Colombia
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The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times
Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current… Continue reading
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Lula and Petro: A Suspicious Mediation
Presidents Petro and Lula are proposing an unusual “transitional cohabitation government and new free elections” in Venezuela to calm their incomprehensible impatience to know the definitive results of the presidential election. Continue reading
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The Sword of Bolivar Is Wielded Again by the People of Latin America
On August 7, 2022, Gustavo Petro and his running mate, Francia Márquez, were inaugurated as the President and Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia. This was one of the most historic events in Latin America for at least a century. Continue reading
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A Health Public Policy Nightmare
Vaccine spike antigen and mRNA persist for two months in lymph node germinal centers… protein production of spike is higher than those of severely ill COVID-19 patients! Vaccination confers broader IgG binding of variant RBDs than SARS-CoV-2 infection Imprinting from initial antigen exposures alters IgG responses to viral variants Histology of mRNA vaccinee lymph nodes… Continue reading
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The November 2021 issue of ColdType (Issue 228) is now online
1 November 2021 — Coldtype Continue reading
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Enclaves, Mercenaries and Exterminations: The Common Ground between Colombia and Israel
It has long been said that Colombia is the Israel of Latin America, this statement has been made by different analysts and political figures, especially when in the last decade it has deepened its role as a U.S. base that serves as an experiment and focus for destabilization in the region. Continue reading
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Dan Cohen on the Israeli Operatives Behind some of Colombia’s Most Violent Death Squads
Although on opposite sides of the world from each other, Colombia and Israel have much in common. Among other similarities, they are both key outposts of U.S. power in their regions, helping make their neighborhood safe for American businesses and American profits. Continue reading
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Colombia Revolt’s Victories Show That Imperialism Can’t Maintain Control In The Long Term
The imperialists understand well how far asymmetrical, unconventional warfare tactics can go towards undermining a state. Until China’s deradicalization program put a stop to the terrorist attacks in Xinjiang several years ago, Washington dedicated decades to often successfully fomenting acts of Uyghur separatist violence within northwestern China with the hope of Balkanizing the country. Parallel terrorist attacks… Continue reading
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Watch: Meet the Neo-Nazi Advising Colombian Police on How to Break the National Strike
Behind The Headlines’ Dan Cohen examines the ongoing national strike in Colombia and how President Duque is relying on a neo-fascist ideology to subdue it. Continue reading
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Birds of a Fascist Feather: Why Israel Is Aiding Colombia’s Crackdown on Protesters
BOGATA — For exactly one month now, a nationwide strike has crippled Colombia and has been met with deadly repression by the far-right government of Ivan Duque. As trade unions have shut down major cities, halting mass transit and bringing economic gridlock to the country, government forces have responded with violence. According to government figures,… Continue reading
The New Dark Age 