🇻🇪⚖️ Maduro's Government questions the "impartiality" of the CPI Prosecutor's Office in investigation
The Government of Venezuela denounced on Tuesday "various irregularities and violations" committed by the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which cast "in doubt the due impartiality and objectivity" of this body, which began a formal investigation into the country in 2021. for alleged crimes against humanity, denied by the Executive.
The Government presented a document to the court in which it denounces "various irregularities and violations of due process committed by the ICC Prosecutor's Office, including the defenselessness to which the Venezuelan State has been subjected throughout the process, as well as the proven links " of said instance with NGOs, which "have provided information against the national authorities in this matter".
The letter, according to an official statement, "refutes all the fallacies of the media and geopolitical aggression launched to accuse Venezuela of alleged crimes against humanity, which have never occurred."
The ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, asked the court, last November, for authorization to proceed with the investigation, which began in 2021 after the preliminary examination, opened in February 2018, detected indications that there had been been able to commit crimes and violations of human rights.
The Government of Venezuela denounced on Tuesday "various irregularities and violations" committed by the Prosecutor's Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which cast "in doubt the due impartiality and objectivity" of this body, which began a formal investigation into the country in 2021. for alleged crimes against humanity, denied by the Executive.
The Government presented a document to the court in which it denounces "various irregularities and violations of due process committed by the ICC Prosecutor's Office, including the defenselessness to which the Venezuelan State has been subjected throughout the process, as well as the proven links " of said instance with NGOs, which "have provided information against the national authorities in this matter".
The letter, according to an official statement, "refutes all the fallacies of the media and geopolitical aggression launched to accuse Venezuela of alleged crimes against humanity, which have never occurred."
The ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, asked the court, last November, for authorization to proceed with the investigation, which began in 2021 after the preliminary examination, opened in February 2018, detected indications that there had been been able to commit crimes and violations of human rights.
🧑🎓👨🏫🇻🇪 Universities start a 48-hour national strike for "decent" wages
The university education sector begins this Tuesday, February 28, a national strike for 48 hours to demand better salary conditions from the Government.
The Federation of Associations of University Professors of Venezuela announced the call for a national strike on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week to achieve "a decent wage", as well as to reach a collective bargaining with the Executive and "union freedom".
The same call was made by the president of the Union of Workers, Eduardo Sánchez, who assured that among the demands are an indexed salary increase, the release of imprisoned workers, collective contracts that are paralyzed and "the issue of retirees".
The call comes after months of protests in the streets of multiple regions of the country by hundreds of members of the educational staff, not only from universities, mainly due to their low monthly income.
It is expected that 5,000 professors, employees and workers of the University of Zulia will join the strike, confirmed to the Voice of America the president of the teachers' association of that institution, Francisco Pinto.
As he commented, the Executive "proposed to end the universities" through gradual cuts for years of up to 80% of what is required in their budgets.
He also said that university professors receive " starvation wages " for their jobs. “We are all public employees. This struggle is not exclusive to the university sector. We are working jointly on all the factors that depend on the State for being public workers,” he said.
The university education sector begins this Tuesday, February 28, a national strike for 48 hours to demand better salary conditions from the Government.
The Federation of Associations of University Professors of Venezuela announced the call for a national strike on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week to achieve "a decent wage", as well as to reach a collective bargaining with the Executive and "union freedom".
The same call was made by the president of the Union of Workers, Eduardo Sánchez, who assured that among the demands are an indexed salary increase, the release of imprisoned workers, collective contracts that are paralyzed and "the issue of retirees".
The call comes after months of protests in the streets of multiple regions of the country by hundreds of members of the educational staff, not only from universities, mainly due to their low monthly income.
It is expected that 5,000 professors, employees and workers of the University of Zulia will join the strike, confirmed to the Voice of America the president of the teachers' association of that institution, Francisco Pinto.
As he commented, the Executive "proposed to end the universities" through gradual cuts for years of up to 80% of what is required in their budgets.
He also said that university professors receive " starvation wages " for their jobs. “We are all public employees. This struggle is not exclusive to the university sector. We are working jointly on all the factors that depend on the State for being public workers,” he said.
🇻🇪🇺🇸American detainee Eyvin Hernández (accused of illegally entering Venezuela) affirms that his family has been informed of a possible agreement that would free him and others, in exchange for the Colombian-Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab, who had been fulfilling diplomatic functions as Envoy Special from the Government of Nicolás Maduro.
A potential deal has emerged to secure the release of US citizens detained in Venezuela, in exchange for the release of Alex Saab, Newsweek has learned, based on a plea from one of the detained men.
Eyvin Hernández, a Salvadoran American lawyer was arrested by the Venezuelan authorities on 03.31.2022.
Alex Saab was arbitrarily detained on 06.12.2020 by local authorities in Cape Verde at the request of the US.
A potential deal has emerged to secure the release of US citizens detained in Venezuela, in exchange for the release of Alex Saab, Newsweek has learned, based on a plea from one of the detained men.
Eyvin Hernández, a Salvadoran American lawyer was arrested by the Venezuelan authorities on 03.31.2022.
Alex Saab was arbitrarily detained on 06.12.2020 by local authorities in Cape Verde at the request of the US.
🇧🇷🇺🇾 Brazil wants to promote integration and use of local currencies in a meeting with Uruguay
The Brazilian Government aims to promote the use of local currencies in trade with Uruguay, as well as to promote physical and energy integration with that country, a source from the Foreign Ministry informed Sputnik.
🗨 "As is known, Brazil is also interested in expanding the use of local currencies in regional trade, in order to reduce our dependence on foreign currency and reduce costs for our operators," the source said.
🗓 He argued that during the next meeting to be held by authorities from both countries, on March 7, Brazil wants to discuss "strategies to simplify rules, modernize our regulatory frameworks, expand our physical and energy integration and promote contacts between our authorities from the most diverse areas".
The Brazilian Government aims to promote the use of local currencies in trade with Uruguay, as well as to promote physical and energy integration with that country, a source from the Foreign Ministry informed Sputnik.
🗨 "As is known, Brazil is also interested in expanding the use of local currencies in regional trade, in order to reduce our dependence on foreign currency and reduce costs for our operators," the source said.
🗓 He argued that during the next meeting to be held by authorities from both countries, on March 7, Brazil wants to discuss "strategies to simplify rules, modernize our regulatory frameworks, expand our physical and energy integration and promote contacts between our authorities from the most diverse areas".
🤝Mayors met with a delegation of the European Union in Maracaibo
The Mayor's Office of Maracaibo was the host venue for the meeting of the Association of Mayors of the Zulia State with the delegation of the European Union (EU), this Tuesday, February 28.
Rafael Dochao Moreno, head of the delegation in Venezuela, said that this is his first visit to Zulia state with the purpose of strengthening ties with the interior of the country.
The Mayor's Office of Maracaibo was the host venue for the meeting of the Association of Mayors of the Zulia State with the delegation of the European Union (EU), this Tuesday, February 28.
Rafael Dochao Moreno, head of the delegation in Venezuela, said that this is his first visit to Zulia state with the purpose of strengthening ties with the interior of the country.
🇵🇪Peruvian Prosecutor's Office requests three-year preventive detention against Pedro Castillo
According to the Peruvian Public Ministry, the request for deprivation of liberty against Castillo, who has been imprisoned since December 7, 2022 after being vacated by Parliament and accused of alleged rebellion, was issued by the Second Transitory Supreme Prosecutor Specialized in Crimes Committed by Public Officials.
The institution also requested that the measure be extended for the same crimes to two former Castillo ministers: Juan Silva Villegas, who was in charge of the Transport and Communications portfolio, and Geiner Alvarado López, who was responsible for the Housing, Construction and Sanitation, and also directed the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
According to the Peruvian Public Ministry, the request for deprivation of liberty against Castillo, who has been imprisoned since December 7, 2022 after being vacated by Parliament and accused of alleged rebellion, was issued by the Second Transitory Supreme Prosecutor Specialized in Crimes Committed by Public Officials.
The institution also requested that the measure be extended for the same crimes to two former Castillo ministers: Juan Silva Villegas, who was in charge of the Transport and Communications portfolio, and Geiner Alvarado López, who was responsible for the Housing, Construction and Sanitation, and also directed the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
🇸🇻🇨🇴 "It's a concentration camp": Petro's criticism of Bukele for his prison policy
The presidents of El Salvador and Colombia got involved in a discussion on Twitter after both clashed over their different and contrary visions of security policies in Latin American countries.
🗨 "You can see on the networks the terrible photos — I can't get into other countries — of the concentration camp in El Salvador, full of young people, thousands and thousands imprisoned, which gives one the chills," said the 1st of March Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Hours later, the Salvadoran head of state called the Colombian's criticism "rhetoric" and assured that he wants "Colombia to actually manage to lower the homicide rates as we Salvadorans have."
The presidents of El Salvador and Colombia got involved in a discussion on Twitter after both clashed over their different and contrary visions of security policies in Latin American countries.
🗨 "You can see on the networks the terrible photos — I can't get into other countries — of the concentration camp in El Salvador, full of young people, thousands and thousands imprisoned, which gives one the chills," said the 1st of March Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Hours later, the Salvadoran head of state called the Colombian's criticism "rhetoric" and assured that he wants "Colombia to actually manage to lower the homicide rates as we Salvadorans have."
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🇵🇪Peruvian Prosecutor's Office requests three-year preventive detention against Pedro Castillo According to the Peruvian Public Ministry, the request for deprivation of liberty against Castillo, who has been imprisoned since December 7, 2022 after being vacated…
🇵🇪 Boluarte assures that the Armed Forces are "the main allies of the Peruvian people"
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte received the command baton of the Armed Forces and the Peruvian National Police, becoming the first woman to receive the artifact that distinguishes her as supreme head of both law enforcement bodies.
Despite the fact that the authorities of the Andean country have been accused of abuses during the protests, the new president maintained that the Army is a bulwark for the security of the Peruvian people.
🗨 "You are the guardianship institutions of the homeland, you represent the Peruvian nation, you are the non-deliberative forces that work for a more united country", said Dina Boluarte during her speech from the courtyard of the Government Palace .
The president assured that the Army and the National Police are "the main allies of the Peruvian people in the fight against the true enemies of the homeland."
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte received the command baton of the Armed Forces and the Peruvian National Police, becoming the first woman to receive the artifact that distinguishes her as supreme head of both law enforcement bodies.
Despite the fact that the authorities of the Andean country have been accused of abuses during the protests, the new president maintained that the Army is a bulwark for the security of the Peruvian people.
🗨 "You are the guardianship institutions of the homeland, you represent the Peruvian nation, you are the non-deliberative forces that work for a more united country", said Dina Boluarte during her speech from the courtyard of the Government Palace .
The president assured that the Army and the National Police are "the main allies of the Peruvian people in the fight against the true enemies of the homeland."
🇺🇸🇻🇪✍🏻 The United States extends the emergency decree that considers Venezuela "a threat".
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🇺🇸🇻🇪✍🏻 The United States extends the emergency decree that considers Venezuela "a threat".
🚩 A Venezuelan businessman linked to Chavismo killed his three-year-old son and then took his own life in Miami
Authorities in Florida, United States, are investigating the deaths of Venezuelan-American businessman José Manuel Gonzalez Testino, 53, and his 3-year-old son on Tuesday night in an apartment in Coconut Grove, Miami.
Officials who found the lifeless bodies in the luxurious home at 2669 South Bayshore Drive in Miami estimate that, based on how they observed the gunshot wounds, it would have been a homicide followed by a suicide.
In 2018, Testino had been detained at the Miami International Airport for bribing an official of the Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) company in exchange for favorable business treatment. The businessman controlled multiple companies and was accused in the US of conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
According to a criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Texas, Testino and an accomplice paid at least $629,000 in bribes to a former PDVSA official in exchange for him taking steps to “direct” oil company projects to their companies, give them priority when it comes to receiving payments and granting PDVSA contracts in US dollars instead of Venezuelan bolivars.
The local press also points out that Testino was collaborating with the US justice system in investigations into a corruption scheme linked to PDVSA and its US subsidiary, Citgo.
Authorities in Florida, United States, are investigating the deaths of Venezuelan-American businessman José Manuel Gonzalez Testino, 53, and his 3-year-old son on Tuesday night in an apartment in Coconut Grove, Miami.
Officials who found the lifeless bodies in the luxurious home at 2669 South Bayshore Drive in Miami estimate that, based on how they observed the gunshot wounds, it would have been a homicide followed by a suicide.
In 2018, Testino had been detained at the Miami International Airport for bribing an official of the Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) company in exchange for favorable business treatment. The businessman controlled multiple companies and was accused in the US of conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
According to a criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Texas, Testino and an accomplice paid at least $629,000 in bribes to a former PDVSA official in exchange for him taking steps to “direct” oil company projects to their companies, give them priority when it comes to receiving payments and granting PDVSA contracts in US dollars instead of Venezuelan bolivars.
The local press also points out that Testino was collaborating with the US justice system in investigations into a corruption scheme linked to PDVSA and its US subsidiary, Citgo.
🛢️ Repsol increases its exposure in Venezuela due to "improvement of the political and social situation"
"The crisis situation in the country (Venezuela) entails uncertainty in the development of Repsol's businesses," says the 2022 consolidated annual report of the Spanish oil firm. "However," he adds, "prospects have improved as a result of the improvement in the political and social situation and a relative decrease in the coercive measures of the United States government."
The changes established in the US licenses for certain companies to do business with PDVSA have echoed in the Repsol situation. In fact, the company's total equity exposure in Venezuela increased by 38%.
"The crisis situation in the country (Venezuela) entails uncertainty in the development of Repsol's businesses," says the 2022 consolidated annual report of the Spanish oil firm. "However," he adds, "prospects have improved as a result of the improvement in the political and social situation and a relative decrease in the coercive measures of the United States government."
The changes established in the US licenses for certain companies to do business with PDVSA have echoed in the Repsol situation. In fact, the company's total equity exposure in Venezuela increased by 38%.
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🇻🇪🗳️✅ Presidential candidate María Corina Machado confirms that she is empowered to hold public office in Venezuela.
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An elderly woman, in a delicate state of health, was taken to the Pérez Carreño Hospital in Caracas , where relatives reported that they denied her care, claiming that there are no beds available.
🚙🇮🇷 🇻🇪Government reports commercialization of 532 Iranian cars
The Vice President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, led the broadcast this Thursday, March 2, for the fourth anniversary of the Great Transport Mission.
He assured that the blockade due to sanctions affected the arrival of batteries, automotive oils and tires. According to Rodríguez, "now Venezuela is looking for its own path."
For his part, the Minister of Transportation, Ramón Velásquez, pointed out that, in 40 days since the arrival of the 1,000 Iranian vehicles, 532 vehicles have been sold through the QR system and the next arrival of another 2,000 vehicles is expected.
The Vice President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, led the broadcast this Thursday, March 2, for the fourth anniversary of the Great Transport Mission.
He assured that the blockade due to sanctions affected the arrival of batteries, automotive oils and tires. According to Rodríguez, "now Venezuela is looking for its own path."
For his part, the Minister of Transportation, Ramón Velásquez, pointed out that, in 40 days since the arrival of the 1,000 Iranian vehicles, 532 vehicles have been sold through the QR system and the next arrival of another 2,000 vehicles is expected.
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Colectivos tried to completely invade a land belonging to the Federation of Colleges of Nursing Professionals in San Bernardino, Caracas.
Petro's son is accused by his ex-wife of receiving drug money for the campaign
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Venezuela demanded this Thursday the "complete, immediate and unconditional" end of the sanctions imposed on some thirty countries in the world during the XIX summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
⚡️ Government of Peru terminates the functions of its consul in Mexico
Boluarte affirmed that he made that determination because the Mexican president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, "has decided to support the coup d'état carried out by the now former president Pedro Castillo, on December 7, 2022."
Boluarte affirmed that he made that determination because the Mexican president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, "has decided to support the coup d'état carried out by the now former president Pedro Castillo, on December 7, 2022."
🇨🇴✈️🇻🇪 The Colombian state company Satena makes its first direct commercial flight to Caracas
The Satena airline made its first flight this Friday through a new direct route that both countries open after the resumption of their bilateral and commercial relations.
The Colombian Ministry of Defense explained that a total of 29 Colombian and 15 Venezuelan passengers traveled on this first direct flight to Caracas.
The Satena airline made its first flight this Friday through a new direct route that both countries open after the resumption of their bilateral and commercial relations.
The Colombian Ministry of Defense explained that a total of 29 Colombian and 15 Venezuelan passengers traveled on this first direct flight to Caracas.