00:11international organizations social movement and people from around the world
00:16condemn the United States escalation of interventionist police and economic
00:21sanctions against Cuba the Gaza civil defense really is a report stating that
00:29under the tons of rubble left by the Israeli genocide there are nearly 8,000
00:35bodies Chinese president Xi Jinping highlight national achievements and the
00:43new challenges for 2026 in the context of the Chinese New Year hello welcome to
00:55from the south I am Irma Sholton from the TELSUR studios in Havana Cuba we begin with
01:01the news to stay with us
01:14a coalition of unions groups and social movement from around the world is moving
01:20forward with the organization of the Nuestra America Flotilla which will set
01:26sail for Cuba to break the criminal blockade imposed by the United States
01:31against the island during this weekend groups around the world are discussing
01:37the organization of the initiative one of the general coordinators is David Adler
01:43and he has explained that in addition to the library in food medicines and
01:48essential supplies this proposal also seeks to pressure governments and
01:53international organizations to respect international humanitarian law in the
01:59face of Washington's aggressive extremist policy groups in Mexico Brazil Spain the
02:05United States Sweden the United Kingdom and many others countries around the world
02:11are organizing in this Flotilla which will face real race of war in the face of the
02:18militarization deployed by the United States in the Caribbean however they
02:23assure that it is necessary to take this risk to defend humanity before it is too late
02:36Mexico presents a proposal for mediation between Cuba and the United States for a
02:42dialect and the current situation on the island President Claudia Sheinbaum report that the federal
02:49government sought to meet the proposal to the US State Department and the US Embassy in Mexico the
02:56President emphasized that the conditions for release approach could be created on the basis of
03:02respect for Cuba severity Sheinbaum stressed that it is necessary to insist that no country should be
03:10sentient for sending oil to Cuba and point out that to Mexico could be an aid reach for sending
03:18humanitarian aid
03:25If Cuba requests it those conditions would apply of course now flights are not closed oh yes they can be
03:35loaded they can come to Mexico yes in fact
03:40Mexican Airlines flights to Cuba are not closed because there is turbosina here and it is very close
03:49As part of national defense date in Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel led a day of preparation this Friday in
03:58an army defense zone in Havana the entire country is in the midst of brutal aeration from the United States
04:06is conducting this annual exercise
04:09During the day the authorities evaluate the organizational structures tactical objective and security measures in the face of unconventional warfare
04:20scenarios
04:21Friday's operation was attended by the national leader at the Municipal Defense Council of Cerro where those responsible explained the
04:31actions planning to guarantee the protection of strategic and economic objectives in all areas
04:45Given the likely nature of the enemy we are preparing ourselves on the hill where there is a high probability
04:50that this will be an invasion zone of limited attacks artillery confrontations and therefore it is very important that we
04:58are able to carry out these preparation exercises so that the protection and defense brigade and the people because there
05:04is a concept that must be clear and is part of our military doctrine and from the
05:09For the people to defend themselves they must have a weapon to fight with and be able to defend the
05:14most sacred thing of all the defense of their country
05:19In other news Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced Saturday the release of another 17 people held at the
05:30Sun 7 detention facility in the capital Caracas as part of the amnesty bill in the National Reconciliation
05:38On February 6 along with other lawmakers Rodriguez visited this facility where he committed before a group of mothers to
05:50expedite their release of their relative which was carried out early this Saturday morning
05:57The news releases come amidst legislative progress on the law which seeks to expand the scope of detainees being released
06:08to other categories
06:09Meanwhile a permanent commission of deputies is holding meetings with the families of detainees and victims of extremist violence to
06:19gather information that may add to a robust equitable and just piece of legislation
06:26The news of the reconciliation and peace process on the way in Venezuela
06:37This Friday Ecuadorian President Daniel Novo announced that he will relocate the seat of the national government to Guayaquil
06:47The head of state declared during a speech at a public event that he will establish his base on operations
06:56in Guayaquil
06:57A decision that comes three days after the arrest of the mayor of the city, Aquiles Alvarez
07:04Some critics of the measure assert that these moves are part of the president's political strategy to control territories affected
07:15by violence
07:16But without a clear legal framework and without being formalized by an official decree
07:22In this context, skepticism is erowing because recent scandals related to drug trafficking report by the arrested mayor implicate this
07:34president's family circle
07:43Because Guayaquil has suffered enough from politicians who have done whatever they wanted
07:47They have stolen money from Ecuadorians
07:50And we are going to be here for several weeks as the government working day in and day out
07:56Delivering solutions and resolving problems in the territory
08:00Resolviendo problemas en territorio
08:02And now we have a short break coming up
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08:39Welcome back to From the South
08:41A new partial government shutdown in the United States is underway as of midnight February 14
08:49After the Senate failed to approve a new budget for the Department of Homeland Security
08:56Which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement
09:00The new shutdown comes amid the increase in anti-immigrant operations by the Trump administration
09:08As legislators are calling for every form of immigration and custom enforcement
09:14After the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by ICE agents
09:20The demands include banning ICE agents from wearing masks to conceal their identities
09:27Prohibiting racial profiling and ending immigration rates on sensitive locations like schools and churches
09:37Without these reforms, Senate Democrats withheld their votes for any funding legislation for DHS
09:46Let's recall that last year saw the longest government shutdown in U.S. history lasting 43 days
09:59On Friday, the United States military attacked another boat in the Caribbean Sea
10:05Killing three people describing without evidence those on board the vessel as narco-terrorists
10:12U.S. Southern Command, South Cannes, which oversees military operations in the Latin America and the Caribbean
10:20Said U.S. forces conducted a lethal kinetic strike earlier on Friday, killing three people
10:27This amounts to 133 people killed in at least 38 attacks in the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific Ocean
10:38since September 2025
10:40For their part, international law and human rights experts have repeatedly said such attacks amount to extrajudicial executions
10:51even if those targets are alleged to be engaged in trafficking drugs
11:19On Saturday, the Gaza Civil Defense released a report stating that under the tons of rubble
11:26left by the Israeli genocide in Gaza, there are nearly 8,000 bodies
11:32Spokeperson for the organization, Mashmoud Basal, confirmed what several organizations had already warned about two days ago
11:41when the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights warned that the total number of deaths
11:49since the start of the war of extermination in October 2023 could reach 200,000
11:56The figures from all the organizations are based on data collected by the Gaza Health Authorities
12:04backed by medical and scientific organizations and even recognized by the genocidal authorities
12:11The Gaza Civil Defense assured that the recovery of body is made difficult by the severe limitations
12:19and machinery and fuel imposed by the occupiers
12:28During the UN Security Council meeting, China's representative Fukong affirmed that his country supports general sovereignty
12:38calls for dialogue among all parties and reject unfounded U.S. accusations regarding arms shipments to the Houthis
12:48Our correspondent in China, Bruno Foschi, has some more details
12:57Greetings, comrades! I'm here in Beijing to report to you about the Chinese intervention at the United Nations Security Council
13:06which focuses on the civil war in Yemen
13:09Fukong, the Chinese representative to the United Nations, reiterated that the solution to the conflict
13:17must be political throughout inclusive dialogue and national reconciliation
13:24and in respect of the international law
13:27China supports Yemen's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity
13:34and urged all parties to remain calm, avoid violence and preserve the stability
13:41Furthermore, China will continue to work with the international community to restore peace in Yemen and in the region
13:50Fu also responded to unfounded accusations from the United States regarding alleged arms shipments to the Houthis from the Chinese
14:02ports
14:02Let's listen now to his remarks
14:07In response to the statement by the representative of the United States
14:11I wish to emphasize that China has been strictly adhering to and implementing Security Council resolutions
14:17and faithfully fulfilling its international obligations
14:20China's approach to exporting military equipment has always been prudent and responsible
14:24Our control over dual-use goods has always been rigorous
14:27At the same time, Chinese companies have the right, according to WDO rules and market principles
14:33to conduct normal trade cooperation with all countries
14:36The representative of the United States, without presenting any evidence
14:40has resorted to insinuations and unfounded accusations against China
14:44We consider this regrettable and reject these accusations
14:49It's worth noting that while China advocates for the inclusion of all Yemeni actors in the peace process
14:58including the Ansar Allah, the Houthi Movement
15:01a stout ally of the Palestinian people
15:05and an enemy of the Israeli regime
15:09the United States maintain an opposing stance
15:13imposing arms embargo and coercitive measures
15:17aimed at excluding them of the negotiation
15:22and hindering the country's reconstruction much more difficult
15:27With this news, from here, the capital of China
15:31we return with you, in the studios
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16:19Welcome back to From the South
16:21Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted national achievements
16:26and the new challenges for 2026 in the context of the Chinese New Year
16:32During the ceremony, the President emphasized that the period of the years of the snake was extraordinary
16:38The country met its annual socioeconomic goals and closed successfully
16:44He noted that the economic system shows resilience as it is moved towards a more innovative and higher quality structure
16:54The Lunar New Year corresponds to the sign of the horse according to the traditional Chinese zodiac
17:00and will feature events and festivals that will last for 15 days throughout the national territory
17:26Madrid, Spain welcomes the carnival to the sign of Latin rhythms with the Matadero Cultural Center at the epicenter of
17:36this celebration
17:37The event offers a musical journey with rhythms from Brazil, the Caribbean and Latin America alone
17:45with a custom context and leaf orchestras
17:48This program is open to the public and includes accessibility measures such as magnetic loops and vibrating back package
17:58The goal is to create a meeting place for families, neighbors and tourists around music and dance
18:25Preparations are underway in Mexico for the 29th edition of the EuroJazz Festival
18:32which will feature the participation of at least 11 groups from the Old Continent
18:38According to a press conference held on Friday, the National Center for the Arts of Mexico
18:45and the Delegation of the European Union presented the program
18:49which will begin on March 1st with performances by the bands, candlelight, feikus, trackers
18:58and will continue with other prominent artists
19:01The aim of this festival is to promote musical dialogue, strengthen cultural traits
19:07and highlight traditions and genres shared by South America and the European continent
19:21The Argentine Catholic University hosts the first Biennial of Indigenous Art in Buenos Aires
19:30an event that brings together more than 50 artists from Indigenous communities in Latin America
19:37The exhibition entitled Contemporary Indigenous Voices
19:41A Look from the Heart of the Communities presents works that encompass various techniques, social ceramics, textiles
19:51and contemporary visual arts
19:54In addition to the main exhibition, guide tours, talks and workshops are offered until April 12th
20:02to provide a deeper understanding of the cultural context of the works
20:07The initiative aims to establish itself as a meeting place for Indigenous artists
20:14and to promote the recognition, circulation and preservation of the continent's arts
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