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00:00Honduras has entered the so-called electoral silence ahead of the November 3 general elections.
00:20The world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
00:24on November 25, with social organizations and rallies.
00:30Thirty-five Palestinians were detained in the occupied West Bank in raids by the Israeli army, while thousands are forced to displacement.
00:45Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Sophie Fernandez from the De La Sur Studios in Havana, Cuba.
00:50We begin with the news. Stay with us.
01:00Honduras has entered the so-called electoral silence, a period set aside for citizens to reflect before voting in the general elections on Sunday, November 30.
01:13The election campaign of the parties competing for the nation's leadership for the next four years has come to an end, giving way to five days,
01:22in which more than six million registered voters will decide who to vote for.
01:27This regulation marks the end of mass rallies and prohibits all forms of propaganda in the streets, on the radio, television and digital media.
01:35According to the National Electoral Council, failure to comply with this law will result in penalties of up to 50 minimum wages for violations.
01:43In other news, Mexican President Clyde Sheinbaum received Tuesday her Honduran counterpart, Xiomara Castro, at the National Palace,
02:00where both heads of state were expected to hold a private meeting.
02:03The Mexican President was accompanied by her Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Jaramón de la Fuente,
02:09the Undersecretary for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Raquel Cerur-Smeque,
02:15and the Head of the Office of the Presidency of the Republic, Lázaro Cárdenas-Battel.
02:20On the other hand, Castro's delegation including the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Javier Efraim Busoto,
02:26the President's Private Secretary, Héctor Manuel Zelaya Castro,
02:30and the Honduran ambassador to Mexico, Sonia Letizia Cruz Lozano.
02:34The Honduran leader's visit comes just a few days before the general elections in her country, scheduled for November 30th.
02:50Over the past four years, the governments of Mexico and Honduras have strengthened their bilateral relations,
02:55including technical and scientific assistance in the agrifood sector.
02:59The leaders of both countries have boosted the regional integration capacity
03:03and contributed to diversifying trade destinations.
03:06In this regard, Mexico's agrifood and fisheries trade balance with Honduras showed a surplus of 94 million dollars.
03:24Moving now to Venezuela, President Nicolás Mauro urged the people to defend the country's sovereignty against foreign threats,
03:31reaffirming Bolívar's anti-imperialist legacy.
03:34The Venezuelan President asserted that failure is not an option in the current situation that faces the country, which he described as decisive.
03:42In the sense, the Venezuelan head of state led a mobilization in the capital city, Caracas, where the people accompanied the procession of Peru's bicentennial sword,
03:51a symbol of the struggle against colonialism in the region.
03:54President Maduro also affirmed that there are no excuses for any sector, civil, political or military, not to fulfill its duty to defend the country.
04:03Finally, here are Venezuelans and the security forces to increase their capacities to overcome the current challenges the Republic has to face.
04:12To all those who have command responsibilities, to those who have command responsibilities in military units, in the Bolivarian militia, those who are heads of Redi, Zodi, Adi, those who have command responsibilities in the police forces,
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05:07mando en los 235 mil comités bolivarianos de base integral those who have command in the 235 000
05:18bolivarian integral base committees those student leaders workers peasants fishermen
05:25fisherwomen to all our people with responsibility and love i say to you
05:37if bolivar was able to build seven army corps to free all of south america and guarantee the
05:47consolidation of the independence of central america and beyond we must be able to defend
05:53every inch of this blessed land from any imperialist threat or aggression wherever it
05:58comes from and whenever it comes likewise president nicolas maduro affirmed that the
06:07unity of the great homeland will return to achieve the definitive emancipation of the peoples of the
06:13south america soldiers of the great homeland when the clarion call of the homeland sounds
06:25even a mother's tears are silenced we were free because we were united under a single command
06:32under a single dream under a single banner in a single army solo standard
06:43the times of bolivar have returned and the times of the great homeland be assured of what i am saying
06:51and absolutely certain the times of the great homeland will return sooner rather than later
06:58for the emancipation of the oppressed peoples of our south america
07:11in other news the u.s chairman of the joint chiefs of staff general dan kane visited on
07:16two-state trinidad and tobago amid growing tensions in the caribbean over washington's military threat
07:21against venezuela according to the office of president donald trump kane is expected to meet
07:27with prime minister camela peresad vicesar and hall talks with the military of the caribbean nation to
07:33express washington's gratitude for their outstanding support for what they describe as regional missions
07:40the visit comes as the u.s president considers new measures against venezuela amid washington's operations
07:45in the caribbean that has caused more than 80 deaths under accusations of drug trafficking without
07:51presenting any evidence in this regard and now we have a short break coming up but first remember
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08:06and more we'll be right back stay with us
08:20welcome back the domestic violence office of the supreme court of argentina reported that more
08:26than 25 000 women have been victims of violence by partners or former partners in the last four years
08:32in connection with the commemoration of the international day for the elimination of violence
08:38against women the argentine violence office revealed that violence affects not only the victims but also
08:44their children and in some cases other family members the affected reported deadly or we of aggression
08:54it also indicated that the average age of the victims was 36 years old and that 39 percent were migrants
09:01with the aim of raising awareness about the defense of women's rights
09:14meanwhile in ecuador women gathered to raise their voices against gender-based violence and feminicide
09:20as part of the commemoration for the international day for the elimination of violence against women
09:25organizations representing victims of feminicide condemned ecuadorian
09:30women's experience of women's experience of violence under daniel noah's government
09:34citing neoliberal policies like closure of the ministry of women denouncing it represented an
09:39institutional setback that violates women's rights the participants in the rally questioned
09:44the lack of public policies in favor of women and demanded that the executive branch establishes
09:50a system of equality and equity during the commemorative event they created an altar in
09:56memory of the victims of feminicide demanding an end to violence
10:07and moving to panama various social organizations mobilized in commemoration of the international day
10:13for the elimination of violence against women this year the mobilization for the international day of
10:19against violence against violence against women took place in the context of rejection of the policies
10:23imposed by government of raul molino for violating women's rights the protesters condemned state
10:30repression against working women mass layers without respect for maternity rights digital violence
10:36the increasing feminicides and the institutional setback with the closure of the ministry of women
10:42in the sense they denounced that these policies together with the lack of support and
10:46accompaniment programs increase vulnerability and threaten the safety of women
11:01meanwhile in uruguay women raised their voices in the international day for the elimination of
11:06violence against women the protest focus directly on the judicial system under slogans such as while they
11:13close cases we count dead women feminist groups denounced the state's impunity and inaction the march in
11:20the uruguay was also demanded visibility for women deprived of their freedom with the slogan
11:27we are not all here we are prisoners are missing uniting the fight against gender-based violence with a
11:33critique of the prison system during the day people in several countries around the world took to the streets to
11:39express their support for women
12:01cuba commemorates nine years since the passing of the commander-in-chief of the korean revolution fidel castro
12:07a ceremony held in the steps of the university of havana in front of the alma mater at the very university
12:13where fidel became a revolutionary cuban youth honored the memory of one of the country's most
12:19finest sons during the event several singers dance groups and musical assemblies paid tribute to commander
12:25fidel castro the ceremony was attended by the president of the republic miguel diazcan el bermudez
12:30and other members of the central committee of the communist party of cuba fidel was considered by
12:36many as a father advisor friend and the voice that provided reassurance when the people needed
12:41confidence in their leadership against the challenges and threats from u.s imperialism
12:46in other news kyu announced new economic measures to boost the economy at the havana international fair
13:02held at the expo kua exhibition center priorities include macroeconomic stabilization the participation
13:08of all skate holders and the promotion of foreign investment our correspondent isabel diaz gonzalez has the
13:15details cuba remains open to new forms of investment cooperation and value creations in the business
13:23sphere always under the promise of never compromising the country's sovereignty and within the framework of
13:30the constitution of the republic as announced at the havana international fair these decisions are part of
13:38the implementation of the government's program to correct distortions and reboost the economy they are aimed at
13:47expanding the operational capacities of foreign investment in the country as well as simplifying
13:53procedures and streamlining operations the measures include differentiated financial scheme operations in
14:00foreign currency and national currency or autonomy in processes e-commerce with payments from abroad greater
14:07institutional agility and flexibility in hiring workforce in foreign investment what do these changes entail
14:17first a new differentiated framework for foreign investment will be established allowing investors to
14:25operate in either the local currency or foreign currency according to their needs what does this mean
14:32mean that we have initiated and recognized as part of the government actions a process of partial
14:38dollarization of the economy and foreign investment mainly operates in national currency however the impact
14:46of this partial dollarization process has identified the advantage of being able to operate in both
14:53currencies in a flexible manner so that according to their needs they can generate operations towards the
15:00the different sectors of the different sectors of the economy as part of the investment forum
15:04at
15:07also presented the portfolio of opportunities which includes 426 projects
15:16this is also closely linked to the need for foreign investment to focus on obtaining external sources of
15:24income that is towards the foreign market by exporting goods and services but also to different segments of
15:32the domestic market where foreign currency income can be obtained it has been reported that among the measures
15:39the priorities are focused on exports and import substitution food production and knowledge intensive activities
15:46there are other issues that will definitely have an impact on the new foreign investment law which as you know a legislative timeline has been approved and it is scheduled for the session of the national assembly of the people's powers in december 2026 the addition of a new law and all the work and components of the people involved in the process so that they would agree with the modification
16:08the measures are aimed at greater transparency and guarantees quality of life and financial growth for the benefit of the given people and national economic development
16:22samir medina isabel dias gonzalez tele sur la habana cuba
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16:43finally strawberry coming but we'll be right back with more from the south don't go away
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17:33violent searches, sparking confrontations with local youth.
17:38Meanwhile, settler violence intensified early Tuesday, with the Israelis forcing thousands
17:44of Palestinians from their homes, in stark defiance of international law.
17:49A report published last week by Human Rights Watch highlighted the expulsion of 32,000
17:54Palestinians from their homes in just three refugee camps this year.
18:08Meanwhile the United Nations organization denounced the deaths of 127 people by Israeli attacks
18:13in Lebanon.
18:15The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported that continuous bombing
18:20destroyed vital infrastructure as a result of Israeli attacks that violated the ceasefire
18:25established in November 2024.
18:28In turn, the organization specified that the Israeli regime bombing has forced the Lebanese
18:32to displace themselves en masse.
18:35The UN also demanded that exhaustive investigations be conducted and that the truce in effect for
18:41the past year be respected.
18:50The government of Thailand mourned on Wednesday the deaths of 46 people due to flooding in
19:06the central and southern parts of the country, where over 3.2 million people have been affected.
19:12The number could increase in the coming hours and days due to the resistance of heavy rainfall
19:17and 20 provinces, including industrial areas and tourist destinations in the south, with
19:23the risk of flash floods and landslides, according to various authorities.
19:29Multiple residents have saved their lives by climbing onto roofs to wait for emergency rescue.
19:34For its part, the Thai Navy deployed the Spanish-built aircraft carrier Chakri Naurebet to support
19:41evacuation efforts and the transport of food and basic supplies.
19:57The on-on-on eruption that has been dazzling residents and visitors on Hawaii's Big Island
20:02for nearly a year resumed Tuesday as Callawaya volcanoes and fountains of lava soaring 122 meters
20:08into the air.
20:10The molten rock was confined within Callawaya's summit caldera inside the Hawaii Volcanoes National
20:16Park.
20:17The U.S. Geological Service say no homes were threatened.
20:21The current eruption marks the 37th time that Callawaya has shot lava since last December.
20:27The latest lava displace was presented by sporadic shattering and overflows that began Friday.
20:34Each eruptive episode has lasted about a day or less.
20:37The volcano has paused for at least a few days in between.
20:40Kilauea Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes and one of the six active volcanoes
20:45in Hawaii.
20:56Even though the official start of winter is nearly a month away, a wintry storm was developing
21:01in the northern part of the country, with snow falling in North Dakota and the United States.
21:07As much as 20 cm of snow had fallen by late Tuesday afternoon in parts of North Dakota and
21:13South Dakota, according to the National Weather Service.
21:17North Dakota officially closed parts of Interstate 94 and Interstate 29 roads due to ice, low visibility
21:24and multiple accidents.
21:25Nicaragua will come on November 24th at International Cinema with the 13th edition of the Children's
21:28Films Festival.
21:29Nicaragua will come on November 24th at International Cinema with the 13th edition of the Children's
21:30Films Festival.
21:31Nicaragua will come on November 24th at International Cinema with the 13th edition of the Children's
21:32Films Festival.
21:33Nicaragua will come on November 24th at International Cinema with the 13th edition of the Children's
21:54Films Festival.
21:56Until November 30th, various cultural centers will be a space dedicated to children, where
22:01the 7th hour promotes education and values.
22:04During the festival, 16 films from different countries will be shown, such as the Russian
22:08featured film Luntik, The Return Home, which opened the event.
22:14The program also includes Cuban short films, productions from Colombia and other countries,
22:19and it establishes itself as a platform for children's talent.
22:31Meanwhile in Qatar, the first edition of the Doha Film Festival was inaugurated on November
22:3620th, featuring 87 films from 62 countries.
22:40The opening film was the voice of Hind Harahab, which tells the story of a Palestinian girl murdered
22:46in the midst of genocide.
22:48The festival highlights female participation, with almost half of the films directed by women,
22:54and a notable Latin American representation.
22:57The event, which runs until November 28th, has implemented incentive programs to encourage
23:02exchanges between filmmakers, highlighting the importance of the Global South in contemporary
23:08cinema.
23:09And like this, we have come to the end of the Students Brief.
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23:34For Telesure English, I'm Sophie Fernandez, thank you for watching.
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