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“Our deepest condolences for the human losses caused by the fire,” said the Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister on the social network X.

Then, Rodriguez displayed “solidarity with the people and government of Switzerland and with the families of the victims”. At the same time, he wished prompt recovery to the wounded.

The fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana killed about 40 people and about 115 injuries of various nationalities, according to the latest confirmations.

According to reports, there are between 80 and 100 seriously injured people, so the number of deaths could increase.

The accident happened in a crowded bar at 01:30 local time in a bar called Le Constellation on New Year’s Eve in the Valais canton, in southwest Switzerland.

So far there is no certainty of the cause of the fire.

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His Decree 941 creates a ‘Gestapo for Everyone’ and allows for arrests without a warrant.

On Friday, Argentine President Javier Milei reformed the National Intelligence Law through Decree 941, which that redefines responsibilities, reorganizes structures, and grants greater powers to the State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE).

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The decree authorizes intelligence agencies to request support from security forces and allows for the arrest of individuals in cases of flagrant offenses or upon judicial request.

However, intelligence officers must immediately inform the competent police forces, without assuming repressive or judicial functions. The system’s objective is to “produce strategic intelligence” for decisions by the Executive Branch.

Additionally, Milei created the National Intelligence Community to coordinate intelligence production among state agencies, which integrates capabilities in defense, security, and foreign relations.

The National Information Community is also established. It comprises public agencies that generate relevant information for strategic analysis in areas such as cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.

The SIDE will operate entirely undercover, and its agents will be authorized to detain individuals. The measure was criticized by parties such as Fuerza Patria, the Socialist Party, the Civic Coalition, and the Left and Workers’ Front (FIT), which denounced the risk of political espionage.

El gobierno argentino de Javier Milei insistió en criminalizar la protesta social y presentó una apelación para mantener vigente su esquema de represión ante la Justicia, enfrentando críticas por limitar derechos constitucionales.#Argentina #Milei #ProtestaSocial #Represión pic.twitter.com/E37kMsy3Sn

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The text reads, “The Argentine government of Javier Milei insisted on criminalizing social protest and filed an appeal to maintain his repressive policies before the Court. He faces criticism for limiting constitutional rights.”

The restructuring comes after the promotion of accountant Cristian Auguadra as head of the SIDE, replacing Sergio Neiffert, who “lost the confidence” of presidential advisor Santiago Caputo.

Decree 941 establishes that all intelligence activities will be covert, also authorizing actions in response to leaks of classified information, which raises concerns about potential persecution of journalists.

Leopoldo Moreau, former president of the Bicameral Intelligence Commission (CBI), and Agustin Rossi, former head of the Federal Intelligence Agency (AFI), warn that a “secret police” with serious powers is being created, and that the military will negotiate the budget.

While Socialist Deputy Esteban Paulon announced that he will introduce a law project to repeal the emergency decree (DNU) championed by Milei, Civic Coalition Maximiliano Ferraro denounced that the changes turn the SIDE into a “Gestapo for everyone.”

AFI’s former Head, Agustin Rossi, argued that the reform allows for arrests without a warrant. He listed five critical points: arbitrary arrests, militarization of intelligence, budgetary subordination to the SIDE, weakening of the Ministry of Defense, and persecution of journalists for leaks.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Argentina: The Senate approved a budget that cuts funding for key sectors such as education and science. pic.twitter.com/6luXKU9IiO

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Legra was rushed to the provincial hospital, where she died in the early morning, the president of the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC), Alexis Triana, informed.

Adelaida Lopez Legra, known by her stage name Adela Legra, was born in 1939 in Guantanamo, where years later her talent was discovered by the multi-award-winning filmmaker Humberto Solas.

With this director, she landed her first film role, the lead in the medium-length film Manuela (1965), followed by the films Lucia (1968), Miel para Oshun (2001), and Barrio Cuba (2005).

Her name also appears in productions like Rancheador (1976), by Sergio Giral; El Brigadista (1977), by Octavio Cortazar; Aquella noche larga (1979), by Enrique Pineda; Vals de la Habana Vieja (1988), by Luis Felipe Bernaza; and Nada (2001), by Juan Carlos Cremata.

For her contributions to Cuban cinema, she received the Heredia Plaque, was honored at Havana Film Festival New York (2002) and at the 1st Gibara International Low-budget Film Festival (2003), and had the documentaries Adela un nombre de mujer (1999) and Quien me quita lo bailao (2000) dedicated to her.

The renowned actress will be laid to rest in the coming hours at El Calvario funeral home in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba.

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In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the Spanish government condemned the regulations for registering humanitarian NGOs operating in the occupied Palestinian territory, only to then revoke their licenses, expel them, and prevent them from carrying out their work.

With these measures, which have affected well-known Spanish and international NGOs, Israel is thus limiting their work and the ability of other actors to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and meet the most basic needs of the Palestinian population, the statement said.

“This decision comes on top of the recent Knesset approval of the law that mandates cutting off the electricity and water supply to UNRWA facilities in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in addition to removing its immunities and privileges,” it noted.

Elsewhere in the statement, the Spanish government reiterated its “deepest concern about the severe impact these decisions will have on the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.”

At the same time, it urged Israel to reverse “these unacceptable decisions that prevent essential humanitarian actors from working to save lives and address the urgent basic needs of the Palestinian civilian population and refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, and throughout the Middle East region.”

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Since the beginning of 2025, the “Here is Brazil” program has carried out 37 operations, guaranteeing the return of that number of vulnerable Brazilian nationals, mostly from the United States.

This represents almost double the 1,600 repatriations of 2024.

Such mass deportations were one of the campaign promises of US President Donald Trump, with repercussions also for Brazilians, who had already witnessed the increase in these measures.

In the case of the latest repatriation, after initial reception at the international airport of Belo Horizonte, capital of the state of Minas Gerais (southeast), part of the group was transferred to a hotel with a special assistance structure.

There they received food, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, medical and psychological assistance, as well as guidance and help for their journey to their cities of origin.

According to the MDCH, those who already had family in the area or decided to travel directly were also received at the airport terminal itself.

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In the video message, Congolese Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner emphasized that the country is assuming an important responsibility in the service of international peace and security, describing the moment as one of dignity and commitment.

The DRC joins the Security Council as a non-permanent member after more than 30 years, and at a time when it is facing a situation of insecurity and aggression. Kayikwamba Wagner thanked all UN member states for the trust placed in the country.

She added that the country intends to carry out its term in a spirit of dialogue, committed to multilateralism and respect for international obligations.

VBased primarily on the principles of peace and security, and the prevention and resolution of conflicts, particularly on the African continent.

“It is not a reward, but a mission,” the minister stated, referring to their participation in this body, where she affirmed they will defend international law, sovereignty, and the territorial integrity of states.

The DRC was a member of the UN Security Council for two previous terms: 1982-1983 and 1990-1991.

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In the letter commemorating the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, the Maldivian Foreign Minister expressed his desire to work closely with his Cuban counterpart to strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties in the coming years.

“On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Maldives, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend my warmest greetings to Your Excellency and the people of Cuba on the occasion of your Liberation Day,” he added.

Khalel took the opportunity to reiterate to Rodriguez the assurance of his highest regard.

Cuba and the Maldives established diplomatic relations on January 29, 1977, and the relationship between the two countries is characterized by a strong diplomatic partnership and mutual support in various areas.

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Washington alliance with Maria Corina Machado has strengthened Venezuelan national unity.

During an interview with Ignacio Ramonet on Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro assessed the impact on his country of the relationship between the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and far-right activist Maria Corina Machado.

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The Bolivarian leader emphasized that the link between the United States and the traditional oligarchy has generated growing rejection of Machado among Venezuelans, leaving her politically isolated and without domestic backing.

“Currently, the United States has no allied political force in Venezuela because Machado – whom Venezuelans call ‘Sayona,’ in reference to a legend about a vengeful, malevolent female spirit – has an 85 percent disapproval rating,” Maduro said.

“Never, neither Machado nor what she represents would have the capacity to govern this country,” the Venezuelan leader stressed.

Maduro also commented on the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean, stating that threats against his country have fostered a sense of national sovereignty among his compatriots.

“The world and U.S. public opinion must understand that the Global South peoples have a right to exist… They must understand that they cannot try to impose the Monroe Doctrine or any other doctrine,” the Bolivarian leader stated.

US TO KEEP STOLEN VENEZUELAN OIL

US president Donald Trump told a room full of journalists that the US will keep Venezuela's oil as well as the ships.

This brazen theft comes after US forces forcefully boarded a Venezuelan oil tanker seizing 1.9 million barrels of oil on… pic.twitter.com/4DxRGPzwj2

— Sovereign Media (@sov_media) January 2, 2026

“They cannot impose a new colonialist, hegemonistic and interventionist model. They cannot impose a model in which countries would have to resign themselves to being colonies of a foreign power, and we the people slaves of new masters,” he emphasized.

The Bolivarian leader also highlighted that Venezuelans have shown resilience in the face of U.S. aggression, which is currently expressed through a “cognitive warfare.”

“As an immunological reaction, 95 percent of Venezuelan society rejects the military threats against their country and the assault and theft of their oil,” he stressed.

In Venezuela, a feeling of national unity has been reinforced each time the United States kills fishermen in the Caribbean Sea or lends legitimacy to Maria Corina Machado, a far-right opposition politician who has not hesitated to call for foreign military intervention against her own nation.

“The struggle I am waging in defense of national sovereignty and peace has the support of more than 70 percent of the population,” Maduro said, noting that this sentiment extends far beyond traditionally patriotic citizens or militants of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).

“The union among the people, police and military now encompasses all sectors. We are experiencing a national union like we have never had before,” the Bolivarian leader said.

“That is the natural immunological response of Venezuelan society to the illegal, disproportionate, threatening and warlike aggression we have suffered for 28 consecutive weeks,” he concluded.

During his New Year's interview with writer and journalist Ignacio Ramonet, the president of the Bolivarian Republic of #Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, let the people of the #US know that they have a friendly government and a friendly people in Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/LxQfSJio3N

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The agency reported that sexual violence is deeply rooted in the DRC and is systemic, with more than 35,000 cases registered in the first nine months of 2025.

Preliminary data from last year also suggest that, in conflict zones, the cases reported in the first half of the year could represent more than 80% of the total documented in 2024.

UNICEF warned that the actual number of victims may be higher, due to a lack of reporting, primarily due to fear, stigmatization, insecurity, and limited access to services, particularly in areas of armed conflict.

UNICEF warned that the actual number of victims may be higher, due to a lack of reporting, mainly due to fear, stigmatization, insecurity, and limited access to services, particularly in areas of armed conflict.

The most affected provinces are precisely those in the east of the country: North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri, where violence, displacement, and the weakening of protection systems increase the risks, the report noted.

Teen girls are currently the most affected nationwide, but boys are also victims of sexual violence, although they remain significantly underrepresented in reported cases.

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  Since its inception in 1959, the text adds, the triumphant Cuban Revolution has been a victim of US pressure to conform to the White House’s policies.

The US has never forgiven Cuba for making the recovered wealth, which was being plundered by American companies, available for national development.

  The policy of sanctions, sabotage, terrorism, and blockade—economic, commercial, financial, and even cultural—has become the daily reality of the empire against the largest of the Antilles, the statement underscores.

  In this regard, the document adds, the solidarity of the peoples of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world with the island has been the cornerstone for overcoming the coercive measures resulting from Washington’s genocidal imperial policy of dispossession, measures which, due to their magnitude, can only be confronted by peoples with a spirit of sacrifice and resilience.

  The US blockade on Cuban only shows the erratic policy of using force, terrorism, and intolerance, the document states. Furthermore, Washington’s hostile policy of militarizing the region endangers peace, particularly with the threats of invading Venezuela and Colombia, the text warns.

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Through his account on the social network X, the island’s foreign minister reciprocated the messages of congratulations, solidarity, and good wishes received from Heads of State and Government, colleagues, and friends from all over the world.

In the post, Rodriguez highlighted the recognition of the Caribbean nation for its humanitarian, internationalist, and solidarity-based work.

He also emphasized that the messages received highlight “#APuebloEnRevolución” (A People in Revolution) that advocates for peace, for a new democratic, just, and inclusive international order; for a world without wars, the use of force, or unilateral coercive measures.

The head of the Caribbean nation’s foreign ministry reaffirmed the message commemorating the 67th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution’s triumph, emphasizing the importance of continuing to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

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The importance of relations between Seoul and Beijing is growing amid tensions between China and the United States,.

On Friday, South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac announced that President Lee Jae-myung will pay an official visit to China from Sunday to Wednesday, to “fully restore” bilateral relations.

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Wi explained that the visit seeks to reopen “channels of strategic dialogue,” strengthen supply chains, and advance cooperation on the digital economy and the environment with China, South Korea’s main trading partner.

The importance of relations between Seoul and Beijing is growing in the context of the conflict between China and the United States, with South Korea being a key ally of Washington in the Asian region.

Lee will begin his agenda with a meeting with South Korean citizens who reside in China, followed by a bilateral summit on Monday, where the signing of several memoranda of understanding between the two countries is expected.

China has announced that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to China and when asked about China’s expectations for the visit, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that this will be President Lee's first visit to China since taking office. China and… pic.twitter.com/ZWgiMfx5ow

— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) December 30, 2025

On Tuesday, the South Korean president will meet with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Chinese National People’s Assembly, and Prime Minister Li Qiang, before traveling to Shanghai to participate in a business summit, concluding his official visit.

In addition to economic matters, Lee intends for China to contribute to advancing the resolution of the conflict with Pyongyang by strengthening strategic communication on the Korean Peninsula.

The visit will take place amid regional tensions, as the South Korean president has recently advocated for an active role for Seoul in regional diplomacy, offering to mediate disputes between China and Japan related to the Taiwan conflict.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | South Korea: Two people were killed and five others are in an unknown condition after a 60-meter tower collapsed during demolition work at a decommissioned thermal power plant in Ulsan. pic.twitter.com/7I7gAo1IwV

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The rebels rejected the statements made by government spokesman Patrick Muyaya regarding the illegal occupation of Congolese territory by Rwandan forces and the continued expansion of occupied areas in the east of the country, as well as a progression southward.

In a statement, they asserted that these claims are part of a propaganda and manipulation campaign to divide and deflect responsibility for the military offensive and violations of the ceasefire brokered by Qatar.

The AFC/M23 accused Kinshasa of attacking densely populated areas and alerted the international community to a “real risk of imminent genocide against Congolese Tutsis,” in addition to the deliberate spread of hate speech and the stigmatization of this ethnic group.

They also stated that the government maintains a policy of systematic exclusion and discrimination, while persistently violating the ceasefire and the Doha Framework Agreement.

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The message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that “on behalf of the Panamanian people and government, we extend our most sincere condolences to the Government and people of the Swiss Confederation, as well as our solidarity and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragic event.”

The official statement also expressed that the Central American nation stands with Switzerland in this moment of “grief and reiterates its support in the face of such an irreparable loss.”

The blaze, which engulfed a bar packed with people on New Year’s Eve in the canton of Valais, is considered one of the worst tragedies in the history of the European country.

The prosecutor’s office is investigating several hypotheses, but the leading one is that the hall caught fire, causing an explosion.

The theory of an attack appears to have been ruled out, with reports pointing to an accident related to the celebrations, in which most of the injured remain in critical condition.

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In a statement, the institution reported that the crimes committed by those individuals were aimed at generating destabilization and disregarding the sovereign will of the Venezuelan people.

It specified that these actions are part of the comprehensive review process of cases, instructed by President Nicolas Maduro, through which the State individually evaluates each situation and adopts precautionary measures in accordance with the law.

All of this is part of a justice policy with a humanistic approach and a focus on preserving peace.

The statement emphasized that, despite the ongoing siege against the nation, the “Venezuelan State guarantees dignified treatment, respect for human rights, and comprehensive care to all persons deprived of their liberty.”

It also reaffirmed the Bolivarian Government’s commitment to acting in defense of stability, social justice, and national sovereignty.

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For the fourth time, Panama’s Judicial Branch agreed to postpone the Odebrecht case trial, involving 26 defendants, until January 12.

Among those facing charges are former presidents Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014) – currently in exile in Colombia – and Juan Carlos Varela (2014-2019).

In a statement, Judge Baloisa Marquinez explained that she opted to hold the trial on the alternate date because she has been unable to locate and notify former President Martinelli of the hearing.

The court also had not yet received the legal assistance requests from Brazil and Peru, which sought to take statements from several witnesses, the statement added.

In Panama, Odebrecht paid more than $59 million in bribes to former high-ranking officials and intermediaries, according to judicial investigations.

The main crime under investigation is money laundering, which originated from the crimes of embezzlement and corruption of public officials, according to the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.

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US Today, as the blockade and brutal harassment of Cuba intensify, we demand—like the majority of the nations in the world—the end of unilateral sanctions against the Cuban people, he said.

Carmona addressed the regional and national situation during the Caldillo de Congrio, where he stated: “Today, as the blockade and brutal harassment against Cuba intensify, we demand—like the majority of nations in the world—the end of unilateral sanctions on the Cuban people.”

In his speech, Carmona denounced the dangers looming over the region, where the United States government generalizes its military actions, attacks with lethal weapons, as it does in Venezuela, and enforces its Monroe Doctrine that views Latin America as its backyard.

“Chile should raise its voice for the right to live in peace, as Víctor Jara said,” he also expressed that Latin America and the Caribbean must continue to be a Zone of Peace.

The top leader of the Communist Party of Chile called on the Government and also on the president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast, to increase efforts for non-intervention in the internal affairs of nations.

He pointed out that there are governments in the region, like Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, that try to prevent ongoing war crimes, but there are others that engage in dangerous arms policies on our continent and in the Southern Cone.

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Preliminary data indicate that 224 children aged 11 or younger were killed by gunfire.

On Thursday, the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) released preliminary statistics showing that at least 40,000 people were shot in the United States in 2025, including more than 14,600 deaths and over 26,100 injuries.

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The country saw at least 407 mass shooting incidents in 2025, defined as shootings in which four or more people were killed or injured, not including any shooter who may also have been killed or injured in the incident, according to the GVA, a nonprofit organization formed in 2013 to provide free public access to accurate information on gun-related violence in the United States.

The data also indicated that 224 children aged 11 or younger were killed by gunfire, while 461 others in the same age group were wounded during the year. In addition, 1,030 adolescents aged 12 to 17 were killed in shootings, and 2,733 were injured.

The GVA’s gun-related death statistics include homicides, murder, defensive gun use and accidental shootings, but exclude suicides. However, citing preliminary estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the GVA reported that more than 24,000 people died in firearm suicides in 2025.

No other country matches US gun ownership or firearm deaths.

Americans are far more likely to die by gun violence than their peers, with guns woven deeply into daily life, politics and identity, as nearly four in ten adults live in a household with a firearm pic.twitter.com/KzlGsmseo6

— TRT World (@trtworld) December 27, 2025

Local media noted that although shooting-related deaths and injuries have declined for four consecutive years since 2021, more than 40,000 people were killed or injured by gunfire in 2025, with suicides excluded. This means that, on average, more than 110 people were killed or injured by gun violence per day last year.

The implications of U.S. gun violence have been warned about for a long time. In October 2025, for example, NBC News published an article showing that the number of Americans killed by gunfire in the last 50 years is greater than the number of deaths in all the wars in which the United States has been involved.

“Since 1968, more than 1.5 million Americans have died in gun-related incidents, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By comparison, approximately 1.2 million service members have been killed in every war in U.S. history, according to estimates from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Casualties, a website that maintains an ongoing database of casualties from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,” it said.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | United States: A shooting at Brown University left at least two people dead and nine injured, prompting police to launch a search for those responsible. pic.twitter.com/ntETCQx5ac

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Larijani says Trump’s intervention threats risk destabilizing region.

On Friday, Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, rejected President Donald Trump’s claims about possible U.S. intervention in support of protesters in the Persian nation.

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“Trump should know that U.S. interference in this internal matter would destabilize the entire region and destroy U.S. interests,” Larijani said, warning the U.S. citizens that “Trump started this adventure. They should be careful about the safety of their soldiers.”

The Iranian official suggested that statements from Trump and Israeli authorities backing the protests reveal “what was happening behind the scenes.”

“We distinguish between the stance of protesting merchants and the actions of disruptive actors,” Larijani noted, implicitly referring to those protesting with political motivations.

Trump, another war for Israel , Iran 🇮🇷

"Netanyahu is our greatest, disastrous president of the 21st century, he ran American foreign policy for 20 years, and cost us trillions of dollars.” Jeffrey Sachs https://t.co/DSMvmEr3U6 pic.twitter.com/Y1XTt95pzx

— Irlandarra (@aldamu_jo) January 2, 2026

On Thursday night, Trump threatened that the U.S. would come to the “rescue” of citizens demonstrating in various Iranian cities if Tehran’s authorities opened fire on them.

“If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States will come to their rescue,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning that the U.S. is prepared to act.

The protests that began Sunday have been a response to the worsening economic situation caused by U.S. sanctions against the Persian nation.

Currently, Iran is experiencing a crisis marked by annual inflation of 42%. In November and December, however, monthly inflation exceeded 52% compared with the same months in 2024.

The United States bombed Yemen, Iran, Nigeria, Venezuela, Somalia, and Syria in 2025.
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The country’s humanitarian crisis has displaced more than a million people.

On Thursday, Laurent Saint-Cyr, the head of Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), commemorated the country’s 222nd anniversary of independence by calling for dialogue, national unity, and preparations for the general elections scheduled for 2026.

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He stated that security remains the main demand of the citizens and acknowledged progress in state control of areas dominated by armed gangs. However, he admitted that violence continues to affect the Haitian population.

Saint-Cyr denounced the humanitarian crisis that has left more than a million people in despair, suffering from hunger, displacement, and fear. He noted that no one is spared from this situation, including children and entire families.

The CPT president lamented that armed Haitians are becoming a “poison” for their compatriots, who are forced to become internal refugees. He recalled that this was not historic leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines’s vision for independence.

He emphasized that elections are the means to restore legitimacy and stability and that dialogue is the fundamental tool to avoid chaos, overcome political and social divisions, and internal conspiracies.

🇭🇹222 years ago today, Haiti declared its independence after successfully overthrowing slavery and becoming the first free and sovereign Black republic.

After an earth-shaking 13-year revolutionary struggle against multiple colonial empires, the Haitian people did what seemed… pic.twitter.com/6VFAEc68u8

— Party for Socialism and Liberation (@pslnational) January 1, 2026

The Provisional Electoral Council set the general elections for August 30, 2026, with a possible second round on December 6, which represents an opportunity to recover democratic institutions.

In his speech, Saint-Cyr highlighted positive achievements, such as internationally awarded Haitian athletes and intellectuals, as well as Haiti’s return to the FIFA World Cup after a 52-year absence.

The president affirmed that these achievements demonstrate the Haitian people’s capacity to surprise the world. He also recalled that the country achieved independence in 1804 and that today, they can make history again with unity and effort.

The international community and neighboring countries have expressed concern about the violence and the humanitarian emergency in Haiti, calling for urgent solutions that go beyond political discourses.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Haiti: The transitional government set the date for the presidential elections. The first round will be on August 30th, 2026, and if necessary, a second round will be held on December 6th. pic.twitter.com/KXIZ4Rcnga

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Gaza and Lebanon will remain under Israeli pressure.

After a volatile 2025, the Middle East enters 2026 teetering between reset and relapse amid shifting dynamics that will determine which path prevails. Here are 10 major questions to watch in the year ahead.

1. Will the Gaza ceasefire last this time?

Mediators are pushing for the ceasefire’s second phase, aiming to establish a Board of Peace and a temporary International Stabilization Force. Yet persistent tensions threaten progress: Hamas resists disarmament while Israel demands Gaza’s complete demilitarization.

Plus Israel’s 2026 legislative election and the Palestinian Authority’s mounting challenges, these dynamics will interact to determine Gaza’s trajectory in 2026.

2. Will Israel attack Iran again?

The Israel-Iran war in June marked a sharp shift from shadow conflict to direct confrontation between the two archrivals. Although the 12-day conflict ended without triggering a wider war, Israeli leaders continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat. Meanwhile, Iran’s ties with the IAEA remain strained. How these factors evolve in 2026 will heavily influence regional stability and diplomacy.

The UN in Gaza in one picture. pic.twitter.com/K7WDnBepFz

— Mohamad Safa (@mhdksafa) December 31, 2025

3. What will happen to those major armed groups?

Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, weakened by military campaigns, will remain under Israeli pressure. Syrian authorities will continue efforts to integrate Kurdish-led militias into state structures, and the PKK’s withdrawal from Türkiye will further shift Kurdish dynamics across the region.

In Yemen, the Houthis retain firm control of the north, and their tensions with Israel remain at a breaking point. Whether those armed groups will disarm or regroup will reshape the region’s power balance.

4. Can post-war countries truly reset?

Since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster in late 2024, Syria’s interim government has normalized ties with Arab states, secured sanctions relief, and cautiously engaged with the United States, though disputes with Israel over the Golan Heights persist.

Iraq faces a delicate political transition as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani navigates a fragmented parliament while attempting to revive economic momentum despite oil dependence and lingering militia threats. Both countries’ paths in 2026 will test whether post-conflict countries can achieve genuine reintegration and domestic stability.

5. Can divided nations escape internal conflict?

Despite increasing mediation efforts, Sudan’s bloody civil war shows no signs of ending for now, and the humanitarian crisis has reached appalling levels. Yemen remains deeply fragmented: even territories out of Houthi control are fractured, with the recent flare-up in Saudi-UAE tensions exposing the conflicting goals of the local factions they back.

Libya continues to be governed by rival administrations, yet its High National Elections Commission has started preparations for holding presidential and parliamentary elections in mid-April 2026. Across these countries, ordinary people yearn for a swift return to stability and normal life.

This is Gaza, which the entire world has abandoned, and the monsters of the earth are eating it.

“May God grant you victory, O people of Gaza.” pic.twitter.com/NxIiIBj7iH

— Irlandarra (@aldamu_jo) December 31, 2025

6. Can Abraham Accords expand further?

The Gaza war has significantly dampened prospects for Saudi Arabia or Syria joining the Accords. Heavy Palestinian casualties made normalization politically toxic, even with sustained U.S. efforts to encourage participation.

Washington now faces stringent conditions: Saudi Arabia demands a clear path to a two-state solution, while Syria rejects participation over the Golan Heights. Any expansion in 2026 will likely depend on tangible progress toward resolving the Palestinian question.

7. Will COP31 in Türkiye deliver meaningful results?

Following COP30’s failure to secure binding commitments on fossil fuel reduction, COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, faces heightened expectations for concrete action. A key question is whether the United States, which skipped COP30, will return and recommit to global climate efforts. Success will be measured not in pledges but in binding commitments to measurable emissions reductions.

8. Can Gulf states’ economic diversification strengthen regional resilience?

Gulf countries are intensifying efforts to reduce oil dependence, focusing on tourism, finance, manufacturing, AI, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. Private sector growth and global trade integration are expected to accelerate in 2026, supporting knowledge-based economies.

Persistent youth unemployment drives governments to expand vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and private-sector incentives. Whether these efforts will bear fruit will determine the region’s long-term economic and social stability.

Gaza 2025. Atrocities committed by Israel at the behest of the United States. #GazaGenocide pic.twitter.com/ejfz5e0YGi

— Aisha (@Aishalifett) January 2, 2026

9. How far can America retreat from the Middle East?

The U.S. administration has of late vowed to reorient the country toward the Western Hemisphere and reduce global commitments, yet Middle Eastern realities will constrain its disengagement. Even if Washington truly intends to pull back, ongoing conflicts, energy security concerns, the Palestinian issue, and Israel-Iran tensions all mean it cannot simply walk away.

10. How much further will China-Arab cooperation advance?

With 2026 marking the 70th anniversary of China-Arab diplomatic relations, the second China-Arab States Summit, scheduled to take place in China, will set another milestone.

Expectations are running high for more fruitful cooperation in trade, economic, financial, technological, cultural, and other sectors, and for greater progress in building a higher-level China-Arab community with a shared future amid evolving global economic and geopolitical dynamics.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Middle East: The Gaza Government Operations Room announced that 200,000 prefabricated housing units are urgently required to shelter displaced families and provide safe living conditions. pic.twitter.com/4kHAPllWoi

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) January 1, 2026

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The U.S. should not treat another country and its people as something to be bought and owned.

On Thursday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rebuked renewed talk of acquiring Greenland, saying that Denmark’s “closest ally” should not treat another country and its people as something to be bought and owned.

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Without explicitly naming the United States, Frederiksen said the past year was characterized by “threats, pressure, and condescending talk” from a country she described as Denmark’s “closest ally through a lifetime.”

Frederiksen addressed a range of issues, including the economy and social welfare, but reserved her tough language for the geopolitical pressures facing the country, particularly concerning the Arctic territory of Greenland.

“Now again the conflict over Greenland — over the Kingdom,” Frederiksen said, referring to renewed diplomatic frictions.

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She criticized the mindset behind the pressure as an outdated view of the world — “about wanting to take over another country, another people. As if it were something one could buy and own.”

“We shoulder our responsibility in the world. It is not us seeking any conflict,” she said. “But let no one be in doubt: No matter what happens, we will stand firm on what is right and wrong.”

Her remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland on Dec. 21, 2025, renewing diplomatic tension between Washington and the Danish Realm.

Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in gaining control of Greenland, saying that he would not rule out the use of “military or economic coercion” to achieve that goal.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | United States: President Donald Trump reiterated his claim to annex the territory of Greenland, which belongs to Denmark, during his first meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte since taking up his post. pic.twitter.com/ApM7gaZy9y

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) March 14, 2025

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Russia has formally asked the United States stop chasing an oil tanker that had been sailing for Venezuela to pick up oil, a report says.

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The Global South moves to dismantle the unilateral actions of the North.

The year 2025 has become a turning point in global history. As the unipolar power of the late 20th century fades, a new multipolar order is being built through conflict, economic resistance, and an emerging “alliance of systemic survival” in the Global South.

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From Washington to Gaza and from BRICS+ capitals to the Caribbean, the architecture of power is being reshaped in real time.​

1. The Return of the Monroe Doctrine and the Axis of Reaction

The political landscape of 2025 was dominated by a “Conservative Restoration” in the United States. The return of Donald Trump to the White House in January marked the beginning of an aggressive phase of protectionism and exclusionary nationalism.

This era, described by analysts as Monroe Doctrine 2.0, seeks to reaffirm U.S. control over the Western Hemisphere through “economic blackmail” and symbolic territorial offensives.

• January 10: The year begins with the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro, representing a refusal to capitulate to external regime-change pressures and a reaffirmation of regional autonomy.
• January 20: Donald Trump’s return signals a “symbolic and territorial offensive,” including the imperialist proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” to erase sovereign identity.
• January 21: The launch of “Operation Aurora” and mass ICE raids signals a devastating humanitarian impact on Latin American families. This policy marks the “criminalization of survival,” using military forces for domestic raids.
• February: Washington implements 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada. And up to 100% against BRICS+ nations to force a break with China and curb de-dollarization.

2. Resistance and the Reconfiguration

While the North hardens its borders, the Global South becomes the center of resistance. Palestine remains at the heart of this struggle. On March 2, Israel’s total blockade deepens what experts describe as a “planned famine” in Gaza, with full famine conditions officially declared by August.

Between March 14 and 17, the United States begins deporting migrants to El Salvador’s CECOT “Terrorism Confinement Center,” in clear violation of human rights, while Israel unilaterally ends a ceasefire and resumes massive air strikes on Gaza.​

At the same time, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continue to grow in Latin America. In April, China advances as a key partner for infrastructure, despite U.S. pressure and blackmail against governments that engage with Beijing.

By May, the BRICS+ bloc emerges not only as an economic space but as a “multipolar refuge” for countries seeking protection from sanctions and dollar dependency. This shift turns multipolarity into a strategy of systemic survival rather than a mere diplomatic choice.​

In June, the global conflict escalates further. Between June 13 and 24, Israel, backed by the United States, carried out a 12-day bombing campaign against military and nuclear sites in Iran, provoking unprecedented missile responses and pushing the region to the brink of a wider war.​

On August 15, the world’s attention shifts to Anchorage, Alaska, where Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in a summit that Western media calls a “peace summit,” but which many analysts interpret as a “Reverse Nixon” moment.

3. The Consolidation of the Multipolar Vanguard

By mid-2025, the global financial architecture witnessed what analysts call the “Irreversible Erosion” of Western hegemony. As the G7 closed inward with protectionist barriers, the Global South solidified an alternative based on technological sovereignty and resource control.

• The “Tianjin Thaw” and the Eurasian Giant: In September, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin marked a historic reconciliation between China and India. This “union of necessity,” triggered by U.S. trade hostility, saw the two giants settle long-standing Himalayan border disputes to focus on a “post-Western” world order.
• The Dedollarization Offensive: Under the Russia-India-China (RIC) axis, trade reached record levels of settlement in local currencies. By 2025, over 90% of Russia-China trade will bypass the dollar, creating a “financial safety net” that shields smaller economies from the unilateral sanctions of the North.
• Expansion of the Bloc: The formal incorporation of new strategic partners, including Iran and Ethiopia, pushed the BRICS+ to represent over 30% of global GDP and 40% of the world’s population. This bloc is no longer just an economic club but the financial backbone of the Global South.

4. The Systemic Crisis – Environmental Collapse and the “Climate Fraud”

The year 2025 proved that the extractive model of the North is not only unsustainable but physically destructive to the heart of the empire itself.

• January – February: The most devastating wildfires in the history of Los Angeles served as a grim reminder of the climate crisis. While the fire struck indiscriminately, the recovery highlighted profound class inequalities, leaving the most vulnerable families homeless while the “Technological Aristocracy” remained insulated.
• November: During the COP30 summit, rich nations once again resisted funding reparations for climate-related “loss and damage”. Instead, the Global North prioritized the militarization of the Arctic and new trade routes, leading activists to label the summit a “Climate Fraud”.
• The Battle for Water and Land: Throughout Latin America (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, México), climate litigation intensified as indigenous communities and environmental defenders faced increased criminalization while protecting strategic water reserves from extractive concessions.

5. The Interception of the Sumud

By October 2025, the humanitarian situation in Gaza reached a definitive breaking point, prompting the largest civilian maritime challenge to the blockade in history.

• October 2–4: A convoy of nearly 50 vessels from 44 countries, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), attempted to establish a maritime corridor to deliver symbolic aid and “bear witness” to the genocide. In a series of aggressive maneuvers in international waters, Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded all 42 primary vessels, including the final boat, the Marinette.
• Abduction and Global Outcry: Over 450 activists—including European parliamentarians, doctors, and the climate activist Greta Thunberg—were detained and taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod. This “act of state piracy” triggered a wave of global protests, most notably in Italy, where over two million people took to the streets, signaling a deep fracture between Western governments and their populations.
• The Death of International Law: Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, condemned the interception as a blatant violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the ICJ’s provisional measures requiring the delivery of aid.

6. A World at the Ballot Box – The “Bukelization” of the Right

The political map also shifts at the ballot box. The last quarter of 2025 was defined by elections that reshape alliances and strengthen what many call the “Bukelization” of the right: the use of extreme security discourse, inspired by Nayib Bukele’s model, to win votes amid crisis.

In Ecuador and Bolivia, elections in the Lithium Triangle became battles over control of strategic minerals, with popular movements trying to defend sovereignty against IMF-backed neoliberal projects.​

In December, far-right candidate José Antonio Kast won Chile’s presidential runoff, aligning the country with the Trump-Milei axis and weakening spaces such as CELAC.

In November, the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government and the rise of the far‑right AfD left Germany introspective and paralyzed. This internal crisis limits the European Union’s capacity to resist U.S. pressure to “decouple” from China, deepening its dependence on Washington.

Across Africa and Asia, elections in countries such as Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, and Myanmar also reveal the central role of governance in economic transformation and the dangers of militarized politics in times of crisis.​

7. The Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration

On October 13, the focus shifts to Sharm El‑Sheikh, Egypt. The Trump-Sisi summit produced the “Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace,” a document critics describe as a corporate business plan rather than a political peace treaty.

The agreement was signed by mediators (the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey) but not by the direct parties to the conflict, Israel and Hamas.

The declaration proposes that Gaza be administered by an “apolitical Palestinian committee” overseen by an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Donald Trump and Tony Blair. This technocratic structure effectively removes Palestinian sovereignty and converts Gaza into a ward of global capital.

Leaked plans confirm a vision of “New Gaza” as the “Riviera of the Middle East,” filled with AI-driven smart cities and an “Elon Musk” manufacturing hub built over the ruins of the Erez industrial zone.

8. Sovereignty in the Age of Algorithms

Meanwhile, the digital front becomes a key battlefield. In 2025, a new wave of Gen Z-led protests erupts around the world, targeting corruption, surveillance, and what many describe as “digital colonialism.”

The struggle for sovereignty now includes control of data, platforms, and infrastructure, challenging the monopoly of the “Technological Aristocracy” of the North.

For progressive governments in Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela, digital sovereignty becomes a central tool to resist the new Monroe Doctrine, defend social movements, and link critical minerals, such as those of the Lithium Triangle, to the right to develop their own technological future.​

9. The Deployment in the Caribbean – “Southern Spear” and the Naval Siege

As the year drew to a close, the focus of U.S. geopolitical aggression shifted decisively toward the Caribbean, transforming the “mare nostrum” into a theater of military intimidation.

• November 13: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth officially launched “Operation Southern Spear,” a massive naval and air deployment under the pretext of an anti-drug campaign. The operation involved the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, bringing stealth fighters and nuclear-capable assets just miles from the Venezuelan coast.
• The Humanitarian Toll: Between September and December 2025, U.S. forces conducted dozens of strikes against vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. These actions, justified as “targeting narco-terrorists,” resulted in over 100 extrajudicial executions and the destruction of civilian boats, sparking condemnation from Caracas.
• Energy Piracy and Blockade: In December, the U.S. escalated the conflict by seizing two tankers containing four million barrels of Venezuelan oil on the high seas. Washington announced an absolute naval blockade against tankers carrying Venezuelan energy, a move aimed at strangling the Venezuelan economy and asserting neocolonial control over regional resources.

10. The Dawn of Transactional Geopolitics and the Multipolar Refuge

As the year drew to a close, two parallel realities defined the global landscape. On the one hand, Washington’s aggressive unilateralism, tariffs, sanctions, blockades, and militarized borders created the very Eurasian integration it sought to prevent, deepening the “reverse Nixon” effect and consolidating a systemic survival alliance between Russia, China, and India.

On the other hand, countries of the Global South, regardless of their internal political systems, increasingly sought protection in BRICS+ and the SCO to escape economic blackmail and defend their development.​

In Latin America and beyond, the lesson of 2025 was stark. The world is not returning to the old “rules-based order,” but entering a brutal era of transactional geopolitics where sovereignty is traded for bases, corridors, and control of strategic routes.

Faced with Monroe Doctrine 2.0 and a neocolonial pincer that combines military pressure, financial siege, and digital control, the only viable path for the peoples of the South is the unrestricted defense of self-determination and the acceleration of sovereign integration.

As 2026 begins, the Global South stands at a crossroads: submit to a renewed empire, or deepen the multipolar refuge to build a future rooted in social justice, environmental dignity, and true democratic sovereignty.

Sources: teleSUR – Al Jazeera – Al Mayadeen – TRT – Xinhua – NODAL – BBC – NYT – VTV

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Uruguay assumed on January 1st the presidency of the Group of 77 and China (G77+China), the largest bloc of developing countries within the United Nations system.

Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin stated that during its presidency, Uruguay will prioritize reducing inequality, addressing conflicts and humanitarian crises, the impact of climate change, and defending multilateralism as a central tool for global governance.

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The country’s international leadership will expand further in the coming months, as it is set to assume the pro tempore presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC, in Spanish) in March, overseeing political and economic dialogue with the European Union.

Dentro de la UE hay un choque entre globalistas/liberales y aquellos que son más proteccionistas y nacionalistas, algo que se hace evidente en las élites occidentales, indicó Marcelo Ramírez.#NotablesTeleSUR con @JorgeGestoso 👇🏾
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— Notables teleSUR (@NotablestlSUR) December 31, 2025

The G77+China Functionality

Headquartered in New York and comprised of 134 states, the G77+China leadership rotates regionally each year, with Latin America and the Caribbean holding the current term.

The bloc’s core mission is to function as a coordination platform where Global South nations can defend common economic interests, strengthen their collective bargaining power, and promote South-South cooperation.

The group brings together nearly four-fifths of the world’s population and two-thirds of the United Nations member states. Furthermore, it represents approximately half of international goods trade and one-third of global services exchange.

Among its members are both some of the world’s most populous nations—India, China, and Indonesia—and small island states with populations of fewer than 100,000 inhabitants.

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