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00:00Venezuela's acting president, Darcy Rodriguez, met Monday with the diplomatic representatives of the member countries of the European Union.
00:19In the United States, officials in Illinois and Minnesota are challenging the mass deployment of immigration agencies in the Chicago and Minneapolis regions.
00:43And in Palestine, Israel has continued demolishing parts of Gaza, destroying more than 2,500 buildings since the truce began, according to satellite imagery analysis.
00:59Hello and welcome to From the South, from the headquarters of Telesur English in Havana, Cuba. My name is Pablo Micheliche. We begin with the news. Stay with us.
01:13Venezuela's acting president, Darcy Rodriguez, met Monday with the diplomatic representatives of the member countries of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Switzerland in Caracas.
01:29Rodriguez was accompanied by the Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Hill, who emphasized the importance of the meeting to strengthen the dialogue, understanding and cooperation among the nations and the respect for the international law.
01:41The Venezuelan top diplomat provided details and consequences of the U.S. aggression against his country and reiterated the Bolivarian government's position to defend peace, sovereignty and self-determination.
01:53A meeting was also attended by the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, and the Minister for the Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello.
02:01The acting president has sent a very clear message that, within the framework of respect and equality among states, we are willing to move forward with a new agenda, an intense work agenda for the well-being of both peoples, of all the peoples, of Europe, of the United States, of the United States, of the United States.
02:19Education is also possible to enable President Rodriguez, the President of the National Assembly and the Minister of the Interior and Justice to take stock of the events that occurred on Jan. 3, when
02:20the President of his country will look forward to the United States with the rights of the United States.
02:21We are willing to move forward with a new agenda with a new agenda, an intense work agenda for the well-being of both peoples, of all peoples, of all the peoples, of Europe and Venezuela.
02:26work agenda for the well-being of both peoples, of all the peoples, of Europe and Venezuela.
02:33Education also to enable President Rodríguez, the President of the National Assembly, and
02:42the Minister of the Interior and Justice, to take stock of the events that occurred
02:47on January 3, when, in violation of international law and sovereignty, and violating the principles
02:53of the United Nations Charter, our people were attacked, and our President Nicolás Maduro,
02:58the Constitutional President, as well as the First Lady, were kidnapped.
03:02On the other hand, Hill assured that a new stage of international dialogue and cooperation
03:10was opened for the benefit of the peoples.
03:13I believe that today marks the beginning of a very interesting stage of dialogue for building
03:22cooperation in all areas of life in our countries, which will surely benefit our peoples.
03:27We reaffirmed the will of the Bolivarian government to work hand-in-hand on their diplomatic principles
03:33with all the peoples of the world.
03:39The acting President of Venezuela, Delsi Rodríguez, informed the population on Monday the appointment
03:44of a new Minister of the President's Office.
03:47This way, Rodríguez appointed Captain Juan Escalona as the new Minister of the People's
03:52Power of the President's Office.
03:54In this regard, Rodríguez highlighted her trust that Escalona's loyalty, ability, and commitment
04:00will carry forward the development of the government's plans together with the people.
04:05Likewise, acting President Delsi Rodríguez appointed Aníbal Coronado as the new Minister of the
04:13Popular Powers for Ecosocialism, whom she said, from now on, will continue with the supreme
04:20objective of developing ecosocialism as a fundamental strategic line of our revolutionary process
04:26for the preservation of the environment.
04:28In this context, she thanked former Minister Ricardo Molina for his commitment and commendable
04:33work at the head of this ministry.
04:41In other news, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela urged the Venezuelan people to
04:45move forward in the development of the country, together with acting President Delsi Rodríguez,
04:50in the face of the kidnapping of constitutional President Nicolás Maduro.
04:54The party's Secretary General, Diosdado Cabello, asked the Venezuelan people to focus on peace
04:59and reiterated that the government is doing what it must to ensure the return of the
05:03President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Celia Flores.
05:07Cabello emphasized that the Bolivarian government continues to operate under the guidelines left
05:11by the constitutional head of state before he was kidnapped.
05:16In the sense, Cabello urged Venezuelans to continue the Bolivarian revolution and expressed
05:20the support of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela for the decisions of acting President
05:25Delsi Rodríguez.
05:26In addition, Cabello asserted that despite the country's progress, the indignation of the
05:35Venezuelan people over the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and Congresswoman Celia Flores
05:39is unbearable.
05:40The indignation that these people are feeling, all Venezuelans are feeling, due to the kidnapping
05:49of Nicolás Maduro and the killing of an amount of Venezuelans that is more than 100 Venezuelans
05:58that we're killed.
05:59It is a rage that is difficult to say.
06:05It is difficult to overcome, but we are doing what we have to do.
06:13And now we have a short break coming up, but first remember you can join us on TikTok at
06:19Telesur English, where you will find news in different formats, news updates and much
06:23more.
06:24We will be right back, stay with us.
06:43Welcome back.
06:46At her regular morning press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum referred to a telephone
06:52conversation she had with her U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump.
06:55A head of state mentioned the work of the joint Mexican-U.S. commission named Merat implementing
07:01actions against drug and organized crime groups on both sides of the border.
07:06In this regard, Sheinbaum highlighted the decrease in fentany seizures in the United States, as well
07:11as the decrease in the homicide rate in Mexico.
07:14In addition, Claudia Sheinbaum stated that during the conversation with the U.S. President,
07:18the Mexican government made clear its position regarding the defense of its national sovereignty.
07:32After the statements made by President Donald Trump, I asked Juan Ramón de la Fuente to reach out to
07:39Secretary Rubio.
07:40They spoke yesterday.
07:41And I also made the decision to contact President Trump in a call.
07:54We were given the call on Friday for this morning.
07:56And we talked about the joint work we have done on security issues.
08:00There are very important results from this collaborative effort.
08:12For example, the flow of fentanyl from Mexico to the United States has been reduced by 50%.
08:19The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum,
08:20saying that the country supports constitutional principles in the face of the U.S.
08:24aggression against Venezuela.
08:25The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum,
08:27saying that the country supports constitutional principles in the face of the U.S. aggression
08:29against Venezuela.
08:30On January 22nd and 23rd, there will be a new meeting of this commission that was created
08:33jointly.
08:34The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum,
08:35saying that the country supports constitutional principles in the face of the U.S. aggression
08:37against Venezuela.
08:38On January 22nd and 23rd, there will be a new meeting of this commission that was created
08:43jointly.
08:44Now, it will take place in the United States, and we will continue working together with
08:50the principles we have always established.
08:53Seeking collaboration to the U.S., the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum,
08:55saying that the country supports constitutional principles in the face of the U.S. aggression
08:56against Venezuela.
08:57On January 22nd and 23rd, there will be a new meeting of this commission that was created
08:59jointly.
09:00Now, it will take place in the United States, and we will continue working together with the principles
09:06we have always established.
09:11Seeking collaboration to reduce our part of illegal drug trafficking, from their side,
09:17the reduction of arms trafficking, and also working to decrease insecurity in Mexico.
09:23That was the conversation.
09:28Additionally, we discussed the issue of Venezuela.
09:31I made it very clear to them that we have a constitution, and that the constitutional principles
09:37were very clear, and that was where the conversation ended.
09:43The National Congress of Honduras submitted a decree to the National Electoral Council for
09:48the implementation of a full count by the voting boards.
09:51Through its social media counts, the Honduran legislature stated, by means of official letter
09:56number 2nd, 2026, slash CN, the National Congress forwarded a referred decree to the President
10:03of the National Electoral Council, Citizen Ana Paula Hall Garcia, for the appropriate processing
10:08in accordance with the law, respectfully requesting the counting of votes ordered in the decree
10:15they duly published in the official cassette.
10:18In this regard, the text status, the National Congress reiterates its firm and ongoing commitment
10:25to unrestricted respect for the constitution of the Republic, the legality and transparency
10:30of the democratic process, emphasizing that the decisions adopted by the legislative plenary
10:35duly approved and published in the official cassette are mandatory for all state institutions
10:41to follow to guarantee respect for the will of the people and to strengthen the rule of law
10:46in Honduras.
10:53Also in Honduras, reports revealed that the government of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez
10:58was aware of the plan to assassinate indigenous leader Berta Cáceres in March 2016 and did not
11:04activate protection mechanisms to prevent it.
11:07According to the interdisciplinary group of independent experts of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights,
11:13the government's inaction constituted a serious violation of the right to life, the duty of due diligence
11:20and allowed a preventable crime to be committed.
11:23The investigation determined that the murder was financed with funds diverted from the Awasarca Hydroelectric Project,
11:30which the indigenous activist was opposing, specifically with funds dispersed by European and North American
11:36international development banks.
11:39A group of experts described the act as a corporate financial and political crime perpetrated by a criminal organization
11:46with the support of state security forces.
11:48In Trinidad and Tobago, more than 52,000 citizens participate Monday in the 2026 regional elections on the island of Tobago.
12:04Voters went to the polls since early morning to participate in the elections that will determine the seats to be filled
12:11in the Tobago House of Assembly on the second largest island in the Caribbean country.
12:16The race is between candidates from the Government-aligned People's Party of Tobago
12:20and opposition candidates from the National People's Movement who hope to achieve a legislative majority.
12:27The elections and boundaries commissions in the island have taken the measures to guarantee the exercise of the right to vote
12:34amid questions about the performance of Prime Minister Pukandla Persat on energy policies
12:40and her authorization to have foreign military personnel in the territory.
12:57In Argentina, wildfires in Patagonia have consumed more than 15,000 hectares of native forest.
13:07The uncontrolled fire has left destroyed homes in its wake and placed the entire region on alert.
13:13According to the latest report from the Provincial Fire Management Service,
13:17the most critical hospice is located in the province of Chubut, near the town of Epuyen,
13:22where hundreds of firefighters and volunteers are working tirelessly to contain the spread of the flames.
13:29Meanwhile, Chubut Governor Ignacio Torres described the situation as very critical,
13:34despite a slight improvement in conditions.
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13:58Welcome back.
14:05In the United States, officials in Illinois and Minnesota are challenging the mass deployment of immigration agencies in the Chicago and Minneapolis regions.
14:13In two separate federal lawsuits, the officials argue the move violates the U.S. Constitution, specifically the Tenth Amendment, and infringes on states' rights.
14:20In this regard, Illinois is asking the courts to block customs and border protection from conducting immigration enforcement without congressional approval,
14:27while Minnesota is demanding an end to the militarized search of federal agents in the swing cities.
14:28In two separate federal lawsuits, the officials argue the move violates the U.S. Constitution, specifically the Tenth Amendment, and infringes on states' rights.
14:34In this regard, Illinois is asking the courts to block customs and border protection from conducting immigration enforcement without congressional approval,
14:45while Minnesota is demanding an end to the militarized search of federal agents in the swing cities.
14:53Both lawsuits cite aggressive federal tactics such as raids, biometric surveillance, geogas, and helicopter operations as unconstitutional and politically coercive.
15:14The government of Greenland issued a statement condemning the United States' expansionist threats to take control of the national territory.
15:21In the proclamation, Greenland condemns the Trump administration's excessive ambition to develop its expansionist campaign across the globe before the international community.
15:31The nation's top leaders highlighted Washington's double standards as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO,
15:38and its violation of the agreements of this organization by undermining the sovereignty of a member state.
15:44In this regard, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andreas Kubelius, said that the bloc could step up support for Greenland at Denmark's request,
15:54including by deployment troops and expanding military infrastructure such as naval presence and country drone capabilities,
16:01and warned that any U.S. military takeover of the Arctic territory would cause the end of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
16:09We move on now to France. Farmers step out their protests with blockades on key roads and ports across the country.
16:22The reason behind the protests is the imminent trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur,
16:27which Brussels plans to sign this weekend despite strong opposition from the agricultural sector.
16:33In this regard, unions warned that these measures are only the beginning of a larger scale mobilization.
16:39Likewise, demonstrators claimed that the deal would allow the entry of low-cost agricultural imports, mainly beef,
16:46arguing that these products do not comply with the same sanitary and environmental standards required of European producers,
16:53which they consider unfair competition that threatens their livelihoods.
17:21In Palestine, Israel has continued demolishing parts of Gaza, destroying more than 2,500 buildings since the truce began,
17:28according to satellite imagery analysis.
17:31More than two months after a ceasefire was announced, and despite the commitment to halt military operations,
17:37entire neighborhoods, particularly in Al-Shuhaya and eastern Gaza, have been reduced to rubble.
17:43The destruction has been documented both within and beyond agreed ceasefire boundaries.
17:48In this context, UN assessments showed that over 80% of Gaza's structure had already been damaged or destroyed by October.
17:56However, satellite images revealed that entire blocks, farmland and greenhouses have since been erased,
18:03further estrangeing displacement and preventing any possibility of return or reconstruction.
18:09Meanwhile, the United Nations warned that the enclave is facing a severe humanitarian crisis,
18:18despite the current ceasefire in effect since October 2025.
18:22Despite humanitarian needs, forced displacement and continuing restrictions,
18:26staff remain in the territory, providing essential services in the face of difficulties.
18:32The agency warned that new restrictions imposed by Israel could increase the need for humanitarian aid
18:38and affect the recovery of the coastal enclave.
18:42We go now to Lebanon. Several Israeli attacks were reported in southern of the country Monday,
18:54including one against an ancient water spring recently restored by the authorities.
18:59The occupation forces reportedly bombed the city of Adaisa,
19:03a kill-causing heavy damage to infrastructure and launched attacks with machine guns on various areas in the region.
19:11Despite the ceasefire agreement signed in 2024, Israel continues to violate Lebanon's sovereignty.
19:17In Syria, the army of the de facto government blamed the Syrian democratic forces for deploying
19:27and mobilizing army groups in various parts of the city of Aleppo.
19:32The army said that the army groups included fighters from the Kurdistan Workers' Party
19:37and people allegedly affiliated with former President Bashar al-Assad.
19:42In this regard, the de facto government added that the recruitment of terrorist groups by the democratic forces
19:48is considered a direct threat and will be met with a violent response.
19:58Iranian Foreign Minister Abaq Sarakshi warned that Tehran would not tolerate terrorist violence
20:03against civilians and the armed forces in the context of the unrest caused by foreign groups.
20:08Abaq Sarakshi explained that since Thursday, January 8, terrorist elements and armed groups
20:14have been distributing firearms among the protesters with the intention of destabilizing the region.
20:20He also condemned the attempts by the United States and Israel to stir up the protesters
20:26and cause casualties among Iranian civilians and security personnel in order to generate confrontations in the country.
20:33I'd actually emphasize that the Iranian executive is not seeking war but is prepared for it
20:38and will not tolerate foreign provocations in the nation.
20:42Mike Pompeo, former director of the U.S. intelligence agency under the Trump administration,
20:54said on social media that he congratulated the Iranians in the streets
20:59and the Mossad agents moving alongside them.
21:03This is an explicit acknowledgment of an attempt by Mossad agents to direct the terrorist movement within Iran.
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