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00:00In Honduras, the ruling Libre Party rejected the electoral results of the November 30th elections and further denounced the irregularities and the interference of the United States.
00:20In Ecuador, relatives of the four children disappeared and murdered by a group of military personnel in December 2024 demand truth and justice a year after the events.
00:33And a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Honshu in Japan on Monday triggering tsunami warnings for several prefectures.
00:45Hello and welcome to From the South. I'm Alejandra Garcia from Telesur Studios in Havana, Cuba. We begin with the news.
00:55In Honduras, the Libre and Re-Foundation Party reiterated its request for the annulment of the presidential elections held on November 30th following allegations of electoral fraud perpetrated by the Honduran two-party system with the support of the U.S.
01:22At a press conference called by the Libre Party presidential candidate Rixi Moncada stated that she does not recognize the election results after irregularities in the electoral transmission system confirmed the occurrence of fraud.
01:36Moncada also reiterated her denunciations of Donald Trump's external interference in the democratic process and condemned the pardon granted by the U.S. head of state to the former Honduran president, Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in Washington for drug trafficking, demanding that legal proceedings be taken against the former Honduran leader.
01:58The national coordination with the Libre Party in defense of democracy before the Honduran people, our combative militancy, and the national and international community, it declares.
02:25Number 1. Libre does not recognize the elections held you under the influence and coercion of United States President Donald Trump, and the allied oligarchy, that have distorted the will of the Honduran people,
02:52with an ongoing electoral coup, after sending millions of messages through different platforms, threatening the people, that if they vote for Ritchie, they will not receive remittances in December, adulterating the sovereignty of the people.
03:14And in this context, the Bancada further denounced the manipulation of the election transmission system and the violation of security protocols.
03:26On December 6th, it was demonstrated in the plenary session of the National Electoral Council, that the TREP transmission system had been manipulated in its source code,
03:49when, without using the three keys, without using the three keys, of the security system, and behind the backs of the technicians responsible.
04:00The software was adulterated and intervened, violating the electoral law and security protocols, confirming the violation in the disclosure and counting modules.
04:15Processing of records, processing of records, with 5,000 zero sheets and consistency, in 95, 17% of the records transmitted, in relation to the biometric system, 4,659.
04:37Many of the acts did not have backup copies, biometric data, and constant failures of the disclosure page, which determines the intervention against the violated original software.
04:57Moreover, the Libre Party candidate demanded the international arrest of former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, following the pardon granted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
05:07No. 2. We condemn the pardon granted to drug trafficker, Juan Orlando Hernandez, directly by President Donald Trump, in the context of the Honduran election process.
05:26We demand that prosecution be brought, and an international arrest warrant issued, for his crimes, against the territory, through the headquarters, and for the violation of the constitution with his illegal re-election.
05:51And in other news, on Sunday, the president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, enacted law 9725, which reforms the criminal procedure code in compliance with the ruling of the constitutional court.
06:07The government affirmed that the regulation modernizes the Dominican criminal justice system by strengthening more than 2,000 procedural principles.
06:15The reform also expands alternative conflict resolution mechanisms, and reinforces guarantees, such as the presumption of innocence, the right to defense, and judicial controls on coercive measures.
06:29The text will be published today in the Fisher-Gassette, and will come into effect next Tuesday in the National District, extending throughout the country from Wednesday.
06:39And now we have a short break coming up, but first remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesur English, where you'll find news in different formats, news updates, and much more.
06:52We'll be right back. Stay with us.
07:09Welcome back to From the South.
07:14In Ecuador, relatives of the four children disappeared and murdered by a group of military personnel in December 2024, demanded the truth one year after the Malvinas case.
07:25Today, December 8, 2025, marks one year since the murder of four minors from Las Malvinas' neighborhood after being intercepted by two military patrols in southern Guayaquil.
07:35In this context, family members of the victims and human rights organizations have organized memorial ceremonies that include walks, marches, and vigils to demand justice.
07:46In addition, this Monday, the trial is scheduled to resume to prosecute the 17 military personnel implicated in the disappearance and subsequent murder of the boys.
07:57The capture of the four teenagers occurred in the midst of the internal armed conflict, declared in January 2024 by President Daniel Novoa, who instructed the military to join operations supposedly to combat organized crime.
08:11And also in Ecuador, the number of inmates killed after an explosion near the Machala prison in the southern province of El Oro has risen to 13.
08:25According to Ecuadorian media, after a drone was detonated one block from the prison complex, the bodies were found on the first floor of the prison to distract the national police from a possible attempt by the inmates to escape.
08:39To date, there have been no reports or statements from the National Service of Integral Attention to adults deprived of liberty and adolescent offenders or from the prison authorities itself.
08:51Let's recall that since 2021, Ecuador has been facing a prison crisis that has left to more than 500 dead, while violence in the country increased to more than 8,000 homicides under the administration of Daniel Novoa in 2025.
09:09And now we go to Mexico.
09:11The president of that country, Claudia Sheinbaum, led the celebration with the people for the seventh anniversary of the arrival of the fourth transformation to the presidency of the republic.
09:21The Mexican president highlighted the massive presence of citizens from various parts of the country.
09:27She also pointed out that the fourth transformation is represented as an economic, political and ethical model, being a different form of government since 2018.
09:39The Mexican head of state mentioned that the country is on the right track, adding that the government is working to strengthen both public and private investments.
09:57In Venezuela, during the anniversary of Commander Hugo Chavez's last proclamation to the Bolivarian people, President Nicolás Maduro reafirmed the permanence of his legacy.
10:12The Venezuelan president recalled Commander Chavez's last public televised message broadcast 13 years ago before his trip to Cuba for medical treatment.
10:21December 8th is remembered as the day of loyalty and love in commemoration of this last proclamation to the Bolivarian people.
10:29In this regard, Maduro emphasized that he, like Chavez, will always entrust the people with the defense of the revolution.
10:36In addition, the president stressed that the legacy of Commander Chavez strengthens the Bolivarian project amidst imperialist threats, sanctions and aggression.
10:50And with Remain in Venezuela on Monday, the International Council of Indigenous Peoples reaffirmed its commitment to defending the sovereignty and peace of Latin America and Caribbean regions.
11:00More than 100 national and international delegations gathered in Caracas to show solidarity with the people of Venezuela in the face of war threats from the United States.
11:10This meeting seeks to highlight the work of indigenous communities who remain on alert in the face of interference by foreign governments.
11:18The event is attended by representatives from countries such as San Vincent and the Granadins Colombia and also Honduras.
11:24And also in Venezuela on Sunday, the executive vice president, Delsi Rodriguez, recognized the work of the airlines that continue to operate in the country, both national and international, despite threats from the U.S.
11:41During a tour of the third Expo Transporte 2025, the vice president emphasized that thanks to the efforts of some airlines, passenger traffic has been maintained during the holiday season.
11:53And one of the PCS periods of the year.
11:55In this regard, Delsi Rodriguez highlighted the commitment of the aeronautical sector.
12:00And the vice president also referred to the importance of actions aimed at improving the country's infrastructure and the implementation of policies to strengthen the development of the air transport sector under the pillars of sustainability, technology and equity.
12:15And now we go to Colombia.
12:23On Sunday, President Gustavo Petro called for an urgent investigation after human remains washed up on the country's northern coast.
12:31The president drew attention to the possibility that these are victims of the United States' lethal and illegal attacks in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
12:39In this context, the Colombian president requested that forensic procedures be initiated to identify the bodies and obtain all pathological information to determine the causes of the death.
12:51In this regard, Petro said he would contact the Venezuelan Prosecutor's Office to coordinate his efforts as the bodies were found on a coast near the Bolivarian nation.
13:01The victims were discovered hours after the United States Secretary of War, Pete Hesed, confirmed a new strike on an alleged rock-carrying vessel, despite ongoing denunciations of the illegality of these extrajudicial executions.
13:15I asked the high commanders of this world to stop the bombing, because the truth is that many families are suffering from hunger.
13:26People cannot feed their families properly because there is so much fear of the sea out there.
13:31And in this context, the New York City's elected Major, Soren Mamdani, has vowed to protect the rights of the metropolis more than 3 million immigrants, sharing useful information to be aware of during ICE raids.
13:46In a post on his ex-account, Mamdani stressed, ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school, or private area, or your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
13:58The Major elected added, sometimes ICE will show you paperwork and tell you that they have the right to arrest you. That is false. ICE is legally allowed to lie to you, but you have the right to remain silent.
14:12Mamdani ended his message assuring that New York will always welcome immigrants, adding that he will fight each and every day to protect, support, and celebrate our immigrant brothers and sisters.
14:23And we have a second showbreak coming up. Before we invite you to visit our Facebook page at Telestore English, there you'll be able to watch our top stories, special live coverage, and much more.
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14:43Final showbreak, we'll be right back.
14:44Welcome back to From the South.
15:07We go to Japan. A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Honshu on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings for several prefectures.
15:15The Japan Meteorological Agency informed that the quake was registered at 11.15pm local time at a depth of 50km.
15:24In this scenario, the agency issued a tsunami warning for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, saying waves as high as 3 metres could hit the northeastern coast.
15:35There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damages.
15:39It is worth highlighting that the Asian nation is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, with a tremor reportedly occurring at least every five minutes.
15:54And in other information, the Chinese government continues to denounce Japan for its constant air and maritime threats.
16:00Beijing condemned that Japanese fighter jets are conducting close recognizance and harassment against the Asian giants' regular military activities.
16:09In this context, the Chinese Foreign Ministry accuses Tokyo of deliberately confusing the story to deceive the international community with malicious intentions,
16:19and urges its eastern neighbour to stop its dangerous actions.
16:24Previously, also, the Japanese Defence Ministry claimed that Chinese Shenzhen J-15 fighter jets pointed their fire-control radars at Japanese F-15 fighters over international waters.
16:35It's fairly apparent what the Japanese side is up to by spreading disinformation in military and security areas, and creating tension at this particular time.
16:51We strongly urge the Japanese side to immediately stop its dangerous harassment of China's military exercise and training,
16:58and stop all irresponsible allegations and political manipulation.
17:06Also on Sunday, in Hong Kong, southern China, the 90 members of the Legislative Council were elected in a process that Chief Executive Li Ka-shu described as successful and significant.
17:16The regional leader congratulated the new legislators and thanked the 161 candidates for their participation,
17:24as well as the commitment of the citizens on a day marked by recovery efforts after the Typo fire which recently shut the city.
17:33He emphasised that the vote was held within the constitutional framework and under the principle of governing by patriots,
17:40and affirmed that the results reflect support for a government that seeks to promote reforms and advance reconstruction.
17:47In this context, Li Ka-shu stated that the electoral participation was 31.9%,
17:54figures that for the government showed that Hong Kong continues to move toward great stability.
18:10On Sunday, the United States, Israel and Qatar held a trilateral meeting in New York to discuss issues related to the ceasefire agreement on Gaza.
18:33According to a senior White House official, this meeting comes months after the Israeli airstrike on Doha,
18:38and is considered the highest level dialogue between the countries since the agreement to end the genocide in Gaza,
18:44with Qatar as key mediator.
18:46The meeting focused on the implementation of the fragile peace agreement in Gaza,
18:51which has been the subject of tensions and violations by Israel.
18:55In this regard, Qatar has called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Palestinian enclave,
19:01and the deployment of an international stabilization force to ensure compliance with the ceasefire deal.
19:08And on Sunday, in Lebanon, the Israeli forces attacked two localities in the southern region as part of a new escalation of Zionist violence,
19:20despite the ceasefire agreement reached in 2024.
19:23An Israeli helicopter dropped a bomb on civilian areas in the town of Addisa and, at the same time,
19:29the Israeli occupation fire machine gun shot from the Al-Jarda site towards the town of Al-Dahari.
19:36Despite the attack on residential locations, the authorities did not report any deaths.
19:41According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 270 civilians have been killed by Tel Aviv,
19:47an action that violates the November 27, 2024 peace agreement.
19:59Now we go to Sudan.
20:00The Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed Monday it had seized control of the strategic handling oil field in the Kordofan province.
20:09The announcement was later supported by a statement issued by the government's Sudanese Armed Forces,
20:15confirming it had withdrawn from the area.
20:18The RSF push into the giant Kordofan region offers a potential route towards the Sudanese capital of Khartoum,
20:26from which the government forces had pushed its paramilitary rival earlier this year.
20:31The oil region's takeover comes within the context of a two and a half year of conflict between the two warring forces.
20:39In this context, the growing wave of insecurity and the intensification of attacks by armed groups forced a new massive displacement.
20:52Hundreds of Sudanese people have been forced to flee the capital of South Kordofan
20:58due to the deteriorating security conditions, exacerbating previous waves of displacement in neighboring regions.
21:05The city of Khadougli has been under siege by armed groups for months, as well as being the target of repeated attacks.
21:13According to the United Nations estimates, more than 41,000 people fled in November 2025
21:20in response to the increase in violence in the north and south of the country.
21:29And like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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21:41For Telesur English, I'm Alejandra Garcia. Thank you for watching.
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