AES Andes has withdrawn from the INNA green hydrogen project in Taltal after widespread citizen observations and scientific warnings about its impact on the Paranal Observatory. The company prioritized its portfolio, while the Minister of Science praised the decision. This conflict highlighted the tension between energy development and the preservation of the world's best astronomical skies.
Original article: “Es un atentado a la soberanía”: Califican de extrema gravedad intervención de Milei en Tierra del Fuego y entrega de Ushuaia a Trump SOEVERIGNTY FOR SALE: The Intervention of Ushuaia Port Viewed as First Step Towards Privatization and Antarctic Logistical Handover A Completed Act and An Announced Chronicle The National Agency for Ports […]
Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has denied Bruce Fein's request to join Nicolás Maduro's defense team, emphasizing that Fein lacked a valid legal basis to participate in the case against the former Venezuelan president.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a coordinated response from Amazonian nations to combat organized crime, introducing a plan to unite intelligence and military resources in a bid to address the region's illegal economies.
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has accused the United States of turning the nation into a "laboratory for the use of unknown weapons" following a military attack on January 3 that led to significant casualties and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan Minister Diosdado Cabello has strongly countered disinformation campaigns suggesting divisions within the Bolivarian Revolution, asserting that the current government remains steadfast and united under revolutionary ideals.
Original article: Chile, bajo el acecho de EE.UU. por minerales tierras raras: “Son esenciales para la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos”, afirma embajador U.S. Pressures for Strategic Control Over Critical Minerals in Chile The U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd, publicly described the supply chains for cobalt and rare earth elements from Chile as «essential […]
A recent report from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) highlights that the detention of law-abiding Latinos in the U.S. increased sixfold within just one year of President Donald Trump’s controversial administration.
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López has accused the United States of turning the nation into a "laboratory for the use of unknown weapons" following a military attack on January 3 that led to significant casualties and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.
The Trump administration has raised the financial incentive for undocumented migrants who voluntarily choose to leave the U.S. to $2,600, aiming to encourage self-deportation amidst increased ICE operations and community tensions.
The Palestinian enclave plunged into a humanitarian catastrophe is enduring a relentless winter that has claimed at least 21 lives from hypothermia, including eight infants. Official figures raise the total death toll since October 2023 to 71,550, while the UN warns of an unprecedented food and shelter crisis.
Original article: Logro de la ciencia y comunidad: Transnacional AES Andes puso fin a cuestionado megaproyecto INNA The Atacama Desert: A Scientific and Organized Community Victory as AES Andes Withdraws from INNA Megaproject In a significant development that sets a precedent for territorial planning in Chile, AES Andes announced its withdrawal from the green hydrogen […]
Following his conviction, werken Rafael Pichún Collonao denounces from prison a "political persecution strategy" orchestrated by the state and forestry companies. In a letter, he accuses the forestry sector of influencing judicial decisions while reaffirming his commitment to the struggle for freedom and territorial defense.
In a Citizen Interview, attorney Karina Riquelme discussed the documented cases in her book [In] Due Process, where she highlights a pattern of criminal prosecution and systematic violations of rights against the Mapuche people.
Organizations denounce judicial framing against the children of Mapuche defender Julia Chuñil, who is missing. They accuse the prosecutor's office of using dubious witnesses, omitting key investigative lines, and criminalizing the family. They demand a transparent investigation and hold the Public Ministry accountable. The IACHR had already requested the state to intensify the search. The organizations call to expose "this framing to uncover Julia Chuñil’s whereabouts and continue demanding a thorough, truthful, and transparent investigation."
A resident of Lirquén, following a devastating fire, blames mining and forestry companies for the disaster. She declares the area a "sacrifice zone" and calls for practical, non-political help to rebuild the nearly destroyed community, stating that "more than 90%" is affected. This urgent appeal was aired by Radio Kurruf.
