Israel’s destruction of Gaza is West’s fascistic plan for Global South, warns Colombia’s president

Much of the Global South is rebelling as Israel destroys Gaza, with US/EU support. Colombia’s first-ever left-wing President Gustavo Petro warned that the West’s exploitative economic model is bringing back fascism … Read More >Israel’s destruction of Gaza is West’s fascistic plan for Global South, warns Colombia’s president

Venezuela accuses US military aircraft of violating its airspace from Colombia, warns it might ‘respond forcefully’

Venezuela’s defense ministry has accused Washington of “flagrant provocation” after a US military plane allegedly flew into its territory from Colombia. According to Caracas, the US violated its airspace over 20 times this year. … Read More >Venezuela accuses US military aircraft of violating its airspace from Colombia, warns it might ‘respond forcefully’

Russian Embassy Refutes Colombian Minister Remarks About Moscow Role in Inciting Violence

The Russian Embassy to Colombia has expressed bemusement over the remarks of Colombian Defense Minister Diego Molano Aponte, who accused Russia of cyberattacks and inciting violence in the Latin American nation via social networks. … Read More >Russian Embassy Refutes Colombian Minister Remarks About Moscow Role in Inciting Violence

Vijay Prashad slams ‘China created Covid-19 in a lab’ conspiracy, Prof. Forrest Hylton on Colombia’s protests

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Director of the Tri-Continental Institute Vijay Prashad. He discusses the conspiracy peddled by Western intelligence agencies of Covid-19 being created in a lab by China despite the fact scientific research has shown the virus jumping from animals to humans is the most likely way Covid-19 came to spread around the world, China’s changing foreign policy and defiance of arguably hypocritical positions by the West … Read More >Vijay Prashad slams ‘China created Covid-19 in a lab’ conspiracy, Prof. Forrest Hylton on Colombia’s protests

Covid-19 ‘far from being controlled’ in the Americas as region accounted for 40% of global virus-related deaths last week – PAHO

Over 34,000 people succumbed to Covid-19 in the Americas last week – almost 40% of the global death toll, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has said, adding that demand for hospital beds in some places is “dire.” … Read More >Covid-19 ‘far from being controlled’ in the Americas as region accounted for 40% of global virus-related deaths last week – PAHO

Colombian police deploy tear gas & water cannons to repel assault on parliament building amid anti-government protests (VIDEOS)

Rioters have attacked Colombia’s parliament during a demonstration in the country’s capital Bogota. A since-withdrawn unpopular tax reform plan triggered weeklong protests and clashes across the country. … Read More >Colombian police deploy tear gas & water cannons to repel assault on parliament building amid anti-government protests (VIDEOS)