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* US accusations against Cuban leader Raul Castro sparks international condemnation
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00:09with a presidential election in Colombia just stays away a poll war has broken out
00:14with fake polls attempting to position right-wing candidates as front-runners
00:24an international condemnation continues to grow over the accusations made by the Trump
00:29administration against Cuban Army General Raul Castro and Israeli attacks against southern
00:41Lebanon intensified following an order by Sionist Prime Minister Benjamin Tanyahu at
00:46least 17 civilians have been killed in the past hours hello welcome to from the south
00:58I'm Luis Alberto Matos from De Leso Studios in Caracas Venezuela we begin with the news
01:13and with the presidential election in Colombia just days away a poll war has broken out with
01:19polls attempting to position right-wing candidates as front-runners while the historical PACS candidate
01:24Ivan Cepeda leads in the polls some surveys suggest that right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriera
01:30and Paloma Valencia are the favorites to win the first round investigations have revealed the
01:35unreliability of these polling firms showing that they do not meet the legal requirements for drafting
01:40questionnaires further part companies with a long history and reputation in the country such as the
01:46National Consultant Center indicate that they can be a CEO of the left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda is
01:53consolidating with a solid 44.3 percent in voting attention
02:02and ahead of Colombia's presidential election on May 31st polling stations open in Venezuela on Monday around
02:08179 thousand Colombian citizens living in the Bolivar nation are eligible to vote in the election which will
02:14determine the successor to president Gustavo Pedro for 2026 2030 term this scenario Colombian citizens living abroad will be able
02:22to vote as long as the
02:23their ID is registered at a consulate or authorized voting location
02:36and in Peru the families of victims of human rights violations committed during Alberto Fujimori's administration are calling on voters
02:43to vote with conscience and remembrance while expressing their support for candidate Roberto Sanchez
02:50during a press conference held in Lima the families who suffer under Alberto Fujimori's regime
02:55asked Peruvian citizens to remember the human rights violations the mass sterilization of indigenous women the disappearance of at least
03:03840 people and the massacres at La Cantuta and Barrios Altos where a total of 25 people were murdered in
03:10their statement they also urged people not to cast blank invalid or spoke values because doing so would benefit Keiko
03:16Fujimori's party
03:17Puerza Popular relatives of the victims reject the candidacy of Keiko Fujimori who has announced on several occasions that she
03:24would lead with an iron fist
03:26meanwhile presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez is receiving increased political support ahead of the second round of elections in two weeks
03:42and on Monday Venezuela's acting president del Rodriguez reaffirmed the Bolivarian government's commitment to developing the country's healthcare sector to
03:52celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Caracas University Hospital Venezuela's acting president handed over new medical equipment and announced that
04:01progress is ongoing in the comprehensive restoration of the
04:03of the hospital center this will also announced the introduction of a robotic surgery service the first high-tech system
04:10in the public healthcare sector as well as new equipment for the reconstructive plastic surgery department the acting president emphasized
04:17that despite the US criminal blockade the Bolivarian government continues to prioritize investment in healthcare and technology in order to
04:25guarantee the right to free quality medical care
04:34the absolute priority is the health of the Venezuelan people especially the most vulnerable sector which has been hit hardest
04:42by the economic blockade in legal sanctions
04:47the Venezuelan people are united in addressing something as essential as health without health there is no life this is
04:55fundamental and it must be a priority for national regional and local governments
05:15the international condemnation continues to grow over the accusations made by the White House against Cuban army general Raul Castro
05:22various international movements rejected the indictment issued by the United States Department of Justice against the Cuban revolutionary leader concerning
05:30the 1996 downing of two brothers to the rescue aircraft
05:34statements of condemnation from governments labor unions and friendship associations in numerous countries describe the charges as fraudulent and lacking
05:42both legal and moral foundation
05:44in this regard different political forces and regional and global human rights groups also rejected the US action expressing support
05:52for the Cuban revolution while demanding an end to the threats against the island
06:02in this regard Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez posted following on his official telegram account international condemnation is
06:10growing over the fraudulent and illegal
06:12accusations made by the U.S. government against army general Raul Castro Roos
06:15we appreciate the statements from governments, trade unions, political forces, friendship associations and Cuban residing abroad who have rejected this
06:23new U.S. decision aimed at escalating threats and aggression against Cuba
06:34and through social media Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez addressed the leaders of the European Union requesting that they adopt
06:42a position toward Cuba that is consistent with international law
06:45in this regard he stated it is expected that the high representative as the voice of the European Union's foreign
06:51and security policy will draw inspiration from the European Union's commitment to international law and peace
06:57and adopt a position consistent with those principles in her statements regarding Cuba
07:02he continues we appreciate the humanitarian aid provided by the EU and several of its member states both at this
07:10time and in the past as well as their contribution to the development of
07:14existing bilateral cooperation as enshrined in the political dialogue and cooperation agreement which we agree offers numerous opportunities for comprehensive
07:22dialogue to discuss our differences and maintain a relationship always based on respect equality and reciprocity
07:29Cuba will continue to commit to our relationship with the EU based on these principles
07:41we now have a first break stay with us
08:02we'll go back
08:03for 20 days in a row Bolivians have been taken to the streets demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz
08:09around the historic Plaza Murillo in La Paz police units fire riot control weapons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators
08:16who in turn roll stones and improvised explosives during the confrontation
08:20meanwhile farmers, miners and trade unionists also marched through the streets to protest against the government of Rodrigo Paz and
08:27demanded his resignation
08:28the protests have now entered their fourth week and have led to blockades on strategic roads affecting the supply of
08:34fuel, food and medical supplies in several cities across the country
08:45let him resign
08:46let him resign, let him go because we don't want him anymore, everything is going up
08:49everything is going up
08:49how much does a quarter of cars cost? 50, 60 bolivianos
08:53yes they already have the cart blanched to use lethal weapons
08:59right now the police is quite worrying
09:02supposedly to pacify these people they mock or fill their mouths saying freedom, democracy
09:10what is freedom and democracy? it's only for a few rich people
09:15and protesters and agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement clashed outside the Delaney Hall Detention Center in New Jersey during
09:22a protest in support of the hunger strike being carried out by more than 300 detained immigrants
09:27the incident occurred near the immigration center in Newark ICE forces used riot gear and pepper spray in addition to
09:33arresting several citizens to disperse the crowd that was trying to prevent the transfer of one of the participants in
09:39the internal protest
09:40the protests both inside and outside the facility demand the immediate release of elderly people, youth and migrants with health
09:48issues while denouncing the precarious detention conditions and the tidying of immigration policy promoted by President Donald Trump
10:03U.S. authorities confirmed the seizure of 227 kilograms of cocaine hidden on an oil tanker from Ecuador, one of
10:10its partner countries, in the shield of the Americas
10:13according to the investigation the drugs were being transported on the vessel Aqua Travesía, which is Greek owned and flies
10:19the Liberian flag
10:20It is believed that the drugs were to be delivered to a Mexican criminal group during its wages through waters
10:26near Mexico
10:27Shipment was discovered by crew members and the vessel was subsequently directed to the United States, where authorities conducted an
10:34inspection and seized the goods
10:36The arrest of a Filipino crew member was confirmed and Ecuador reported three arrests including the ship's captain
10:47And the Nicaraguan government condemned the Ukrainian attack against school in the Russian region of Luhansk, discriminated as a criminal
10:54act
10:54In a statement, the co-presidents Daniel Otea and Rosario Murillo said
10:58On behalf of the heroic people of Nicaragua in our own names, we extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to
11:05you for the criminal attack perpetrated against innocent students and teachers in the city of Starobelsk in the Luhansk People's
11:12Republic by the Ukrainian fascists whom we continually denounce as criminals against humanity
11:18The document added, we extend our prayers to you, your people and the families of those massacred and we ask
11:24God to grant them comfort and peace
11:26Criminal fascism is characterized by the promotion of evil and destruction
11:30We denounce its atrocities knowing that good will triumph over evil
11:49And the National Sismological Center reported a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Antofagasta region in northern Chile
11:56The epicenter was located near the city of Calama
11:59The tremor, which was strongly felt across vast areas of the Indian country, occurred at a depth of more than
12:05110 kilometers, which reduces the risk of major structural damage
12:09Around 30,000 customers were left without electricity and at least five aftershocks have been recorded
12:15So far, the strongest, measuring 4.3 in magnitude
12:18The Aishelian authorities immediately ruled out tsunami conditions along the country's coast
12:23According to the Navy's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service
12:27Calama Mayor Eliezer Chamorro confirmed to local media that elderly people have been affected
12:34Although their condition is not yet known
12:36In this scenario, the city remains on alert
12:45And heavy rains in southwestern China have left 9 people dead and 11 missing across 22 districts and counties in
12:51Chongqing Municipality
12:53Local authorities in Yongchuan reported that extreme torrential rains hit the area, triggering flash floods and geological disasters
13:00In this scenario, 168 people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure
13:05And 82 have been relocated to emergency shelters
13:08Xinlong Township in Beibei was the hardest hit, recording 122.9 millimeters of rain
13:13With a peak hourly rainfall of 59.4 millimeters
13:16Local governments are conducting search and rescue operations in response to the severe weather
13:28Now for our second and final break, don't go away
13:51Welcome back
13:52The Ebola crisis in the Republic of the Congo is worsening following several attacks on hospitals and the subsequent escape
13:59of patients
14:00Three attacks on medical facilities in less than a week have set off alarm bells
14:04And made a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO
14:08Attacks by residents on isolation tents in Bunia, Rampara and Mongualu
14:13Driven by misinformation and rejection of safe burial protocols led to the escape of dozens of patients under surveillance
14:20In this regard, authorities warned that the corpses remain highly contagious
14:23And organizations report that the outbreak has now exceeded 900 cases and 120 suspected deaths
14:53At least 17 civilians have been killed in the past few hours
14:57At least five people were killed and another 11 people were killed
14:59Including children suffered injuries as Israeli warplanes launched eight strikes on various residential neighborhoods in the Beka Valley
15:06At the same time, Lebanon's national news agency reports that several towns in Nabatae district are under heavy artillery bombardment
15:13by Israeli forces
15:14As Lebanese rescue workers have recovered 12 bodies following an Israeli attack on the town of Mascara
15:19These latest attacks came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on Monday night
15:26Ordering the Southeast military to intensify strikes against Lebanon
15:36And the United States vowed to ceasefire with Iran and jeopardize its negotiations efforts by attacking the Islamic Republic's forces
15:43near the Strait of Hormuz
15:44The U.S. Central Command stated on Monday they launched strikes against southern Iran
15:49As Tehran stopped negotiators gathering Qatar for talks aimed at reaching a peace deal with Washington
15:54For its part, Iranian sources confirmed the unprovoked aggression that targeted areas near the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas
16:01The resources reported explosion-like sounds in the area
16:04While Mer News Agency quickly confirmed that the situation is under control
16:08At the same time, Tasnim and FARS news agencies emphasized that Iranian defensive systems and authorities responded swiftly and effectively
16:15This latest U.S. aggression comes amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran
16:19As the Persian nation continues committing to peace negotiations
16:34In this sense, Sinqatar, an Iranian delegation continues diplomatic efforts to achieve a peace agreement
16:39As Foreign Minister Abbas Araq's chief parliament speaker, Mohamed Bagheir Ghalibaf
16:43And Central Bank Governor Abdul Nasser Hemati were reported on Monday evening in Doha
16:49One of the main topics during the talks with Qatari authorities is the situation regarding the Strait of Hormuz
16:54And Iran's highly enriched uranium
16:56It is estimated that during the visit, the parties will address negotiations with the United States to help bring an
17:02end to hostilities
17:03In addition, media reports indicate that Iranian assets frozen in foreign banks will be on the table
17:08Regarding this ongoing effort, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared on Tuesday the hope that the Qatar talks
17:14can lead to progress in the peace negotiations
17:23And on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shabab Sharif in Beijing for bilateral
17:30talks as Islamabad continues to mediate U.S.-Iran peace negotiations
17:34In this sense, Xi praised Pakistan for demonstrating a proactive spirit and mediating for peace to return to the Middle
17:41East
17:41In turn, Sharif expressed readiness to coordinate closely with China to jointly contribute to world peace and stability
17:48This comes as Islamabad maintains a central role as mediator in the Middle East conflict
17:54While negotiations between the United States and Iran have been ongoing for over a month now
17:59Meanwhile, a second round of direct negotiations has yet to take place
18:02While diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East region are ongoing
18:14And Lebanon is celebrated on Monday, Liberation Day with hundreds of citizens gathering in Beirut's suburbs in support of the
18:20Lebanese resistance and to protest the new Zionist occupation
18:23Lebanon's Resistance and Liberation Day is celebrated every May 25th to commemorate Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000
18:31marking the end of the 22 years of occupation
18:35This year, as the Zionist forces are invading and raiding once against southern towns
18:39The people of Beirut took to the streets to show their support for the resistance movement, Hezbollah
18:44Carrying Hezbollah flags and pictures of its leaders, the Lebanese people vowed to continue resisting the Zionist aggressions and expansionist
18:52policies
18:52This Liberation Day commemoration comes as 12 as 1.2 million people in Lebanon are currently displaced from their homes
19:00as a result of Israel's attacks
19:09An Africa Day commemoration event took place at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Monday
19:16where participants welcomed the long overdue United Nations decision to recognize slavery and colonialism as a grave crime against humanity
19:23The celebration held under the theme 63 years of unity, integration and development brought together African leaders, diplomats and international
19:32partners
19:32in a symbolic reflection on the continent's political and economic journey
19:37The day was marked with renewed calls for unity, development and stronger global representation
19:43In this context, Ambassador Hadera Ababa Ammasu, the Ethiopia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs
19:49welcomed the recent UN General Assembly resolution on slavery and colonialism
19:58In this spirit, we welcome the decision of the UN General Assembly recognizing slavery and colonialism as a grave crime
20:07against humanity
20:09So long overdue, this decision is meaningful
20:13And Cuba commemorated Africa Day on Monday at a central ceremony held in the Porto Carrero Hall of the Palace
20:24of Revolution in Havana
20:26led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel
20:28Also present at the gathering were representatives of the Cuban Communist Party, the state, the government and members of the
20:35diplomatic corps accredited to the country
20:37On behalf of the group of African ambassadors, the ambassador of the Republic of the Congo
20:41and Dean of the group, Rosalie Kama Nyanmanjua, expressed deep guidance for the explorations of friendship
20:48and highlighted the strength of the historical and fraternal ties between Cuba and Africa
20:53day marked by pride, hope and shared solidity
20:56In a post shared later on the date, the Caribbean Islands Foreign Ministry acknowledged
21:01Cuba and Africa share much more than a history of cooperation
21:04assuring they are united by a brotherhood
21:06forged in sacrifice, memory and mutual respect
21:15Well at this we have come to the end of this news brief
21:17For Telesur English, I'm Mr. Alberto Matos, thank you for watching
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