Venezuela
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Snowden’s next stop: Latin America split on Snowden extradition
The regional block’s reaction will mark a “new era of Latin American sovereignty,” Eva Golinger, attorney and author, told RT. Continue reading
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Venezuela ready to help Snowden, but final decision with people – Maduro to RT
Caracas is ready to help NSA leaker Edward Snowden, but will “leave the decision to the people” when considering his request for asylum, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has told RT in an exclusive interview. Continue reading
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Leaked Recording Leads to Allegations of Plot to Provoke a Crisis in Venezuela By RYAN MALLETT-OUTTRIM
The Venezuelan government released a recording that allegedly shows that one of the leaders head of the country’s opposition coalition discussed a possible coup with U.S. State Department officials. Continue reading
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New at Strategic Culture Foundation 16-22 June 2013: Iran / Syria / Turkey / Obama’s Nukes / Glass-Steagall? / Colombia-Venezuela / Israel / Georgia
22 June 2013 — Strategic Culture Foundation The East is a Delicate Matter: Iran Goes against All Predictions 22.06.2013 | 00:00 | Dmitry MININ Admittedly, nobody in the world, not even Iran, was able to predict the victory in the presidential elections, a victory even more decisive since Hassan Rouhani, the «reformers’ protégé», had not even Continue reading
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New at Strategic Culture Foundation 9-15 June 2013: Golan / Syria / Energy / Africa / NSA / Finance / Afghanistan-Pakistan / US-China / Turkey / Venezuela
15 June 2013 — Strategic Culture Foundation UNDOF in Pinch, Russia Lends Helping Hand15.06.2013 | 00:00 | Andrei AKULOV The peacekeeping story is a proof Russia plays by the rules. The country has no reputation of international law abuser and can be trusted… What is important – Russia has good relations with Israel, Syria and a Continue reading
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Venezuela: One Month since 14 April, Nicolas has Advanced By NICMER EVANS
Venezuelan political commentator Nicmer Evans analyses the first month of Nicolas Maduro’s presidency, arguing that despite the opposition challenge to his legitimacy Maduro is setting the country’s political agenda. Continue reading
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New at Strategic Culture Foundation 12-18 May 2013: Syria / Venezuela-US / Libya / Gold / Pakistan
18 May 2013 — Strategic Culture Foundation Can There be Rapprochement in Syria? (II) 18.05.2013 | 12:04 | Najmuddin A. SHAIKH New routes for supplying the Syrian opposition with arms have now been opened through Jordan. Qatar is said to have expended $3 billion for providing arms to the opposition and assistance to the Syrian refugees. Continue reading
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ICH 18 April 2013: Before the Collapse, A Call to Action
18 April 2013 — Information Clearing House New Report Is Critical Of US Sanctions On Iran: Urges White House to Rethink Policy By DAVID E. SANGER A panel of former senior American officials, issued a surprisingly critical assessment of American diplomacy toward Iran on Wednesday, urging President Obama to reconsider the likelihood that harsh sanctions will Continue reading
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ICH 17 April 2013: Did The FBI Know About Boston Bombing Beforehand?
17 April 2013 — Information Clearing House After Reports of a Bombing Suspect in Custody, Boston Police Say No Arrest http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article34646.htm Continue reading
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Deadly Opposition Violence in Venezuela: The First Major Destabilization Attempt Since 2002-03 By Dan Beeton
Opposition protests turned deadly yesterday, with at least seven people having been reported killed and over 61 others injured as opposition groups reportedly burned the homes of PSUV leaders, community hospitals, andmercales (subsidized grocery stores), attacked Cuban doctors, attacked state and community media stations, and threatened CNE president Tibisay Lucena and other officials. Continue reading
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ICH 16 April 2013: Boston, Cowardice & America the Blind
16 April 2013 — Information Clearing House Syria’s Civilian Suffering Western Imperialism Resorts to Medieval Barbarity By Finian Cunningham How could such a rapid descent into barbarism be possible? http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article34630.htm Continue reading
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Protests, Disturbances, and Violence Continue in Venezuela, General Strike a “Failure” By Tamara Pearson
This afternoon president Maduro said the opposition’s call for a general strike today had “failed”. He also blamed the losing candidate in Sunday’s elections, Henrique Capriles, for the seven deaths last night. Continue reading
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Understanding the Venezuelan Presidential Election Outcome
Things are chaotic here, as we recover from the surprise, disappointment, and a bit of hurt from the election results, but also go out in the street to express our support for those results, and to defend the national electoral system, one of the best and most secure voting systems in the world in a… Continue reading