Former Honduran President Convicted of Drug Trafficking by Us Court
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Former-Honduran-President-Convicted-Drug-Trafficking-Us-Court-20240308-0018.html
March 8, 2024, 11:14 PM
His tax process, considered historic, concluded in his guilt of three crimes imposed by the US prosecutor.
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Fire in Bogota Destroys About 70 Homes in Poor Construction
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Fire-Bogota-Destroys-About-70-Homes-Poor-Construction--20240308-0017.html
March 8, 2024, 10:33 PM
The flames destroyed approximately 70 homes of waste pickers, who live in precarious conditions.
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Venezuela Pays Tribute to Women Who Fought for Independence
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Pays-Tribute-to-Women-Who-Fought-for-Independence-20240308-0010.html
March 8, 2024, 6:49 PM
"Eulalia Buroz and Josefa Sanchez must rest in the National Panteon filling our history with liberating women,” President Maduro said.
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Brazilian Landless Women Fight for Social Justice on March 8th
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Brazilian-Landless-Women-Fight-for-Social-Justice-on-March-8th-20240308-0006.html
March 8, 2024, 3:29 PM
The Landless Workers Movement promotes "Popular Peasant Feminism" as a strategy to combat all forms of discrimination.
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Venezuelan President Maduro Inaugurates Mega Sports Complex
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-President-Maduro-Inaugurates-Mega-Sports-Complex-20240308-0004.html
March 8, 2024, 1:25 PM
The Bolivarian leader called on young people to generate proposals for the county's development.
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Trinidad and Tobago: Worst Drought in Years, WASA
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Worst-Drought-in-Years-WASA-20240307-0021.html
March 8, 2024, 1:09 AM
To address the situation, WASA was increasing production at its Caroni-Arena and Navet dams to 65 million gallons per day, the minister said, adding that the institution had also intensified water transport operations.
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Armed Groups Threaten Genocide if Ariel Henry Does Not Resign
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Armed-Groups-Threaten-Genocide-Ariel-Henry-Does-Not-Resign-20240307-0018.html
March 7, 2024, 11:20 PM
"If Ariel Henry does not resign, the country is heading directly towards genocide".
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Habano Festival, A Luxury Opportunity
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Habano-Festival-A-Luxury-Opportunity-20240307-0016.html
March 7, 2024, 9:36 PM
At the recently concluded 24th Habano Festival, the Habanos S.A. corporation raised 17.8 million euros during the traditional charity auction that closes the event.
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Haiti: Gang Attacks and Burns Police Station in Capital City
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Gang-Attacks-and-Burns-Police-Station-in-Capital-City-20240307-0013.html
March 7, 2024, 7:52 PM
Four officers were wounded in the attack, and a corps vehicle was burned after being set on fire by the thugs.
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Venezuelan Authorities Summon International Electoral Observers
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuelan-Authorities-Summon-International-Electoral-Observers-20240307-0010.html
March 7, 2024, 6:08 PM
The presidential candidate nomination period will run from March 21st to 25th, and the campaign period will run from July 4th to 25th.
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Peruvians Take to the Streets to Defend National Justice Board
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Peruvians-Take-to-the-Streets-to-Defend-National-Justice-Board-20240307-0008.html
March 7, 2024, 5:24 PM
The Peruvian congress began a plenary debate related to the disqualification of judges.
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Chilean Senate Begins Processing the Pension Reform
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Chilean-Senate-Begins-Processing-the-Pension-Reform-20240307-0007.html
March 7, 2024, 3:18 PM
Currently, the average monthly pension is about US$321 for men and US$126 for women due to Pinochet's social security model.
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The Ayotzinapa Case to Be Attended, Mexican President AMLO Vows
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/The-Ayotzinapa-Case-to-Be-Attended-Mexican-President-AMLO-Vows-20240307-0002.html
March 7, 2024, 12:56 PM
Since 2014 authorities have been unable to determine the perpetrators of the disappearance of 43 students.
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20,000 Pastors Join the Venezuelan Social Protection System
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/20000-Pastors-Join-the-Venezuelan-Social-Protection-System-20240307-0001.html
March 7, 2024, 12:16 PM
President Maduro announced several policies to strengthen his country's welfare system.
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Latin America: A Race for Space
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Latin-America-A-Race-for-Space-20240306-0021.html
March 7, 2024, 1:39 AM
The first space programs in the region were launched in 1960 by the governments of Argentina and Brazil, followed by Mexico, which created an agency in 1962.
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Jamaica To Improve Treatment for Diabetic Patients
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Jamaica-To-Improve-Treatment-for-Diabetic-Patients-20240306-0013.html
March 6, 2024, 8:12 PM
The rats subjected to the study showed an increase in insulin concentration compared to those that were not treated.
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Haiti: Connection with the World Lost Once Again
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Connection-with-the-World-Lost-Once-Again-20240306-0012.html
March 6, 2024, 8:03 PM
A Haitian National Police post controlling access to the airport was attacked by a gang the day before and set on fire.
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Brazil: Mining Company Could Not Prevent Burial of Chief Merong
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Brazil-Mining-Company-Could-Not-Prevent-Burial-of-Chief-Merong-20240306-0011.html
March 6, 2024, 6:56 PM
Indigenous people carried out Merong Kamakã's burial on his ancestral territory despite threats of violence.
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Venezuela Rejects Being Defined as a US National Threat
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Rejects-Being-Defined-as-a-US-National-Threat-20240306-0007.html
March 6, 2024, 3:24 PM
Since 2015, the continued renewal of an Obama's executive order has allowed Washington to maintain arbitrary sanctions against the Venezuelans.
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G9 Alliance Threatens to Unleash a Civil War in Haiti
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/G9-Alliance-Threatens-to-Unleash-a-Civil-War-in-Haiti-20240306-0005.html
March 6, 2024, 2:08 PM
Meanwhile, PM Henry remains in Puerto Rico without it being known when he will return to Haiti.
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Peru: PM Otarola Resigns Amid Allegations of Corruption
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Peru-PM-Otarola-Resigns-Amid-Allegations-of-Corruption-20240306-0004.html
March 6, 2024, 1:11 PM
Alberto Otarola believes that former President Vizcarra is behind a smear campaign against him.
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High Proliferation of Firearms in Uruguay
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/High-Proliferation-of-Firearms-in-Uruguay-20240305-0015.html
March 5, 2024, 10:16 PM
Of the total number of recognized firearms in Uruguay up to that year, 2.5% (15,066) were in the hands of companies.
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Elections in Venezuela Will Be Held on July 28
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Elections-in-Venezuela-Will-Be-Held-on-July-28-20240305-0013.html
March 5, 2024, 8:33 PM
Elvis Amoroso also announced the most important dates of the electoral schedule.
 
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DR To Host the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2026
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/DR-To-Host-the-Central-American-and-Caribbean-Games-in-2026-20240305-0012.html
March 5, 2024, 8:06 PM
The Santo Domingo 2026 Games have a special importance, as they coincide with the centenary of the foundation of Centro Caribe Sports, the oldest sports entity in the region, which is in charge of organizing the event.
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The Drum Festival Kicks Off in Havana
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/The-Drum-Festival-Kicks-Off-in-Havana-20240305-0010.html
March 5, 2024, 6:35 PM
"Our culture continues to evolve. It is the lifeblood that young people receive," Giraldo Piloto said.
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Brazilian Indigenous Leader Merong Kamaka Found Dead
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Brazilian-Indigenous-Leader-Merong-Kamaka-Found-Dead-20240305-0009.html
March 5, 2024, 6:00 PM
“He'll continue to live in our hearts and struggle because our struggle is the only thing we have to inherit,” legislator Xakriaba stressed.
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Bolsonaro Knew About The Coup Attempt, Gen. Freire Gomes Admits
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bolsonaro-Knew-About-The-Coup-Attempt-Gen.-Freire-Gomes-Admits-20240305-0008.html
March 5, 2024, 5:19 PM
The former Brazilian president had direct contacts with high military commanders to prevent Lula da Silva's presidential investiture.
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Panama: Ricardo Martinelli is Disqualified as a Candidate
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Panama-Ricardo-Martinelli-is-Disqualified-as-a-Candidate-20240305-0006.html
March 5, 2024, 4:24 PM
Former president Martinelli has received a conviction for money laundering resulting in over 10 years of prison.
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Venezuela Holds Events in Honor of Hugo Chavez
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Holds-Events-in-Honor-of-Hugo-Chavez-20240305-0004.html
March 5, 2024, 2:16 PM
"He will always live in rebellion, conscience, and hopes. About everything, however, he lives in our joy and desire to fight," President Maduro said.
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Milei Government Eliminates Energy Subsidies to SMEs and Businesses
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Milei-government-eliminates-energy-subsidies-to-SMEs-and-businesses-20240304-0017.html
March 4, 2024, 11:09 PM
With the imposition of this measure, the Government will only support vulnerable sectors, affecting 100,000 companies.
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Floods in Bolivia Cause 43 Deaths and 36000 Affected to Date
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Floods-in-Bolivia-Cause-43-Deaths-and-36000-Affected-to-Date-20240304-0016.html
March 4, 2024, 10:19 PM
The Deputy Minister of Civil Defense, Juan Carlos Calvimontes, said that it has been the worst rainy period and that the weather forecasts are not encouraging.
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Bahamas for Greater Cooperation in Face of Climate Change
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Bahamas-for-Greater-Cooperation-in-Face-of-Climate-Change-20240304-0014.html
March 4, 2024, 9:42 PM
The last COP 28 marked an important milestone in the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund, securing 726 million dollars, however, developing countries have estimated that the real need is 400 billion dollars per year.
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DR Reiterates Diplomatic Support for Peace in Haiti
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/DR-Reiterates-Diplomatic-Support-for-Peace-in-Haiti-20240304-0013.html
March 4, 2024, 9:29 PM
The leaders of the governments of Haiti and Kenya ratified ay a security agreement for Nairobi to deploy about a thousand policemen in the Caribbean country.
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UN Report Seeks Interference in Internal Affairs: Nicaragua
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/UN-Report-Seeks-Interference-in-Internal-Affairs-Nicaragua-20240304-0011.html
March 4, 2024, 6:43 PM
Attorney General Morales rejected the latest OHCHR report for not having been prepared with objectivity.
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Argentine President Milei Shuts Down Press Agency TELAM
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-President-Milei-Shuts-Down-Press-Agency-TELAM-20240304-0009.html
March 4, 2024, 4:38 PM
This is one of the worst attacks on freedom of expression in the last 40 years, TELAM workers said.
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New Ideas Party Achieves 28 Out of 44 Salvadoran Mayoralties
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/New-Ideas-Party-Achieves-28-Out-of-44-Salvadoran-Mayoralties-20240304-0007.html
March 4, 2024, 3:16 PM
Opposition parties, however, denounced irregularities such as delays in the installation of polling stations.
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Haiti Declares State of Emergency and Curfew
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-Declares-State-of-Emergency-and-Curfew-20240304-0006.html
March 4, 2024, 1:40 PM
Since last week, Haiti has experienced unprecedented violence marked by an increase in the number of clashes between the police and armed gangs.
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Argentine Teachers Start National Strike
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentine-Teachers-Start-National-Strike-20240304-0004.html
March 4, 2024, 12:57 PM
The teachers' monthly salary has decreased from 296 to 261 dollars due to far-right President Milei's policies.
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Haiti: More Than 3,600 Prisoners Released After Prison Attack
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haiti-More-Than-3600-Prisoners-Released-After-Prison-Attack-20240303-0004.html
March 3, 2024, 9:04 PM
According to the UN, 4,789 people were killed in Haiti in 2023, 1,698 injured and 2,490 kidnapped.
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El Salvador Held Municipal Elections This Sunday
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/El-Salvador-Held-Municipal-Elections-This-Sunday-20240303-0003.html
March 3, 2024, 8:01 PM
There has also been low turnout and irregularities during this local elections.
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Mexico and Venezuela Sign Migratory Agreement
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Mexico-and-Venezuela-Sign-Migratory-Agreement-20240302-0007.html
March 2, 2024, 7:34 PM