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Amir Khadir campaigning with his wife Nima Machouf, who is running in Sep. 20 polls. Photo: Facebook / Amir Khadir

Amir Khadir: Meet the ‘Progressive’ Turncoat who Supports Sanctions on Iran and Cuba (Canada)

September 16, 2021 scorinoco Amir Khadir, anti-imperialism, Canadian Imperialism, Cuba, fake leftist, illegal sanctions, Iran, leftist turned neoliberal, leftists supporting US regime change policies, Libya, Nima Machouf, regime change operations, US Imperialism

By Mohamad Solymani – Sep 13, 2021 To many Quebecers Amir Khadir may be known as a left-wing progressive politician.

Minister Felix Plasencia talking with the new European Union charge d'affaires. Photo courtesy of MPPRE.

News

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets New EU Chargé d’Affaires: Relations Must be Based on Respect

September 14, 2021 orinocotribune European Union, Felix Plasencia, illegal sanctions, James Story, Mexico talks, Rafael Dochao, US and European sanctions, Venezuela

This Sunday, September 12, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Felix Plasencia, received the EU

International News

Group in Defense of UN Charter Officially Formed by 18 Countries (Anti-Sanctions Club)

July 7, 2021July 9, 2021 José Manuel Blanco Diaz Group of Friends in the Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, illegal sanctions, international law, Samuel Moncada, the United Nations, UN Charter, United Nations Charter, US and European blockade, Vasily Nebenzya, Venezuela

Through a joint statement read out by the Ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, the Group of

European Union's Court of Justice headquarters. File photo.

Europe International News

Venezuela May Continue Challenging Illegal Blockade Imposed by the European Union

June 22, 2021 Daniela Jimenez #SanctionsKill, CJEU, Court of Justice, European neocolonialism, European Union, illegal sanctions, US and European blockade, Venezuela

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled this Tuesday that Venezuela is entitled to challenge the unilateral

Featured image: Diesel pump machine. In Venezuela diesel scarcity have been felt since early 2021 due to the tightening of illegal US sanctions. File photo.

Economy News

According to Reuters 500,000 Barrels of Diesel Arrived in Venezuela

May 28, 2021 orinocotribune Amuay, Bueno, collective punishment, crimes against humanity, diesel, illegal sanctions, Reuters, US and European sanctions, Venezuela

On Thursday, May 27, Reuters news agency reported that Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) received almost 500,000 barrels of diesel fuel

International Opinion

World Has to Learn Iran is a Nuclear State

April 10, 2021 otowenh Hossein Jelveh, illegal sanctions, Iran, Iran Nuclear deal, JCPOA, peaceful nuclear energy, PressTV

While much has been said about Iran’s nuclear program lately, specifically over the last two decades or so, the country’s

Latin America and ALBA-TCP Opinion

New US Admin Stands for Same Grotesque & Brutal Policies Against Venezuela, Shows Just How Little They Actually CARE for People

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 Eva Barlett attack against Venezuelan sovereignty, Biden administration, Biden follows Trumps lead, Blinken the new Pompeo, Eva Bartlett, Guaido fake president, illegal sanctions, US Imperialism

By Eva Bartlett – Mar 4, 2021 Venezuelan non-president, Juan Guaidó, is back in headlines after the new US Secretary

Latin America and ALBA-TCP News

Biden Administration Talks to Guaidó: In ‘No Rush’ to Lift Venezuela Sanctions

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 Ricardo Vaz Alena Douhan, Antony Blinken, Biden administration, continuing Trumps policy, Elizabeth Warren, Guaido, Ilhan Omar, illegal sanctions, Jesus Chuy Garcia, Ricardo Vaz

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated support for embattled Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. According to a State Department press release,

News Solidarity and Social Movements

European Movements Close Ranks in Solidarity with Venezuela

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 orinocotribune Alena Douhan, Europe, European Solidarity Network with the Bolivarian Revolution, European Union, illegal sanctions, Solidarity, UN Special Rapporteur, Venezuela

Social and political movements that make up the European Solidarity Network with Venezuela expressed their rejection of the measures of

Featured image: German MP Andrej Hunko of the Die Linke party (Photo: Michael Kappeler / DPA).

Europe International News

‘EU Must Bet on Cooperation and Not on Sanctions’: Die Linke

February 26, 2021 orinocotribune Alena Douhan, Andrej Hunko, crimes against humanity, European Union, Germany, Human Rights, illegal sanctions, Isabel Brilhante, UN Special Rapporteur

This Thursday, February 25, 2021, Deputy Andrej Hunko of the Die Linke party participated in the debate on the 2021

Europe International News

European Union Declares Venezuelan Ambassador Claudia Salerno ‘Persona Non Grata’

February 25, 2021 orinocotribune Claudia Salerno, EU, European Union, illegal sanctions, Isabel Brilhante, Jorge Arreaza, Josep Borrell, neo colonial wet dreams, Persona Non Grata, tic tac toe

This Thursday the European Council declared diplomatic representative of Venezuela, Claudia Salerno, a persona non grata in response to Caracas’

European Union ambassador to Caracas,Isabel Brilhante, expelled from Venezuela (persona non grata) after a new round of illegal EU sanctions. Photo courtesy of MPPRE.

Europe International News

Venezuela Declares EU Ambassador ‘Persona Non Grata’ After New Round of European Sanctions – President Maduro Comments

February 25, 2021 orinocotribune diplomatic expulsion, Europe, European Union, illegal sanctions, Isabel Brilhante, Jorge Arreaza, neo colonial wet dreams, Persona Non Grata, Venezuela, Venezuelan response to EU agression

This Wednesday, February 24, Venezuelan Minister for Foreign Affairs Jorge Arreaza personally delivered a letter to the ambassador of the

Jorge Rodriguez, president of the Venezuelan parliament, rejected the last European Union illegal sanctions and dared Borrell to sanction all Venezuelan deputies. Photo courtesy of Ultimas Noticias.

Europe International News

Jorge Rodríguez: It Would be an Honor if Borrell Sanctions all 277 Deputies (EU Neocolonial Wet Dreams)

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 orinocotribune Battle of the Bridges, EU, european dreams of neocolonialism, European Union, humanitarian aid, illegal sanctions, Jorge Rodriguez, Josep Borrell, Lima Group, National Assembly, venezuelan migrants, xenophobia

This Tuesday, February 23, the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved a request that the representative of the European Union

Featured image: The European diplomat, Isabel Brilhante, in a meeting with former deputy Guaido a few days after ihis self proclamation as interim president in 2019. File photo.

Europe International News

Venezuelan Parliament Declares EU Ambassador in Caracas ‘Persona Non Grata’

February 24, 2021 orinocotribune Bernabe Gutierrez, Erika Ortega Sanoja, European Union, european union wet neocolonial dreams, illegal sanctions, Isabel Brilhante, Jose Brito, National Assembly, Persona Non Grata, Venezuela

This Tuesday, February 23, the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) debated and approved unanimously, a motion in which it urged the