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01.03.2026 - 04:01 [ Communist Party of Israel ]

CPI & Aljabha/Hadash condemn the Israeli-US aggression against Iran and warn of the dangers of a comprehensive war

The Communist Party of Israel & The Democratic Front for Peace & Equality (Aljabha/Hadash) condemn the war of aggression launched by Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning, February 28, against Iran, and affirm that this attack is a joint Israeli-American aggression, warning that it may ignite a large-scale regional or global war.

CPI and Aljabha/Hadash reaffirm that Israel is not only an instrument of global American imperialism, but also a partner in it and in its efforts to impose American imperialist hegemony over the world and its natural and economic resources, and to subject all governments to US political and economic interests. This includes all parts of the world – especially the Middle East and Latin America.

CPI & Aljabha/Hadash also point to the danger of the near-consensus among the government and the main Israeli opposition parties regarding the war of agression against Iran, and warn against exploiting the preoccupation of public opinion with this attack to intensify massacres and crimes of ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and to expand the fascist onslaught and the rise of racism in Israel.

We also call on all true peace movements within Israeli society to raise their voices against Israeli-US aggression, and to demand the removal of US forces and all nuclear weapons from the Middle East.

17.01.2026 - 22:14 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Freihandelsabkommen unterzeichnet Was das Mercosur-Abkommen für die Wirtschaft bedeutet

Sechs Staaten sind Mitglied von Mercosur, von denen vier Teil des Abkommens mit der EU sind: Argentinien, Brasilien, Paraguay und Uruguay.

17.01.2026 - 22:01 [ CNN ]

EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade agreement

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world.

The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s humid capital of Asunción marks a major geopolitical victory for the EU in an age of American tariffs and surging Chinese exports, expanding the bloc’s foothold in a resource-rich region increasingly contested by Washington and Beijing.

05.01.2026 - 21:53 [ Nachrichtenagentur Radio Utopie ]

Archiv: natural intelligence department – about neutrality No 2: a neutral country can be helped in defending itself against an invader without being in a war coalition.

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05.01.2026 - 02:18 [ Organisation Amerikanischer Staaten / Organization of American States (OAS) ]

OAS Permanent Council to Consider Recent Events in Venezuela

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 EST (15:00 GMT) in the Simón Bolivar room at OAS headquarters, “to consider recent events in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.”

Please consult the agenda of the meeting here. Note that changes to the agenda may yet be made before the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live – with interpretation in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese- on the OAS Website and the OAS Facebook page

05.01.2026 - 01:51 [ Reuters ]

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

(January 3, 2026)

Colombia, backed by Russia and China, requested the meeting of the 15-member council, diplomats said. The U.N. Security Council has met twice – in October and December – over the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

05.01.2026 - 01:36 [ Colombia Reports ]

Colombia calls for emergency UN, OAS meetings after US air strikes in Venezuela

(January 3, 2026)

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro called for emergency meets of the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS) after the United States apparently carried out air strikes in Venezuela.

In a series of posts on social media platform X, Petro said “they have attacked Venezuela.”

05.01.2026 - 01:10 [ Radio Habana Cuba ]

Cuba denounces attack on Venezuela as an act of state terrorism

“This is not about fighting narco-terrorism, as they falsely claim, but about destroying a project of integration and resistance that was born with Commander Hugo Chávez,” he asserted.

The Cuban president categorically rejected the Monroe Doctrine and any extraterritorial claims over Latin American territory, while demanding that the United States provide immediate proof of life for Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Diaz-Canel also compared the action to the crimes against humanity committed by Israeli Zionism in Gaza, emphasizing its illegal, immoral, and international law violations.

“This is not just an attack against Venezuela; it is a threat against all of humanity,” he warned, and called on the international community to mobilize unequivocally against the advance of modern fascism, disguised as foreign policy.

Cuba, he reaffirmed, is prepared to defend, “with its own blood if necessary, the independence of Our America.”

05.01.2026 - 01:06 [ telesur ]

Nicaragua Demands the Release of Venezuela’s Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro

(January 3, 2026)

The government of Nicaragua, co-chaired by Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, demanded this Saturday respect for the sovereignty of Venezuela and the release of the president Nicolás Maduro, who was kidnapped this morning in Caracas by US imperialist forces.

In a pronouncement, under the title ‘Nicaragua for truth, peace, justice and life’, the Nicaraguan government called for “respect for the sovereignty of the people of Venezuela,” and “joined the clamor of the entire world, which from a deep rejection affirms that we will continue fighting for international law and sovereignties to prevail.”

05.01.2026 - 00:19 [ Euractiv,com ]

Spain joins with Latin America to criticise Venezuela military intervention

Spain, along with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay, issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning unilateral military actions in Venezuela and calling for a political solution led by Venezuelans.

“We express our concern regarding any attempt at governmental control, administration, or external appropriation of natural or strategic resources, which is incompatible with international law and threatens the political, economic, and social stability of the region,” reads the press release.

05.01.2026 - 00:12 [ theGuardian.com ]

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay condemn ‚dangerous precedent‘ set by US attack on Venezuela

The statement reads:

„We express our profound concern and rejection of the military actions carried out unilaterally on Venezuelan territory, which contravene fundamental principles of international law, particularly the prohibition of the use and threat of force, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. These actions constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security and put the civilian population at risk.

We reiterate that the situation in Venezuela must be resolved exclusively through peaceful means, by means of dialogue, negotiation, and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in all its expressions, without external interference and in accordance with international law. We reaffirm that only an inclusive political process, led by Venezuelans, can lead to a democratic and sustainable solution that respects human dignity.

We reaffirm the character of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, built on mutual respect, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and non-intervention, and we call for regional unity, beyond political differences, in the face of any action that jeopardises regional stability. We also urge the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Member States of the relevant multilateral mechanisms to use their good offices to contribute to de-escalating tensions and preserving regional peace.

We express our concern regarding any attempt at government control, administration, or external appropriation of natural or strategic resources, which is incompatible with international law and threatens the political, economic, and social stability of the region.

04.01.2026 - 23:53 [ Al Jazeera ]

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay reject outside ‘control’

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay in a joint statement expressed their “rejection” of US forces’ ousting of Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s president and “concern about any attempt at governmental control or administration or outside appropriation of natural or strategic resources”.

04.01.2026 - 22:18 [ Antiwar.com ]

Trump: We Are in Venezuela Now, and We Are Going to Stay

Trump claimed Washington would pay for the occupation of Venezuela with profits from the country’s oil.

04.01.2026 - 22:10 [ ABC News ]

Trump‘s vow to ‚run‘ Venezuela, sell oil, part of plan to dominate Western Hemisphere

But Trump‘s framing of the issue appeared to quickly expand when he stunned observers by saying the U.S. was going to „run the country“ temporarily, even if that involved troops on the ground, that American companies would soon start selling the country‘s vast oil reserves, and that it was part of an overall strategy of U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.

26.12.2025 - 18:54 [ Trinidad Express ]

Tensions over Venezuela: T&T in the middle as Trump and Maduro face off

BY the time the year comes to a close on December 31, the United States would have carried out one of the largest naval deployments to the Caribbean in more than two decades, sending multiple warships, 15,000 troops and the world’s largest aircraft carrier into waters once considered a “zone of peace”.

Accompanied by nearly 30 lethal so-called “boat strikes” that have killed at least 100 traversing the Caribbean and Pacific, the build-up sent the region’s small islands and South American countries into uncertainty, stoking fear of escalation, armed conflict and, in the case of Venezuela, the possibility of forced regime change.

24.12.2025 - 08:37 [ United Nations ]

Security Council Debates United States–Venezuela Standoff, as Calls Mount for Restraint

Yet, while Chile does not recognize the legitimacy of the Maduro regime, that country’s representative rejected any armed activity that could risk regional peace and stability. She also underlined the imperative of respecting international law, which, Brazil’s representative observed, includes the UN Charter’s prohibition against the threat or use of force. The United States’ activities are generating tensions in a region characterized by “stability and peaceful coexistence”, added Colombia’s representative, warning that military escalation not only heightens the risk of a broader conflict but also undermines collective efforts to prevent conflict and promote regional stability.

“History demonstrates that the threat or the use of force invariably leads to greater human suffering and the erosion of the international legal order,” observed Mexico’s representative. He underscored that, regardless of the country or region involved, “dialogue and negotiation are the only legitimate and effective ways of resolving — in the long run — existing differences”. Urging all parties to act with restraint, he added: “It is exclusively up to the Venezuelan people to determine [their country’s] political future.”

21.12.2025 - 15:10 [ Folha De S. Paulo ]

Lula Government Pushes Back Against Milei Over Map Depicting Brazil as a Favela and Takes Aim at Argentine Poverty

Vieira said that „the map posted by President Milei needs an urgent update“ and presented data favorable to Brazil without directly mentioning Argentina. The minister highlighted that under President Lula, the country „is modernizing and addressing its social problems,“ has a „growing economy, the lowest unemployment levels, international reserves of US$ 360 billion,“ and has exited the Hunger Map.

Vieira also noted that Brazil has had a „stable currency for 30 years“ and does not owe „a single cent to the IMF,“ while a government source pointed to Argentina’s financial difficulties.

In 2024, Milei’s first year in office, poverty in Argentina surged to 52.9%, later falling to 31.6% in the first half of the year—still higher than Brazil’s 23.1%. The IMF extended a US$ 20 billion loan to the country.

21.12.2025 - 14:39 [ Wikipedia ]

Nicaragua v. United States

The Case Concerning the Military and Paramilitary Activities in and Against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v. United States of America) (1986)[2] was a case where the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held that the U.S. had violated international law by supporting the Contras in their rebellion against the Sandinistas and by mining Nicaragua‘s harbors. The case was decided in favor of Nicaragua and against the United States with the awarding of reparations to Nicaragua.

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In response to the ICJ‘s decision that US aid to the contra rebels violated international law, US State Department lawyer, Abraham Sofaer, said that the US would no longer recognize the ICJ‘s ‚compulsory jurisdiction‘ authority. Sofaer said „We felt the Nicaragua case was an unfortunate signal to us that we should be concerned about our security interests and about the use of the court for political-public relations purposes. . . . The President does not want the court used for those purposes–at the same time, he and others in this Administration want to continue to use the court for its intended purposes“. Paul Reichler, one of the lawyers representing Nicaragua in the case, said: „It‘s another indication that this Administration has no regard for international law–when international law conflicts with a foreign policy objective of the Administration, they will throw international law into the waste basket“.

07.12.2025 - 18:36 [ ModernDiplomacy.eu ]

Kremlin: US Security Strategy Aligns With Russian Views

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented that the changes in U. S. strategy reflect Russia’s perspective. He noted that the U. S. commitment to prevent NATO from expanding continually was encouraging but mentioned that the U. S. “deep state” might have different views from Trump.

07.12.2025 - 13:02 [ MSN.com ]

Trump declares ‚our hemisphere‘: Monroe Doctrine gets 21st-century makeover

Experts SAN spoke with agreed it‘s not exactly clear what the words will mean when it comes to actual policy and implementation.

„My first reaction is that this is kind of like a Truth Social post,“ Sexton said. „It‘s a lot of bluster and bombast. It‘s an administration that really likes to invoke national symbols.“

Sexton acknowledged that this could be the signal of something real to come. The U.S. continues its military buildup in the Caribbean following the bombing of alleged drug boats and threats from Trump of military action in Venezuela.

07.12.2025 - 12:59 [ Reuters ]

Trump strategy document revives Monroe Doctrine, slams Europe

(December 5, 2025)

The National Security Strategy, released overnight, described Trump‘s vision as one of „flexible realism“ and argued that the U.S. should revive the 19th century Monroe Doctrine, which declared the Western Hemisphere to be Washington‘s zone of influence. It also warned that Europe faces „civilizational erasure“ and must change course.

01.12.2025 - 08:07 [ Associated Press ]

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention

Poll workers began tallying Hondurans’ votes Sunday evening as the country moved to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race by endorsing a candidate and announcing that he would pardon a former president.

15.11.2025 - 19:35 [ Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America ]

COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE BOLIVARIAN ALLIANCE FOR THE PEOPLES OF OUR AMERICA

The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America categorically condemns the recent offensive escalation of hostile and provocative statements issued by spokespeople for the United States government against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. These are discredited figures, without moral authority, who resort to ridiculous falsehoods and pretexts in an attempt to create a scenario that our peoples already know all too well.

The Alliance clearly warns: if the United States dares to take the leap from psychological and media operations to a reckless military movement of aggression against Venezuela, the entire Caribbean would enter into unprecedented destabilization.

12.11.2025 - 00:12 [ Trinidad Express ]

T&T distances itself again

On Sunday, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-European Union summit participants signed a joint declaration in Santa Marta, Colombia, which contains an article citing the “situation in the Caribbean and Pacific” and calling for dialogue and cooperation. Although present, T&T distanced itself from that specific point.
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has previously welcomed the US presence, promising the US unflinching access to the country’s territory in the event of a Venezuelan attack on neighbouring Guyana.

12.11.2025 - 00:04 [ EuropeanNewsroom.com ]

Latin America-EU Summit: States reject the ‘use of force’ amid tensions with the United States

“We reiterate our opposition to the use or threat of the use of force and to any action that is not in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter,” states the text signed on Sunday by 58 of the 60 nations present, with Venezuela and Nicaragua abstaining.

“We addressed the importance of maritime security and regional stability in the Caribbean,” adds the document, without directly mentioning the American bombings against ships suspected by Washington of transporting drugs, which have already resulted in 70 deaths.

11.11.2025 - 23:58 [ Arturo DominguezArturo Dominguez / Medium.com ]

Latin American and European Leaders Denounce US Actions Against Venezuela

On Monday, during a high-level summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) in Santa Maria, Colombia, leaders from Latin America and the European Union called for peace and diplomacy, denouncing the United States’ actions in the Caribbean in a joint statement. The declaration covered many issues, such as food insecurity, climate change, and freedom of expression, and how all nations can participate in addressing the region’s most pressing needs through cooperation.

The joint statement highlighted various concerns regarding US actions in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, saying in part, “We reiterate our opposition to the threat or use of force and to any action that is not in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations,” denouncing the country’s unilateral and violent actions against the sovereign citizens of Latin American and Caribbean countries.

17.10.2025 - 14:49 [ Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition ]

Statement 2025: Stop US Aggression Against Venezuela! / ¡Alto a la Agresión Estadounidense contra Venezuela!

(October 12, 2025)

The Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition demands an end to US aggression against Venezuela, which is on the brink of outright war. Any escalation in the violence against Venezuela will cause more suffering and deaths in the South American country, destabilize the region, and endanger all countries seeking a path independent from US domination, especially Cuba and Nicaragua.

US actions indicate a strike on Venezuela is imminent:

After the Trump administration designated international drug-trafficking groups as “foreign terrorist organizations” (FTOs), without any evidence it accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of being their ringleader. By July, a “secret directive” authorized military operations against FTOs at sea and on foreign soil.