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Far-right president of Argentina, Javier Milley, traveled to the U.S. for the fifth time in seven months, while 5 million Argentines are hungry and poverty has increased to 55 percent.  In Bolivia, a rally was held in rejection of the attempted coup d'etat and in defense of democracy, with President Luis Arce participating.  Climate change is affecting agriculture in Bolivia.  In Venezuela, t...

Bolivia announces partnership with Brazil, Russia, China, and India for lithium industrialization.  Colombia's President Petro presents report on peace accord at UN Security Council.  Venezuela's presidential elections to be monitored by international observers.  President Maduro seeks reelection. Please join me on another podcast of the news with Jorge Gestoso. Talk to you then.

In Brazil, Bolsonaro supporters are forming an extreme right international coalition. In Venezuela, President Maduro's campaign is asking for investigations into threats against opposition mayors.  In Peru, the trial against Keiko Fujimori continues with the prosecution seeking a 30-year jail term.  Join Jorge Gestoso for more world news on his podcast.

MERCOSUR summit in Paraguay addresses stalled deal with the EU, welcomes Bolivia as full member and Panama's request to join.  Brazil's President meets with Bolivia's President. Venezuela seeks assistance from Colombia in investigating destabilization attempts.  Cuba reveals details of arms smuggling plan from US. 30 people arrested in connection with the case. Interior Ministry war...

Former President of Colombia Ernesto Samper warns of dangerous fascism advancing in Latin America, undermining regional integration. Hurricane Beryl regains strength heading towards Mexico after causing damage in Caribbean.  Runoff presidential elections in Iran between reformist and ultra-conservative candidate following sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi.  Join Jorge Gestoso for more news u...

Venezuela begins electoral campaign for July 28th presidential elections, with Maduro and opposition candidates starting activities.  Hurricane Beryl heads towards Mexico after causing devastation in the Caribbean. Unions in Ecuador protest against economic policies of President Novoa. Only one in three Ecuadorians have formal jobs.  Join Jorge Gestoso for more world news on his next podcast.

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela confirmed the resumption of direct dialogues with the United States Hurricane Beryl downgraded to a Category 4 as it passes through the Caribbean, causing fatalities The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is holding a summit in Kazakhstan with Belarus expected to become the 10th member.

President Maduro of Venezuela has accepted the resumption of dialogues with the United States, demanding that all sanctions be lifted.  Hurricane burial is now at Category 5, causing damage in the Caribbean. Prosecutor in Peru is set to present accusations against Keiko Fujimori for allegedly running a criminal organization and receiving undeclared campaign funds.  I'm Jorge Gestoso, please j...

In France, the extreme right National Party led by Marine Le Pen won 33% of the vote in the legislative elections, with the leftist New Popular Front in second place and Emmanuel Macron's party in third. The runoff will take place this Sunday.  In Venezuela, authorities highlighted high participation in a rehearsal for the upcoming presidential elections, with international observers present....

President Luis Arce of Bolivia reaffirmed his government's commitment to peace and democracy, rejecting accusations of a self-coup.  Venezuela and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations with various activities. Presidential elections have started in Iran with four candidates vying for the position. Polling places have been installed in Iran and in more than 95 countries.

Julian Assange is free and back in Australia after reaching a plea deal with the U.S. DOJ Venezuela's Vice President denounced sabotage during the electoral campaign Israel was listed for the first time for violating the rights of children in armed conflicts at the UN Security Council debate. These are the main headlines brought to us today by our host Jorge Gestoso

Presidential candidates in Venezuela signed an agreement to recognize election results, attending a meeting called by the National Electoral Council. Opposition candidates also attended, while some refused. In Peru, a national march protested against attacks on democracy, indigenous rights, and the Amazon.  In Brazil, the Pantanal region saw a significant increase in fire outbreaks compared to the...

In Russia, President Putin visits Vietnam to discuss investment in liquid gas and strengthen ties.  Ecuador experiences a massive electricity blackout affecting millions.  In Mexico, President-elect Sheinbaum announces her cabinet with focus on women in key positions.  This is Jorge Gestoso with the World News.

In North Korea, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un signed a mutual defense treaty.  In Colombia, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are discussing solutions for displaced people due to disasters and climate change. The Chile Action Plan aims to assist forcibly displaced and stateless people in the region.  In South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated for a second term. 30 heads of state w...

President Lula da Silva in Brazil certifies a law against domestic violence against women.  In Russia, President Putin is making a state visit to North Korea and Vietnam.  Climate change continues to impact Central American countries, with heavy rainfall causing casualties and displacements. These are the main headlines brought to us today by our host Jorge Gestoso

Paraguay and Bolivia agree to trade international currencies, marking a step towards Latin American integration.  The UN reports violations of children's rights in armed conflicts, with Israel listed for the first time.  Demonstrations in Brazil against a bill that seeks to punish abortions, including in cases of violations against minors.  Join Jorge Gestoso for more news.

In Argentina, the Senate approved a Basis Law with the tie-breaking vote of Vice  President Victoria Villarreal, which gives special powers to President Javier Milley.  Haiti welcomed a new government in hopes of resolving ongoing crisis, and the UN held a debate on eliminating economic sanctions as a form of coercion. These are the main headlines brought to us by our host Jorge Gestoso

Venezuela's Foreign Minister participated in a BRICS Plus Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Russia, highlighting Venezuela's potential as a member.  In Argentina, the Senate will analyze a draft law amid protests against it. The UN denounced Israeli bombings causing internal displacement of Palestinians. 1.7 million people in Gaza have been displaced, with over 37,000 Palestinians kille...

In France, the left announced the creation of a Popular Front Against Fascism ahead of legislative elections, aiming to combat the extreme right.  The UN Security Council adopted a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, exchange of prisoners, and withdrawal of Israeli forces.  In Russia...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) demanded Friday that Israel "ensure unimpeded access" to Gaza for "any commission of inquiry" to "investigate allegations of genocide" against the Israeli army and government, and ordered it to "keep open" the Rafah crossing for humanitarian access to the Strip.   The Brazilian government reported on Thursday that the...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced Wednesday. Earlier this month, Petro announced his government's decision to break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza, and closed Colombia's embassy in Tel Aviv on May 3. Dignitaries and high-level officials from a...

Thousands of Iranians paid tribute on Monday in Tehran and other cities in the country to Raisi, who lost his life the day before in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area of northwestern Iran along with eight other people.  Also, the Three Powers Committee agrees to hold presidential elections in the country on June 28, following the initial agreement reached between the Guardian Council of the...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday referred to the energy and economic cooperation between his country and China, highlighting the achievements in these areas thanks to the ties of union and friendship between the two countries. Speaking at the 8th Russian-Chinese EXPO in the city of Harbin, Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and Beijing can be proud of the results of Russian-Chinese economic...

The president of China, Xi Jinping, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, made clear Thursday in Beijing their interest in continuing to strengthen relations of friendship and cooperation, a face to face that distances Western hopes that Beijing will pressure Moscow to stop the war in Ukraine. The South African ambassador to The Hague, Vusimuzi Madonsela, denounced on Thursday that the Isra...

The Palestinians commemorate this Wednesday the 76th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba, when more than 700,000 people were expelled from their homes. The National Assembly (NA) of Venezuela approved a draft agreement repudiating the renewal of unilateral coercive measures against the country by the European Union (EU) and proposed to the Electoral Power the withdrawal of the invitation to observers fr...