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00:00The current authorities announced a plan of strategic measures to confront the energy blockade by the United States.
00:17Layoffs in the United States reached their highest level since 2009 with 180,435 jobs lost in January.
00:28And in Pakistan at least 31 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a suicide bombing at the Shia Mosque in Slamabad.
00:41Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from De Lesos Studios in Havana, Cuba. We begin the news.
00:58The current authorities announced a plan of strategic measures to confront the oil blockade carried out by the United States.
01:06The plan focuses on optimizing fuel resources, prioritizing vital services for the population and accelerating the move toward energy sovereignty with renewable sources.
01:14It also decided to concentrate administrative activities from Monday to Thursday.
01:18In light of this, the government reaffirmed its commitment to social welfare and national security, ensuring that basic health services will remain a priority,
01:26with an emphasis on medical emergencies, material and child health, and the cancer program.
01:35In other topics, delegations from Colombia and Ecuador met in Quito to discuss bilateral relations in the areas of security, border control, energy, and trade.
01:44Colombia and Ecuador held a high-level meeting to address the recent bilateral crisis and seek solutions in security and trade.
01:50It should be noted that the meeting, which was held behind closed doors, was in response to the escalation of tensions following Ecuador's imposition of tariffs on Colombian products.
01:59For its part, the Colombian delegation, led by its foreign and defense ministers, seek to restore binational exchanges and normalize relations in the border area.
02:12And Venezuela's acting president, Delsi Rodriguez, met Friday in Caracas with Spain's former prime minister, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
02:20The meeting was reportedly held to exchange views on the progress of the government efforts in favor of the national reconciliation and political dialogue.
02:27The program is part of the Bolivarian diplomacy of peace, aimed at boosting fraternal relations, dialogue, and solidarity with all political sectors in the country.
02:35The Spanish former prime minister also participated on Friday in a session of the Program for Democratic Coexistence and Peace, launched by the acting president on January 23rd.
02:44The project was conceived in a spirit of patriotism and anti-colonialism, aimed at strengthening stability, social harmony, and political dialogue in the nation.
02:57Mexico's attorney general's office reported on Friday the discovery of a body matching the description of one of the ten missing minors in Sinaloa, as well as the arrest of four individuals.
03:07The attorney general's office and the security cabinet's work in the northern state led to significant advances in investigation, including the location of bodies and human remains.
03:16The prosecutor's office said that it's possible the body is one of the missing persons because it has characteristics that match.
03:23They are working to confirm the body's identity.
03:25Although they have both occurred after searches and food work in Concordia, where evidence is being processed and searched for any element that may clarify the facts it's being considered.
03:35And in Colombia, a coal mining department of Cundinamarca exploded due to methane gas leak inside the mine, leaving seven miners buried and many injured.
03:48After approximately 24 hours of rescue were led by the National Mining Agency, the Civil Defense Corps, the Technical Investigation Corps, and the National Police, four bodies were rescued, and the search continued for three bodies located at least 170 meters deep.
04:02Captain Álvaro Farfan, the Far department's departmental delegate, said that high levels of methane were detected in the mine and that two back holes were used to improve ventilation.
04:14The National Mining Agency stated that they are investigating the cause of the incident and will take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
04:23Moreover, in Colombia, a rejection of U.S. foreign policy was felt in the country's capital, where social movements denounced actions that threatened regional peace.
04:36Social and human rights organizations protested in front of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota.
04:41The protesters rejected the interferential and imperialist attack by the Donald Trump administration, which is evident in its participation in the Palestinian genocide through the massive sending of weapons, military funding, and political support to the Israeli Zionist regime.
04:54In addition, the protests condemned all forms of foreign intervention that violate the sovereignty of peoples, highlighting the aggressive policy of the U.S. administration as a threat to peace and the self-determination of nations.
05:06In Puerto Rico, on Friday, Family Secretary Susan Roy-Cuertes denied that there is a child abuse crisis in the country, despite several recent cases that have come to light.
05:20The officials state that official statistics on substantiated cases have remained stable and that there has been no increase as confirmed by the figures.
05:28In a press release, she clarified that this does not mean they are downplaying the situation, as it has always been an extremely serious matter.
05:35The Secretary of the Department of Family Affairs maintained that official statistics do not reflect an increase in substantiated cases of abuse.
05:43She rejected the idea that there is a social crisis, despite claims from various sectors, after several cases were reported in the media.
05:58And in Panama, exhumations have begun to identify the victims of the 1989 U.S. invasion.
06:04In a historic event for memory and justice, Panama's Truth Commission began exhuming the bodies of victims of the last U.S. military intervention in Panama, which took place in December 1989.
06:14The invention, called Operation Just Cause by the George Bush administration, led thousands of Panamanian civilians dead.
06:21This action seeks to clarify the crimes identified that disappeared and bring truth to the families who, for more than three decades, have demanded justice for one of the most brutal and least recognized military aggressions of U.S. imperialism in Latin America.
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06:47Welcome back.
07:11Layoffs in the United States reached their highest level since 2009, with 180,435 jobs lost in January.
07:18This figure represents an alarming increase compared to the previous month and contrasts sharply with January 2014, where approximately 50,000 jobs were lost.
07:27Comparatively, the volume of job cuts grew by 205 percent compared to December, marking the beginning of the most challenging year for layoffs since the 2009 financial crisis.
07:36This phenomenon coincides with the new economic agenda of the unclear, possibly the new economic agenda of President Donald Trump, whose tariffs and tax restructuring policies are forcing companies to make preventive adjustments to their workforces.
07:59Meanwhile, in early February, the well-known newspaper, The Washington Post, announced a cutback plan affecting more than 300 journalists.
08:07The measure includes the elimination of the sports and book session, as well as a reduction in international coverage, as part of the structural dismantling carried out by its owner.
08:15For its part, the Newspapers Union denounced dozens of layoffs and warned that during 2025, the media outlet lost nearly $100 million.
08:30A new Canadian consulate was opened in Nook, the capital of Greenland, as part of the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
08:36Led by Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Annan, the ceremony served as a show of support for the region's autonomy in the face of growing international tensions.
08:45In line with this, her Greenland counterpart Vivian Motsfeld highlighted the cultural and political affinity that unites the two peoples.
08:52This diplomatic deployment coincided with the arrival of the French Consul General Jean-Noel Poirier, who also took up his duties in Nook.
09:00Both diplomatic moves appear to be a response to the regional control ambitions expressed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
09:13And on Friday, February 6th, the European Commission proposed the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting strategic sectors such as energy, finance and trade.
09:22The sanctions are expected to take effect on February 24th, which marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
09:28European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this new offensive, which seeks to impose a total ban on maritime services for Russian oil in coordination with the G7.
09:37This measure aims to hinder the export of hydrocarbons and exert political pressure to force negotiations on Western terms.
09:44And in Italy, the 2026 Winter Olympics take place from February 6th to the 22nd and the Winter Paralympics from March 6th to the 15th.
09:57More than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries will compete for 195 medals in 16 Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic sports.
10:05Mountain skiing is the only sport that will make its debut at Milano Cortina in 2026.
10:10The objective is to complete the circuit as fast as possible.
10:14Medals will be awarded for the men's and women's sprint events and the mixed relay.
10:19Additionally, new medal events will be introduced in other sports, including women's double luch, women's large heels sky jumping, the mixed team skeleton event, men's and women's dual moguls freestyle skiing and the alpine skiing team combined event.
10:33During the spectacular opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Friday, the booing of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stood out.
10:46Over 70,000 spectators backed the San Siro Stadium and millions worldwide witnessed the rejection of the United States,
10:52which contrasted with the heartfelt applause for the Venezuelan athletes.
10:56This reflected Italy's widespread rejection of President Donald Trump's administration's imperialist actions,
11:01including this military aggression against the Bolivar nation, threats to invade Greenland, and the recent genocide on measure to cut off fuel supplies to Cuba.
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11:58At least 31 people were killed and dozens more were wounded in a suicide bombing attack at the Shia Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.
12:05A powerful explosion occurred at the Khadija Tulkubra Mosque in the southeastern Tarlai Karland area of Islamabad during Friday prayers.
12:12According to Pakistan's defense minister, Khawaja Asif, the mosque security guards tried to intercept the suspect who opened fire on them before detonating an explosive among the worshipers.
12:23The Islamabad administration said that 169 people were taken to hospital after rescue teams reached the explosion site.
12:30On Friday evening, the ISIS group claimed responsibility for the attack.
12:41And the Venezuelan government condemned the terrorist attack against a residential area in Pakistan where dozens of people lost their lives.
12:47The statement reads, in the face of this tragic attack, Venezuela extends its words of solidity to the families affected and expresses its hopes for the recovery of the injured as well as the speedy and complete normalization of the affected areas.
12:59The government of Venezuela committed to Bolivarian diplomacy of peace strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and expressions as it constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
13:12And Hezbollah condemned the terrorist bombing of the Khadija Tulkubra Mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
13:25The group emphasized that this extremist ideology does not target a specific group but strikes anyone who stands for truth against falsehood, regardless of religion, gender or ethnicity.
13:34Hezbollah called for Arab and Islamic cooperation to eradicate this criminal ideology and remove its perpetrators from societies.
13:41In his statement, Hezbollah offered condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the wounded a speed of recovery and called for security and stability for the Pakistani people.
13:50The UN Human Rights Office worried that chemical substances reportedly spread by Israel in southern Lebanon and Syria will have serious consequences for local residents and culture.
14:07Tamin Al-Kitan, spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, said the commission had been following alarming reports.
14:13He warned that if confirmed, such actions would raise serious concerns under international humanitarian law.
14:19Al-Kitan called for transparent and swift investigations to determine the nature of the substances sprayed by Israeli aircraft and assess their effects on civilians and the environment.
14:29In Gaza, the collapse of its healthcare infrastructure continues to threaten the lives of thousands of Americans.
14:57Health authorities warned that the few hospitals still operating are struggling to provide services in the face of continued Israeli attacks.
15:06They also emphasize that the shortage of medicines and supplies means that they are unable to deal with the crisis.
15:12In addition, they warned that the facilities are operating at over 150% of their capacity, while they lack 46% of essential medicines, 66% of medical supplies and 84% of laboratory and blood bank materials.
15:26In Palestine, over 35 Ghazan children have been killed by Israeli occupation forces in 2026.
15:35The United Nations Children's Front announced that children are the target of Zionist attacks, including other factors such as the collapse of health systems.
15:42Amid the social crisis, the UN agency launched a campaign to bring hundreds of thousands of children back to schools destroyed by the conflict.
15:49The United Nations also called for a ceasefire to end the suffering of Ghazan children.
15:53The New Year transforms Vietnamese nurseries into galleries showcasing the Khai Han techniques, a century-old art that shapes Mandarin culture.
16:00Mandarines into impressive sculptures.
16:11The New Year transforms Vietnamese nurseries into galleries showcasing the Khai Han techniques, a century-old art that shapes Mandarines into impressive sculptures.
16:24Artesanos del Caikan artisans transform fruit trees into sculptures in gardens in Venn Giang, Vietnam.
16:35These living decorations are part of the Tet rituals, the Vietnamese New Year, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune to welcome the arrival of spring. Some nurseries stood out with representations of horses up to 3 meters tall.
16:56Venn Giang is a town known as one of the largest ornamental plant centers in Vietnam. For its residents, fruit trees like Mandarines are not mere objects they are part of a ritual, where living matter is shaped to attract good wishes.
17:14To create these sculptures, we began planting the old mandarin trees in pots at the end of last year. We took care of them and by the 8th lunar month, we started bending them and shaping them into horses.
17:28Once the desired shape was achieved, we placed them on a long base and sculpted the pot according to our vision, with the help of artisans skilled in design.
17:37The technique used by the artisans is Caikan, which is guided by four fundamental values, antiquity, valuing the exposed roots, uniqueness, creating original and creative shapes, beauty, giving the pieces visual harmony, and cultural expression, integrating the nation's spiritual and philosophical values.
18:02More than simple gardening, it is a multi-year effort of patience, where the artisan carefully guides each branch to ensure the tree produces ripe fruit, fresh shoots, and vibrant flowers, exactly in time for the lunar new year. A true expression of the world view and identity of the local people.
18:21This year is the year of the horse, so the gardeners have created beautiful bonsais shaped as the horse of success, and horses pulling gold ingots. I think these artisans are exceptional, as they have brought to life splendid works of art that reflect the rich traditional culture of our nation.
18:44The majestic horse figures mark the way to Tet, a time when the trees symbolize abundance, their fruit foretells prosperity, and their growth represents the continuity of the nation's culture.
19:03And the 2026 Rotterdam International Film Festival establishes itself as an essential platform for Asian genre film, using action and martial arts to explore political and resistance subjects.
19:22The festival highlights productions that combine popular genres such as order and action with local realities.
19:29It distances itself from Western stereotypes about Eastern cinema. Special emphasis is placed on Southeast Asia, with notable presence of countries such as Indonesia and India.
19:39Highlights include Blazing Fizz, which represents the evolution of extreme action, and The City of Warriors, which uses the action in the walled city of Kowloon as a metaphor for cultural resistance.
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