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In Venezuela's municipal elections, Chavismo gained at least 70 municipalities while the opposition lost around 50, with President Maduro calling it a historic victory.  In Colombia, a verdict is expected in the trial against former President Alvaro Uribe on serious charges, which could lead to a 12-year prison sentence. The Colombian magazine Semana published an article seen as a tactic to i...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso highlights the World Health Organization's warning of a severe famine in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade, with over a hundred Palestinians, mostly children, dying from starvation amid significant casualties from the conflict.  Brazil is set to join South Africa's case at the UN International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide, alongside...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses several key issues in Latin America:  1. **Honduras**: National Congress President Luis Redondo warns of potential electoral fraud involving drug trafficking and bipartisan collusion ahead of the November elections. He promotes biometric validation and rapid results transmission to prevent irregularities that affected past elections. 2. **Argentina*...

Venezuela has launched an investigation against El Salvador's president, Najib Bukele, over the mistreatment of 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. who were reportedly tortured in a prison for four months. Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab has appealed to international bodies for action.  Following a democracy summit in Santiago with progressive leaders, Chile's President...

On today's podcast, this Monday, the so-called High-Level Democracy Always Summit is taking place at the Palacio de la Moneda in Chile with the participation of Presidents Boric, Orsi, Petro, Lula and Sánchez. A progressive summit aimed at promoting a joint declaration in defense of democracy, multilateralism, social justice, regulation against disinformation and the rights of the far-right....

On today's podcast, Jorge Ghettoso highlights the following key news: 1. The Venezuelan economy grew by over 6% in Q1 2025, with a 9% increase in GDP, marking 17 consecutive quarters of growth despite international sanctions, as noted by President Nicolas Maduro. 2. In Syria, the de facto president reportedly abandoned Damascus amid rising instability due to Israeli military actions and secta...

In a recent podcast, Jorge Ristoso discussed the outcomes of the Hague Group summit, which concluded with a six-point action plan emphasizing that no state is above the law.  Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized military support for violent actions against civilians and called for Colombia to leave NATO, while also acknowledging the rights of Palestinians to resist occupation.  In Honduras...

In today's podcast, Jorge Getoso reports on several key issues:  1. At the Hague Group summit in Colombia, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese urged global rejection of the "Zionist genocide" in Gaza and called for severing relations with Israel and an arms embargo due to ongoing violations of international law, which have resulted in over 58,000 Palestinian deaths. 2. In Ecuad...

In today's podcast, Jorge Getoso reports on several urgent matters:  1. Colombia is hosting a summit of the Hague Group, consisting of eight Global South countries, to address what they view as genocide in Gaza by Israel. 2. In El Salvador, the NGO Socorro Jurídico Humanitario states that 427 individuals have died in prison under President Bukele's state of exception, many of whom had no...

On today's podcast for July 4th, Jorge Getoso discusses President Trump's signing of a controversial tax and budget law, which critics argue benefits the wealthy while jeopardizing coverage for millions of Americans.  In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro accuses foreign drug trafficking mafias of controlling territories and warns of U.S. attempts to undermine his government following a m...

In Peru, the Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a 35-year prison sentence for Keiko Fujimori, a former presidential candidate, for crimes related to the financing of her campaigns by Odebrecht. Meanwhile, President Dina Boluarte received a significant salary increase to $10,000, amid rising poverty.  In El Salvador, President Bukele's state of emergency has lasted over three years, wi...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses the two-day Mercosur Summit in Buenos Aires, where leadership will transition from Argentina's President Millet to Brazil's President Lula. Key topics include their differing views on Mercosur's future, with Lula supporting bloc-wide negotiations and Millet favoring individual country agreements. The summit aims to advance the Mercosu...

On today's podcast in Colombia, president Gustavo Petro described the attempt to overthrow him by his former foreign minister Álvaro Leiva as a barbaric and cowardly act of revenge. After audios and letters were leaked in which Leyva sought support in the United States, including allies of president Trump such as congressman Mario Diaz Ballard, with the aim of applying international pressure...

Hello, I'm Jorge Gestoso. On today's podcast, China and the United States signed a trade-related agreement. President Trump stated that he also plans to reach agreements with India and confirmed that so far the only two finalized deals are with China and the United Kingdom. As part of the call to support the elections in Honduras, the ruling Libre Party began a national march on Thursday...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses President Gustavo Petro's significant legislative victory in Colombia, where he successfully signed the Labor Reform, aimed at improving workers' quality of life. This marks Petro's biggest achievement in 2025 and a setback for the Colombian right. He emphasizes the need for new unions and youth mobilization for the reform's succ...

In today's podcast, Jorge Getoso discusses several key international events:  1. China's defense ministers are meeting in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, emphasizing commitment to multilateralism and peace. 2. A peace forum in Belgium calls for global collective action for peace. 3. Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro proposes a global summit for peace. 4. In Panama, human r...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Truth Social, emphasizing its importance.  He also reflects on the 100 days since the US's expulsion of over 250 Venezuelan citizens to a detention center in El Salvador, calling it institutionalized kidnapping and a...

In today's podcast. Iran has issued a strong military warning to the US after American airstrikes target its nuclear infrastructure. On Monday, a spokesperson for Iran's Central Military Command said, and I quote, In response to this crime by the United States, we will carry out powerful and precise operations that will lead to serious, regrettable and unpredictable consequences, he said...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iran's foreign minister attending a Geneva meeting aimed at de-escalation but insisting on a halt to Israeli aggression before resuming dialogue with the U.S.  Meanwhile, President Trump is expected to decide on U.S. involvement in the conflict within two weeks. C olombian President Gustavo Petr...

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In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses several key news stories: Iran has asserted its right to self-defense in response to Israeli attacks, which it claims target residential areas, contradicting Israel's narrative of limited surgical strikes. The conflict between the two nations has now lasted five days.  In Colombia, a discussion on labor reform was postponed after the exit of ri...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses the recent missile attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Israel, targeting military centers and causing significant casualties. Israel has retaliated by attacking Iranian military command centers, which has led to a surge in oil prices due to fears of a regional conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz.  Additionally, in Colombia, social and...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso reports on three major news stories:  1. A plane crash in India involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport, bound for London, resulting in no survivors among the 242 people on board. 2. Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a decree for a referendum on labor and health care reforms after the Sena...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses the Argentine Supreme Court's decision to uphold a six-year prison sentence and permanent disqualification for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner over allegations of fraudulent administration related to road construction projects. Fernández de Kirchner denounces the ruling as political persecution, and over 200 global leaders expre...

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso reports on several significant events:  1. Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot during a political event, prompting an investigation by President Gustavo Petro who has made arrests related to the incident. 2. Argentine President Javier Miley faced backlash for using inflammatory language against Spanish President Ped...