Venezuela
Insult to injury: Part I
This week's Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive into the function of insults, name-calling and other types of undiplomatic language.
Chile grapples with transnational criminal organizations targeting migrants and locals
New Biden policy leaves thousands of Venezuelan migrants stranded
Colombia and Venezuela reopen shared border after years of closure
A growing number of clerical sexual abuse survivors are coming forward in Latin America
'I survived a green hell': More Venezuelans are crossing the dangerous Darién Gap
A growing number of people from Venezuela have been making the risky crossing through the Darién Gap in recent weeks. Jose Loya decided to make the difficult trek, citing xenophobia and discrimination as some of the main reasons why he chose to leave Peru, where he was living with his wife and child.
Why Chile moved ahead with COVID vaccines for the very young
In contrast with the US, Chile has opted to provide COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 3 and up, expanding possibilities for vaccines available for very young children.
Amid immigration crackdown, Colombia revokes national IDs for thousands of Venezuelans without warning
The Colombian government has revoked national IDs belonging to 43,000 Venezuelan immigrants, following a sweep to root out fraudulent citizenship. Those who applied for citizenship with documents deemed insufficient now face bureaucratic, social and legal hurdles — and possible deportation.
ICC to open investigation over alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela
Chief prosecutor Karim Khan announces the ICC will open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela. Also, the US has added NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the controversial Pegasus spyware, to its trade blacklist. And, the UK approves Molnupiravir, the first antiviral oral pill found to be effective in treating symptomatic COVID-19.
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served under Democratic and Republican administrations, has died at the age of 84. Also, The Venezuelan government has halted negotiations with the opposition in Mexico City after businessman Alex Saab was extradited to the US. And, Haitian authorities and US officials are working to secure the release of 17 people from the missionary group Christian Aid Ministries who have been abducted by a powerful gang.
Many Venezuelan migrants in Latin America struggle to get vaccinated
Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have moved to different parts of South America have struggled to get shots because of legal requirements at vaccination centers. And that could slow down efforts to stamp out the coronavirus in the region.
Biden defends Afghanistan exit, praises Kabul airlift
Top of The World: US President Joe Biden called the airlift of more than 120,000 Americans, allies and Afghans an “extraordinary success.” And, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with Biden in Washington DC on Wednesday, in what has been described as a show of renewed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Also, opposition parties in Venezuela announced in a strategy shift, that they will participate in the November local and regional elections.
Taliban takes over half of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals
The Taliban has taken over half of Afghanistan's provincial capitals, as it continues to make gains across the country. Also, the Venezuelan government and opposition are meeting for talks in Mexico. And, President Joe Biden is sending his special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Jeffrey Feltman, to push for stability in Ethiopia.
Cuba’s promise of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine
Cuba, a world leader in medicine, is the first in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine.
Iranian journalist targeted in alleged Iran kidnap plot says operation ‘must be condemned’
Masih Alinejad spoke from Brooklyn with The World's host Marco Werman about the kidnapping plot.