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BThe tribute to the combatants took place on the same day that the Cuban people gave them a heartfelt farewell along Rancho Boyeros Avenue, where they were transported in horse-drawn carriages to the headquarters of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces.

In a simple but moving ceremony, the embassy staff in Chile observed a minute of silence in remembrance of their brothers who fell heroically.

Speaking at the event, the First Secretary in charge of political affairs, Rosario Rodriguez, read an excerpt from the speech given by the historical leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, at the tribute to the martyrs of Playa Giron.

“Our dead command, but let us not call them dead, let us say, as poet Nicolas Guillen did: that they live more than ever, that they will live eternally in the heartbeat of every Cuban.”

For his part, the Cuban ambassador to Chile, Oscar Cornelio Oliva, remembered Fidel Castro’s words at the funeral for the victims of the Barbados crime in 1976 when he stated: “We cannot say that pain is shared. Pain is multiplied. Millions of Cubans weep today alongside the loved ones of the victims of this abominable crime. And when an energetic and virile people weep, injustice trembles!”

That was not a slogan, nor a bombastic phrase; it was a warning to the enemies of the Revolution that Cuba is prepared to defend its independence and sovereignty and will not be intimidated by threats, he expressed.

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During the ordinary session held with the participation of President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the Prime Minister explained that the work system was improved, the proposals of the deputies were analyzed, and the study of the Program was continuously monitored throughout the country.

At the meeting, an update to the Government Program was announced, enriched by the results of the public consultation, the agreements of the 11th Plenum of the Central Committee of the Party, the conclusions of the sixth ordinary session of the National Assembly of People’s Power, and the interventions of the Commission on Economic Affairs.

Among the priorities for the first quarter are: the publication of the updated document, the consolidation of approved measures, and the identification of territorial potential to strengthen the Economic Plan and increase budget revenues.

Marrero highlighted the importance of the extraordinary sessions of the Provincial Councils of People’s Power, which allow for an evaluation of “how much more we can do” in implementing the Program’s objectives, with an emphasis on local areas.

For its part, the Council of State evaluated compliance with Law No. 158 of the Comptroller General of the Republic and the recommendations stemming from its accountability report to the National Assembly in December 2022.

Council members recommended intensifying oversight in key areas such as reducing the budget deficit, external revenues, food production, and strengthening state-owned socialist enterprises.

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Teachers arrived from different parts ofbthe country, celebrating Teachers’ Day, in a militant march to also demonstrate their absolute commitment to supporting interim President Delcy Rodríguez.

“We are standing firm, defending the Constitution, the homeland, Nicolas Maduro, and Cilia Flores,” declared one of the teachers from the platform, and assured that they would “defend free, quality education.”

Another spokesperson called for unity among Bolivarian teachers and for strengthening education, stating, “We will raise the banner of peace, of political will, and defend the Revolution with our lives if necessary.”

“We teachers demand the release of Maduro and Cilia; we want them back,” declared a teacher from Aragua state.

Minister of Education Hector Rodriguez noted that on January 3rd, homes, scientific institutions, and academic spaces such as the National Experimental Polytechnic University of the Bolivarian Armed Forces were bombed, resulting in over 108 deaths so far.

Rodriguez emphasized that despite the current situation in Venezuela, millions of children and young people have fully guaranteed access to education at all levels, free of charge.

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  In a statement, the party, led by jurist Duberli Rodriguez, former president of the Supreme Court, rejected the words of the extremist head of the White House against Cuba.

  “The hegemonic tyranny of the President of the United States has placed Cuba in the crosshairs of its aberrant aggressions, after perpetrating an assault and kidnapping in Venezuela, in violation of international norms,” the document adds.

  It points out that Trump, with his extortionate threats, intends to subdue by force the heroic Cuban Revolution, which has resisted for more than half a century all maneuvers aimed at destroying it.

  It warns that the Latin American people identify with the Cuban Revolution and feel every threat against Cuba deeply, which goes beyond mere solidarity.

  The statement also calls for reason and peace in the region, as well as for the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples.

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Several cultural and academic centers shared images and messages of solidarity, amplifying the funeral ceremony, which was broadcast live on national television.

“The images of our leaders at the airport, paying this well-deserved tribute, reflect the pain of an entire nation and the firm resolve that their sacrifice will not be in vain,” the Cuban Fund for Cultural Assets posted on its Facebook page.

“We honor their return home. Their example of internationalism and courage lives forever in our memory and in our struggle,” the organization added.

This message joins the digital gestures of other institutions such as the Cuban Book Institute, the National Council of Performing Arts, and the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry, which shared images and excerpts from the national broadcast.

The president of Casa de las Américas in Havana, Abel Prieto, and the president of the Hermanos Saíz Association, Yasel Toledo, also reinforced the collective support through virtual platforms.

Since early morning, a group of Cuban people and authorities have been honoring the remains of the 32 Cuban combatants who died during the aggression against Venezuela by the United States government, at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces.

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When the Trump administration invaded Venezuela and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, the New York Times and Washington Post framed it as a surprise.

In a 2,000-word play-by-play, the Post (1/3/26) called it a “surprise strike” in a headline, and a “secretive operation” in the article. The Times, for its part, dubbed it a “surprise nighttime operation” (1/3/26), noting that “the military took pains to maintain so-called tactical surprise” (1/3/26).

But word quickly got out that it was not a surprise to either paper. Semafor (1/3/26), an outlet co-founded by former Times media columnist Ben Smith, reported that both the Times and Post “learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin,” but chose not to report on it, to “avoid endangering US troops.” Semafor sourced its report to “two people familiar with the communications between the administration and the news organizations.”

Semafor’s reporting didn’t clarify which individuals at each organization were aware of the forthcoming operation, but it wrote that the outlets decided “to hold off their reporting for several hours after the administration warned that reporting could have exposed American troops performing the operation.”

‘Did not have verified details’

The New York Times and Washington Post suppressed the story as Trump continues to crack down on press freedom. Trump has implemented new, restrictive media policies that led major news outlets to give up their news desks at the Pentagon (AP, 10/15/25). The president has filed costly lawsuits against the media, including a $15 billion defamation suit against the Times for multiple books and articles published shortly before the 2024 election (AP, 9/16/25). The Times, meanwhile, is suing what Trump calls the Department of War over its new press policy (New York Times, 12/4/25).

Whether the Times or Post should have exposed the operation is—at the very least—a legitimate question that should be debated in the public forum. And yet the Post has failed to even address Semafor‘s report. Times executive editor Joe Kahn, meanwhile, challenged Semafor’s reporting in a Times morning newsletter (1/12/26) more than a week later.

In response to a reader question, Kahn said that, “contrary to some claims,” the Times “did not have verified details about the pending operation to capture Maduro or a story prepared, nor did we withhold publication at the request of the Trump administration.”

ButSemafor‘s report—the only claims that have been publicly made about the Times‘ withholding of information—made no mention of details being “verified,” or a story being “prepared.” It’s highly doubtful that the Pentagon would ever verify such information to a news organization prior to an operation—or that a US corporate news organization like the Times would be so bold as to prepare such a story without permission.

Kahn acknowledged that the Times was “aware of the possibility that that planning could result in new operations,” given its previous reporting and “close contact with sources.” And he admitted that the Times “does consult with the military when there are concerns that exposure of specific operational information could risk the lives of American troops,” but he claimed that was “not relevant in this case.”

Kahn added that “we take those concerns seriously, and have at times delayed publication or withheld details if they might lead to direct threats to members of the military.” He said, though, “in all such cases, we make our editorial decisions independently.”

It might be true that reporting a story about the Venezuela invasion before it happened could have endangered US troops. This is a familiar justification, used by US corporate media to suppress the story of the Bay of Pigs invasion and delay reporting on the NSA wiretapping during the Bush administration, as Semafor noted.

But there is a very real possibility that exposing the operation—for which Trump did not seek congressional approval, and which is widely viewed by international law experts as illegal—could have saved the hundred people who were killed by the airstrikes (New York Times, 1/8/26), including an 80-year-old woman (New York Times, 1/3/26; Washington Post, 1/4/26).

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Please ask theNew York TimesandWashington Postwhy they failed to report on the Venezuelan invasion and kidnapping when it could have saved lives. Please ask their specific criteria for delaying significant information they receive, and whether the legality of US actions play any role whatsoever in their consideration.

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Furthermore, the agency reported that water and electricity supplies to its centers, including those used for education, could be cut off in the coming weeks as a consequence of legislation passed by the Israeli parliament.

These events are taking place within the context of an unprecedented legal offensive against UNRWA, the agency stated, adding that it has suffered other attacks such as the disruption of communications, the seizure of assets, and the replacement of the UN flag with the Israeli flag, actions that led to the evacuation of its staff.

For his part, the agency’s spokesperson, Jonathan Fowler, specified that the closed health center received hundreds of refugees every day, many of whom had no access to other types of care.

He also considered the imminent water and electricity cutoff to be “an anti-humanitarian act in many ways, particularly shocking.”

“These measures are shameful, and it is crucial that there be global awareness of what is happening because this goes far beyond East Jerusalem,” he stated.

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Wingo, a Copa subsidiary, is scheduled to resume operations to Caracas from Colombia this Friday, January 16.

Panamanian airline Copa Airlines resumed its flights to Caracas yesterday after having suspended them since December 4.

Maiquetía International Airport received flight CM 224 from Panama City at midday, and at 1:41 p.m., flight CM 222 departed back to the same destination.

The airline added that it will begin operating a second flight between the two capitals starting Friday, January 16, with an initial frequency of three to four times per week. As of February 20, it plans to restore daily service.

Copa had previously announced the resumption of its flights to the city of Maracaibo, the only route it had kept active to Venezuela.

This Friday, January 16, Wingo—Copa’s low-cost subsidiary—is also expected to resume its operations to Caracas from Colombia.

Meanwhile, Spanish airlines Iberia, Air Europa, and Plus Ultra announced that they plan to resume nonstop routes between Madrid and Caracas starting February 1.

This decision ends the suspension period that began on December 1, which stemmed from security alerts issued by the United States government and restores normal operations to one of the most in-demand international routes for travelers.

These airlines join the full operation of national carriers, such as Laser, Conviasa, Avior, and Turpial, thus ensuring the country’s domestic and international connectivity.

However, Avianca, LATAM, and Brazil’s Gol continue to have their operations suspended “because Venezuela’s aviation authority suspended their operating permits” after these airlines—along with TAP, Turkish Airlines, and Iberia—failed to comply with an order to resume operations within 48 hours following the suspension.

Nonetheless, they state that they are evaluating the country’s situation in order to resume flights.

With Imaginary Decree, Trump Attempts to ‘Close’ Venezuela’s Airspace

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Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez underscores the importance of preserving peace and social stability in the country.

On Wednesday, the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, urged the country’s workers to practice cohesion and national unity in order to move forward with the economic growth of the homeland following the military aggression carried out by the United States on January 3.

“I know the path that we have been traveling toward economic recovery for our country, but once again, I call for national unity, for the cohesion of all workers—men and women—so that we may continue along the path of economic growth, development, and support for the social happiness of our people,” Rodríguez stated.

In this regard, she highlighted the importance of achieving peace and social stability in the country so that “hope may remain in every working family in Venezuela; the hope that we will have them back” (referring to President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, abducted by the United States) “but also the hope of building a homeland that can provide happiness and a future for our sons and daughters.”

The acting president also reiterated her support for the entire labour and union movement in the country and requested that everything emerging from the workers’ constituent process “express and embody what our father Liberator Simón Bolívar represented in Angostura—his concept of social justice, social equity, and inclusion as the Universal Bolivarian Doctrine.”

“I aspire that from this labor constituent process we can produce a law—a law that expresses and embodies what our father Liberator Simón Bolívar represented in Angostura—that his concept of social justice, social equity, and inclusion—the Universal Bolivarian Doctrine—be present in this new framework you are drafting from the labor constituent process and that this process provide a framework for the happiness of our people,” Rodríguez said.

She noted that President Nicolás Maduro has found in workers a reference point for struggle, stating that “he has seen in you an example of perseverance.”

Rodríguez emphasized that the working people have never stopped contributing to the country’s economic and social stability, so that Venezuela’s working families can build a homeland that allows them to live in happiness.

She also denounced the criminal blockade affecting Venezuela’s workforce, stressing that through the effort of the country’s workers the labor constituent project will be consolidated, overcoming the unilateral coercive measures impacting the sector.

“A people that has been unjustly subjected to a criminal, illegitimate blockade—but that we may say: thanks to the effort of the workers of this country, thanks to their sacrifice, today we deliver to Venezuela this new unity.”

The working class remains committed to the country’s progressLabor Minister Eduardo Piñate emphasized that the working class remains committed to the country’s progress and to the guidelines set by acting president Delcy Rodríguez.

He highlighted the importance of preserving unity “in order to achieve victory,” emphasizing that the door must not be left open to “the enemy’s divisive campaign, with its psychological operations and sowing of discord.”

In this sense, he underlined that the firmness shown by the people is no small matter and reaffirmed the unions’ determination to “defend production and workplaces to guarantee the country’s normal functioning.”

For his part, Franklin Rondón of the Central of Public Sector Workers emphasized the historical continuity of the struggle: “We are the same ones who took to the streets in 2002 to secure Chávez’s return. We are also the same ones who mobilized during the oil strike, the guarimbas, the sanctions, the shortages, and all the threats against the people… so we are the same ones who will achieve the return of Nicolás Maduro.”

Jacobo Torres de León commemorative medalWills Rangel announced the creation of a decoration named the “Jacobo Torres de León” medal in memory of the workers’ union leader who passed away last year. This medal seeks to honor the sacrifice of Venezuelan and Cuban workers who fell during the attack by US military forces on January 3.

He reported that a manifesto in honor of the Cuban martyrs will be formally delivered to the Cuban Embassy in Caracas as a symbol of the unbreakable brotherhood between both nations in the face of external aggression.

Being Venezuelan is not calling for bombings, it is loving the countryMeanwhile, Nahum Fernández, secretary of mobilization of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), stated that being Venezuelan is not about calling for bombings but about loving one’s country.

“Being Venezuelan is not those who ask for their country to be bombed,” said Fernández. “Being Venezuelan is not asking a foreign power to invade your country; come here and see what it means to be Venezuelan. Being Venezuelan is loving Venezuela, being loyal to Venezuela, and taking to the streets to defend the world.”

Fernández also stated that “some actors push to see who has greater military power. Venezuela has never sought to display a nuclear bomb nor do we manufacture long-range missiles or seek to do so, because this is a country of peace.”

He further highlighted the humility and humanity of President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores: “The president’s humility remains the same; his conduct, commitments, and loyalty remain the same,” noting that union movements know him well because he struggled alongside them against the structure of the Confederation of Venezuelan Workers (CTV).

Delcy Rodríguez Responds to Trump’s Threats: No External Agent Governs Venezuela

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According to the announcement, companies from various sectors in Mexico, including some direct competitors, will join forces in a single initiative to promote the “Made in Mexico” brand, based on the concept of the pre-Hispanic ball game.

A statement from the Ministry specifies that the campaign, titled “Made in Mexico is Better Made – Let Mexicans Win,” has the support and participation of the Mexican Football Federation (Femexfut).

During the meeting with more than 50 companies, the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, highlighted the collaborative work being done by President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government with the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) and with businesses to promote investment, employment, and the country’s development.

For his part, the president of the CCE, JosevMedina, stated that speaking with certainty about growth today means speaking of confidence in what we produce and how we produce it.

“This campaign puts the quality of ‘Made in Mexico’ at the center as the foundation of economic development. ‘Made in Mexico is better made’ is a direct invitation to raise standards, to compete with pride,” the representative pointed out.

The president of the Mexican Football Federation (Femexfut), Mikel Arriola, expressed the football industry’s gratitude to the Secretary and its head for including it in the campaign, in a context where the Mexican population is the second largest fan base in the world, which “gives strength and impact to ‘Made in Mexico’.”

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By Susana Khalil – Jan 13, 2026

In Bolivarian unity lie strength and transcendence; within it rest the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual maturity and wisdom of Venezuelan men and women.

Divide and conquerIn the context of the vile kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and the bombings of various Venezuelan cities carried out by the global Nazism currently waging war against humanity, I take refuge in Bolivarian unity.

Unity is our shelter and our aid. Unity is our protector and our salvation. Unity is our strength, our transcendence, and our greatness. In Bolivarian unity reside our maturity and our cultural, intellectual, and spiritual wisdom. No, this is not rhetorical flourish.

A brief aside: it is commendable that Venezuelans from the opposition condemn the despicable acts of US Nazism on our homeland, recognizing that this is about the nation, human dignity, and humanity itself.

Now, the core purpose of this article is a call for caution regarding the debate over whether there was betrayal (a legitimate debate) but also a warning to remain alert and not fall into the trap in which US Nazism skillfully seeks to morally confuse us, demoralize us, make us doubt, exhaust us, and pit us against one another. One example: Trump recognizes Delcy Rodríguez and not María Corina Machado. This alone lends itself to a verdict of betrayal against Delcy Rodríguez. Be careful. They need to divide us, and they do so by manipulating our affection and faith in our leaders, separating us from them by insinuating that they are traitors. Attention: whatever the case—whether there was betrayal or not—let us maintain Bolivarian unity. There are no peoples without heroes and heroines, and there are no peoples without traitors. Unity is sacred.

Attention: María Machado is indeed a piece of US, Anglo-Zionist Nazism (not visible for the moment). That Nazism plays a game of making her appear not credible (this is all part of the game). Let us not fall into the manipulations of this ongoing Nazism that attacks our Venezuela. Let us be capable of looking deeply within ourselves. Let us not become atheists of our own cultural identity.

Of course, for the sake of our dignity and nationality we need to know what has happened, but in the face of the blow—the wound of seeing our President Maduro kidnapped—our priority is to take shelter in unity. There are institutions that are taking charge of determining what happened and already know the facts, and they will know how and when to hold those responsible accountable. For security reasons, the government is not obliged to explain what happened at this time. And we must be disciplined—let us not be spoiled, foolish, or useful idiots. Let institutions do their work, and let us, in our Bolivarian diversity, do ours: to safeguard, love, and return to unity. Each in their place of work.

“…What I believe, what I think, what I knew, what I conclude, what I warned, what I sensed, what I deduce, what I think is logical.” All this self-centeredness, with all due respect, is not the path. The path, in the face of the historic burden to which our homeland calls us, is unity. I cry out for unity; I cling to unity.

This pain must make us greater, and that will only happen through the fabric of unity. Unity is not submission; within unity lies liberation.

This is not about producing analyses to explain how they managed to destroy us. The analysis is how unity prevented our destruction. Without intellectual complexes, let us be capable of liberating the world. No, this is not chauvinistic pretension on my part; rather, there is an abundance of demagoguery and intellectual Nazism.

We are bombarded with information focusing on whether there was betrayal or not—a powerful bombardment that penetrates our very entrails (that is the goal) and that seeks to demoralize us, exhaust us, divert us, distract us. Let us focus on unity.

From sadness, from mourning, from pain, from rage, from indignation, from uncertainty, from shock—stoic unity is the mother of victory.

Yes, I am sad and indignant but not surprised by this barbarism against my Venezuelan homeland. These Nazis are doing their job, and we must do ours. Venezuela is one of the axes of the struggle for Anglo-Zionist denazification, and they will not forgive us for that. With oil—the resource of contemporary civilization—they seek to prevent the inevitable decline of their dollar by seizing Venezuelan oil.

It is very comfortable now to criticize (and these critiques should not be ignored), although many are conventional, project a good image, and are cowardly; others are not cowardly but are artificial. Let us not fall into that swamp that will lead us to human pain and national suffering. In the fabric of unity lies the fertile identity of the rich “Venezuelanness” of our untamed people.

Bolivarian unity has repercussions for the very course of contemporary world history.

Unite, and you will prevail.

ALBA-TCP Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Cuba, Denounces Aggression Against Its Sovereignty

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Istanbul, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that his country opposes any type of military intervention against Iran and believes that Tehran must resolve its internal problems on its own.

Fidan emphasized that Iran’s domestic difficulties have repercussions internationally, particularly due to the sanctions imposed in relation to certain policies of this country.

The Turkish Foreign Minister noted that Ankara has informed Iranian authorities of the need to resolve their differences with the countries of the region and to address, through diplomatic channels and without delay, the issues related to their nuclear program.

In this regard, he stressed that resorting to diplomacy would allow for the elimination of some structural problems that have caused serious economic difficulties.

He warned that the lack of opportunities and economic decline generate tensions that are often misinterpreted as an ideological rebellion against the political system.

In his view, a deeper analysis reveals that there is no situation justifying interference from countries hostile to the Iranian regime, but rather a complex reality stemming from current economic policies and the inability to correct them.

Finally, he reiterated that Turkiye rejects any external intervention and added that, observing the policies of US President Donald Trump, there is no indication so far of an inclination toward the use of ground forces.

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The emergency meeting was held this morning. According to press reports, no details of the issues discussed or any potential decisions have been released.

France has rejected in the last few days the proposals made by US President Donald Trump, who argued Washington’s vital need to control Greenland by any means, despite its belonging to Denmark, another NATO member country.

Paris confirmed its participation, as of this Thursday, in a European military mission announced by Germany on the vast island, to reaffirm its support for Copenhagen in the face of US pressure.

Regarding Iran, France accused the Iranian government of violently repressing protesters and summoned its ambassador in Paris, while Tehran denounced a destabilization attempt and a regime change orchestrated by the West.

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On his social media account, the minister stressed that, as a matter of principle, Cuba does not oppose assistance from governments or organizations, as long as it benefits the people and the suffering of the victims is not exploited to gain political advantage under the guise of solidarity.

Rodriguez stated that “the State Department can continue lying about Cuba, but it cannot alter the facts.”

Despite Washington’s proclaimed intention to send aid, there has never been official communication between the two governments to coordinate it. It was the Cuban Catholic Church that informed national authorities about the initiative of their US counterparts.

The text reiterates that Cuba is not opposed to foreign assistance, provided it benefits the people and the needs of the victims are not used for political gain under the guise of solidarity.

All contributions received will be organized and distributed by the relevant authorities, with the participation of social actors such as the Catholic Church itself.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this donation represents a fraction of the effort undertaken by the Cuban state and people, as well as the cooperation received from numerous countries and organizations, including US entities not affiliated with the US government.

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The Cuban people is paying tribute to them in solemn ceremonies, firstly in the capital and m tomorrow in all provinces and municipalities of the country.

The funeral procession began on the tarmac of Jose Marti International Airport, where family members, authorities, and citizens accompanied the heroes on their final journey along Rancho Boyeros Avenue to the headquarters of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR).

The Caribbean nation announced that the combatants will receive posthumous military promotions as a fitting and well-deserved tribute to their heroism.

As part of the Cuban people’s tribute, Havana residents will gather on Friday the 16th at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune to pay homage in a March of the Combatant People.

Simultaneous ceremonies will be held in all provincial capitals, where the heroes will be laid to rest in the Pantheon of the Fallen in Defense of their respective localities.

Each municipality in the country will hold posthumous tributes to the combatants victims of another criminal act of aggression and state terrorism.

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Fidan emphasized that Iran’s domestic difficulties have repercussions internationally, particularly due to the sanctions imposed in relation to certain policies of this country.

The Turkish Foreign Minister noted that Ankara has informed Iranian authorities of the need to resolve their differences with the countries of the region and to address, through diplomatic channels and without delay, the issues related to their nuclear program.

In this regard, he stressed that resorting to diplomacy would allow for the elimination of some structural problems that have caused serious economic difficulties.

He warned that the lack of opportunities and economic decline generate tensions that are often misinterpreted as an ideological rebellion against the political system.

In his view, a deeper analysis reveals that there is no situation justifying interference from countries hostile to the Iranian regime, but rather a complex reality stemming from current economic policies and the inability to correct them.

Finally, he reiterated that Turkiye rejects any external intervention and added that, observing the policies of US President Donald Trump, there is no indication so far of an inclination toward the use of ground forces.

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A January national day of action reveals that substantial forces within the Mexican labour movement are less than satisfied with both the possible outcomes of USMCA renegotiations and President Sheinbaum’s workweek reduction proposal, which leaves the door open for extreme overtime and does not codify a five day workweek (in country with atrophied monitoring mechanisms and a skeleton staff of labour inspectors) and proposes to only gradually implement the 40 hour work week by 2030.

The national day of action builds on a November mobilization, in which unions demanded the immediate implementation of the 40 hour workweek, where Francisco Hernández Juárez, General Secretary of the Mexican Telephone Workers Union, declared that “the working class cannot wait any longer. The reform must be approved now, without exceptions or shortcuts that affect labour rights.”

The National Union of Workers, Broad Unitary Social Front, and National Meeting of Leaders say in a press release that their “National Day of Struggle will seek to reclaim the most relevant issues for our country,” “to assert and promote its right to a democratic and inclusive development model that seeks equality and equity for all Mexicans,” and so unions “will mobilize throughout the country to defend our proposals, strengthen unionism and the rights of workers by promoting a sovereign and independent development model that allows us to grow and develop with greater justice and equity.”

The including:

• The implementation of the 40-hour workweek with 56 hours of pay and 2 mandatory days of rest
• The right to decent housing
• Restoration of the solidarity-based nature of pension funds
• De-indexation of the UMAs (Units of Measurement and Update)
• Energy and food sovereignty
• Strengthening of the rights of rural communities
• Allocation of a sufficient budget for education, science, technology, and health, as well as the integration and training of workers in information technologies, artificial intelligence, and the full right to connectivity

“In the upcoming review of the USMCA, the United States government will present pressure and positions on issues fundamental to our development. There are intentions to polarize issues in the bilateral relationship with our main trading partner in order to gain advantages that compromise the sovereignty and self-determination of our nation.”

The National Union of Workers also highlighted the wage and working condition asymmetries between Canada, the US and Mexico, where wages remain significantly lower despite recent gains since President AMLO’s election in 2018, a situation which primarily benefits US capital, which overwhelmingly dominates the manufacturing and exports sector in the country.

Beyond the labour movement, critics of President Sheinbaum’s include Morena’s parliamentary allies the Partido del Trabajo (the Workers Party, who warned in September of last year about attempts to dilute the reform), the neoliberal Movimiento Ciudadano party, newspaper columnists, left intellectuals and social organizations such as the National Front for 40 Hours. President Sheinbaum’s workweek reduction proposal put in place by outgoing and deeply unpopular Chilean President Gabriel Boric. It will be debated and voted on in the current session of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies.

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“Happy Teachers’ Day to all the teachers of Venezuela,” the president wrote on her Telegram account.

She noted that, as the daughter of two educators, “I know the conviction and dedication with which they shape the future and citizenship.”

The country’s development depends on transformative education and the fair recognition of teachers’ work, she stated.

In the video accompanying the message, Rodriguez declared that she grew up surrounded by teachers and evoked the figure of her father, whom she described as a “young teacher of 34 who stood up for this beloved Venezuela and set an example for all of us.”

She also remembered her mother, a teacher, “who was widowed very young and left alone with three children. Therefore, she majored in special education as a way to reach at a bonus that would allow her to raise her three children on her own.”

She noted that the sacrifice of these two teachers instilled in us “a commitment to an independent, free, sovereign Venezuela, free from the colonial chains that oppressed and suffocated our country.”

The acting president emphasized that teachers true heroes and heroines of the nation.

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The UN agency informed that severe access restrictions, stemming from both insecurity and administrative hurdles, are hindering vital operations in the territories of Fizi, Mwenga, and Uvira in eastern DRC.

“Although a period of relative calm this month has allowed for the gradual reopening of schools in the cities of Uvira and Baraka, the humanitarian situation remains unstable,” the report added, and noted that more than 330,000 refugees remain in the area due to the conflict.

The body indicated that humanitarian partners are scaling up their response, but fighting and bureaucracy continue to slow the arrival of aid.

“OCHA continues to work with local authorities to ensure humanitarian access and promote the free movement of humanitarian workers and supplies,” the UN agency affirmed, and urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law and facilitate immediate, safe, and unimpeded access to people in need.

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Commerce Ministry Spokesperson He Yongqian stated that both sides simultaneously announced favorable results on January 12 after several rounds of negotiations on the dispute.

The spokesperson noted that industrial sectors in China and the European Union welcomed the so-called “soft landing” of the case, considering that it will boost market confidence and strengthen bilateral cooperation in automotive trade and investment.

The official pointed out that European politicians assessed the progress as a positive step toward a sustainable trade relationship and a demonstration that differences can be resolved through partnerships.

He Yongqian underscored that the solution of the case, based on mutual respect and the rules of the World Trade Organization, fosters the healthy development of bilateral economic ties.

The spokesperson noted that the agreement contributes to preserving the stability of global automotive production and supply chains.

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In a message posted on Facebook, the organization stated that “from Sandinista Nicaragua, the Antonio Maceo Cuban Patriotic Community stands with the people in these times of threats to the homeland from Yankee imperialism.”

The statement pointed out that Washington is experiencing “extreme desperation,” motivated—they asserted—by the urgent need for access to oil, rare earth elements, and other raw materials, which, they affirmed, translates into threats against various countries.

Likewise, the community expressed its rejection of the actions against Venezuela, which it described as acts of aggression, and demanded the immediate release of the Venezuelan president and the First Lady, while reiterating its solidarity with that country.

“We are in the fight, certain that we will win; they haven’t been able to, and they won’t be able to. Ever onward to victory,” the message concluded.

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In his New Year’s message to the armed forces, the head of State, speaking in Istres, a town in the southern department of Bouches-du-Rhone, emphasized on the need to be powerful in the face of current challenges, citing the doubling of the military budget during his two terms at the Elysee Palace.

“To be free, one must be feared, and to be feared, one must be powerful,” he stressed to officers and soldiers gathered from a platform flanked by Rafale fighter jets.

Macron cited the war in Ukraine and France’s support for Kyiv against Russia, as well as the situation regarding the Danish island of Greenland, claimed by the United States as part of the expansionist doctrine implemented by Donald Trump.

The French president also asserted that France’s “life insurance” in the current challenging global landscape is its nuclear capability, which he described as a key deterrent.

Regarding the recently activated National Military Service, he expressed his confidence in young people and their willingness to enlist in the various branches of the armed forces.

Later in his address in Istres, Macron outlined the goal of increasing investments in space exploration, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing for defense purposes.

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At least 30 labor unions in Mexico have successfully established and expanded the Labour Dialogue Table. At their first meeting of the year, attended by leaders such as Napoleón Gómez Urrutia (Los Mineros); Francisco Hernández Juárez (Los Telefonistas); Ángel Celorio Guevara (CTM); Hugo Morales (STUNAM); Abel Domínguez (CTC); Alberto Juárez Bautista (ConLabor); and Sol Merino (SUCOMM), they emphasized that strengthening and uniting workers will allow them to raise and demand compliance with labour rights, whether under the USMCA or national laws.

This union bloc, which also includes state workers, with the participation of the Federation of Trade Unions of Workers in the Service of the State (FSTSE), endorsed the strengthening of an increasingly “cross-cutting and less fragmented” agenda.

“The main objective is to build a common position to face the external pressure derived from the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (USMCA) and, internally, to demand solutions to the main shortcomings of the labour market,” said Hernández Juárez.

US external pressure increases the risk of relocating production lines [to the US] and the consequent loss of formal jobs.

The convergence of unions from the service, telecommunications, industrial, and public sectors underscores a renewed willingness to forge unified positions on the country’s labour challenges. Among the key issues discussed, the bloc prioritizes challenges in the trade relationship with the United States, as well as wages, the full exercise of collective bargaining rights, and the functioning of the new justice system.

In the area of ​​collective rights, the members of the panel warned about the obstacles that still persist for the full exercise of these rights within the framework of the new labour justice model and specifically pointed out the difficulties in strike processes and contractual review, even in cases where there are already legitimate collective agreements.

While the organizations positively valued the granting of greater powers to the Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration to sanction improper practices, they emphasized that the effectiveness of the system will depend directly on its “consistent application and institutional openness to union dialogue.”

USMCA Impact & Relocation Risk

The international context dominated a key part of the discussion. The unions expressed deep concern about the monitoring and potential renegotiation of the trade agreement, as well as the imposition of tariffs that are already impacting some production chains, particularly in the automotive industry.

From the bloc’s perspective, US external pressure increases the risk of relocating production lines and the consequent loss of formal jobs. Therefore, the unified position was to insist on the need for workers’ organizations to achieve “more active participation in the international negotiation forums and tables” of the USMCA.

As a result of the meeting, the executive committee of the table will be responsible for developing a common agenda that prioritizes the defense of collective rights, salary issues and the strengthening of the justice system.

Additionally, the bloc announced that it will intensify regional meetings and coordination efforts to broaden participation, noting a sustained growth in organizations interested in joining and thus consolidating a unified trade union front.

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Mexico City. They deny being an evangelical party, or even a right-wing one. But the Republican Party has invited them to the United States, and they will soon accept another invitation from the Israeli government. They declare that there is only one model of family and consider the rights of the LGBT+ population irrelevant. They acknowledge the genocide in Palestine, but claim that the Palestinian people brought it upon themselves. Despite all this, they are the organization that reports the most new members and assert that the money used to achieve this is legitimate.

This is México Tiene Vida (Mexico Has Life), one of 60 groups seeking to become a National Political Party and participate in the 2027 elections. According to reports filed with the National Electoral Institute (INE), they have a strong chance of achieving this. In Nuevo León, where they are credited with the support of Governor Samuel García, they are already a local party. But time is running out to achieve national status; they have until February to meet the requirements, such as holding 200 assemblies.

Also in the running is Somos México, a movement driven by figures from the now-defunct PRD, PAN, and PRI parties, as well as former electoral officials who participated in the so-called “pink tide.” This movement, which has sought to present itself as a citizens’ movement, is promoted by businessman Claudio X. González. Among its members are, for example, Fernando Belaunzarán, a former member of the PRD, and former PRD leader Guadalupe Acosta Naranjo, as well as Emilio Álvarez Icaza.

Another group seeking national party status is Que siga la democracia (Let Democracy Continue), a group comprised of figures who took advantage of the Morena platform and consequently lost their party membership. It also includes politicians rejected by other parties or whose parties lost their registration due to insufficient votes.

Evangelical Hugo Eric Flores, head of the Senate’s Jurisdictional Commission, responsible for determining whether PRI leader Alejandro Moreno can maintain immunity. Predictably little progress has been made on this.

Another organization stands out, with 225,532 reported members as of January 7th , making it the second largest in terms of preliminary membership. It is Construyendo Solidaridad y Paz (Building Solidarity and Peace), led by Hugo Eric Flores, an evangelical Christian. Flores is the same person who founded the now-defunct Partido Encuentro Social (PES) and is currently a federal deputy for Morena.

Like Jaime Ochoa, president of México Tiene Vida, Hugo Eric Flores denied at the time that the PES was an evangelical organization, even though it was openly against the rights of the LGBT+ population, women, and people with reproductive capacity. Construyendo Solidaridad y Paz (Building Solidarity and Peace) has already exceeded the required number of assemblies, with 278 as of January 13.

Between masked conservatism, partisan ambition presented as a social cause, and political opportunism, we could see these new political parties in the next elections.

Jaime Ochoa, President of México Tiene Vida Nuevo León, says the Zionist party headed by evangelical doesn’t “believe in the right or the left,” a tired, old slight of hand that every crypto-fascist groupuscule has used for decades.

México Tiene Vida, Neither Right-wing Nor Evangelical?

México Tiene Vida, as a local political party, competed in the Nuevo León elections in 2024 without winning any seats in Congress or any mayoral positions.

Do you know who else was stigmatized?

“They label us as an evangelical party because the party leadership are indeed evangelicals. We have practiced this religion for many years, starting in our families, and that’s probably why they consider us an evangelical party. But no. That’s not the case,” said Jaime Ochoa Hernández, the President of this organization, in an interview with Sin Embargo.

They are not an evangelical party; how could they be, given that Mexico is a secular state, he argues. He also rejects the notion that they are right-wing, much less far-right. “For some reason, there are stigmas in politics, and organizations are stigmatized. We don’t believe in the right or the left.”

However, last year they accepted an invitation from the right-wing and far-right Republican Party of the United States.

“They asked us to spend a couple of days in Washington to talk about our organization’s project, what we’re doing, and how we started.” What’s happening, he says, is that they’ve “attracted the attention of the administrations of some countries.”

Ally of the israeli Government

In March they will accept another invitation, this one from the Israeli government in Jerusalem. These are invitations they accept “with great pleasure,” he adds. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers evangelical Christians to be the country’s best friends.

So-called Christian Zionism is a global religious and political movement. Some evangelical churches support the establishment of Israel in Palestinian territory, attempting to justify it as part of a divine plan. For example, in the United States, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), with approximately 11 million members, has significant influence within the Republican Party and supports Donald Trump.

Unlike most other parties, the vast majority of members (over 175,000) joined via an app, however México Tiene Vida’s social media is almost non-existent: 128 followers on Facebook, 19 followers on Instagram, and a suspended account on X.

In Mexico, there is a delegation of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ). According to its official website, this organization “represents Christians worldwide who support Israel and stand in solidarity with the Jewish people’s deep attachment to Jerusalem.”

Jaime Ochoa denies that his party is part of that movement. “We profess the Christian religion; that is our religion. We believe in Christ as savior, in the sacrifice he made on the Cross of Calvary for the forgiveness of sins. It has nothing to do with Zionism or anything like that.”

What is your position on the genocide against the Palestinian people?

“Well, I think it depends on your perspective. It’s undoubtedly a genocide. The point here is to seek peace between both nations. We shouldn’t look for someone to blame because when there’s a war, it’s between two sides. So, both sides are responsible for this genocide. And I think it’s very important that both countries, both nations, can reach an agreement and achieve peace for the good of society, families, and children, who I believe are the most affected in armed conflict. And I think it’s unjust. I believe we must strive for peace.”

México tiene Vida’s Agenda

In its declaration of principles, “Mexico Has Life” considers respect for and the right to life “inalienable.” For right-wing parties, this translates into opposition to legal abortion, even in cases of rape or risk to the woman or pregnant person.

It also refers to a denial or limitation of sexual and reproductive rights and a rejection of the right to a dignified death. “In our movement, the right to human life, from conception to natural death, is the most fundamental right of every person,” the document states.

México tiene vida’s 7 pillars, according to its website.

It also makes clear that family and marriage are “the union between a man and a woman,” as this is what ensures “the continuity of society, since it establishes a stable relationship that generates life and new members.”

When asked about the women’s and LGBT+ rights agenda, Jaime Ochoa responds: “Everyone has the right to choose how they live their life. We have no issue with that.”

In the event that they reached Congress and a reform was proposed in favor of these populations, wouldn’t you oppose it or abstain from voting?

“No, no, no, no. That’s not our issue. Our issue is peace, seeking a long-term project that allows us to be key players in the global economy, in this globalized system, and to make Mexico a world economic power. I think those issues, I mean, frankly, aren’t even relevant.”

Another principle it declares is the right to private property. The México tiene Vida national project is that “state intervention in the economy will be minimal.”

México tiene Vida has the largest membership

Of the 60 groups seeking national registration, México tiene Vida has the most registered members. As of January 7, it had 249,804 preliminary members, according to the latest report from the INE (National Electoral Institute). According to Ochoa Hernández, by January 13 they had “close to 252,000.” The INE requires a minimum of 256,000, so they are nearing that number.

Based on the figure published by the INE (National Electoral Institute), 72 percent of the signatures were obtained through the digital application provided by the electoral authorities. The remaining 28 percent were collected in assemblies, that is, through fieldwork. The report also details 113 of the 200 assemblies required by the INE.

“We have representation in all 32 states of the Republic, so we organize about 30 assemblies weekly. Sometimes a little more.” They had 70 assemblies planned nationwide for the third week of January.

When asked about the funding for this entire mobilization, he replies that it comes from contributions from their members in Nuevo León, where they are already a political party. These are the people who generously provide them, he says, with the “financial resources to carry out this project. All within the legal framework established by the INE (National Electoral Institute).”

Regarding why seven out of ten new members sign up through the app, he says it’s because they began their outreach efforts in 2020. “When we started this project, we already had a presence in 25 states. We really only had a few states left to cover, and those were covered during the course of this year.”

Let Recycling Continue

Que Siga La democracia (“Let Democracy Continue”), another project seeking to become a National Political Party, emerged from Morena, though not from the leftist movements that formed that party. The group is headed by Edgar Garza Ancira, a businessman little known in politics, who has gained prominence after being active in Morena and, from there, beginning to organize another party.

In February 2025, Morena’s National Commission of Honesty and Justice (CNHJ) initiated disciplinary proceedings against him. Initially, Garza Ancira asserted that with this new party he was not seeking to oppose Morena, but rather to support the project; to be a political arm, he said. Finally, in April, the CNHJ announced that the leader of Que Siga la Democracia had resigned from the party and from his position as a national councilor.

The National Commission for Justice and Honesty (CNHJ) also reported that it accepted a complaint against Gabriela Jiménez Godoy, the deputy coordinator of the Morena party in the Chamber of Deputies and Garza Ancira’s wife at the time. The complaint identified Jiménez Godoy as another founder of the group.

The federal deputy distanced herself on several occasions, stating that she was no longer part of Que Siga la Democracia. In August 2025, Gabriela Jiménez announced the dissolution of her marriage to Garza Ancira.

In its action plan, Que Siga la Democracia (Let Democracy Continue) asserts that it is not subordinate to “any international organization” nor dependent “on political entities or institutes, ministers of any faith, religion, or sect.” However, it states that its actions “will be geared toward collaborating with any public or private organization or institution that uses politics as a means to resolve the economic, political, and social problems in our country.”

According to its report to the INE (National Electoral Institute), as of December 16th it had registered 75,189 members. It attempted to hold 195 assemblies, but had to cancel 76 due to lack of quorum, meaning it had actually held 119. It was 81 short of meeting one of the minimum requirements imposed by law to become a National Political Party.

Edgar Garza Ancira has been recruiting individuals who failed to gain traction in their previous parties and who have therefore switched parties. For example, Eduardo Neri Rodríguez from the State of Mexico, who tried to get the now-defunct PRD to nominate him as their candidate for governor of the State of Mexico.

For a time, Neri insisted he wouldn’t leave the PRD to join Morena. But he finally did, in 2024. Now he’s one of the former Morena members who left that party to try to create another: Que Siga la Democracia (Let Democracy Continue).

Another recruit is Conrado Cifuentes Astudillo, who has been appointed as the national secretary of organization. According to his Instagram profile, Cifuentes is a “life coach.” He was also a leader of the Chiapas Unidos party, which lost its registration in 2024 after 10 years of existence. That party was an ally of Morena in that state.

The official website of Que Siga la Democracia (Let Democracy Continue) is disabled. However, in the documents it has submitted to the INE (National Electoral Institute), it states that it will promote the political participation of women and female political leaders. But it avoids mentioning its position on the right to choose, nor does it adopt an agenda for the rights of the LGBT+ population.

Blanca Juárez is a journalist and graduate of UNAM who covers political, labor, social, and cultural issues from a feminist perspective.

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Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced the outcome of her meeting with National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello regarding the release of a number of detained individuals (misnamed “political prisoners” by mainstream media). This process was initiated by President Nicolás Maduro last December, when 194 releases took place.

“That process is not yet complete; it remains open,” she emphasized from Miraflores Palace this Wednesday, January 14, reporting that 406 people have been released so far. The process excludes those convicted of serious crimes such as homicide or drug trafficking. Individuals convicted of crimes related to the constitutional order, hate, violence, and social intolerance are currently being evaluated. “The goal is to open up political spaces,” Rodríguez said, explaining that the process aims to reinforce the feeling of unity embracing many Venezuelans following the US empire’s military attacks against the country.

“Venezuela is entering a new political era, one that fosters understanding despite political and ideological differences and diversity, but this must be done with respect for others and for human rights,” she explained. “Messages of hate, intolerance, and acts of violence will not be allowed to spread. The law will be strictly enforced. This opportunity will allow the people of Venezuela to reflect in a new era in which coexistence and mutual respect can build a new spirituality.”

Rodríguez also demanded that the truth and context behind these detainments be revealed, criticizing certain non-governmental organizations that charge the families of detainees for the release of their imprisoned relatives. “This is a process that must be clean, free of falsehoods,” she affirmed.

Phone conversation with Trump
Also on Wednesday afternoon, the acting president held a telephone conversation with the US ruler, Donald Trump. In a message posted on social media, Rodríguez explained that the conversation was “long, productive, and courteous” and took place in a framework of mutual respect.

She emphasized that during the telephone contact, they addressed “a bilateral work agenda for the benefit of our people, as well as pending issues in the relationship between our governments.”

Reporting on the conversation, Trump stated that he had a “great conversation” by phone with the acting president of Venezuela, whom he described as “a terrific person.”

“We had an excellent conversation today. She’s a wonderful person. She’s someone we’ve worked very well with,” he highlighted during a press conference. “Marco Rubio is dealing with her. I took care of it this morning.”

The tycoon further emphasized that the call was long and they discussed various topics of interest. “I think we get along very well with Venezuela,” he added.

Analysts are noting that the only route for the US regime to deal with Venezuela is through the Chavista forces now in monolithic control of the country, as opposed to the alternative of inserting a far-right government not supported by the people or state institutions.

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Defense minister statements
Earlier, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino stated that the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) have held their honor and dignity “intact” in the face of the current national situation.

He highlighted the determination and emotional composure of the troops during these challenging times for the nation, and reaffirmed that institutional loyalty is the primary guarantee of peace for Venezuela.

Minister Padrino also emphasized that the military institution has a clear mission to safeguard the country’s democratic path. “I have a profound aspiration: Venezuela must continue on its path,” he stated, “and the FANB, with all their morale and dignity, must take the necessary steps to guarantee order, social peace, and the political, institutional, and constitutional stability of peace.”

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