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*US trade deficit surges at historic levels
*Lawyers denounce serious human rights violations in Panama
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*US trade deficit surges at historic levels
*Lawyers denounce serious human rights violations in Panama
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00:00Iran and Foreign Minister Abbas are actually disclosed that the country has no plans to hold talks with the United States.
00:21The US current trade deficit has increased by $138.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a record high.
00:30In Panama, lawyers denounce human rights violations with arbitrary detentions and disappearances in Bocas del Toro.
00:43Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Delsur Studios in Havana, Cuba.
00:48We'll begin with the news. Stay with us.
00:51On an interview on Iran's state TV, Foreign Minister Abbas are actually disclosed that the country has no plans to hold talks with the United States, denying President Donald Trump's claim that negotiations were expected next week.
01:04Iraqis stated that Iran is still evaluating whether to renew talks with the U.S. serve its national interests, especially after five previous rounds were derailed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
01:17He emphasized that the damage inflicted on the site was not little and that Iran's future diplomatic approach would depend on assessments of its nuclear program, which it maintains are for civilian use only.
01:30Iraqis stated that before Israel's war on Iran's nuclear proposal was based on three main pillars, a continuation of uranium enrichment inside Iran, a lifting of sanctions and a commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons.
01:51Iran is ready to consider diplomacy once again and once aggression is...
02:00And in this context, according to Iranian Mernews Agency, the damage inflicted on a unit at Iran's South Park Phase 14 refinery has been reversed with operations restored within 10 days after the site was targeted by an Israeli strike.
02:13The agency detailed that Iranian engineers managed to build a damaged ground-based unit, restoring the refinery to full operational capacity.
02:22While the Israeli attack caused a fire on structural damage, national gas production remained uninterrupted due to the complex resilient infrastructure.
02:30The refinery has now also resumed crude gas intake from offshore platforms and launched desalination operations at its fourth train.
02:43In Palestine, health authorities reported death of two babies due to malnutrition and lack of baby formula caused by the Israeli siege.
02:56The death occurred at the Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Han Yunis.
03:00According to doctors, both children died due to lack of basic food and access to essential medical care.
03:06In this context, last week, medical sources in Gaza had warned of an impending health catastrophe, particularly for newborns and infants due to the continued lack of availability of formula, milk and essential medicines because of the Israeli cocaine.
03:19Authorities also warned that there are other babies in the hospital in similar or worse conditions and have called for immediate international intervention to provide therapeutic milk and adequate nutrition for children.
03:31The Israeli occupation forces reported that a group of settlers illegally entered the northern West Bank city of Nablus, where they raided the tomb of Joseph.
03:46The incursion burst out clashes with Palestinian residents since the monument is worshipped by Muslims, Christians and Jews.
03:53According to the Israeli army, those responsible were evacuated from the site and they would be handed over to the Israeli police to continue with the corresponding investigation.
04:02Meanwhile, Palestinian authorities reiterated that the entry of Israeli citizens to the area was dangerous and was prohibited by law.
04:08And on Friday, Israeli occupation targeted areas north of the Litani river implemented a fire belt tactic intended to cause widespread destruction across southern Lebanon.
04:25Authorities registered one woman killed and another 20 civilians injured.
04:29The strikes hit the Ali Al-Tahir Heights with some explosions occurring injuries close to civilian homes on the town's outskirts.
04:36Firefighting crews battled wildfires that broke out in nearby forested areas as a result of the bombardment.
04:42The violation marks another of thousands since the ceasefire took effect on November 27, 2024 amid continued Israeli incursions into Lebanese border villages,
04:52daily drone attacks and violent airwaves targeting Lebanese infrastructure.
04:57And in Yemen, citizens rallied to show their support for Palestine and to condemn Israeli aggressions in the region.
05:09Protesters mobilized under the slogan,
05:11We will continue to support Gaza and holy sites, no matter the challenges.
05:16The mobilization also expressed gratitude for the success of the recent attacks by the Yemeni armed forces
05:21and the continuation of the naval and air blockade against Israel.
05:25The Yemeni people reaffirmed the full commitment to the leader of the revolution, Abdul Malik al-Houthi,
05:30to take the appropriate decisions in support of the Palestinian cause.
05:34Moving on to other news, in Moscow at the Library of Foreign Literature, the Round Table BRICS Dialogue
05:39Diversified Cooperation as the Basis for a Multiporal World was held, coinciding with the anniversary of the founding of the Association of Countries on June 16, 2009.
05:47Her colleague, Oleg Yashinsky, with the details.
06:02The Round Table BRICS Dialogue
06:07Diversified Cooperation as the Basis for a Multipolar World brought together experts,
06:12diplomats, political scientists, scientists, and other representatives of world culture in Moscow.
06:17At the BRICS Plus Information and Cultural Media Center, the participants discussed the search for growth points for a multipolar world through cooperation in all areas.
06:29No one imposes anything on anyone. Everyone strives to make the most of others and to see the untapped potential for cooperation with completely different countries and partners.
06:46We are delighted by the recent incorporation of Arab countries into the BRICS and the expansion of Africa's representation.
06:52We see a strong Eurasian component in the BRICS.
06:55Latin America, especially during the Brazilian presidency, is making its presence felt with great strength and conviction.
07:05Participants noted that the BRICS are a platform for mutual enrichment.
07:11At the roots of the peoples lies the spirit of cooperation, which is the basis of this association.
07:18Based on mutual respect and understanding, BRICS projects allow everyone to take advantage of the best of others and discover their own potential in the multicultural and multi-confessional differences of the countries that comprise it.
07:33Now a multipolar world is being built, and in this process, we must get to know each other better, see each other more, communicate with each other.
07:43Not through the Western press or other media that distort words, thoughts and reality, but directly with each other.
07:49Let us meet more often, communicate, be friends, study the history and cultures of others.
07:54And this will enrich us all together.
07:56And it will create a completely new world.
08:01Every year, interest in studying BRICS languages grows, schools for Chinese, Portuguese and Russian are opening.
08:11Students and business people from other countries in the association are enrolling in Russian courses.
08:16Cultural interaction between BRICS countries has already yielded excellent results.
08:21Brazil implemented the Russian Seasons project, and Beijing and Moscow organized the Intercultural Years event.
08:27The choice of the venue for the Round Table, the Foreign Literature Library, was not coincidental.
08:34Spanish-speaking countries are a very interesting platform for promoting the Russian language.
08:43We are very interested in the culture of Spain and any other culture associated with the Spanish-speaking population.
08:49We would like to strengthen this interaction and continue to have interesting meetings with both Russian teachers and those who are trying to learn the language on their own.
08:56We have many interesting things to offer them.
09:02The partnership summit in Rio, which will be the first in which the BRICS partner countries will officially participate,
09:13aims to define a strategy to deepen cooperation for the coming years in all areas,
09:18from joint cultural and scientific projects to economic initiatives.
09:23Aliak Yashinsky, Telesur, Moscow.
09:28We have our first break coming up. Remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesur English,
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09:38Welcome back. The US current trade deficit has increased by $138.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025,
09:51marking a record high amid President Trump's trade war.
09:56The current amount measures the flow of goods, services, and investments into and out of the country,
10:14as well as its earnings and spending abroad. As a percentage of gross domestic product, the deficit increased by 1.8 percentage points to 6.0 percent,
10:23which is the highest level since the peak recorded in 2006.
10:28Experts and analysts agree that this 44 percent increase is the result of companies rushing to import goods before new tariffs are imposed,
10:36which are expected to continue.
10:42On Friday, China clarified statements made by US President Donald Trump regarding an alleged agreement with China on tariffs.
10:49Beijing has clarified that it will review and approve applications for the export of controlled items in accordance with laws and regulations.
10:56According to the Geneva and London meetings, the United States will eliminate a series of restrictive measures against China in response.
11:02Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong particularly wanted to clarify statements about rare earths.
11:09He confirmed that a number of applications had been approved and noted that they will continue to strengthen the review and approval process for qualifying operations.
11:21And Venezuela and China celebrate the 51st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
11:28In this context, Caracas highlighted the strategic partnership among the nations.
11:33Through an official statement, the Venezuelan government emphasized how, thanks to the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Nicolas Maduro,
11:41the friendship between their peoples has advanced towards a splendid stage and a solid strategic partnership at all times and under all circumstances,
11:49with a view to promoting shared development and mutual benefit.
11:52And we affirm that Venezuela and China will continue to move toward a future of shared prosperity,
11:58deepening their joint efforts based on mutual respect, complementarity and reciprocity.
12:03And to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations, China and Ecuador signed a cooperation plan promoting the Belt and Road Initiative,
12:17strengthening their partnership as comprehensive strategic allies.
12:20The agreement was signed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,
12:24following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa.
12:29The agreement aims to strengthen connectivity, infrastructure, investment, sustainable trade and technological cooperation between the two countries.
12:37This new bilateral agreement comes at a pivotal time for Ecuador as the country faces domestic economic challenges
12:43and seeks to expand its international presence while strengthening its relationship with one of its primary Asian trading partners.
12:50And on Friday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss expanding their country's bilateral cooperation.
13:07Malaysian Prime Minister was welcomed at the Halim Berdan Al-Kusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta by the Composite Honored Guard and a delegation from Indonesia,
13:16including the Minister of Investment, Chancellor and Governor of Jakarta.
13:21Ibrahim's official visit to Jakarta includes an important agenda which includes a meeting with leaders from both countries.
13:28These meetings between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur aim to maintain dialogue and strengthen the long-standing ties between the two countries.
13:35And in Colombia, the death toll following a landslide in Antioquia rose to 16.
13:58The disaster struck between Medellin and Bello on Tuesday due to heavy rains that caused a nearby creek to overflow.
14:04Although it is added that at least 15 people remain missing and that search and rescue efforts continue.
14:09Nearly a thousand people have been evacuated from the surrounding areas as a preventive measure.
14:14The Mayor of Bello, Lorena Gonzalez, warned about the instability of the terrain and emphasized the danger faced by rescue workers operating in extreme adverse conditions.
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15:01Panamanian lawyers continue to denounce the human rights violations in Bocas del Toro, which include arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances.
15:08The serious situation in northwestern province has left at least four people, namely demonstrators Venero Guerra Palacio, Mercedes Jimenez, Alcedez Guerra and Santiago Lorenzo Santo missing.
15:20In addition, the Alliance of Volunteer Lawyers has denounced the arbitrary arrest of more than 280 people under the emergency decree signed by President José Raúl Molino.
15:29Furthermore, they warned that detentions executed without judicial orders, transfers or notifications are valid in human rights as detentees account for cases of torture.
15:43And Panama Canal Affairs Minister José Ramón y Casa reiterated neither the Treaty of Neutrality nor the Organic Law allow free transit of ships.
15:53The statements come in response to U.S. demands for free passage for its warships and support vessels.
15:59Despite pressure from high-ranking U.S. officials, Panama maintains its position of strictly complying with its legal framework and seeking compensation mechanisms.
16:07During the visit of the head of the Pentagon in April, a joint declaration was signed reaffirming Panama's right to expedited passage, but always within the framework of current legislation.
16:17Panama stresses that the canal will continue to be a strategic sovereign landmark with clear rules that benefit all nations that use it.
16:24Meanwhile, in Haiti, amid a major political and institutional crisis, former President Claude Joseph was questioned for his alleged involvement in the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse.
16:41The hearing was held at the Court of Appeal in Port-au-Prince as part of an investigation that has yet to be finally resolved.
16:47The summons was issued by examining Magistrate Walter Voltaire, who has appointed several public figures as part of a complex and delicate plot.
16:58Meanwhile, Claude Joseph denounced that the process is politically motivated, although he reiterated that he had collaborated with the justice system from the beginning.
17:06The case is taking place amid growing social pressure to clarify a crime that shocked the country and revealed deep fractures in the Haitian state.
17:13And in El Salvador, a report revealed that nearly 40 journalists have left the country due to pressure, threats, and fear of ending up in jail for criticizing the government of Nayib Bukele.
17:29Our correspondent Roberto Gopresa with the details.
17:32Los programas independientes de opinión van desapareciendo.
17:38Independent opinion programs are disappearing.
17:41Julio Villaguerin had to leave a traditional channel to set up his digital project.
17:46He says that independent journalism is going through difficult times and that there is a lot of fear of expressing opinions.
17:52Independent journalism is complicated and practicing it is complicated also because of the difficulty we have with the people who shape opinion in the country at this time.
18:03We are experiencing a quite unusual situation in which people are very afraid to express themselves.
18:10A report by the Association of Salvadoran Journalists reveals that in recent months, about 40 journalists have left the country due to threats a reality that concerns the profession.
18:24There are very real threats to the press that dares to continue investigating and dares to continue exposing the corrupt and criminal face of the Bukele government.
18:36That is why the press is now being persecuted and many journalists have had to leave the country to avoid any harm to their physical integrity.
18:48In recent weeks, critics such as lawyers Ruth Lofus of the Christosal Foundation and Enrique Enea, an opponent of the president re-election, were arrested on charges of illicit enrichment and money laundering.
19:01However, many believe that the idea is to silence their voices.
19:05The director of humanitarian legal assistance left the country for fear of suffering the same fate.
19:20And if they capture me, detain me illegally and arbitrarily, as they already do for sport in the country, I have no doubt that I would die within a few days in the prison system.
19:28So I have found myself obliged to leave and hope that one day I will be able to return to my country when the rule of law is restored.
19:35The latest survey by the University Institute of Opinion at the Central American University shows that 58% of Sal veterans feared negative consequences for criticizing the government.
19:51Yes, of course, it's a normal feeling, right?
19:58In every human being, the difference is whether or not you let fear enslave you.
20:02It's not the first time we've been persecuted, is it, for the fight for human rights?
20:06In recent weeks, street protests have decreased and the power to mobilize people has also declined in popular demonstrations.
20:20Many believe that this is due to fear of the regime of exception being applied.
20:27Roberto Hugo Presa, Telesur, El Salvador.
20:31On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a millionaire investment towards guaranteeing steady electric service for indigenous communities.
20:38Besides, the project revealed that close to $13 million will be allocated to provide power for 59 YU communities in the municipality of Manaure, Department of La Guajira, in the north of the country.
20:50The project, which includes the financing of two energy projects aimed at expanding surface coverage in remote rural areas historically affected by a lack of access to basic services, will be implemented by the Institute for the Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas.
21:08With the support of the Ministry of Minds and Energy.
21:15We have come to the end of this news brief.
21:17You can find this and many other stories on our website at TelesurEnglish.net.
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21:25For Telesur English, I'm Luis Alberto Matos.
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