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00:00You
00:10We're going to show you a little bit more.
00:15as National Assembly approved on second discussion Thursday the partial reform for the hydrocorp
00:20on Organic Law
00:25on Wednesday Latin America and the Caribbean heads of state gather in Panama to attend
00:30the International Economic Forum organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
00:35the Iranian authorities
00:40have signaled that they are ready to defend their country as the United States continues
00:45to threaten a military attack amid regional diplomatic efforts to avoid a new conflict
00:50with U.S.
00:55Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Sophie Fernandez from the Telesur Studios in Havana, Cuba.
01:00We begin with the news, stay with us!
01:05We begin with the news, stay with us!
01:10We begin with the news.
01:15Havana's National Assembly approved on second discussion Thursday the partial reform to the hydraulic system.
01:20The reform was sponsored by the President of the National Assembly Jorge Jorge.
01:25During his regular session, in accordance with the provisions of Article 101.
01:30for of the internal rules and debates of the legislative body.
01:34Rörigas emphasizes...
01:35The reform aims to change the country's economy and bring about major transformations for the better.
01:40for the benefit of the Venezuelan people.
01:42He also pointed out that the legislature will focus on...
01:45creating eight major codes aimed at simplifying the legal system.
01:49With the central objective...
01:50of strengthening democratic effectiveness...
01:52and accompanying relevant swollen people...
01:54in their paths towards...
01:55the country's development...
01:56the country's development.
02:02The honorable deputies who are in favor of the bill
02:07for the partial reform to the organic law on hydrocarbons
02:10of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
02:12Please express your vote in the usual way.
02:17Sirvanse, manifestarlo con la señal de costumbre.
02:22It has been approved unanimously as sanctioned for our history.
02:27For our future, for our daughters and our sons.
02:29Para la historia, para el futuro.
02:32Para nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos, la ley.
02:37The reform to the organic law of hydrocarbons
02:39was approved after an extensive consultation.
02:42process throughout the country.
02:47consultas en todo el país con más de 120
02:52proposals received from all over the national territory with a deep debate
02:56that has taken place
02:57in the energy and oil committee
03:02it might congratulate for the strength
03:07tenacity, patience and depth
03:09with which they address these complex issues
03:12for his part
03:17National Assembly Deputy Orlando Camacho
03:19affirmed that the second discussion of the partial reform to the
03:22hydrocarbon law seeks to improve the nation's economy
03:27today the energy and oil committee met
03:32the extraordinary committee
03:33for the 34 articles were submitted for consideration
03:36and
03:37were approved by all the deputies participating in the committee
03:40and were approved by all the deputies participating in the committee
03:42of all the deputies participating in the committee
03:47and
03:49today
03:50we are going to present
03:51for the second discussion
03:52well
03:52a reform that will change the country's economy and bring about
03:57great transformation for us
03:58for our children
03:59for our grandchildren
04:00and for the future of
04:02venezuela
04:04venezuela
04:05venezuela
04:06venezuela
04:07and president Elcio Rodriguez
04:08on Thursday
04:09welcome venezuelans
04:10who join the great march of the work
04:12in class
04:13in support of the organic law of hydrocarbons
04:15in the vicinity of the Casa del
04:17p voglio
04:18in this context
04:19that's
04:19who reduce emphasize
04:20that this law will turn
04:22but
04:22well as oil reserves into happiness for the people for his part National Assembly president
04:27Jorge Rodriguez welcome the unanimous approval of the near law by deputies after consultation
04:32and hard work by legislature
04:37Que viva Venezuela Libre, Independiente, Soberana
04:42Estoy de verdad demasiado emocionada
04:45I am really very excited
04:47This law bears the mark of Commander Chavez and we affirms our sovereignty
04:52over our energy resources
04:54This law reflects President Nicolás Baudo's vision
04:57of the future
04:58energy ticos
04:59en esta ley
05:01está la vis
05:02Because there are those who think that this law will be passed out of the blue, though.
05:07The reform of this law had been discussed already with, together with President Nicolai.
05:12And I am excited to be able to tell him.
05:17From Caracas, his homeland, President Obama.
05:22We are fulfilling your wishes.
05:23We are fulfilling the wishes of the first combatant.
05:27And we are fulfilling the wishes of the Venezuelan people.
05:32On the other hand, Rodriguez informed she had a phone conversation.
05:37With U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
05:40In which they discussed the.
05:42The end of Venezuela's commercial aerospace restrictions.
05:44And the arrival of foreign airlines and investors.
05:47I want to unfold that today.
05:52I received a call from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his secretary.
05:57of State Marco Rubio, and I inform.
05:59Marco Rubio, donde se informe.
06:02That in line with the working agenda we have discussed in time.
06:07We are taking important steps such as to end the restrictions.
06:12As well as well as commercial.
06:13De que cesen las restricciones en el espacio.
06:17So that all airlines that need to come can come and investors that need to come.
06:22De que vengan los inversionistas que tengan que venir.
06:27De que vengan caracas from the Simón Bolívar Hall of the Milafróles Palace.
06:30The acting president of Bolívarium.
06:32Republic of Venezuela.
06:33Del Cerro Ríguez.
06:34Held a working meeting with a delegation from the Republic.
06:37Republic of Indonesia.
06:38In the sense this meeting strengthens the cooperation map with the Asia.
06:42continent.
06:43And consolidates new opportunities for joint development in the energy field.
06:47Reaffirming the willingness of both countries to expand their ties and promote mutually beneficial
06:52σεal losjas y verselley.
06:53在 außer prospectos en elcanos desde la explorer hasta la distribución.
06:55Reaffiraciones, en el Congreso.
06:57Proyecciones, en el Continuación y en el Del shine en el spinach.
06:57Indonesia, with presence in the energy sector of acquisition and exploitation.
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07:32Welcome back.
07:37In Venezuela, during the international virtual meeting of the anti-fascist movement, the
07:42country commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a son of peace.
07:47By the community of Latin American and Caribbean states, CELOC.
07:51During the...
07:52...the international virtual meeting that brings together political leaders, intellectuals and social...
07:57...movements from Latin America and the Caribbean.
07:59Participants reaffirmed their commitment to unity.
08:02...sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
08:06Venezuelan foreign minister...
08:07Venezuela even healed once again denounced the January 3rd attack on Venezuela and indicated that it...
08:12...is also considered an attack on the entire region.
08:14This meeting seeks to strengthen the proclamation...
08:17...signed by the heads of states and governments on CELOC on January 28th and 29th.
08:22This meeting is 2014.
08:24...e hijo del diputado Francisco Martínez Carriera...
08:27...we got an order from the international submarine of而歌...
08:30...not Based on the Vietnam entonces va aズ Its 왼ca...
08:34In the Vietnam...
08:35...I'm sorry.
08:36Of course.
08:37Wife from the Vietnam...
08:38...Immerry...
08:39...Immerry...
08:40attentively.
08:41...Immerry...
08:42...Immerry...
08:43...Immerry...
08:44...mira...
08:45...Immerry...
08:46...Immerry...
08:47...Immerry...
08:48...cela...
08:49...Immerry...
08:51...Immhabitude...
08:52úng...
08:53...Immerry...
08:54...
08:55independientemente de los...
09:00...regardless of the ideological ideas that each of the governments that form or lead the countries that...
09:05...make up this great zone may have...
09:07...que conforman o que dirigen los países.
09:10...que conforman esta gran zona.
09:13Meanwhile, the Vice President of the Cuban...
09:15...Parlament, Ana Maria Marimacello, reiterated that the solidarity of the largest of the Antio...
09:20...deals with the Venezuelan people.
09:22And it is in the name of...
09:25...of these principles as the cornerstone of the foreign policy of the Cuban revolution.
09:30...and the mandate of our people.
09:32We raise our voice to proclaim verbally...
09:35...and clearly our unwavering and unbreakable solidarity with the sister Bolivar...
09:40...in the Soviet Republic of Venezuela...
09:42...and with the Bolivarian and Chavista people who are the...
09:45...people of this sister nation.
09:50In other news, the White House declared Thursday a national emergency with the intention to suffocate...
09:55...Cuba.
09:56U.S. President Donald Trump signed the executive order, which represents a...
10:00...pretext for intensifying the Israeli criminal economic blockade against the Caribbean island.
10:05This unilateral measure authorizes Washington to impose additional tariffs on imports.
10:10...from any nation that directly or undirectly supplies oils to Cuba.
10:15...And the human rights acquired from a national city...
10:16...in the United Kingdom...
10:17...in theTiş continue to замроб until the stewardine categories of German.
10:18...and the Republicans are forever.
10:19...and the entries from Iran.
10:20Moving to Panama on Wednesday.
10:25African-American Caribbean's heads of states gathered to attend the International Economic
10:29Forum.
10:30It was organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.
10:35International leaders asserted the need to establish multilateral relationships to
10:40address the challenges posed by the current world order.
10:43In this context, Brazilian press
10:45and Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva defending cooperation as an essential pillar for
10:50regional integration.
10:51For his part, Colombian president Gustavo Bedlock called for dialogue as a
10:55basis for building peace amid growing tensions over national sovereignty.
11:00The event aims to encourage the Union force to promote a shared regional agenda, which integrates
11:05key issues such as economic growth, sustainability and development.
11:10As a result of the pandemic, they have been a part of the Diet-Rank and the
11:11Vietnam War.
11:15Moving to Honduras on Thursday, President Nazarias...
11:20...Fura agreed to extend the subsidies for domestic gas and electricity that his producers...
11:25...Ciomara Castro had maintained for four years.
11:28The Communications Minister...
11:30...José Argueta said that the palace that his Fura on the National Party will extend the economy...
11:35...for low-income households, but only for three months.
11:40The last day of Castro's terms, subsidies for domestic LPG gas cylinder...
11:45...and electricity were ended by law.
11:47Arriqueta also announced that the Azfura government...
11:50...will maintain the subsidy for regular gasoline and diesel established by the former...
11:55...from during president until April 3.
12:00...the
12:05In other news, another partial shutdown of the United States government is imminent this Thursday.
12:10Following the decision by Democratic Senators to oppose the budget package that includes
12:15funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
12:18This decision adds pressure to
12:20President Donald Trump already faces opposition to his immigration policies and another government
12:25shutdown could further complicate the economy.
12:28The final straw was the controversy's
12:30surrounding the killing last Saturday of U.S. citizens, Alex Perry, by Federal Immigration
12:35Agency Minneapolis.
12:36Chuck Schumer, the senist Democratic Minority Leader,
12:40confirmed that his caucus will not provide the 60 votes needed to pass the 60 votes.
12:45county's appropriations bills unless the sections on Homeland Security is removed.
12:55And on Thursday United Nations.
13:00Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated that the Security Council is still...
13:05the only body with the power to make binding decisions on international peace and security
13:09for all Member States.
13:11His statements reinforce the principle of multilateral liberation.
13:19It was reported in New York that the UN and the Security Council are responsible for global
13:23peace and security.
13:24Only the Security Council can legally oblige all Member States to implement peace...
13:29and security resolutions.
13:30The UN leader also said that only the Security Council can approve...
13:34the use of force, reinforcing the Council's central role in the international system...
13:39by acknowledging the need for stroke role changes.
13:41By acknowledging the need for stroke role changes.
13:46Okay?
13:51Okay?
13:56In the United States, millions of...
14:01are facing extreme weather after the first major winter storm of the year.
14:05Trees are...
14:06are covering ice and snow, causing deaths, power outages and flight and class cancellations.
14:11I would take care of what dangerously stops freezing temperatures is coming.
14:16According to the National Weather Service, the alert has been extended from Canada to Saudi
14:21U.S. and includes Florida.
14:23A low-pressure system is developing off the Carolina...
14:26and will move southeast on Friday, bringing light snow to the mid-Atlantic region.
14:31Including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia...
14:36in Washington.
14:37Some cities could receive 15 to 30 centimeters of snow.
14:41With the precipitation beginning on Saturday and continuing on Sunday.
14:46So, the radiation in the sea is a little bit.
14:50There are two major people.
14:52Let's go, let's go.
14:53Let's go.
14:54Let's go.
14:55Let's go.
14:56Go!
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15:26Irenia authorities have signaled that they are ready to defend their country.
15:31the United States continues to threaten a military attack amid regional diplomat
15:36efforts to avoid a new conflict Iranian authorities said that message
15:41have been recently been exchanged with the US throughout intermediaries but that
15:46even if conditions were suitable for talks Iran will remain fully prepared to defend itself
15:51for his part Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araishi is said to hold high level
15:56talks in Turkey on Friday as part of an ongoing effort by regional leaders
16:01to find a peaceful solution to the conflict meanwhile the US president Trump
16:05affirmed that
16:06and US Armada continues to position itself near
16:09Iran's waters
16:11by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in flood and violation of international
16:16law
16:21the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the U.S.
16:26the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the United States
16:31the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the U.S.
16:36of Saud.
16:39Israeli military sources recommended reducing the
16:41number of already insufficient humanitarian drugs entering Gaza Strip, from
16:46600 to 200 per day, saying the Palestinian territory only requires that amount.
16:51However, humanitarian organizations, governments and the United Nations have warned that
16:56the current volume of aid remains insufficient.
16:59The proposal comes amid a blockade of human rights.
17:01The United Nations has committed humanitarian aid to Gaza, contrary to the ceasefire since
17:04October 2025.
17:06According to the Gaza government press office, between October 10th and January 20th,
17:11only 25,816 trucks are de-loaded 60,000.
17:16Enter the territory, averaging 261 vehicles per day, which is to-
17:21barely 43% of the established target.
17:26This is terraqa and들 Joe, which we can't plan to maintain a position on the battlefield.
17:30The final authority is to be defunded in a distance as a bridge and a number of countries
17:34are still left to the border.
17:35The summit is towin them among the people in the country and somewhere in the country,
17:37who will not be able to aid a THK for the country.
17:38A very close family member of the country for a country and a country of cities.
17:43More than an army member of the country, lower than an army member of the country,
17:46is to the point of the country by the country.
17:48The people at the church, in the country, are also to the house,
17:51the number of countries in the country.
17:53opened fire. On the second anniversary of her death, the Hind Rayab Foundation
17:58an organization that promotes legal initiatives against war crimes and crimes against humanity.
18:03Committed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza noted that many believe the attack on international
18:08globalists will continue without consequence. Activists share photos of the United States
18:13on social media, keeping her case alive in the international debate on the Gaza conflict.
18:18And underscoring the need for accountability.
18:23Passing through ...
18:28Meanwhile in China, President Xi Jinping defended his
18:33country's development model and ensure that it does not pose a threat to the world.
18:38The president affirmed that his country's growth and development does not pose any threat to any nation.
18:43He also reiterated that the ancient giant does not pursue hegemonic or expansionist objectives.
18:48Also during a meeting in Beijing with the British Prime Minister Xi Jinping
18:53emphasized that China remains firmly committed to peaceful development and stressed that his country
18:58has not started wars or occupied foreign territories.
19:03China is ready to develop a strategic plan for the world.
19:08China is ready to develop a strategic plan for the world.
19:08And the UK-China Business Council resume work
19:13on Thursday in Beijing after an eight-year pause with British and Chinese companies
19:18holding direct talks on trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
19:23Business Council resume operations during the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China.
19:28China-UK Goods trade now rivals the UK's trade with some of its close
19:33international partners and international partners and international partners with many G7 economies.
19:38For some consecutive deficits signifies not only the normalization of pieces
19:43relations but also a deeper commitment from businesses on both sides.
19:48And those whose businesses have thrived during the years in celebrations welcome the Republic
19:53of the United States.
19:53The Revival of the UK-China Business Council.
19:58The Revival of the UK-China Business Council.
20:00Cambridge
20:13A new museum in Tokyo honors Japan's...
20:18...the ancient samurai warriors.
20:20The culture of the samurai fascinates people worldwide.
20:23Visitors can trade on armor, hold swords and throw special weapons.
20:28Samurai warriors served Japanese novels from the late 12th century until the Meiji...
20:33...the main area in the late 1870s.
20:36Samurais were known for their expertise.
20:38...with weapons, as well as for their loyalty, honor and discipline.
20:42Loyalty...
20:43...were paramount.
20:44This newly opened museum displays armor and weapons...
20:48...for various figures spawning 700 years.
20:50It's packed with visitors, especially tourists from over...
20:53...to overseas.
20:54That can try on samurai gear and take photos wearing helmets and holding swords.
20:58...of course.
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