LOATHSOME.
Reference is made to how Diosdado Cabello, the Speaker of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN), referred in his show aired on Monday to engineer Alejandro Márquez. Cabello claimed that Márquez was a hit man in possession of war weapons; commanded by ex Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (the Colombian Foreign Office fired back on Wednesday, February 26); trained in US territory; intent on killing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In his explanation, Cabello showed pictures collected by government "intelligence services" as proof against engineer Márquez. The truth? Márquez was a member of a group comprising more than 1,500 Venezuelans who play a novel game known worldwide as "airsoft," where non-lethal replicas of arms are used. Márquez's relatives and dozen Venezuelans, many members of the very government who practice such sport are deeply indignant. They have borne witness to a real infamy, starred by the AN Speaker who said adamantly that Márquez was killed by one of his own team members, out of revenge, in retaliation. The truth: Alejandro Márquez succumbed to the battering received from National Guard officers. These officers took his mobile off him when he was lying, wounded, in the street. And they continued beating him inside Vargas Hospital.
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REDS. Several agencies are making headway with the investigation of killings perpetrated over the past few days, particularly the former two of February 19, one of which seems to be tied to an active leader of ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). Neighbors, stealthily, collected evidence that security bodies failed to observe in the middle of uncertainty after accurate shots and the ensuing mess... Who did order collectives to shatter stores only in the municipalities with mayors of opposition Voluntad Popular party? Why are they getting rid of Maximilian Arbeláez by sending to him to the United States, a country which has never refused an accreditation?
Source: El Universal
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
European Parliament calls on Venezuelan gov't to disband armed groups
In a resolution adopted with 463 votes in favor, 45 against, and 37 abstentions, the European Parliament urged "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to end impunity
The European Union condemned on Thursday the violence emerging in Venezuela since February 12, and expressed its sympathy for the relatives of all the victims.
The European legislators made an appeal on Venezuelan authorities to disarm and break up pro-government armed groups, and to release students and opposition leaders detained during demonstrations taking place in Venezuela for three weeks now.
In a resolution passed by a wide majority, the European Parliament made an appeal on stakeholders in Venezuela to "maintain calm in both actions and words." It also stated that "new protests could lead to more acts of violence that would only further separate the positions of the government and the opposition," DPA informed.
The resolution calls on "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to "end impunity."
It reminded "the government of Venezuela that freedom of expression and the right to participate in peaceful demonstrations are fundamental human rights in a democracy as recognized in the Venezuelan Constitution."
The European policymakers also called on Nicolás Maduro's government for the "immediate release" of students and opposition leaders, and to leave aside baseless accusations and arrest warrants against opposition leaders.
Further, they asked for a delegation of the European Parliament to visit Venezuela as soon as possible.
Source: El Universal
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The European Union condemned on Thursday the violence emerging in Venezuela since February 12, and expressed its sympathy for the relatives of all the victims.
The European legislators made an appeal on Venezuelan authorities to disarm and break up pro-government armed groups, and to release students and opposition leaders detained during demonstrations taking place in Venezuela for three weeks now.
In a resolution passed by a wide majority, the European Parliament made an appeal on stakeholders in Venezuela to "maintain calm in both actions and words." It also stated that "new protests could lead to more acts of violence that would only further separate the positions of the government and the opposition," DPA informed.
The resolution calls on "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to "end impunity."
It reminded "the government of Venezuela that freedom of expression and the right to participate in peaceful demonstrations are fundamental human rights in a democracy as recognized in the Venezuelan Constitution."
The European policymakers also called on Nicolás Maduro's government for the "immediate release" of students and opposition leaders, and to leave aside baseless accusations and arrest warrants against opposition leaders.
Further, they asked for a delegation of the European Parliament to visit Venezuela as soon as possible.
Source: El Universal
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G7 Condemns Russia for 'Violating' Ukraine's Statehood
Russia's decision to place troops around key buildings and other infrastructure in Crimea on Saturday marked a "clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in contravention of Russia's obligations under the UN Charter and its 1997 basing agreement with Ukraine," said a statement signed by the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S. as well as the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission.
"We note that Russia's actions in Ukraine also contravene the principles and values on which the G7 and the G8 operate," said the statement published Sunday on the White House website. "As such, we have decided for the time being to suspend our participation in activities associated with the preparation of the scheduled G8 summit in Sochi in June until the environment comes back where the G8 is able to have meaningful discussion."
The statement urged Russia to address any security or human rights concerns that it has with Ukraine through direct negotiations or through a third party such as the United Nations or the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
"We stand ready to assist with these efforts," the G7 leaders said.
The Kremlin did respond immediately to the statement.
The signatories also pledged to work with the International Monetary Fund to release much-needed financial aid for cash-strapped Ukraine. An IMF team will visit Ukraine this week to start negotiations on a bailout linked to mandatory market reforms.
On Sunday, the finance ministers of the G7, meeting in Washington. also promised to offer financial aid to Ukraine, saying the transfer of power in the country provided a unique opportunity for urgently needed market reforms.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Sunday that the U.S. and its partners were ready to do whatever they could to help Ukraine recover from its economic turmoil as quickly as possible.
"I have spoken several times to the Ukrainian prime minister, who assures me that the government is prepared to take the necessary steps to build a secure economic foundation, including urgently needed market reforms that will restore financial stability, unleash economic potential, and allow Ukraine's people to better achieve their economic aspirations," Lew said in a speech in Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was scheduled to fly to Kiev later Monday for a meeting with Ukraine's new leadership on Tuesday.
Source:The Moscow Times
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US Government laments politicization of Venezuelan judiciary
The Annual Report 2013 prepared by the US State Department notes "practical limitations on freedom of speech and press" in Venezuela.
"The principal human rights abuses" recorded in Venezuela included "corruption, politicization of the judicial system, and government actions to impede freedom of expression and restrict freedom of the press," reported on Thursday the US State Department.
The Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2013 prepared by the US State Department notes "practical limitations on freedom of speech and press" in Venezuela as a result "of the combination of laws and regulations governing libel and media content, as well as legal harassment and physical intimidation of individuals and the media."
The report makes special reference to government harassment of "privately owned and opposition-oriented television stations, media outlets, and journalists throughout the year using threats, property seizures, administrative and criminal investigations, and prosecutions."
In presenting the report, US Secretary of State John Kerry promised that his government would continue "supporting those without a voice in Venezuela, where the government has confronted peaceful demonstrators with deployment of forces in the streets and incarceration of students."
Washington's concern is also expressed in the report, as the government of President Nicolás Maduro "did not respect judicial independence or permit judges to act according to the law without fear of retaliation."
Source: El Universal
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"The principal human rights abuses" recorded in Venezuela included "corruption, politicization of the judicial system, and government actions to impede freedom of expression and restrict freedom of the press," reported on Thursday the US State Department.
The Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2013 prepared by the US State Department notes "practical limitations on freedom of speech and press" in Venezuela as a result "of the combination of laws and regulations governing libel and media content, as well as legal harassment and physical intimidation of individuals and the media."
The report makes special reference to government harassment of "privately owned and opposition-oriented television stations, media outlets, and journalists throughout the year using threats, property seizures, administrative and criminal investigations, and prosecutions."
In presenting the report, US Secretary of State John Kerry promised that his government would continue "supporting those without a voice in Venezuela, where the government has confronted peaceful demonstrators with deployment of forces in the streets and incarceration of students."
Washington's concern is also expressed in the report, as the government of President Nicolás Maduro "did not respect judicial independence or permit judges to act according to the law without fear of retaliation."
Source: El Universal
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Fedecámaras: Gov't seeks to impose a failed economic model
President Nicolás Maduro opened Peace Conference in Venezuela.
Within the framework of the National Peace Conference convened by the Executive Office and held on Wednesday, the president of the Venezuelan Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Fedecámaras), Jorge Roig, complained to President Nicolás Maduro about the Government "trying to impose a failed economic model around the globe." Reference was made to the Government's socialism and political-economic structure.
Roig added that neither Fedecámaras could replace the Government nor the latter could replace the former.
Referring to ongoing demonstrations against the Government, the president of the federation described them as "legitimate," and claimed that Venezuela was not okay considering the high levels of inflation and shortage. "It is your responsibility to bring calm to the country," Roig remarked.
For his part, the president of private-owned corporation Polar, Lorenzo Mendoza, complained that current policies aim at peace rather than the economy. He asked Maduro for the incorporation of a Truth Commission on economic affairs. Additionally, Mendoza suggested reviewing the figures of the Central Bank of Venezuela.
Source: El Universal
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Within the framework of the National Peace Conference convened by the Executive Office and held on Wednesday, the president of the Venezuelan Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Fedecámaras), Jorge Roig, complained to President Nicolás Maduro about the Government "trying to impose a failed economic model around the globe." Reference was made to the Government's socialism and political-economic structure.
Roig added that neither Fedecámaras could replace the Government nor the latter could replace the former.
Referring to ongoing demonstrations against the Government, the president of the federation described them as "legitimate," and claimed that Venezuela was not okay considering the high levels of inflation and shortage. "It is your responsibility to bring calm to the country," Roig remarked.
For his part, the president of private-owned corporation Polar, Lorenzo Mendoza, complained that current policies aim at peace rather than the economy. He asked Maduro for the incorporation of a Truth Commission on economic affairs. Additionally, Mendoza suggested reviewing the figures of the Central Bank of Venezuela.
Source: El Universal
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Capriles: Conditions leading to social unrest in 1989 remain
release detained demonstrators prior to engaging in "sincere, transparent, and effective" talks with the Venezuelan government.
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski has warned Venezuelan authorities that after 25 years of Venezuela's Caracazo clashes (1989), many of the driving forces behind the riots remain, and that actions were needed to avoid a similar social unrest.
Further on, in a twit, Capriles seized the opportunity to refer to the National Peace Conference held on Wednesday, and claimed that "the government must listen to its people" and not the other way around.
The opposition leader underlined it is pivotal to end repression and release detained demonstrators prior to engaging in any dialogue. "Most of the country wants dialogue, but people want it to be sincere, transparent, and effective. Is that the dialogue the government wants?
Source: El Universal
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Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski has warned Venezuelan authorities that after 25 years of Venezuela's Caracazo clashes (1989), many of the driving forces behind the riots remain, and that actions were needed to avoid a similar social unrest.
Further on, in a twit, Capriles seized the opportunity to refer to the National Peace Conference held on Wednesday, and claimed that "the government must listen to its people" and not the other way around.
The opposition leader underlined it is pivotal to end repression and release detained demonstrators prior to engaging in any dialogue. "Most of the country wants dialogue, but people want it to be sincere, transparent, and effective. Is that the dialogue the government wants?
Source: El Universal
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