The commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War —term given by the Soviets to the struggle against Germany during the Second World War—, started in Russia with parades in 27 different cities.»
FARC-EP, Colombian Government Peace Talks Resumed
The delegations of FARC-EP and the Colombian government to the peace talks in Colombia resumed the 36th cycle on Sunday, focusing on the issue of victims of the conflict.»
Nepal Earthquake: Deaths May Reach 10,000 Figure
Although the deaths after last Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal currently total 4,300, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala said that up to 10,000 deaths might be reported.»
Spanish Government Calls Ambassador in Venezuela
Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister, José García-Margallo, said that his country’s ambassador in Caracas was summoned after statements of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.»
Venezuela President Slams Spanish Interference in Domestic Affairs
Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday that his government may take measures against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s government, which urged Caracas to release right-wing opposition leaders.»
Raul Castro Sends Condolences over Eduardo Galeano Death
Cuban President Raul Castro has expressed sorrow over the death of Uruguayan writer and journalist Eduardo Galeano.»
People’s Summit Condemns US Interference in Latin America, Caribbean Affairs
Participants at the People’s Summit in Panama issued a joint statement on Saturday rejecting U.S. intervention in the affairs of Latin America and the Caribbean, and declaring the region a “Zone of Peace.”»
7th Summit of the Americas Starts in Panama
Amid the historic inclusion of Cuba to the Organization of American States and U.S. bellicosity toward Venezuela, the Summit of the Americas commenced in Panama Friday, 7 p.m. local time. Pope Francis, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and outgoing Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza all gave inaugural speeches. Insulza said he was glad to live through such historic times, including the “negotiations »
Bruno Rodriguez, John Kerry Meet in Panama
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Panama city, Alejandro Gonzalez Galeano, general director of the Cuban press at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed today.»
Obama Finally Admits Venezuela is No Threat
U.S. President Barack Obama admitted Thursday that Venezuela “does not pose a threat” to the United States.»