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00:00In Honduras, the Public Persecutor's Office announced legal actions after the November 30th
00:18general elections results were announced. The Bolivian Central Workers' Union reaffirmed
00:29the continuation of protests on the 10th day of action against Decree 5503.
00:39The entire world celebrates the arrival of the new year 2026 with tradition, joy and astonishing
00:45fireworks displays.
00:50Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Sophie Fernanda from the Telesur Studios in Havana,
00:58Cuba. We'll begin with the news. Stay with us!
01:12The Honduran Public Persecutor's Office announced legal action after the results of the November
01:1730th general elections were announced. Persecutor Joel Zelaya affirmed that the Public Persecutor's
01:23Office acted in accordance with the constitution and democratic order by not intervening or interrupting
01:28the electoral process. However, in the context of an election marked by allegations of irregularities,
01:34the authorities stated that the appropriate legal mechanism will be activated to clarify
01:39the truth about the events that occurred during the electoral process. Zelaya also reiterated that
01:45no act that violates the will or sovereignty of the people will go unpunished and that the
01:50investigations aimed to prevent these events from being repeated in the future.
02:00Moving on to Bolivia, the Central Workers' Union reaffirmed the continuation of protests on the 10th day
02:06of action in rejection of Decree 5503, which eliminates the fuel subsidies. The organization states that the
02:14indefinite strike and marches have spread to different cities in the plurinational state,
02:19demanding the repeal of the supreme decree promoted by the government of Raldigo Paz. The
02:24trade union group declares that it will maintain the broad participation of all members who support
02:30this rejection on the imposition of neoliberal measures. In this scenario, the workers also
02:36retaliate that it is unaware of the alleged invitation from the national government to participate in the dialogue.
02:41The government of Nicaragua celebrates the 67th anniversary of Fidel Castro's triumph entry into
02:55Havana, Cuba. This event marked a significant moment for revolutionaries in America and the Caribbean
03:00and around the world. In a statement, the Nicaraguan entity noted,
03:04In this year of the centenary of our commanded Fidel, the popular Sandinista revolution pays homage to him,
03:12to Raúl, to his heroic, dignified and victorious people. It concludes with,
03:17In all times and moments, Nicaraguan and Nicaraguans recognize with pride, art and part of the genius of
03:23Fidel, who left us amid all the challenges, the duty to continue building the future.
03:43In Colombia, the department of Valle del Cauca is under a severe weather alert, following reports of
03:49heavy rains in at least 13 municipalities. The rainy season has raised river laws and saturated the soil,
03:55triggering a series of incidents that require a coordinated response and active citizens' participation.
04:01Recent and persistent rainfall have tested the infrastructure and resilience of several
04:05localities of Valle del Cauca, while phenomena such as flash floods, urban and rural flooding,
04:11as well as small landslides, are the tangible manifestation of an increasingly unpredictable climate.
04:17In view of the situation, local authorities explain that the topography of the Valle del Cauca,
04:23with its mountain areas and flood valleys, contribute to the variability of the impacts.
04:32For its part, Chile is saying goodbye to 2025 with an intense heat wave marked by record
04:37temperatures in most of the central part of the country. This scenario coincides with an increased
04:42risk of forest fire spreading, which has led to repeated pleas from authorities to citizens to act
04:48responsibly after declaring a red alert. In this context, they urge the population to take extreme
04:53preemptive measures, considering the year-end holidays, a period that traditionally involves
04:59greater mobility, outdoor activities and the use of potentially dangerous items.
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05:44Welcome back to From the South.
05:56The Venezuelan company PrimaSol rejected Colombian President Gustavo Petro's statements,
06:00who linked it with activities related to drug trafficking.
06:04The Colombian President's remark came after a fire broke out in one of the company's facilities on Tuesday.
06:09PrimaSol's authorities informed that, according to a firefighter's report,
06:13the blaze originated due to an electrical failure.
06:16The Venezuelan company, which engages in importing chemicals by products,
06:20rejected the Colombian President's statements
06:22and affirmed that they are unfounded, unverified and falsely linking the enterprise with armed groups.
06:29PrimaSol reiterated its commitment to put the affected facilities back into operation
06:33and announced it will keep its clients informed from his headquarters in the states of Carabobo Miranda.
06:39to guarantee the continuity of its operations.
06:48We categorically reject all the false accusations that are being made and that are smearing my name.
06:54We are a family that has been in this country for over 80 years.
06:58And finally, President Petro, here we don't package or manufacture any type of narcotic.
07:04Please stop tarnishing our name and our honor, which has taken so many years to build,
07:09from my father to myself and my entire team, who have been vilified over the last two or three days in this country.
07:15Colombian President Gustavo Petro spread false information about to link Venezuela to drug trafficking networks
07:24in a move that aligns with the U.S. foreign policy.
07:28Although the Colombian head state did not support a U.S. intervention against Venezuela,
07:32Petro described an accidental fire at a chemical company as an alleged U.S. bombing of the ELN cocaine laboratories,
07:38a version that contradicts technical reports that certified an electrical failure as the cause of the accident,
07:45which occurred on December 24th at the Primazol Company.
07:49Even as Petro expressed misinformation,
07:52the Bolivarian government continues its frontal assault on drug trafficking.
07:55The Bolivarian National Armed Forces has successfully neutralized irregularities aircraft
08:00in the border states of Amazonas and Apure, demonstrating a sovereign commitment to security.
08:05In Russia, the head of the Air Defense Troops of the Aerospace Forces,
08:24Mayor General Alexander Romanenkov,
08:26has revealed that the recent drone attack on an official residence of President Vladimir Putin
08:30was launched from the Ukrainian provinces of Sumy and Cherenikov.
08:34In total, 91 drones were used in an attack that was directed from several directions
08:39towards the residential residence in the province of Novgorod.
08:44Despite the Ukrainian deployment,
08:46Russian air defense systems managed to neutralize the threat
08:49without causing casualties or damage in the area.
08:52The offensive was described by the Russian military high command
08:55as a deliberate and carefully planned act by the Kiev regime.
09:00In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident
09:03as an obstacle to peace efforts amid negotiations between Russia and the United States.
09:16For its part, Venezuela condemned the attack perpetuated against the president of Russian President Vladimir Putin,
09:22which occurred during the night of December 28-29 in the Novgorod region.
09:27Venezuela strongly condemns the attack perpetuated against the president of the president of the Russian Federation,
09:37Vladimir Putin, which took place on the night of December 28-29 in the Novgorod region.
09:43And it concludes with,
09:44The following terrorist action that endangers the life of civilians,
09:47the security of nations and the balance of the international system,
09:51we affirm that the terrorism in any form or under any pretext cannot be tolerated or justified.
09:57For its part, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko condemned the recent Ukrainian drone attack
10:09and the president of Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod region.
10:13The president denounced the attack carried out with more than 90 Ukrainian drones as an act of terrorism.
10:19The Belarusian president said that if President Vladimir Zelensky is involved in the incident,
10:23he did not know what he was doing.
10:25He added that Moscow had all the possibilities to attack one of the residencies of the Ukrainian president
10:31and yet did not carry such an aggression.
10:53Abortions increase and birth rate declines in the Gaza Strip as a result of the humanitarian crisis
11:01following more than two years of genocide and restrictions by Israel.
11:05According to Gaza's Director General of the Ministry of Health,
11:09the number of newborns has decreased by up to 40% per year,
11:13reflecting the deterioration of the health and the humanitarian collapse experienced by the Palestinian people.
11:19The House officials said that the harsh living conditions faced by pregnant women
11:24due to the Israeli siege are causing maternal malnutrition
11:27and that the lack of essential nutritional supplements has minimized the number of births.
11:31More than 12,500 Palestinian women have reportedly been killed by Israel since the Zionist genocide began in October 7, 2023.
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12:03Oceania was the first continent to welcome the year 2026.
12:32First in Kiribati, followed by Fiji and Australia.
12:36The inhabitants of the coral island of Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, next to Samoa,
12:42were the first in the world to welcome the new year.
12:45Followed by the Shatman Islands of New Zealand and the arrival of 2026 was celebrated in Auckland
12:51with fireworks that lit up the sky above the iconic sky tower telecommunications and observation tower.
12:57The five-minute show featured more than 3,500 fireworks launched from various floors on the tower.
13:03Other countries that are already in 2026 are Tonga, Samoa, Dokkalao and the Phoenix Islands of Kiribati.
13:10On the Asian continent, the first country to welcome the year 2026 was Japan.
13:20Together with South Korea, China, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia followed an hour later in welcoming 2026,
13:27and then Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam in that region.
13:31As part of their celebrations, the Japanese also cleaned their homes and Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times
13:37to welcome Toshigami, the deity of the new year, to prevent the 108 sins that men could commit.
13:44While events are held throughout Seoul to welcome the New York on the main streets and avenues and in the city of Busan,
13:51a bell-ringing ceremony held in Jones-Doosan Park to usher in the New York.
13:57The welcome to the year 2026 is already spreading across the planet.
14:08The first to celebrate are the countries in Oceania and Asia, with massive fireworks displays and a diversity of cultural traditions.
14:152026 arrived first in the Pacific Island nations. Kiribati and Samoa were the first territories to welcome the New York.
14:23Shortly after, Sydney Australia offered the world its traditional and impressive fireworks displays over the iconic Harbour Bridge.
14:31The wave of celebrations spread across Asia, in capital such as Tokyo, Seoul.
14:36Millions of people participated in public events to welcome the new cycle.
14:40For worse, Dubai once again dazzled with an elaborate light and sound show at the Burk Khalifa,
14:46consolidating its position as a global centre for celebrations.
14:50In the same region, cities such as Istanbul and Beirut also join the Gregorian calendar celebrations with massive events.
14:57However, in countries such as Iran and Afghanistan, the main New Year celebrations, Norwuz, will arrive with the Spring Econocs in March,
15:06marking a profound cultural difference.
15:09In this way, the celebrations continue their progress through each time zone, on a day that unites diverse cultures around the globe,
15:15with hope of welcoming the next 12 months.
15:24And in the European continent, the first country to welcome the year 2026 was Russia, together with Ukraine.
15:30Celebrations in major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg gathered large multitudes, with big fireworks displays,
15:37while the citizens of Kiev attended a large talbise concert.
15:40The celebrations then moved forward, encompassing Finland, Romania, Greece, the Baltic States and the Balkans,
15:47followed closely by Central Europe with France, Italy and Spain, among others.
15:51The last countries to welcome 2026 will be mainland Portugal, the Canary Islands and finally, the Portuguese archipelagos of the Azores.
16:14On New Year's Eve, the Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his 2026 message,
16:19in which he emphasized the solidarity and unity of the Russian people.
16:23... and warmth to those who need our care and support.
16:28And, of course, we strive to support our heroes, those serving in this special military operation, by word and by deed.
16:37You have taken upon yourselves the responsibility to fight for our native land, for truth and justice.
16:45Millions of people across Russia, I assure you, are with you on this New Year's night, thinking of you, their hearts with you, placing their hopes in you.
16:55We are united in sincere, selfless, devoted love for Russia.
17:00In the sense, the Russian President emphasized that they will continue to work to move ever forward for the sake of the great Russia.
17:09In a few seconds, we will hear the Kremlin chimes, and the New Year will arrive.
17:17We welcome it together with those closest to us, our children, our parents, our friends, our comrades-in-arms, even those who are far away right now.
17:28You are still by our side.
17:30I wish everyone health and happiness, understanding and prosperity, and most of all, love, which inspires.
17:40May our traditions, faith, and memory unite all generations and sustain us always, in all we do.
17:50Together, we are one great family, strong and united.
17:55And so, we will continue to work and build, to achieve our goals and to move ever forward.
18:03For the sake of our children and grandchildren.
18:07For the sake of our great Russia.
18:10Happy New Year, dear friends.
18:13Happy New Year, 2026.
18:22For his part, Venezuelan President Nicolás Zamaguro delivered Wednesday the traditional message for the end of the year 2025,
18:28describing it as a period of victorious resistance and historical consensus.
18:33During his address, Maduro highlighted the strengthening of the national power,
18:37assuring that the country has moved forward to the construction of a strong and deeply democratic and sovereign state.
18:43The Bolivarian leader said that the biggest achievement of the year was the strategic articulation of different sectors in the country,
18:50and attributed the nation's successes to the implementation of the Seven Transformations Programme,
18:56which has allowed moving forward in the past of direct democracy having the communes as its basis.
19:02President Maduro also declared 2026 as the year of admirable challenge and for the reconciliation of social and political rights of the people's power.
19:11On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his message for 2026,
19:20highlighting the country's progress, capabilities and strengths in the face of today's global challenges.
19:25The year 2025 marks the culmination of China's 45-year plan for economic and social development.
19:35Over the past five years, we have moved forward with initiative and strength,
19:40overcoming numerous difficulties and challenges.
19:43We have achieved the plans of Yelid and made solid progress in the new stage of China's modernization.
19:50Our economic output has broken through thresholds one after another,
19:55and is expected to raise 140 trillion yuan this year.
19:59Our economic strength, scientific and technological capabilities, defense capabilities,
20:04and overall national strength have reached.
20:07The Chinese leader also recalled the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War
20:12of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War,
20:17as well as the establishment of Taiwan Recovery Day.
20:21This year is full of unforgettable memories.
20:27We solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression
20:34and the World Anti-Fascist War and established Taiwan Recovery Day.
20:39These great national events were majestic and moving,
20:42and the glory of victory will shine in the pages of history.
20:45They inspire all, the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation,
20:49to remember history, honor the fallen heroes, value peace, and create a better future.
20:54They are gathering a powerful force for the great rejuvenation of our nation.
20:59And like this, we have come to the end of this June's brief.
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