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US releases detained Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab

After over three years imprisoned in Cape Verde and Miami, Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab was released in a prisoner exchange with the US

Daily Round-up | Sri Lankan workers stage strike against economic reforms & other stories

In this episode, we bring you stories of Sri Lankan workers going on strike over the economic crisis, British teachers launching a protest, a vote on a death penalty in Israel, and the US renewing a national emergency against Venezuela

Daily Round-up | Talks resume between Venezuelan government and opposition & other stories

In today’s episode, we bring you stories of talks between the Venezuelan government and the opposition, a report by Oxfam on the declining number of working women due to the pandemic, and threats to tuition-free medical courses in Greece

After 3 years under Guaidó’s control, Colombia returns state-owned petrochemical company to Venezuela

Colombian government ratifies Caracas-appointed board; decision ends Guaidó’s control over company

Daily Round-Up | Pentagon finds ‘no wrongdoing’ in Syria airstrikes & other stories

Pentagon report on airstrikes in Syria that killed in Syria, US eases sanctions against Venezuela, Ola Bini’s trial resumes, and Libya’s PM retreats from Tripoli

Latin American and Caribbean states ratify unity against imperialism and other stories

Today we look at the final agreement signed at the 20th Summit of ALBA-TCP in Cuba, rising casualties after a major fuel tank explosion in Haiti, and more

Venezuela vaccinates 67% of its population against COVID-19

Despite the US blockade against Venezuela, the socialist government led by President Nicolás Maduro has been carrying out a successful mass vaccination drive against COVID-19

Outrage following illegal extradition of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab

Alex Saab was extradited on October 16 after being detained in Cape Verde for 491 days following his arrest on June 12, 2020.

‘Residential Revolt’ for affordable, safe housing in the Netherlands and other stories

Today we look at protests in the Netherlands to demand affordable social housing, renewed protests against right-wing President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador, and more

Venezuela condemns illegal kidnapping of envoy Alex Saab

Following Saab’s extradition, Venezuela announced that it was suspending its participation in the dialogue process with the opposition in Mexico

18 countries suffering under unilateralism unite in defense of UN Charter

The 18 countries, many of whom face unilateral sanctions by the US or EU members, have called for respecting the principles of the UN charter such as multilateralism, peace, and respect of national sovereignty

CELAC reinvigorated in Mexico

The summit was met with widespread enthusiasm for being able to bring together diverse political actors across the region and uniting them on diverse issues.