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00:11Washington and Tehran are making progress on a memorandum of understanding that is
00:16considered a victory for Iran. A humanitarian delegation expelled by the Bolivian government
00:26arrived in Argentina and reported serious incidents ordered by President Rodrigo Paz.
00:35Venezuela's Acting President, Elcio Rodriguez, led the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with General Electric,
00:41aimed at strengthening the country's energy sector.
00:50Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Lorena Fon, from the Telesur Studios in Caracas, Venezuela.
00:55We begin with the news. Stay with us.
01:16Washington and Tehran are making progress on a memorandum of understanding that is considered a victory for Iran,
01:23following weeks of tensions and crises triggered by United States and Israeli attacks against the country.
01:28The Iranian government has insisted that this is not an agreement, but rather the establishment of terms for negotiations over
01:35the next 60 days.
01:37However, the document makes it clear that Washington did not achieve the war objectives it initially declared,
01:42and is now negotiating with Anand Bid in Iran.
01:45Furthermore, President Donald Trump ordered the lifting of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz,
01:49and at this time, Iranian ships are sailing with complete freedom.
01:54Tehran has secured more benefits in the agreement with Washington, as it includes sanctions relief,
01:59postpones controversial issues such as the nuclear matter or the reopening of the Strait under pre-war conditions,
02:06and imposes an end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
02:16However, the Iranian army has warned that any violation of the memorandum of understanding by the United States will be
02:22met with a quick response.
02:23The spokesperson for the Iranian army has stated that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will systematically strengthen their
02:31defensive capacities
02:32during the implementation of the memorandum of understanding with the United States.
02:37In that regard, he warned that any violation will trigger an immediate and forceful return to the conditions preceding the
02:43agreement.
02:51Amid the conflict in the Middle East, more than 30 yeshiva leaders in Israel are begging a ceasefire,
02:57following orders to recruit students and women into the armored corps.
03:01Several rabbis signed a letter calling for a ceasefire in the region and expressing concern after facing an order from
03:08Israel's Supreme Court.
03:10They argued that enlisting their students in tank units is inappropriate.
03:15Despite attempts at mediation and dialogue with senior military commanders,
03:19the lack of agreement and the Israeli system's weak response led to an escalation of measures.
03:24The move has sparked controversy on both sides,
03:27but the rabbis stated that their students would continue to enlist in combat units.
03:39According to Luke Media reports, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli military will not withdraw its troops
03:46from Lebanon.
03:47Katz also emphasized that the troops will remain indefinitely in what he described as a security zone in Syria, Lebanon
03:54and the Gaza Strip.
03:55In this regard, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to United States President Donald Trump,
04:02stressing that Israel does not recognize the agreement between the United States and Iran.
04:07Netanyahu added that he will not accept any Iranian dictates regarding the situation in Lebanon,
04:12affirming that Israel will continue to target military infrastructure and respond to any attacks.
04:23For this part, Palestine condemns Israel's violations of international law
04:28through a strategy of continuous demolition of homes and other structures in the occupied West Bank.
04:33The strategy seeks to arbitrarily displace Palestinian citizens from the occupied territory,
04:39including the city of Jerusalem as well as to consolidate Israel's progressive takeover in the region.
04:45Analysts assert that by early 2026, Israel carried out 102 demolition operations in the West Bank,
04:52demolishing at least 27 inhabited structures in April, increasing the number of displaced persons
04:58and exacerbating the humanitarian situation.
05:10Details have been revealed of the agreement between Tehran and Washington on the withdrawal of United States troops
05:16and the lifting of sanctions.
05:17According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the terms of the agreement between the United States and Iran
05:23include the withdrawal of U.S. troops from areas near Iranian territory within 30 days of the signing of the
05:29final agreement,
05:30and the suspension of reciprocal actions.
05:33The measure also states that the U.S. government will lift sanctions against Iran once the agreement is finalized,
05:40while Iran commits to suspend all nuclear activities during a negotiation period of 60 days.
05:46Finally, it specifies the guarantee of sovereignty and respect for the territorial integrity of Lebanon.
06:05The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has reported over 1,000 killings of Sudanese civilians
06:12between January and May of 2026, attributing the deaths to the increase use of drones amid the ongoing armed conflict
06:19in Sudan.
06:20On Monday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volkertog stated that since the outbreak of war
06:25between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023,
06:30the conflict has intensified and military operations have escalated.
06:34He also warned that the conflict has been marked by widespread human rights violations and sexual violence.
06:43Despite the difficulty of obtaining and verifying information on the ground, the conflict is estimated to have killed at least
06:5459,000 people over three years.
06:56Additionally, millions have been displaced by the ongoing security crisis in the country.
07:08Mr. President, in Sudan, the horrific conflict has expanded and escalated, marked by a sharp increase in the use of
07:17drone warfare.
07:18Between January and May 26, our office documented more than 1,000 civilians killed by drone strikes.
07:26Rape and sexual violence are rampant.
07:30A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, shaking parts of the country for more than a
07:38minute and triggering strong aftershocks.
07:40The quake was centered about 46 kilometers in the southeast of Palu, the capital central of Suwalesi province.
07:47According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake hit a depth of around 10 kilometers.
07:52As a contrary, more measuring 5.2 magnitude followed shortly afterward.
07:57There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but authorities are continuing to assess the situation.
08:04Indonesia sits along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and volcanic activity are frequent due to the
08:11region's network of major fault lines.
08:21And now we have a short break coming up.
08:23But first, remember, you can join us on TikTok at Telesed English, where you will find us in different formats,
08:28just updates and more.
08:30We'll be right back. Stay with us.
08:55Welcome back to From the South.
09:10I have a duty to present before you today an important complaint that concerns this entire debate we are having
09:23to make clear to the public who
09:26Mr. Abelardo del Espiela is and what he represents.
09:31The purpose of this press conference is to announce that today, or rather tomorrow or the next business day,
09:38we will file a criminal complaint with the judicial authorities against Abelardo del Espiela for his alleged participation in the
09:48looting of the healthcare system,
09:51especially in the Caribbean coastal region.
09:54The fact is that half-fronted these actions are related to the company Salud Vida EPS.
10:01Los hechos que motivan esta actuación se relacionan con la empresa Salud Vida EPS.
10:09Colombia National Registrar Hernan Pernangos stated that the registry will ensure the integrity of the presidential runoff and called for
10:17respect and responsible behavior in the face of the results.
10:25Obviously, it's the candidates who are first called open to urge the public to remain calm, respect the results, and
10:31of course exercise their rights if they have any doubt.
10:34However, that's right cannot go against democratic principles, much less a regulation established by the Electoral Code.
10:41Of course, the call is here for everyone, especially those who wish to shape the future of this country, and
10:48who will receive millions of votes.
10:50To urge citizens to remain calm and respect the results because the electoral register can guarantee the integrity and the
10:58fact back it up.
11:0366 countries opened polling station to allow Colombians abroad to exercise the right to vote in an election day that
11:11preceded normally.
11:17Colombians abroad, your vote is crucial in the upcoming elections, which will shape Colombia's future.
11:24The recent elections in Peru show that in a close race, the vote from abroad can be decisive.
11:32Your remittances have been a great help to your family, but now we need to ask you to make a
11:37new effort to travel and vote on June 21, to be another guardian of transparency and the freedoms that should
11:46surround these elections.
11:53Voting without fear, and with autonomy strengthens democracy.
12:15Voting without fear, and with autonomy strengthens democracy.
12:22Voting without fear, and withанный action, the rise be made with security.
12:24And this is the number of obliterations.
12:27Voting without fear, and with liberty.
12:28In the U.S. North, the government knows how the government is broken yet.
12:28Voting without fear, the government is the government will alsowhich one of the best organizations and cities do this.
12:29In the region.
12:29Voting without fear, and with liberty, the government will be grounded in the European Union.
12:29Today, Monday, the entire election process has begun in the Basque country, with massive turnout by Colombians, migrants exercising their
12:40right to vote.
12:41We believe that turnout will continue to increase throughout this week at the consulate in Bilbao, from the 15th to
12:49the 20th, and on Sunday, the 21st, voting will take place at a convention center where Colombians will participate.
13:03In Honduras, the National Coordination of the Liberal Party made a call to its structures and urged the Honduran people
13:09to organize in popular assemblies and prepare for a national strike in defense of the National Energy Company.
13:14In a statement, the National Coordination of the Liberal Party affirmed that the National Coordination of the Liberal Party denounces
13:21before the national and international community the virulent threats of the current regime against the Honduran opposition and its leader
13:28at the national level, continuing a faceless process against Libre.
13:33They also stated that we express our full and unanimous support for the Standing Committee and Executive Board of the
13:40National Congress, shared by Luis Rolando Redondo y Farro, for the 2022-2026 term.
13:47Members of Parliament persecuted by the de facto regime imposed by President Donald Trump, following the most scandalous electoral fraud.
13:54Finally, they stated that the Coordinating Committee recognizes the President Xiomara Castro governed for the people of Honduras, and she
14:03bequeathed social achievements that we shall defend in memory of our mothers in the face of the coup of fascism,
14:10fraud, and privatizations ordered by the economic elite throughout the region.
14:14The National Party and the Liberal Party guarantees return to democracy, freedom, and ideological pluralism, as well as a government
14:23that defends human rights and public assets in face of the greed of the economic elites and forces.
14:36Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz stated that the country is returning to normality, but the heavy toll in human and material
14:43losses resulting from several days of protest contradicts his claim.
14:47Unofficial indigenous and farmers organizations have recorded 14 fatalities during these 46 days of protest, and they asserted that 50
14:55roadblocks remain active.
14:56Meanwhile, the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade revealed on Monday that the losses caused by the conflict exceed $2.5
15:04billion.
15:05Contrary to what the executive branch claims, he protests that triggered one of the most serious crises in the country
15:12in recent decades.
15:19On Monday, the humanitarian delegation expelled by the Bolivian government arrived in Argentina and reported the serious incidents ordered by
15:27President Rodrigo Paz.
15:28On their arrival at the CESA International Airport, where they were greeted by numerous Argentine political and social movements,
15:35they described the treatment that they had received from the Bolivian government, which they described as arbitrary.
15:41The delegation comprised of parliamentarians and social leaders has denounced kidnapping and abuses.
15:47They reiterated their support for the Bolivian people's struggle and asserted that their expulsion is an attempt to hide the
15:53serious crisis facing the national government,
15:55which, after more than 45 days of protests and roadblocks, has seen nearly 11 deaths.
16:09Supermarkets and retailers in Argentina saw a further drop in sales in May, according to a report by the consultancy
16:16firm Scantek.
16:18The study indicates that consumption fell both compared to April and compared to the same month last year,
16:24continuing a downward trend that has been ongoing for several months.
16:29Basics foodstuff were the only category to show a slight improvement.
16:34In contrast, beverage led to declines, followed by cleaning and personal hygiene products.
16:39The decline in sales was observed by all types of retail outlets, from small convenience stores to large markets,
16:46changed against a backdrop marked by the difficulties faced by many families in maintaining their level of consumption.
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17:40Welcome back to you from the South. We continue with more information on one day,
17:44Venezuela's acting president, Delsia Rodriguez, led the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement
17:48with General Electric, aimed at strengthening the country's energy sector and improving energy infrastructure and reliability.
17:55The signatory parties stated that the agreement seeks to improve technical procedures
17:59and provide training to the personnel involved in the national electric system.
18:04The memorandum of understanding is part of a peace diplomacy process
18:07and the reestablishment of relations with the United States,
18:11based on respect for national sovereignty and the well-being of the Venezuelan people.
18:15In this regard, the Venezuelan acting president reformed the government's commitment
18:19to improving electricity services and attracting international investments for the purpose.
18:35This memorandum of understanding, which we are signing today,
18:39is also a historic step for Venezuela.
18:43It allows us to restore an essential service for the life of a country, electricity.
18:49Today, we are signing this memorandum with General Electric.
18:53I have asked the teams to convert it into a contract as quickly as possible,
18:58so we can begin these works.
19:00These works will allow us to recover 1,000 megawatts in the first 24 months
19:06and more than 5,000 megawatts in total over for years.
19:10This is necessary for the lives of all Venezuelans,
19:14as well as for our country's industrial sector and national life.
19:23On Monday, the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, honoured the defense team
19:28that represented the nation before the International Court of Justice
19:32in presenting arguments on Venezuela's historical rights to the sovereignty of Guyanesequiva.
19:38From the Miraflores Palace, the acting president awarded the order of the liberators of Venezuela
19:44to the legal team.
19:45In this scenario, Delcy Rodriguez emphasized that the Venezuelan people
19:48do not recognize the 1899 arbitral award as illegitimate and reformed of Venezuela's right to the territory.
19:57Rodriguez also stated that the country will not recognize any ICJ roll-ins
20:03that invalidated the 1966 Geneva Agreement
20:06because the court does not have jurisdiction over this territorial dispute.
20:11In this regard, she called for understanding and dialogue between the parties
20:15in accordance with international law.
20:25Thousands of public school staff in the United States has received redundancy notices
20:30amid a growing financial crisis affecting the country's major education systems.
20:35Authorities in seven of the ten largest school districts have announced planned ticket staff
20:40in order to balance their budgets.
20:42The cuts affect major urban centers such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, and Philadelphia.
20:50Among others, the situation has been complicated by declining students' enrollment
20:55and rising costs for salaries and material.
20:59Educational finance experts maintain that there has not been such a volume of announcements
21:03regarding staff reductions since the aftermath of the 208 economic crisis.
21:16On Tuesday, during a meeting in Beijing with Myanmar's President Min Aung-Hilang,
21:20President Xi Jinping affirmed his support for the nation's sovereignty
21:24and emphasized the need for the new government to achieve a balance between development and security.
21:29During the encounter, the Chinese leader also referred to the China-Myanmar economic corridor
21:34as saying that it constitutes a significant project of cooperation.
21:38The parties, according to Beijing, are making continuous progress in the construction of key projects,
21:44ensuring security with the aim of helping Myanmar develop its economy
21:48and improve the life of its people.
22:10In other information, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia finish leveled at one-to-one in its highly contested group Asian country.
22:17The match was defined by contrasting styles and shifting momentum.
22:22Uruguay started on the front foot, controlling possession and pressing high,
22:26with Federico Valverde dictating the rhythm from midfield
22:29and Darwin Nunez constantly stretching the Saudi backline.
22:33However, Saudi Arabia stayed compact and disciplined,
22:36absorbing pressure before striking with a well-timed counterattack that produced the opening goal.
22:42After the break, Uruguay increased intensity and began to dominate territory,
22:48pushing full-backs higher and creating sustained pressure inside the Saudi e-box.
22:53The equalizer eventually came after a spell of relentless attacking play,
22:57rewarding Uruguay's persistence.
23:05Federico Valverde was the standout performer in this game,
23:08driving his team forward with relentless energy and controlling midfield.
23:12From the opening minutes, he dictated the tempo,
23:14constantly involved in Uruguay's build-up play
23:17and helping them pin Saudi Arabia deep for long stretches.
23:21Valverde worked great the was unmatched,
23:23covering grounds in both directions and linking the fans to attack with precision.
23:27He played a key role in Uruguay's equalizers,
23:31initiating the phase of play that led to sustained pressure inside the Saudi e-box.
23:41Like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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