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*Social organizations reaffirm support for Cuba amid U.S. blockade
*Tehran denies participation in second round of talks with U.S.
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*Social organizations reaffirm support for Cuba amid U.S. blockade
*Tehran denies participation in second round of talks with U.S.
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00:11Venezuelan acting president Del Sur Rodriguez addressed the country to mark the 100th days of her administration.
00:23Social organizations across several countries held rallies, reaffirming their support for Cuba amid the ongoing United States blockade.
00:35And Tehran rejects participation in a second round of talks with the United States following the aggression against an Iranian
00:42vessel.
00:49Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Del Sur Studios in Caracas, Venezuela. We begin with
00:54the news.
01:07And on Sunday, the acting president of Venezuela, Del Sur Rodriguez, addressed the country to mark the 100th days of
01:13her administration.
01:14The acting president called for unity and hope aiming to continue the country's economic recovery and stability.
01:23In this regard, she emphasized that updating the Venezuelan legislative framework in accordance with popular consultation and the principle of
01:31respecting sovereignty helps to attract investment and create new jobs for the benefit of the people.
01:36In this scenario, Del Sur Rodriguez welcomed the restoration of the country's representation in the International Monetary Fund, which will
01:43contribute to stabilizing international reserves of the country.
01:47The Venezuelan acting president also underlined the efforts being made towards reconciliation and peace.
02:11And in Venezuela, as part of the great national pilgrimage, a motorized caravan was held in the state of Amazonas
02:17to demand an end to the illegal economic blockade imposed against the country.
02:21Participants marched through the region's main streets carrying flags and chanting slogans against the regulatory measures that affect the entire
02:29Venezuelan population.
02:31This mobilization forms parts of a nationwide effort to highlight the impact of the blockade on everyday life and to
02:38reaffirm the Bolivarian people's resistance to imperialist aggression.
02:42Demonstrators reiterated their support for President Nicolás Maduro and demanded an end to the illegal sanctions which violate international law.
02:56And Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced he will sue his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Novoa for defamation.
03:03The Colombian leader's legal move comes in response to statements by Novoa claiming that Petro maintains alleged links with narco
03:09traffickers, also known as FITO, in Ecuador.
03:12Regarding these accusations, Petro revealed that during his entire visit to Ecuador in May 25, he was excluded by the
03:19Ecuadorian army on the direct orders of Novoa himself.
03:22Additionally, the Colombian President insisted on the existence of a coordinated strategy between the U.S. State Department, the Ecuadorian
03:28government and the Colombian opposition led by former President Alba Uribe to keep him on the U.S. Treasuries of
03:34fact list.
03:42The Colombian government confirmed it has shared strategic intelligence with the U.S. authorities regarding a potential assassination plot targeting
03:49presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda.
03:51Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez stated that the information obtained from an external agency was transferred under international cooperation protocols
04:01to receive technical analysis and specialized support.
04:04The announcement follows recent declarations by President Gustavo Petro, who claimed the Central Intelligence Agency possess actionable intelligence regarding the
04:13alleged plan.
04:14According to official sources, the bilateral exchange aims to secure assessment and capability support to mitigate high-level security risk
04:21ahead of the upcoming presidential election schedule for May 31.
04:25This development has heightened national concerns regarding candidate safety and the integrity of the electoral process.
04:39In other topics, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has warned of a sharp escalation in food
04:46insecurity across Haiti.
04:48The integrated food security phase classification highlighted that the crisis now grips half the population, reaching phase 3 and affecting
04:55nearly 5.8 million people.
04:58According to recent figures, this represents an increase of 130,000 individuals compared to 2025, marking a deterioration for 32
05:07% of the citizenry.
05:09Furthermore, these numbers are worsening due to rising agricultural production costs which directly impact the availability and affordability of food
05:18for the Asian people.
05:35And in Dominican Republic, voices rose in firm support of Cuba and its fundamental right to live in peace amid
05:42the harsh intensification of the economic and commercial blockade imposed by the United States.
05:47Independence Park standing before the monument to the Union soldiers served as the epicenter for the police mobilization to condemn
05:55the recent coercive measures dictated by Washington.
05:57The protest targets the executive orders signed on January 29 by Donald Trump, an act denounced by various social organizations
06:05as unprecedented energy strangulation and a form of genocide against the Cuban people.
06:19And Cuba's ambassador to Vietnam, Rogelio Polanco, condemned the United States' aggressive escalation toward Cuba and called for international solidarity
06:28to prevent military aggression.
06:30Cuba is currently facing a complex situation as a result of the criminal economic blockade imposed by the United States.
06:37The diplomat stated that during the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the victory at Playa Giron, he asserted that
06:43depriving Cuba of the fuel essential for the functioning of the economy constitutes a violation of international law.
06:49Polanco denounced the threat of an invasion through military aggression against its territory.
06:55However, he assured that Cuban people and government are prepared to defend their independence and sovereignty.
07:25Let's now go live to Angola for a moment where Pablo Fortini is meeting with the bishops and priests at
07:31the Arglomerate.
07:31He was also meeting with the old lady of Fatima Parish as part of his tour through the African continent,
07:36through the African country.
07:38You must recall that his visit here in Angola is the third of his apostolic journey through Africa.
07:45He first visited Algeria, then he continued on until he reached here in Angola on his third stop.
07:55Now, this meeting comes after he held a mass, a holy mass earlier in the day, earlier in the morning
08:01in the day at the Saurimo, and also after visiting a nursing home.
08:08So this right now, the life image you were seeing, as we were saying, is a meeting with the different
08:13bishops, priests and consecrated men and women and postal workers at the parish of Our Lady of Fatima
08:20as part of his last activities before traveling to the fourth and final country of his apostolic journey through Africa,
08:27which he will depart on Tuesday.
08:31Tomorrow, he will depart for Ecuador, Guinea for another three-day visit to that African nation to conclude his 11
08:39-day apostolic journey through Africa.
08:41Now, this part, as we were saying, of the Pope Leo XIV bringing a message of hope for the future
08:48of peace, of calling for peace and reconciliation among faith, of building bridges among faith and among peoples,
08:56whatever their culture, ethnicity may be.
08:59This has been the main objective of the Pope throughout his apostolic journey.
09:04The first he makes through Africa, visiting four different African countries.
09:08As we were saying, this is the third leg of his apostolic journey here in Angola.
09:14He's currently in the capital in Rwanda, where he's holding this meeting with bishops, priests and people of the faith
09:24and pastoral workers at the parish of Our Lady of Fatima.
09:28This is happening live right now, as we are reporting on the continued activities that the Pope Leo XIV is
09:36holding through Africa,
09:37bringing his message of peace and unity.
09:41He has expressed this in every country he has visited and opportunities he has had to exchange with the people.
09:48He commends the people for their bravery, for their resilience in the face of adversities and calls upon them to
09:56work together to continue striving for a more united and a more peaceful future.
10:03And praise in every place he goes, the work of every one of the men and women that every day
10:10strive to achieve this long last, this desired dream of a peaceful world, of a peaceful humanity.
10:21So as we were saying, these are the life images of Pablo XIV as he carries out the last activity
10:29of the day here in his last day in Angola before departing tomorrow to Ecuador, Guinea.
10:57Well, we will see in life what was happening in Angola as we were saying the Pope Leo XIV is
11:03holding a meeting at the parish of Our Lady Fatima with bishops, priests and priests.
11:09The people of the faith of the Catholic faith who have gathered there to have this moment, this opportunity to
11:14exchange with the Pope as the Pope continues on his apostolic journey through Africa.
11:18Let's continue now with other news.
11:20In Spain, in Spain for example, in that country began the regularization process for nearly half a million migrants, which
11:27will enable them to access key benefits.
11:30The process begins with in-person appointments for those who meet the requirement of having entered the country before January
11:361st, 2026, with documents providing their stay.
11:40In this regard, applicants must gather other essential documents such as criminal records to be submitted at the Social Security
11:47post offices that have been set up throughout the country.
11:51Moreover, the regularization will allow half a million migrants to obtain temporary residence, a work permit and other social benefits.
12:07And on Monday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko harshly criticized the foreign policy of the United States government, accusing Washington of
12:15acting as a dictator in regions such as Venezuela, Cuba and the Middle East.
12:19During an interview in Minsk, the President asserted that the U.S. alleged stance on democracy and human rights is
12:26purely rhetorical, since its actions proved the contrary, citing the U.S. bombing of the Mid-Nav Girl School in
12:32Iran as an example.
12:33Furthermore, the leader warned that President Trump demonstrates an authoritarian influence that ignores the interests of his own allies, even
12:41distancing himself from NATO, urging the European Union to become an independent pillar of the world rather than waiting for
12:48Washington to resolve its internal problems.
13:01The President of the United States of the United States.
13:02Talk about democracy and human rights, but it's all just talk.
13:08Your policy in Venezuela, your threats against Cuba, and the war in the Middle East, along with other actions, show
13:16that you are the real dictators.
13:19You are not Democrats.
13:21You are not Democrats at all.
13:22There is no democracy, no human rights.
13:25What human rights can we speak of if, for example, you bombed a school in a sovereign country, thousands of
13:34kilometers away?
13:36It posed no threat to you, yet you bombed a school where children and teachers were killed, nearly 200 people.
13:44How many more died because you encouraged Israel's bombings?
13:48What human rights are you talking about?
13:55In the Czech Republic, activists gathered throughout Prague to condemn recent budgetary cuts to national parks, denouncing a total lack
14:02of institutional commitment to the nation's natural heritage.
14:05Waving both Czech and European Union flags that mobilized masses rejected the ongoing blockade against wind energy and the appointment
14:13of Igor Sarvani as Minister of the Environment.
14:17This protest, coordinated by Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, emerges in response to Sir Vene's hostility toward ecological advances,
14:26which he dismisses as meaningless ideology.
14:28Under revolutionary slogans such as nature is not for sale and motorists do not belong here, the social movements exposed
14:37a dangerous regression in a country's climate policies.
14:50And Germany has officially opened the Hanover MES 2026 industrial fair with a ceremony led by Chancellor Frederick Merch and
14:58Brazilian President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva.
15:00Through formal protocols and strategic bilateral dialogues, the gathering reasserted the global prestige of this industrial hub.
15:07In his opening remarks, Merch presented the summit as a vital stage for genuine multilateralism and strengthened ties between Europe
15:15and South America.
15:16Simultaneously, President Lula called on Germany to deepen its commitment to Brazil, emphasizing the South American giant as a fundamental
15:24strategic ally and a steadfast partner to European democracies.
15:36And in Beijing, China, a new edition of the Humanoid Robot Half Marathon once again placed robotics at the heart
15:42of global technological innovation.
15:44Our correspondent Bruno Falsi has the story.
15:47The second edition of the humanoid robot half marathon was held in Beijing.
15:53This event, which began in 2025 with about 20 robots, brought together more than 300 machines this year, which cover
16:04a 21-kilometer course.
16:06More than a race, it is a technological test in unreal world conditions, designed to take robotics from the laboratory
16:15to future applications.
16:22This competition is not directly linked to immediate real world applications.
16:27It is not a race with a specific practical use, but rather a platform for development technology.
16:32Here, aspects such as hardware reliability, motor response, and environmental perception are tested, which can then be transferred to future
16:41applications.
16:41The main objective is to drive technological development. Once the technology matures, it becomes a tool for solving real world
16:48problems.
16:49As a Chinese proverb says, without diamonds, you cannot cut jade. The applications are the jade, but the diamond is
16:55obtained through tests like this.
16:57It is not an industrial or a skilled competition, but a space to advance technology.
17:04During the day, the robots faced a more demanding urban course than in the previous editions.
17:10With curves, slopes, and narrow sections that tested their stability and navigation capabilities.
17:18Under these conditions, improvements in overall performance were observed compared to last year.
17:28Currently, the various teams have on-site support personnel.
17:31If Jinton service support is needed, they can intervene directly on-site.
17:36Assistance is also available on the track to provide support during the test.
17:39Compared to last year, this year's competition features three main changes.
17:43More participating teams, better results, and a greater number of robots that successfully completed the course.
17:53The lightning robot, developed by the Chinese company Honor, emerged as the big winner of the competition, completing the course
18:04in just over 15 minutes.
18:06Suu passed the human world record.
18:09This performance marks a new level in the development of humanoid robotics.
18:18At first, the development of these robots may not be easy to understand.
18:22But over the time, this technology can be applied to real-world industries.
18:26Elements such as the robot's structure or liquid cooling can be applied in other sectors.
18:31It's a process similar to that of the automotive industry, which also originated from competitions.
18:40The humanoid robot half-marathon reflects China's accelerated progress in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence.
18:50A country that leads the global development of industrial automation and technological innovation.
18:57Bruno Fauci, Beijing, China for Telesur.
19:03Let's now take our second break. Don't go away.
19:28Welcome back.
19:29Tehran rejected participation in a second round of talks with the United States in Islamabad following the U.S. aggression
19:35against an Iranian vessel demanding the lifting of the port blockade as a precondition for any dialogue.
19:41The Iranian government denies involvement after the U.S. violence escalation, which included the attack on a cargo ship.
19:48Moreover, reports indicate no signs of upcoming negotiations.
19:51Meanwhile, Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts with both Washington and Tehran to reactivate the peace negotiations process.
19:59In this context, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bagheye condemned the U.S. blockade as a criminal act and a
20:05blatant violation of the truce previously brokered by Islamabad.
20:15And Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the preservation of steady commercial shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
20:22Highline is critical in both regional and global security.
20:26In a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Zoud, the Chinese leader advocated for peace, the cessation
20:33of facilities and the diplomatic resolution of conflicts across the region.
20:36She emphasized that ensuring stability and freedom of navigation in the Strait serves the shared interests of regional nations and
20:43the international community alike.
20:44This statement comes amid heightened tensions in the area during which China has called to avoid military escalation following U
20:52.S. demands to protect energy routes.
21:01And in Pakistan, thousands of people gathered in the Gilgit-Baltistan region to mark the 40th day since the death
21:08of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
21:10The crowd comprised of various Islamic groups, with Iranian and Pakistani flags, and carried portraits of the late Ayatollah and
21:17his successor, Mosh Taba Khamenei.
21:19During the event, organizers highlighted Tehran's maturity in managing the geopolitical crisis following enemy attacks and subsequent arena retaliation in
21:28the Gulf.
21:28In this context, Pakistan continues to play a key mediating role in the Islamabad talks, seeking a final agreement to
21:34end hostilities between Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran.
21:50And Lebanon stressed that bilateral negotiations with the Israeli occupation would take place without the participation of third countries.
21:57President Joseph Aoun stated that only Lebanon will conduct negotiations with Israel through a delegation led by Ambassador Simon Karam.
22:04According to the head of state, the talks aimed to end hostilities, withdraw the Sudanese occupation from southern Lebanon, and
22:13guarantee the deployment of national forces along the border.
22:16These statements come following the start of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations which led to rejection by the population and mayor political
22:23forces.
22:28And in France, Paris has become the latest epicenter of massive mobilization, standing in firm solidarity with the Lebanese people
22:36against imperial aggression.
22:38This powerful demonstration at the Place de la République unfolds simultaneously with the activation of a 10-day temporary truce
22:46between Lebanon and the Israel regime.
22:48Beyond the ceasefire, the protesters are uniting on revolutionary slogans that denounce Satanist expansionism and defend the sovereignty of the
22:55Levantian nation.
22:56Meanwhile, the Elyse Palace has labeled a halt in bombings as a positive development, yet they adopt a prudent stance
23:04by demanding rigorous international oversight on the ground to prevent any violation of the accord.
23:10The Elyseіс
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23:40denounced the Israeli blockade for putting the lives of thousands of Gazans at
23:44risk. Since the partial opening of the Rafa crossing in February, only 700
23:48patients have been allowed to leave for outpatient treatment. According to the
23:53organization, this number is insufficient given the more than 18,000
23:57sick and seriously injured people awaiting urgent evacuation due to the
24:00collapse of the hospital system in the enclave. The restrictions also prevent
24:04the entry of basic medical supplies as well as fuel and spare parts for
24:08ambulances. The Gaza Ministry of Health warned that at least 2,000 critical
24:13cases must be evacuated in the coming weeks to avoid an imminent catastrophe.
24:24And in Morocco, thousands gathered in central Rabat to denounce a new Israeli
24:28law authorizing the execution of Palestinian detainees. The crowd waved
24:32Palestinian and Moroccan flags while chanting slogans against the death
24:36penalty and the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. Furthermore, participants
24:40branded the legislation as unjust, warning that it represents a lethal
24:44escalation targeting the very lives of political prisoners. The mobilization also
24:48served as a powerful platform to demand an end to the occupation policies and to
24:53reaffirm grassroots solidity with the Palestinian cause.
25:24From Angola, Pope Leo XIV declared that all forms of oppression, violence and lies are
25:29a violation of the principles of Christianity. During a Mass attended by 40,000 people, the Pope
25:35called for the freedom of peoples in the face of the actions and claims of their parties. He pointed
25:41out that when the Christian faith is replaced by personal interests, the name of God is used for
25:45convenience. Furthermore, the religious leader warned that there are reasons to seek Christ in the wrong way,
25:51especially when he is considered a good luck charm.
26:01Like this, we have come to the end of this news brief. You can find more on our website at
26:04Tell us to English.net and also on our social media. For Tell us to English, I'm with Alberto Matos.
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