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The News with Jorge Gestoso
3w ago00:01:55Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastVenezuela91% of Venezuelans believe that the permanent lifting of sanctions against the country will accelerate the recovery following the June 24th earthquakes, according to a survey. The nationwide poll conducted this July by Interlaces revealed also that 6% disagree while 3% do not know or did not answer.China - WorldA survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that this year, a large part of the world has shifted toward having a more favorable opinion of China than of the European Union and the US, as is the case in Mexico and Canada. The poll indicates that this notable change is driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and Washington's allies. Argentina - FIFA World CupAnd Argentina became a finalist in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating England 2-1.On Sunday, Argentina, winner of the last World Cup, will play Spain in the final, while on Saturday, France and England will face each other for third place.
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4w ago00:01:50Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastColombia Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he will not attend the inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella on August 7th. Petro also added that he will not shake his hand.He said that the far-right politician knows why, because the election was fraudulent, he alleged, and announced that on Thursday, he will file new legal challenges accompanied by evidence. IranIran issued a serious warning this Wednesday stating that it could block other key energy corridors after the US reactivated its military blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. On the military front, Iran launched a third wave of missile and drone attacks against the US bases, and also interests in neighbouring Gulf countries such as Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.FIFAAnd the FIFA World Cup already has its first finalist, Spain, after defeating France 2-0. This Wednesday, Argentina and England face off, with the winner advancing to the final.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
4w ago00:01:47Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastVenezuelaThe government of Venezuela announced that it will deliver the first 200 homes next week to those affected by the earthquakes. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has also begun direct diplomatic efforts to request the release of Venezuela's gold in order to establish a fund dedicated exclusively to reconstruction.ColombiaIn Colombia, President Gustavo Petro ordered that no military base be used for the swearing-in ceremony of far-right politician Abelardo de la Espriella on August 7. Petro emphasized that the transfer of power is governed by the laws of the Republic and the Constitution, which establish that the President is sworn in before Congress in a full session. Iran - Middle EastAnd Iran has intensified its attacks against several Gulf states following the U.S. bombings, which included Qatar. Meanwhile, Iran has once again announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jul 700:01:50Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast...VenezuelaVenezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, toured the facilities of the Maiquetía International Airport, the country's main airport located on the outskirts of Caracas, to oversee the recovery work following the damage caused by the June 24th earthquakes. During the inspection, the Acting President announced the activation of a comprehensive plan for the gradual resumption of commercial flights.BrazilIn Brazil, prosecutors supported the questioning of far-right senator Flavio Bolsonaro after finding evidence of defamation against President Lula da Silva.Prosecutors concluded that, in messages posted on the X-Platform, the son of the imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro published false and malicious accusations against Lula aimed at damaging the president's reputation. FIFA World CupAnd at the FIFA World Cup, Spain advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Portugal 1-0. Belgium also advanced by defeating the United States 4-1, eliminating the tournament's last remaining host nation.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jul 600:02:00Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast...VenezuelaVenezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the creation of a specialized military unit dedicated to responding to emergencies and natural disasters. The announcement was made during the ceremonies marking the 215th anniversary of Venezuela's independence. The officers assigned to the new unit will be deployed to temporary shelters, damaged infrastructure and healthcare facilities to provide both logistical and humanitarian assistance to disaster victims.United StatesIn the United States, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern over what he described as the possible arrival of communism in the country.Johnson said that since Social Democrat Solan Mamdani was elected mayor of New York, whom President Donald Trump has labeled as communist, many more candidates like Mamdani have begun running for Congress across the country. He described them as Marxists and communists, saying they pose a serious threat to the American system of government.FIFA World CupAnd in the round of 16 of the FIFA's World Cup, Norway defeated Brazil 2-1, while England beat Mexico 3-2, sending both teams through the quarterfinals.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jun 2300:02:18Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastColombia - electionsIn Colombia, the president of the National Electoral Council confirmed that a vote-by-vote recount of the ballots cast by Colombians residing abroad in the second round of the presidential elections will not be carried out. The electoral authority reported that the vote count will continue to be based on the official records submitted by consulates during the eight days of overseas voting, despite allegations of alleged vote-buying and corruption by parties linked to the far right.VenezuelaVenezuela's Acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, signed Strategic International Cooperation Memorandums on Monday aimed at enhancing the country's comprehensive development. The leader did so in Caracas with representatives of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, CAF, an institution with which Venezuela maintains technical and financial cooperation agreements, as well as strategic partnerships in various areas. United States - IranAnd the United States will allow Iran to sell its oil in U.S. dollars after decades of restrictions, including on American buyers, representing a significant shift in the sanctions policy maintained by the White House for decades.The Treasury Department issued a general license that exempts certain restrictions for 60 days, while talks continue between the two countries to reach broader agreements on regional security and nuclear issues.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jun 2200:02:11Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastColombiaIn Colombia, candidate Ivan Cepeda announced the challenge of 33,000 polling stations across the country and moved the presidential decision of the second round to the official vote count. Cepeda framed the decision by pointing to the narrowest margin recorded in any run-off election in Colombian electoral history, making it clear that once the official count and the corresponding verifications are completed, he will respect the final result.BoliviaIn Bolivia, the right-wing neoliberal president Rodrigo Paz and the Bolivian Workers' Central signed an agreement aimed at ending the crisis triggered by nearly two months of protests. Despite this, the pact has failed to close the social divide, as farming sectors in La Paz and Cochabamba continue their protest actions, making it evident that the demands of the Bolivian people have not been yet fully addressed. Iran - United StatesAnd the government of Iran points to the United States as directly responsible for the Israeli bombings in Lebanon, which have continued, and warns that it will take the necessary measures in response to the situation.Talks between Iran and the US regarding the Memorandum of Understanding concluded in Switzerland, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations over the next 60 days through diplomatic channels in a future round.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jun 1800:02:59Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast.EcuadorIn Ecuador, president Novoa extended the state of emergency for sixty days in 10 of the country's 24 provinces as well as three other localities, arguing that a serious internal disturbance persists due to acts of violence recorded throughout the nation. With this decree, Ecuador accumulates nearly nine hundred days under some form of emergency regime since the right wing pro US neoliberal Daniel Noboa began his government despite the fact that he has not managed to fulfill his campaign promise of putting an end to insecurity. VenezuelaVenezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, led the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Petróleos de Venezuela, PDVSA, and the Spanish company Repsol. The leader stated that the agreement seeks to promote foreign investment and continue driving the growth of Venezuela's hydrocarbon sector. IranIran's armed forces are promising a strong response to Israel if it continues its attacks on Lebanon, which have been recorded over the last two days. Since the recent start of the conflict, Israeli bombings have left more than 3,700 dead on Libanis territory.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jun 1700:02:07Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast.EcuadorIn Ecuador, president Novoa extended the state of emergency for sixty days in 10 of the country's 24 provinces as well as three other localities, arguing that a serious internal disturbance persists due to acts of violence recorded throughout the nation. With this decree, Ecuador accumulates nearly nine hundred days under some form of emergency regime since the right wing pro US neoliberal Daniel Noboa began his government despite the fact that he has not managed to fulfill his campaign promise of putting an end to insecurity. Venezuela's acting president, Delce Rodríguez, led the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Petróleos de Venezuela, PDVSA, and the Spanish company Repsol.The leader stated that the agreement seeks to promote foreign investment and continue driving the growth of Venezuela's hydrocarbon sector. And Iran's armed forces are promising a strong response to Israel if it continues its attacks on Lebanon, which have been recorded over the last two days. Since the recent start of the conflict, Israeli bombings have left more than 3,700 dead on Libanis territory.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
Jun 1600:02:17Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast.ColombiaIn Colombia, left wing candidate Iván Cepeda filed a criminal complaint against his rival, the far right politician Abelardo de la Espreja, accusing him of participating in the improper use of more than $46,000,000 from the national health care system, with only days remaining before the second round of the presidential election on Sunday. Meanwhile, voting by Colombians living abroad who number more than 4,000,000 eligible voters have been underway since Monday. BoliviaIn Bolivia, initiatives to open the dialogue between the government and the Bolivian workers' central, which brings together 70 trade unions, have not succeeded. The central continues to demand the resignation of the right wing neoliberal president Rodrigo Paz, who expelled an Argentine human rights delegation that intended to enter the country.BrazilIn Brazil, the Supreme Court begins a trial of former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Eduardo Bolsonaro is accused of obstructing the trial against his father for an attempted coup by encouraging sanctions against Brazil from The United States, where he met with representatives of Donald Trump's government in an attempt to hinder the proceedings. Finally, his father was sentenced to twenty seven years in prison.
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