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00:11In Venezuela, through a door-to-door approach, the National Executive began deploying comprehensive
00:18care brigades for elderly men and women.
00:25Nicaragua commemorates National Dignity Day, celebrating the defense of sovereignty against
00:30foreign intervention.
00:35And the Iranian Armed Forces prevented U.S. destroyers from entering the Strait of Hormuz
00:40in the midst of the so-called Project Freedom launched by the United States.
00:49Hello, welcome to From the South, I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Telesu Studios in Caracas,
00:54Venezuela.
00:55We begin with the news.
01:08And in Venezuela, through a door-to-door approach, the National Executive began deploying comprehensive
01:15care brigades for elderly men and women throughout the country.
01:18The Initiative seeks to strengthen the bonds of solidity in every state, optimizing care
01:24in critical areas such as health, nutrition and social protection.
01:28The nationwide deployment represents a firm step toward building a more inclusive society.
01:34In line with this effort, the recruitment of volunteers has begun for the granddaughters and grandsons
01:40of the Homeland Program, designed to build a support network that guarantees the well-being
01:45and comprehensive protection of senior citizens.
01:54And the Venezuelan government is considering reopening the Manuel PR Hydroelectric Project,
02:00Tacoma, located in Barina State, to strengthen the national energy system.
02:04Energy Minister Rolando Alcala led a technical inspection to assess the condition of the infrastructure
02:11along the lower Cardoni River, 15 km from the Guri Dam.
02:15During the tour of the structured strategic areas, he was accompanied by the General Staff
02:20of Public Services.
02:21The reactivation of Tacoma is part of a comprehensive maintenance plan designed to restore the operational
02:28efficiency of the country's main energy sources.
02:31With these actions, the Executive Branch reaffirms its roadmap to strengthen the national energy
02:37system through the completion of its large-scale projects.
02:45And Venezuela appeals to the International Court of Justice to defend its historical rights
02:50over Guayana Ezequiva.
02:52The legal delegation led by Foreign Minister Ivan Hill, with his review in the contentious proceedings,
02:58reaffirmed that it is participating in the hearing to reaffirm its position of not recognizing
03:03the jurisdiction of the ICJ to settle the dispute since the Geneva Agreement is in force
03:08and establishes that Venezuela and Guayana must sit down to negotiate in a consensus-based
03:13and mutually agreed manner.
03:15Venezuela has reiterated that it will defend its historical rights in any forum and that the
03:20outcome of this international court does not change the substance of the matter since the
03:25Geneva Agreement, at the time of its signing in 1966, set aside the 1899 Paris Abitual Award.
03:38And through his official telegram account, Venezuela's Foreign Minister Ivan Hill said,
03:43Venezuela is appearing before the hearing convened unilaterally by Guayana at the International Court of Justice
03:49Justice to defend, in this forum and in any other forum necessary, our nation's historical rights
03:54over the territory of Guayana Ezequiva.
03:58In turn, he emphasized,
04:00Furthermore, we are here to reaffirm the illegality of this appeal as it violates the Geneva Agreement,
04:07the only legal instrument and agreement currently enforced between Venezuela and Guayana
04:11for reaching a consensual solution to the territorial dispute.
04:15Finally, he reaffirmed the Bolivarian government reiterates its absolute and exclusive commitment
04:21to the Geneva Agreement and the mandate of the Venezuelan people as expressed in the 2023 referendum.
04:37And in Mexico, Ariana Montiel assumed the national presidency of Morena after being unanimously elected
04:43at the party's eighth extraordinary congress.
04:47In her message, the new leader stated that she would not tolerate acts of corruption in Morena-led
04:52state governments and won that in the lead-up to the 2027 elections, only those with impeccable records
04:58will be eligible to run as candidates.
05:00Oscar del Coeto was also appointed Secretary of Finance.
05:03Montiel reaffirmed her loyalty to the Fourth Transformation Project and the legacies of Andrés Manuel López Obrador
05:10and President Claudia Sheinbaum, committing to putting the welfare of the people and the poor at the center.
05:23Today, from this national congress, I call upon not only Morena's members, but also the people of Mexico,
05:31to remain firm and united around this national project.
05:46None of the media outlets we know, not the commentators, not the foreign governments,
05:59can break the unity we have with the people, because we have deep roots and we are loyal to our
06:09principles,
06:11not to lie, not to steal, and never to betray the people of Mexico.
06:32Amid the unprecedented escalation of facilities being carried out by the United States against Cuba,
06:38the revolutionary government is expanding its social and welfare programs.
06:42The Cuban government has taken a significant step toward finding affordable solutions to the needs of the population
06:48by delivering the first homes built from recycled shipping containers.
06:52The beneficiaries were two young working mothers from Havana.
06:56The ceremony, attended by President Miguel DĂaz-Canel and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero,
07:01is an initiative that forms part of a national program promoted by the government to reuse these used containers
07:07and turn them into housing. Speaking on the project, authorities reported that currently,
07:13around 700 of these containers are being modified at various workshops to be delivered to the population.
07:24Let's now take our first break. Stay with us.
07:47Welcome back.
07:48In Nicaragua, the people celebrate National Dignity Day, which symbolizes the defense of sovereignty against foreign intervention,
07:55and the beginning of Sandino's struggle with a call for peace.
08:00Co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo highlight the historical significance of the date,
08:05reaffirming the people's commitment to sovereignty, peace, and national pride.
08:09Likewise, the leaders recall the legacy of struggle of national heroes such as Augusto Sandino
08:15and other patriots who defended the right to freedom.
08:18The presidential message emphasizes that the commemoration transcends history
08:22to become a daily reaffirmation of values such as peace, unity, and justice,
08:27considered fundamental rights of the people.
08:35And this Sunday in Cali, Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda presented a roadmap developed in collaboration with young people
08:43and outlined the agenda for further developing the model of social transformation.
08:48During the National Youth Meeting, which brought together more than 500 delegates from the 32 departments,
08:54the candidate for the historic pact affirmed that the youth proposals would not be symbolic
08:59but rather a central part of his government program, which he describes as a continuation of a second progressive government.
09:06Among the most prominent priorities is the creation of a youth employment system focused on popular economies
09:13with the goal of reducing regional inequality and guaranteeing employment opportunities.
09:19The event in Cali functions not only as a pragmatic forum but also as a platform for political mobilization.
09:36And the Bolivian Workers Union, Indigenous Peoples and Farmers have announced protests this week
09:41to secure a dialogue with President Rodrigo Paz.
09:44The labor union called on other sectors of the country to take to the streets in defense of labor rights
09:49and to demand a wage increase, as well as an improvement in the country's fuel supply.
09:53The organization warned that as a means of pressuring the national government,
09:58they will also set up roadblocks and hold work stoppages.
10:01The various unions assured that they will continue daily protests until Rodrigo Paz hears their demands.
10:15Also in Bolivia, the newly elected Governor of the Department of Cochabamba, Leonardo Loza,
10:19received the staff of command in an official ceremony of symbolic and political significance.
10:24On the eve of its official inauguration and in the presence of farmers and indigenous organizations,
10:30Loza received the staff and a symbolic crown at the Inca-Rakay archaeological site in the municipality of Cipe Cipe.
10:36The ceremony not only reaffirmed the support of the political bloc aligned with Evo Morales,
10:41but also functions as a ritual of social legitimacy.
10:44Following this event, the new Governor is set to formally take office this Monday, May 4th,
10:49marking the beginning of a new cycle in the departmental administration following his victory in the sub-national elections.
11:02And in Chile, President José Antonio Castro's government faces low approval ratings
11:06and made announcements of cuts and discontinuation of social programs.
11:10According to a poll published on Sunday by Agenda Criteria,
11:14President Castro's disapproval rating reached 51%,
11:17mainly marked by his management of public spending and cuts to social programs.
11:22The survey showed that an increasing number of citizens disagree with President Castro's statement
11:28that it is possible to significantly reduce public spending without affecting social benefits.
11:33In this context, there is also concern regarding the path that the current administration is taking
11:39to face the alleged emergency situation in the country,
11:43with a majority believing that the administration's direction is incorrect.
12:03And reports indicate that approximately 18 people have died in Kenya amid the rainy season
12:09that is sweeping through the country and affecting more than 54,000 households due to flooding.
12:14The rains have caused damage to dozens of schools, homes and hospitals across the country
12:20and at least 14 roads have been affected by the heavy rainfall.
12:25Authorities report that the flooding has forced thousands of people to evacuate.
12:29In light of this, the Kenyan Meteorological Department reports that an increase in rain and thunderstorms
12:35is expected to affect various areas.
12:37Citizens and authorities remain on high alert in the face of this weather risk.
12:46And in Oman, the accumulation of thousands of dead shrimp and krill transformed the coastline of Mirbat,
12:52leaving the beaches staying red.
12:54The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources clarified that this is a recurring natural event
13:00caused by a decrease in oxygen levels in the water and strong marine currents.
13:05Although the phenomenon occurs every one to three years, scientists warn that global warming and changes in ocean currents
13:13could increase the frequency of these mass die-offs, highlighting the fragility of today's marine ecosystem.
13:26Let's now take our second break. We're going to be right back.
13:28We're going to be right back.
13:58In response to US destroyers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, in the midst of the so-called Project
14:02Freedom launched by the United States.
14:05The Iranian defense measure recently warned that any foreign military force,
14:09especially that of the aggressor army, would be attacked if it attempted to approach the commercial passage.
14:14In response, US President Donald Trump arbitrarily launched Project Freedom to free the ships held as a result of the
14:22blockade and the territorial conflict.
14:24missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, and over 15,000 soldiers will participate in the operation,
14:31to which Tehran warned that anyone who violates the navigation regime of this maritime route
14:35will be considered a violation of the ceasefire.
14:45Iranian authorities urged merchant ships to avoid sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
14:51The message addressed to international fleets aims to prevent incidents in this strategic waterway
14:57amid escalating tensions in the region.
15:00On social media, the commander of the Hatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, Major General Ali Abdullahi Ali Abadi,
15:07stated,
15:08We are doing everything in our power to preserve the security of the Strait of Hormuz and are managing it
15:14with resolve.
15:15And we warn all commercial and oil tankers to refrain from any attempt to transit without coordination
15:21with the armed forces deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, so that their safety is not threatened.
15:34And on Monday, the government of Pakistan will facilitate the transfer to Iran of 22 sailors
15:39who were kidnapped by U.S. forces in the Gulf region in April.
15:42The Pakistani foreign ministry, in coordination with Iran, will hand over the kidnapped sailors
15:47to the authorities.
15:48In this context, Islamabad described the action as a confidence-building measure by Washington
15:53and assured that the vessel will also be returned to its owners.
15:56Further part, the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed the situation and agreed
16:02on joint efforts for peace and stability in the Middle East region.
16:12And Brazilian foreign minister Mauro Vieira had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart,
16:18Abbas Arakshi, to discuss the current situation in the Middle East.
16:22According to a statement from the Itamarazi Palace, both foreign ministers discussed Iran's recent
16:28diplomatic initiatives to restore peace in the region.
16:31The main concerns addressed the Uniti Exchange centered on the conflict in the Middle East and
16:35restrictions on free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway whose blockade
16:41threatens the global fertilizer market.
16:43The war on Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait directly impact Brazil, one of the
16:49the world's largest food producers, which relies on imports from more than 80% of its fertilizers
16:54to sustain its agricultural sector.
17:05The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement reported 11 military operations carried out against Israeli
17:12occupation forces throughout southern Lebanon on Sunday.
17:15In a statement on Telegram, the Lebanese armed group said the defense operations deployed drones,
17:21rockets, and artillery against invading Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
17:26Moreover, Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli troops in the towns of Nakura, Villara, Kantara,
17:32and Hula, as well as military sites established in the town of Vlad.
17:35This is part of the Lebanese resistance to the Zionist forces of Israel that continues its offensive
17:41against southern Lebanon, including airstrikes, ground operations, occupation of Lebanese territory,
17:46and forced displacement of its inhabitants.
17:54Meanwhile, in Palestine, the Journalist Union accused Israel of committing nearly 4,000 violations
18:00against Palestinian journalists since 2023.
18:04Union leader Omar Nassar condemned the killing of more than 260 journalists and media workers
18:09by Israel in the Gaza Strip.
18:11Nassar called on the international community to protect Palestinian professionals and bring the perpetrators to justice.
18:18The union has filed four cases with the International Criminal Court, the last of which was a year ago,
18:24yet no action has been taken to date.
18:26The union leader also criticized the decision by Benjamin Netanyahu's government,
18:30with the support of court orders to prevent international journalists from entering Gaza.
18:41Spanish President Pedro Sánchez will resume his trip to Armenia to attend the 8th summit of the European political community
18:49after a mechanical failure forcing to land in Ankara, Turquie.
18:52The head of state begins his trip to Jervan after the malfunction in the Airbus 310 that he was traveling
18:59in was resolved.
19:00Although a Falcon from the Spanish Air Force was dispatched,
19:04Sánchez decided to continue on the same plane that had been carrying him from the start.
19:08In this regard, the leader will be able to participate in the roundtable discussion
19:12where topics such as democratic resilience and hybrid threats will be addressed.
19:17The meeting will be co-shared by France and Moldova, where the head of government will advocate
19:23for greater control over foreign information manipulation, limiting anonymity on social media,
19:30and establishing a digital age of majority.
19:38The Russian government said that Finland increased the scale of its military exercises, including
19:43those conducted near the border, following its joining of NATO. According to the Russian Security Council,
19:50the maneuvers are scheduled for May 4-8 and May 17-29 in the municipalities of Viralati,
19:57Hamina, and the city of Kotka, all of which are very close to the Russian border.
20:02In this regard, the Kremlin considers the activity potentially dangerous and assures that it will
20:07not be ignored as Russia does not threaten any nation. Meanwhile, the North Atlantic Treaty
20:13Organization justifies the operations and describes them as a measure to contain Russian activities.
20:24Like this, we have come to the end of this news rave. You can find more on our website at
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