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00:10Israeli forces killed over 200 people in massive attacks against Lebanon,
00:13sparking worldwide condemnation and indendering the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
00:22Venezuelan acting President Dostoy Rodriguez announced new measures to boost the economy
00:26and condemn the sanctions imposed on the nation by the U.S. government.
00:36And the Argentinian Chamber of Deputies approved a reform to the Glacier's Law
00:40amid opposition from social organizations and environmental groups.
00:50Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Adresos Studios in Caracas, Venezuela.
00:56We begin with the news.
01:16The Israeli regime killed at least 254 people in Lebanon in what is considered the largest attack
01:21since the conflict began, causing widespread destruction across the country. The latest
01:25report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that at least 254 citizens were killed
01:31and over 1,150 were injured as a result of Zionist attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
01:37In this scenario, although Israeli forces claim to have targeted over 100 Hezbollah command
01:41centers and military sites, the reality on the ground reveals that the majority of the struck
01:45infrastructure was embedded within the heart of civilian populations. The attack has triggered
01:50widespread international rejection and jeopardized the fragile ceasefire reached a day earlier by
01:55the U.S. and Iran.
02:03And the Lebanese resistance movement launched territory strikes in the Al-Manar Israeli settlement
02:09early Wednesday in response to the Sunni's attack that killed 254 people in Beirut.
02:14Through a communique, Hezbollah resistance said it fired rockets in response to Israel's ceasefire violations.
02:20At the same time, the movement emphasized that the response will continue until the U.S.-Israeli
02:24aggression against Lebanon and its people stops. Earlier, the Israeli military said it had
02:29intercepted a projectile launch from Lebanon towards northern Israel in an attack that set
02:34off air raid sirens in the Galilee region.
02:44In this scenario, Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagheir Khalibaf said Israel and the U.S. had
02:49violated several clauses of the provision of ceasefire, decrying the Sireni's regime's
02:54aggressive bombing of Lebanon. In a statement shared on his social media,
02:58Galibaf emphasized the deep historical distrust we hold toward the United States stems from its
03:03repeated violations of all forms of commitments, a pattern that has regularly been repeated once again.
03:09Adding, as the president of the U.S. has clearly stated, Iran's standpoint proposals is a workable
03:14basis on which to negotiate and the main framework for these talks, however, three clauses of these
03:20proposals have been violated so far. The Iranian parliament speaker went on to signaling non-compliance
03:26with the first clause of the 10-point proposal regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon, stressing that
03:30the very workable basis on which to negotiate has been openly and clearly violated even before the
03:35negotiations began. Closing his statements by stressing that in such situation, a bilateral ceasefire
03:40negotiations is unreasonable.
03:50Iranians took to the streets in the capital, Tehran, amid ceremonies to mark 40 days since the
03:55assassination of the leader of the Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Said Ali Khamenei. Participants
04:07reiterated their support for Lebanon in the face of recent attacks by the Israeli regime,
04:11carrying Hezbollah flags and chanting slogans demanding a ceasefire in Lebanon and a response
04:16to the enemy's violations and crimes.
04:24And around the globe, world leaders and international organizations condemned the
04:28Saanid's attacks against Lebanon as a violation of the ceasefire agreement and as an imminent danger
04:32threat to peace in the Middle East. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a
04:37statement condemning the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on Wednesday that resulted in hundreds
04:42of civilians being killed and injured, including children, also warning that the ongoing military
04:47activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire. Moreover, United Kingdom authorities also
04:53condemned the Saanid's attacks with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper saying the U.S. Iran
04:57ceasefire must include Lebanon. For his part, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has
05:03also offered similar statements highlighting that the truce was an important step forward,
05:07but that it was also a fragile peace and it is important it leads to an agreement.
05:17And in the United Kingdom, protesters blocked roads outside the Israeli embassy in London on Wednesday,
05:22condemning the regime's strikes on Lebanon. Hundreds gathered near the embassy in Kensington,
05:27waving Palestinian, Lebanese and Iranian flags while voicing solidarity with the victims.
05:32Protesters accused Israel of aggression despite the recent U.S.-Eran ceasefire with some blocking
05:37traffic to draw attention. Demonstrations were organized as emergency actions highlight
05:41regional suffering from the strikes which killed hundreds across the country. In the aftermath,
05:46organizers stated the actions will continue until the protection of civilians across
05:50Gaza and the Middle East is ensured.
06:00And U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S. Army's equipment and personnel will remain
06:05in the Middle East despite the ceasefire with Iran. In a post on his account on Truth Social,
06:09President Trump stated that all U.S. ships, aircraft and military personnel with additional ammunition,
06:14weaponry and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an
06:19already substantially degraded enemy will remain in place in and around Iran until such time as the
06:26real agreement reached is fully complied with, adding that if for any reason it is not which is highly unlikely,
06:32then the shooting starts bigger and better and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.
06:38It was agreed a long time ago and despite all of the fake rhetoric to the contrary,
06:42no nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz will be open and safe.
06:52I mean, a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran citizens went out to the streets of
06:57Washington to protest President Trump's aggressive military campaign in the Middle East. On Wednesday,
07:02April 8th, citizens demonstrated in the U.S. capital city against what they consider fascist politics of
07:08the Trump administration. At the same time, the official narrative from Washington clashes with
07:12the one from international media about the deal with Iran, with Donald Trump presenting an image of
07:18victory. However, international analysts consider that Iran still maintains responsive capabilities,
07:23including the downing of U.S. warplanes.
07:31And on Wednesday, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization met the U.S. President
07:36in the White House as the U.S. government reportedly discusses the idea of withdrawing from the organization
07:41after NATO allies refused to join the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. NATO Chief Mark Rutte held on
07:47Wednesday a private meeting with President Donald Trump with the expectation of convincing the U.S.
07:52U.S. head of state of saying in the NATO alliance. Ahead of the meeting, White House Press Secretary
07:56Caroline Levitt said that during the Middle East conflict NATO had been tested and they failed
08:01as allies declined to contribute military forces to the war. For his part, Rutte described the meeting
08:06as very frank and very open despite clear disagreements highlighting European allies' contributions to the
08:22organization.
08:23And after the meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump shared a post on his account on Truth Social where
08:28he raised alarms among European allies by criticizing NATO and at the same time
08:32fighting to seize Greenland. He wrote, NATO wasn't there when we needed them and they won't be there if we
08:38need them again.
08:38Remember Greenland? That big, poorly run piece of ice? This comes after NATO allies declined to contribute
08:45military forces to the war despite Trump's pressure in the last few weeks.
09:13In Palestine, around 3,000 people attended morning prayers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first time
09:18after being closed for over 40 days by Israeli forces. In occupied East Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
09:24reopened to Palestinian worshippers on Thursday morning. Access to the mosque had been completely
09:28prohibited since February 28 when the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran led to a complete ban
09:35on worshippers at various various religious sites. The previous evening, Israeli authorities announced
09:40the reopening of Al-Aqsa at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
09:51Meanwhile, new tensions arose when Israeli settlers under heavy military escorts stormed the sanctuary grounds,
09:56while the occupation police conducted raids and arrests. Among those detained was the well-known activist
10:02Muntaha Amara, who was illegally arrested by the Syrian regime at one of the access gates of the Al-Aqsa
10:08Mosque.
10:14We now have our first break. We're going to be right back.
10:27Welcome back. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delce Rodriguez addressed the Venezuelan
10:32people regarding the challenges the nation faces due to sanctions that have historically sought to
10:36undermine the country's economy and development. The Acting President highlighted the positive
10:41outcomes of the economic recovery program promoted by President Nicolás Maduro in order to confront
10:47the vulnerabilities caused by the economic blockade and sanctions. In addition, Delce Rodriguez
10:51stressed the need to improve the standard of living of the population and to ensure sustained
10:55economic growth. In this regard, she announced a salary increase set to be revealed on May 1st
11:00and the establishment of the Commission for Labor Dialogue, with the participation of the state,
11:04the private sector, and retirees. This commission will foster discussions to reach a consensus
11:09on the model required to secure the country's economic development. Additionally, the Acting
11:13President called on Venezuelans to participate in a nationwide pilgrimage against the blockade,
11:17which will begin on April 19th and end in Caracas on May 1st.
11:30Similarly, the recovery of assets and resources blocked abroad and belonging to the Venezuelan people
11:40will be immediately allocated to boosting production in the hydrocarbon and mining industries.
11:48thereby enabling and ensuring wage increases for our workers.
11:55And immediately, we will rehabilitate a basic infrastructure including electricity, water,
12:02roads, schools and hospitals. This is what is provided for in the two funds we have created.
12:08Where will those resources go once their blockade and sanctions are lifted?
12:14They will go to benefit the Venezuelan people.
12:19And the Colombian movement for solidarity with Cuba called for an end to U.S. curve of measures
12:24against Havana and urge civil society to support the Caribbean nation. The organization denounced
12:28that the island is facing a massive aggression by Washington, characterized by the escalation of the
12:33economic and financial blockade. In this scenario, the movement called on the national and
12:37international community to redouble pressure for an end to the blockade, reaffirming its commitment
12:42to defending the sovereignty and self-determination of the Cuban people.
12:53In Ecuador, the 22 crew members rescued in El Salvador after going missing on March 18,
12:58claimed they were bombed by U.S. military personnel while fishing. According to the fishermen,
13:03after their boat caught fire, they boarded a lifeboat and were intercepted by U.S. Coast Guards officers,
13:08whose crew handcuffed them, put hoots over their heads and later handed over to Salvadoran authorities.
13:14The owner estimated losses of $400,000 due to the destruction of the vessel by U.S. military personnel.
13:20To date, neither the Foreign Ministry nor the Ecuadorian Armed Forces have commented on the incidents.
13:33And rescue teams in Sinaloa, Mexico pulled a second miner alive from the collapsed Santa Fe mine more
13:38than two weeks after the incident. On Wednesday, Mexican Navy and National Civil Protection coordination
13:43personnel rescued Francisco Zapata Najera, finding him 300 meters below ground. He was stabilized at the
13:50site and airlifted to the General Hospital of Mazatlan for treatment. The rescue operation lasted more
13:55than 14 days and it was complicated due to water buildup and structural instability, requiring diverse and
14:02high-capacity pumps. Four workers were initially trapped when the mine collapsed from March 25th.
14:07One was rescued alive in the days following the accident while another has since been confirmed dead.
14:12Search operations continue underway for the remaining missing worker.
14:23Let's now take our second break. Stay with us.
14:38Welcome back. In Argentina, the Chamber of Deputies approved a reform to the Glacier's Law promoted by the
14:43government of higher melee amid opposition from social organizations and environmental groups.
14:48The reform to the Glacier's Law passed with 130 votes in favor, 111 against and 3 abstentions.
14:54The bill will redefine the scope of protected areas in order to permit exploration and economic
15:00exploitation activities. Opposition and environmental organizations are rejecting the initiative,
15:04arguing that it would lift the ban on activities that could affect the natural state of areas that are
15:09considered to be vital strategic water reserves for human consumption, biodiversity and the balance of
15:15this climate. In this context, opponents of the reform are marching towards Congress amid a heavy police presence.
15:28And the race for the presidency in Peru is entering its final phase ahead of Sunday's general elections,
15:33with campaign closing rallies being held across the nation for candidates to mobilize supporters and secure
15:38votes in key areas. The National Elections Board set Thursday at 11.59pm local time as a deadline for
15:45all public closing events, a framework that regulates the final stage of the campaign and forces parties to
15:50concentrate efforts within the established timeframe. The election campaign has been marked by high
15:55fragmentation and undecided borders, which, according to experts, keeps the race wide open.
15:59Peruvians will go to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president from a record number of 35
16:04candidates,
16:05following years of political upheaval, impeachments and corruption scandals.
16:15And in this context, presidential candidate for the Together for Peru coalition Roberto Sanchez held his campaign
16:21closing rally in the Dos de Mayo Square in the capital Lima, from where he promised supporters to draft a
16:27new
16:27constitution if he were elected president.
16:33We call on all the democratic forces in Peru to unite the popular movement to restore justice,
16:40restore democracy and demand an end to the situation where every single day seven Peruvians continue to
16:47die at the hands of criminals, the mafia and the corruption that has taken root today. This is the worst
16:54disease
16:54afflicting our country. This new patriotic beginning, this refoundation is clear, and we say so clearly,
17:02we will not even draw up a road map. What else is there? Here we will begin a new constitution.
17:23In the Dominican Republic, heavy rains caused flooding that led to the death of a child in the
17:27municipality of Santo Domingo Oeste. The Emergency Operations Center confirmed the death of a girl when a wall collapsed due
17:34to saturated soil amid persistent rains. Emergency response
17:38agencies continue to be deployed to assist the most vulnerable communities. Authorities are investigating
17:42the possible death of a pregnant woman by drowning due to weather conditions. A year alert has been issued
17:48for Monsignor Noel, San Jose de Ocoa and San Cristobal, Perevia and the National District, while 11 other areas remain
17:55on green alert.
18:01A bit difficult. Look, I don't even want to remember it. A three-year-old girl in a house. More
18:08or less,
18:08there are neighbors, but only we stay here because this area was being cleared out and we were the last
18:13one
18:14left down here. The bridge was blocked. Negligence from those people too. I can't say anything else because
18:20honestly. I slept at my son's house because I saw the water was too high. I live far from the
18:28ravine,
18:29really far. But even so, the ravine rose so high that even my house got flooded. I've lost everything.
18:34All my clothes are wet, the bed, everything. Luckily, I managed to get the TV out and whatever else I
18:39could.
18:41And in Russia, six people have died and at least 6,200 have been affected by flooding in the southern
18:46region of Dagestan following heavy rainfall and the overflowing of reservoirs. Heavy rain,
18:52which has battered the North Caucasus since late March, intensifying in recent days, leaving no
18:57less than 6,200 homes floated across Dagestan and causing widespread electricity and gas outages.
19:03More than 4,400 people have been evacuated across Russia's Dagestan and Chechnya regions as a result of
19:09severe weather over the past week. Floating has also spread to neighboring Kazakhstan where the National
19:14Emergency Ministry boarded at Danvers near the capital, Astana, on Monday.
19:26Like this, we have come to the end of this news brief. You can find more on our website at
19:29telestoreenglish.net and also on our social media. For Telestore English, I'm with Alberto Matos.
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