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00:12Poblio XIV departed Rome on Friday morning to begin a 12-day apostolic tour across Latin America, landing first in
00:21Montevideo, Uruguay.
00:25The Ivar-American summit concluded in Madrid with a joint strategic declaration focusing on technological sovereignty, emergency coordination networks and
00:35academic mobility.
00:40Yemeni armed forces have reported dozens of civilian casualties following a barrage of 61 Saudi-led airstrikes targeting capital infrastructure
00:50and northern provinces.
00:58Hello and welcome to From the South. I'm Alejandra Garcia from Teleshow Studios in Caracas, Venezuela. We begin with the
01:04news, so stay with us.
01:27Poblio XIV departed Rome on Friday morning to begin a 12-day apostolic tour across Latin America, landing first in
01:35Montevideo, Uruguay.
01:36After a 30-hour flight, the pontiff is expected to be welcomed by President Yamandu Ursi at Independence Square before
01:44meeting civil authorities and diplomatic leaders.
01:46The first day will also feature a solemn liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
01:53The 12-day journey marks the second papal passage to Uruguay in history, continuing onward to Argentina and Peru to
02:01engage with regional communities and social sectors, focusing on strengthening regional ties.
02:14Preparations are accelerating across Buenos Aires for Pope Leo XIV's arrival marking the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly
02:21four decades.
02:22For many working families, the pontiff's visit offers a source of popular strength and spiritual renewal following years of unfulfilled
02:31hopes to welcome his predecessor Pope Francis.
02:34Citizens emphasize the Church's priority on social peace, contrasting the pontiff's message with the aggressive rhetoric previously directed at Catholic
02:43leadership by right-wing executive figures.
02:46As a stage construction nears complexion, popular sectors look to the upcoming papal liturgies to amplify demands for faith, unity
02:55and structural improvements in daily life.
03:06We Argentines are very devout.
03:13And the Pope's visit gives us a lot of strength to keep moving forward and lift our spirits.
03:22Although we had always hoped to see Francis, and it didn't work out, we're looking forward to Leo's visit with
03:27great joy.
03:31The Pope's greatest enemy is Leo XIV.
03:35The Pope's greatest enemy is Leo XIV.
03:38When the Catholic Church prioritizes social peace above all else.
03:45Let's remember that the President of Argentina went so far as to say that Francis was the
03:50representative of the devil on earth.
03:54And of course we won't just let those insults against Catholics slide.
03:59In other topics, in Chile the Coordinating Assembly of High School Students took to the
04:04streets to protest the government's policies.
04:06The protest began with demands for the Justice Minister's resignation, following the reduction
04:12of sentences for those convicted of sexual abuse of minors.
04:16The protest, which began at the Catholic University of Temuco, quickly spread to high schools and
04:24universities in Santiago and Valparaíso.
04:26The movement rejects the 2027 budget proposal, which eliminates direct funding for the distribution
04:33of school computers.
04:34The day was marked by clashes with police, who dispersed the students using water canyons
04:40and tear gas.
04:48And now we go to Grenada as the National Democratic Congress, NDC, led by Prime Minister Deacon
04:54Mitchell, won the 2026 general elections.
04:57Mitchell has retained power for a second consecutive term, following an electoral contest against
05:03the opposition New National Party.
05:05In this scenario, Mitchell's NDC secured 14 of the country's 15 parliamentary seats.
05:10This victory gives Mitchell a renewed mandate to pursue his administration's priorities, including
05:17economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, education and employment.
05:26This is your victory.
05:28This is your making of history.
05:30This is your belief in yourself.
05:35Because as Grenadians, we know what we want, we know what we deserve, and we know where
05:41we should be going and what type of future we want to create for ourselves.
05:47So when we framed the campaign, you, me, us, it is because we know that without us, there is
05:57no Grenada.
05:59Grenada is about its people, not its things.
06:02And our job is to educate, uplift, nurture, support, and protect our people at all costs.
06:10And I can assure you, as the political leader of the National Democratic Congress, that you
06:16have our commitment to make sure that over the next five years, we continue to put you,
06:23the people of PT Matlick, Charikou, and Grenada first.
06:30We are not about no gimmicks.
06:32We are not pretending.
06:36We are authentic.
06:38We are real.
06:42Precisely in this context, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley congratulated Deacon Mitchell and
06:47his party on their electoral victory.
06:50Motley posted on her ex-account, on behalf of the government and people of Barbados,
06:55I extend warm congratulations to Prime Minister Deacon Mitchell and the National Democratic Congress
07:01on their resounding electoral victory.
07:04An overwhelming mandate is a powerful expression of trust.
07:08It brings with it the profound responsibility of honouring that trust through service to every
07:15citizen and steady work to fulfil the hopes of the people.
07:19Barbados and Grenada share a deep friendship and a common commitment to the process of our Caribbean.
07:26I look forward to continuing our close partnership, strengthening the bonds between our countries,
07:32and advancing the interests of our people within our regional family and beyond.
07:38Prime Minister Mitchell, I wish you, your team, and the people of Grenada, Carriquau, and Petit
07:45Martinique every success as you begin this new chapter together.
07:55And also Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness congratulated Grenada's re-elected Prime Minister Deacon Mitchell through his official account on
08:04the social media platform X, Holness stated,
08:07Congratulations to Prime Minister Deacon Mitchell on his re-election to a second consecutive term as Prime Minister of Grenada.
08:15This result reflects the confidence that the people of Grenada place in his leadership.
08:20Jamaica looks forward to continuing to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite us as nations as we
08:28advance our common regional interests.
08:30I wish you and your team every success in this new phase of service to the people of Grenada.
08:51And now we have a short break coming up, but first remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesur
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09:02We'll be right back, so stay with us.
09:27Welcome back to From the South.
09:28The Iver-American Summit concluded in Madrid with a joint strategic declaration focusing on technological sovereignty, emergency coordination networks, and
09:39academic mobility.
09:40However, deep ideological risks surfaced as right-wing delegations led by Argentina distanced themselves from agreements on digital alliances, academic
09:51mobility, and care policies.
09:53Cuba denounced the unprecedented tightening of the U.S. illegal blockade and energy siege backed by nations like Mexico and
10:02Nicaragua, who demanded an immediate end to economic sanctions.
10:06While the regional cooperation strategy was approved for 2027 through 2030, its implementation remains subject to individual government commitments and
10:16resource allocation.
10:25And in the context of the Iver-American Summit, Nicaragua reiterated its commitments to peace, sovereignty, and non-interference while
10:33calling for the immediate and total lifting of the blockade against Cuba.
10:37Also, the communica referred to the tragic train accident that occurred in Spain.
10:42We extend our most sincere condolences and solidarities regarding the tragic train accident that occurred in Spain in recent days.
10:50In addition to this, they mentioned,
10:52We reiterate our firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, which include respect for sovereignty
11:01and independence, the inalienable right of peoples to self-determination and to choose their own paths of development, sovereign equality
11:10among States, and non-interference in their internal affairs.
11:13Furthermore, the statement included the following, we continue to demand the elimination of all unilateral coercive measures that undermine the
11:22development of peoples.
11:24We reaffirm our country's historic position, shared by the vast majority of countries in the United Nations, in favour of
11:32the immediate total and unconditional lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.
11:45In other topics, the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris has closed its gates to the public as a nationwide general
11:53strike paralyzes key economic sectors across France.
11:56Monument management confirmed the complete suspension of visitor operations through official notices at main entrances, offering apologies as staff joined
12:07widespread labour walkouts.
12:08The shutdown coincides with mass public demonstrations protesting government's socio-economic policies, severe inflation and the rising cost of living
12:19affecting working class households.
12:21The closure of France's premier landmark highlights the expanding scope of civil unrest and organised labour resistance across European Union's
12:30second largest economy.
12:42Meanwhile, in Eastern Germany, immigrant business owners shut down operations in the city of Hale to protest urging for right
12:50xenophobia and racism.
12:51Dozens of restaurants and retail shops closed their doors under the banner Hale without US.
12:58Demonstrators gathered in the Central Market Square to denounce escalating racial discrimination following major electoral gains by the far-right
13:07AFD party.
13:08Organisers highlighted the vital economic role of working class migrants, warning that anti-immigrant hostility threatens community stability and deepens
13:19regional demographic decline across Eastern Germany.
13:31Also, protesters gathered outside Poland's Parliament on Thursday to oppose a proposed sanctions bill, warning it threatens civil liberties and
13:39free speech.
13:40Under Parliamentary paper 3003, the Interior Minister could freeze assets of individuals and organisations prior to a formal court review.
13:49Legal experts and media regulators expressed concern over arbitrary state actions, while government officials defended the measure as essential to
14:00counter foreign information interference.
14:02As the bill returned to Parliamentary committee for further scrutiny, critics and civil society groups demanded stronger constitutional guarantees to
14:13protect public debate and legal defence rights.
14:24In Western Turkey, security forces have apprehended a gunman responsible for a shooting spread that claimed eight lives across three
14:33rural villages.
14:34Turkish authorities launched an intensive manhunt after an attacker armed with a shotgun opened fire in Afyonnakarijas province, killing victims
14:46in the villages of Ayasini Kiyir and Yuritandir.
14:52Police forces struck down and arrested the suspect in neighbouring Eskizmihir province shortly after the spread.
15:00Judicial authorities have opened a full investigation into the motives behind the attack as local communities and emergency medical services
15:09support the victims' families.
15:19Judicial authorities
15:20An Israeli protesters gathered outside the Presidents' residence in Jerusalem, demanding opposition leader Gadi Eysenkot, partner with Arab parties, and
15:30Benjamini Nanyahu's rule.
15:32Grassroots activists urged opposition leaders to build a joint coalition with Arab-led parties highlighting Jewish Arab solidarity as the
15:41only path toward ending discrimination and securing peace.
15:45Following October's inconclusive elections, Eysenkot secured 67 lawmakers' recommendations to Netanyahu's 46, leaving Arab-led parties with a decisive role
15:57in government formation.
15:58President Isaac Herzog warned that deep political divisions remain, with official consultations scheduled to decide who will receive the mandate
16:07to form a new government.
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17:08Germany armed forces have reported dozens of civilian casualties following a barrage of 61 Saudi-led airstrikes targeting capital infrastructure
17:16and northern provinces.
17:18Military spokesperson Brigadier General Jaja Sare reported that Saudi aircraft conducted over 60 targeted strikes across a NASA and neighboring
17:29regions within a 24-hour window.
17:31Official reports confirmed that double airstrikes on agricultural and healthcare sites in Saada's Sahar district killed seven civilians, including children.
17:42Yemeni defense sources stated that total Saudi bombardments have reached 4,197 since the conflict escalated.
17:52In response, Yemeni forces launched uncrewed aerial vehicles and ballistic missiles at King Fad International Airport in the Mam and
18:02military troop concentrations in Al-Haouf to counter foreign aggression and demand an end to the blockade.
18:16In Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted a new U.S. drone on the island of Qashem.
18:23The interception was carried out using advanced electronic warfare systems.
18:28The drone, the drone and MAM-170 model was forced to make a controlled landing on Iranian territory after flying
18:36over Qashem Island, becoming the fifth drone of this type captured by Iranian forces.
18:41With this action, the Iranian military command brings the total number of unmanned aerial vehicles neutralized during recent conflicts in
18:49the region to over 60.
19:08The United Nations Refugee Agency warns that 90 million displaced people face extreme risks due to the impact of climate
19:16-related disasters.
19:17The report details that these millions of people live in countries at high or extreme risk of drought, flooding and
19:25severe weather events.
19:26Ahead of the upcoming COP31 climate summit, the international organization called for urgent measures to protect these vulnerable communities.
19:36At the same time, humanitarian agencies urged a redistribution of global climate funding, denouncing the fact that nations affected by
19:46armed conflicts receive only a minimum fraction of support funds.
19:57And in Indonesia, a thick toxic haze has shrouded Palankarraja in central Kalimantan as persistent peatland fires reignite despite recent
20:10rainfall.
20:10Far-fighting teams face severe challenges as fires burn up to 2 metres deep underground, pushing air pollution readings to
20:18hazard dose levels exceeding 1,200.
20:21Disasters agencies reported a 93% surge in regional hotspots, while health officials recorded over 91,000 acute respiratory infections
20:32across the province.
20:33Local authorities shortened school hours and urged vulnerable groups to wear masks, while volunteer brigades maintained fire suppression efforts under
20:42severe El Niño conditions.
20:51And Australia has deployed a firefighting air tanker to assist Indonesian authorities in battling severe wildfires across Borneo.
20:59The C-130 Hercule's aircraft departed Jakarta for East Kalamantan to join local water bombing operations against raging blazes.
21:08Peatland fires have blanketed the island of Borneo in a thick toxic haze severely impacting public health and community safety.
21:17Environmental experts note that intensifying climate catastrophes in the Global South demand robust regional cooperation, sustainable land management and urgent
21:28international climate action.
21:38In other information, we go to Beijing, where Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker
21:47to advance international trade and multipolar cooperation.
21:51Stocker became the first European Union leader to visit China following a recent bilateral trade agreement between Beijing and the
22:00bloc.
22:00During the summit, President Xi Jinping called on international partners to practice genuine multilateralism and uphold open global trade against
22:09rising protectionist measures.
22:11The Austrian leader's six-day visit underscores growing economic integration and diplomatic engagement between European nations and China promoting international
22:22cooperation.
22:29And with this information, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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