed its condolences to the families of the 28 victims killed by hurricane Melissa.
08:49Meanwhile, in Kenya, the death toll has risen to 22 following a landslide in the west of the country. According to social organizations, the areas most affected by torrential rains and flooding remain inaccessible by road. Rescue efforts continue amid heavy rainfall. Disaster management agencies are searching through the rubble of collapsed houses for the 30 people still reported missing.
09:16And Brazil is reporting decreased deforestation after a decade fighting climate change. Climate authorities said the news not only represents a victory for the environment, but it also highlights the effectiveness of renewed public policies and the role of society in those initiatives.
09:38The legal deforestation in the Amazon has decreased by 22.3% compared to 2024. However, for now, climate threats persist, which require constant vigilance and a long-term commitment from all sectors of society.
09:59In other information, in Mexico, at least 23 people have died and another 11 were injured in an explosion at a store in Sonora. Sonora governor Alfonso Durazo said the blast occurred in the center of the city of Hermosillo and that, unfortunately, several of the victims were minors.
10:24He also said that a comprehensive and transparent investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident and find those responsible.
10:33Police have ruled out the possibility of the incident being an attack or an act of violence against civilians.
10:40And now we go to the United States. The government confirmed that the delegation that will travel to Brazil for the climate summit beginning on November 10th will be made up of second or third year figures, a little over a week before the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, to be held in early November in Brazil.
11:06The United States has announced that no high-ranking officials will travel to participate in the international forum.
11:13Washington's position is in line with the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, who is more interested in promoting the use of fossil fuels and is a strong detractor of the climate agenda.
11:27And in other information, in Argentina, the 34th LGBTQ plus Pride March was held this Saturday, the first major demonstration since the last legislative elections.
11:42The key slogans of the day were stop lying and stigmatizing trans children and teenagers and those who support them, access to hormones and inhibitors, respect for their voices, their rights and the right to grow up with love, and violence from the states generates violence in society, enough violence, enough hate crimes.
12:02In addition, demands an anti-discrimination law and calls for an end to the criminalization of protest.
12:09This march took place nine months after, the last time the LGBTQ plus movement took to the streets to protest against the stigmatizing and hateful rhetoric of President Javier Millet.
12:20And in other news, in Africa, from September 14th to October 29th, at least 17 countries have experienced a rampant spread of impacts.
12:36The World Health Organization has recorded at least 17 deaths and over 2,860 confirmed cases of virus.
12:44The World Health Organization urges health officials to keep cases under surveillance, to improve access to vaccines and to strengthen infection control measures to prevent the disease from taking root.
12:56During this period, the virus has also been reported for the first time in Namibia and outside Africa, in Malaysia, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
13:05And also in Africa, the government of Nigeria rejected US President Donald Trump's accusations of alleged religious persecution, describing them as inaccurate and politicized.
13:23The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected Trump's accusations while accusing the US of attempting to interfere in the country's internal affairs.
13:32Abuja's firm response comes after war threats from the White House, as well as Trump's public call for US lawmakers to investigate what he called mass murders of Christians in Nigeria by radical Islamists.
13:45The measure announced by the US President reflects his intention to reinstate Nigeria on a US list of countries of particular concern, a designation that has historically been used as a pretext to justify unilateral sanctions against sovereign nations.
14:02And in a new episode of hemispheric interference, US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a possible military attack against Nigeria.
14:15On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced he had instructed the Pentagon on a possible military intervention under the pretext of completely eliminating alleged Islamic terrorists.
14:29In his message, Trump warned that if the Nigerian government does not act quickly, the US military could enter the territory with all its artillery describing a hypothetical operation as rapid, vicious and forceful.
14:44As an additional measure of pressure and interference, Trump threatened to immediately suspend all aid and assistance to Nigeria if the supposed attacks against Christians in the country are not stopped.
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15:19Welcome back to From the South. Let's go to Cuba. The government just condemned the United States' plans to destabilize the Caribbean and the United States.
15:20Welcome back to From the South. Let's go to Cuba. The government just condemned the United States' plans to destabilize the Caribbean and the United States.
15:24Welcome back to From the South. Let's go to Cuba. The government just condemned the United States' plans to destabilize the Caribbean's economy.
15:31Welcome back to From the South.
15:40Welcome back to From the South. Let's go to Cuba. The government just condemned the United States' plans to destabilize the Caribbean's economy.
15:47Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno RodrĂguez stated on his social media,
15:52The U.S. government organizes, finances and directly executes a comprehensive destabilization program as part of its economic war against Cuba,
16:02using operators of Cuban origin based in the United States and other countries.
16:07Their mission is to lower the income level of the people through the speculative manipulation of the exchange rate,
16:15which directly affects price increases, the spread of intimidating and alarmist messages on social media,
16:22and the alteration of the natural behavior of the market.
16:25The effect is severe damage to the income of every Cuban and additional obstacles to macroeconomic stabilization programs.
16:38And the government shutdown in the United States entered its second month on Saturday, November 1,
16:44as well, becoming the second largest in the country's history and is now in a socially critical phase.
16:52The shutdown has plunged 42 million residents in the country who depend on food aid into total distress
16:59as the program has run out of funding.
17:01The political crisis between Democrats and Republicans in Congress is having devastating impact
17:06as the supplemental nutritional assistance programs has announced that it is running out of funds,
17:13so its activities will have to be interrupted shortly after the news broke out.
17:18Also, there have been collapses as well at the food and pantries and drive-through distribution points.
17:27We go now to Venezuela. Popular assemblies are underway to select community projects
17:42in preparation for a fourth popular consultation on November 23rd.
17:47This Saturday and Sunday communities throughout the country will submit projects
17:53to be later put to vote at a popular consultation.
17:57The winning projects will be part of works to be carried out by each organized community
18:03to improve their quality of life.
18:05These popular consultations reaffirm the participatory and protagonistic nature of democracy in Venezuela.
18:12While the assemblies are taking place, work continues on construction projects
18:17approving previous consultations.
18:26And several Venezuelan states are also hosting assemblies for people to present projects
18:31for the upcoming popular consultation.
18:34In several municipalities, parishes and towns across Venezuela, citizens are proposing solutions
18:40that their communities need to improve on whatever aspect of their lives.
18:44The states of Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, among others, are hosting such assemblies
18:50so that their presidents can put forward proposals to improve the social well-being
18:55and territorial integrity in Venezuela.
18:59And Venezuelan youth are also participating in popular assemblies to propose community projects
19:09that will be voted on in the November 23rd popular consultation.
19:14These assemblies are part of a participatory democratic process to diagnose and prioritize
19:20the needs of their communities seeking to strengthen the role of young people in decision-making.
19:26This sector presented studies of their communities proposing projects focused on sports, recreation, health and communication.
19:34They will inform our neighbors that on November 23rd we will have a consultation that will not be on closed topic.
19:51It will be a consultation for young people.
19:53It will not be a consultation on a specific issue.
19:56specific issue rather it will be an open consultation so that people can openly
20:02propose what projects we need for the community for the community and for our young people it
20:07is a source of pride the projects are not for oneself but for the young people leaving an
20:10ever greater mark with our president nicholas maduro since this task was given to us by our
20:13commander chavez now we go to honduras following a meeting held between the general coordination
20:21in the central district and the liberty and refundation party the order was given to call
20:26on all party members to mobilize to the capital starting on november 9th presidential candidate
20:32rick simon kada sure that the protest since november 9th will be permanent and that the
20:38national militancy will make a one-way trip to their hometowns this comes after the leaking of audio
20:45recordings that reveal a boycott attack and destruction of popular sovereignty by
20:57imposing the results of the november 30th elections
21:01moncada added that they received an expert opinion from judicial investigators and criminalistic expert
21:08jason villamil who assured them that the leaked audio recordings are authentic
21:15and now we go to mexico the president of the country claudia shaman and brazil intent to promote
21:27a new trade agreement to cement a more robust access of cooperation on the continent mexican president
21:34claudia shaman announced she had an opportunity and an important telephone conversation with her
21:40brazilian counterpart luis ignacio lula da silva the dialogue focused on exploring new opportunities
21:47for collaboration and the firm commitment to maintain and intensify cooperation between the two largest
21:54economies in latin america the president spoke about economic complementarity and opportunities for
22:00collaboration and president shaman expressed interest in brazilian cooperation in strategic areas and
22:07highlighted as well the need to increase ethanol production to meet mexico's growing demand in areas
22:13of brazil's expertise
22:19and like this we have come to the end of disney's brief remember you can find this and many other
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