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The News with Jorge Gestoso
2d ago00:02:35Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastColombia - United StatesColombian President Gustavo Petro responded harshly to Donald Trump's endorsement of far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the runoff election, describing it as foreign interference. Petro said, "when one country intervenes in the decision of another, freedom dies". He also called on Colombians to vote freely, without external pressure, and not to become anyone's slaves or colony. Trump, as he has previously done with Milei in Argentina and Asura in Honduras, has now got himself into Colombia's election by endorsing and congratulating far-right candidate de la Espriella for his performance in their first round, saying, "because of his tremendous achievements in life and his political support for me, it is personally an honor for me to give Abelardo my full and absolute endorsement".BoliviaIn Bolivia, two ministers from the right-wing neoliberal government of Rodrigo Paz submitted their resignations, the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Education.The protests and roadblocks have now lasted more than a month and continue demanding President Paz's resignation, while former President Evo Morales denounced the establishment of a permanent DEA office in La Paz. Iran - United StatesAnd in response to the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran launched Operation Announcement of Victory, firing missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and other U.S. military targets in the region as an act of retaliation and self-defense against what is described as an aggression against its territory.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
3d ago00:02:09Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastColombia - electionColombia will head to a runoff of presidential elections on June the 21st between progressive candidate Ivan Cepeda and far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella . Cepeda denounced serious irregularities, 880,000 additional identification records in the system compared to the official voter registry and suggested foreign interference. Meanwhile, President Gustavo Petro stated that he will recognize only the official results and not the current figures, which come from a quick count and have no legal validity. Bolivia The Assembly of the Bolivian Workers' Central continued its pressure measures against President Rodrigo Paz. The organization, which brings together 70 labor unions, has ruled out attending talks with the government and reaffirmed its rejection of the government's neoliberal policies, while agreeing to allow medical assistance to pass through the roadblocks it maintains throughout the country. Israel And Israel is intensifying its invasion of southern Lebanon, consolidating its deepest advance in more than 25 years. The Lebanese prime minister accused Israel of implementing a scorched-earth policy, while analysts warn that the military escalation is strengthening Hezbollah's armed stance.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
6d ago00:02:06Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast.ColombiaAmid two polarized visions of the country, Colombia heads this Sunday to presidential elections in which 41,000,000 citizens are being called to the polls. On one side, the progressive movement represented by candidate Iván Cepeda, the favorite in the polls, hopes to secure victory and continue the project of president Gustavo Petro. On the other, the right wing hopes to return to power with the uribismo candidate or even go one step further and establish a far right government in the style of Milet and caste.BoliviaThe second meeting of the dialogue commission in Bolivia ended without progress, while the right wing is demanding repression against the protests that continued with roadblocks across the country. The demands of the government by the Bolivian Workers Central, which brings together 70 unions, have now been reduced to a single one. The resignation of the right wing neoliberal president, Rodrigo Paz. WorldAnd world leaders are gathering this weekend in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the Eurasian Union Summit. During the two day meeting, the economic situation and security issues are the topics they are expected to address on their working agenda.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
1w ago00:01:58Tap to summarizeOn today's podcastBoliviaIn Bolivia, roadblocks have more than doubled in recent days, rising from 62 to a 150, according to the national police, as discontent grows with the right wing neoliberal government of president Rodrigo Paz and calls for his resignation continue. Meanwhile, in the tropical region of Cochabamba, a power outage was reported during a failed attempt to kidnap former president, Evo Morales, a night, according to social organizations. EcuadorEcuador, according to a recent report by the international organization, ACLED, went from having 24 criminal groups in 2023 to 37 in 2025. And the human rights defense committee of Guayaquil denounces that as a result of Ecuador's prison crisis, a 100 inmates are dying every month in 2026.VenezuelaVenezuela's acting president, Delcey Rodríguez, reaffirmed her government's determination to fight for economic independence and rule out any possibility of surrender. The president reiterated her call for national unity to advance Venezuela's economic recovery.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
1w ago00:02:39Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast.ColombiaColombian citizens living in New Zealand have already begun early voting on Monday in this Sunday's presidential elections. They are part of the 1,400,000 Colombians eligible to vote abroad. Meanwhile, in Colombia, Carlos Aixedo, the former governor of the De Magdalena Department, withdrew his presidential candidacy and joined the campaign of leftist Iván Cepeda, Petro's political successor, and the favorite in the polls who could win in the first round. As the crisis in Bolivia enters its fourth week, labor unions are increasing pressure to demand the resignation of right wing neoliberal president Rodrigo Paz through street mobilizations and some 60 roadblocks in six of the country's nine regions.BoliviaThe Bolivian workers central opened the possibility of dialogue with the government under two conditions, the release of those detained in the clashes of recent days and the suspension of the arrest warrant against the leader of its organization, the COB and other union leaders. Middle EastAnd Iran activated its air defenses in Bandar Awas and other coastal areas of the country, intercepting drows and hostile threats from The United States while warning of a reciprocal and legitimate response. Tehran considers Monday's US attacks on two Iranian vessels in the Strait Of Hormuz and on a surface to air missile base to be a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and the peace talks, describing the attacks as provocations during negotiations and as a US sabotage of diplomacy.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
2w ago00:02:08Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast. ColombiaColombia is entering the final stretch toward the presidential elections just five days before this Sunday's vote. The Colombian electorate is preparing to decide between deepening the path of structural transformations initiated by president Gustavo Petro by voting for the candidate leading the polls, leftist Iván Cepeda, or returning to the neoliberal policies proposed by his two main rivals, neoliberalism that has perpetuated inequality. BoliviaIn Bolivia, the senate approved a law that makes it easier for right wing neoliberal president Rodrigo Paz to declare a state of emergency without requiring legislative authorization. For its part, the Bolivian Workers' Central Union conditioned the dialogue with the government on the annulment of the arrests and order humanitarian passage through the blockades. CubaAnd the government of Cuba reaffirms its commitment to peace while also ratifying its determination to exercise the right to legitimate self defense under the UN charter. Two ships carrying wheat flour from Europe arrive at the ports of Havana and Cienfuegos to help counter The US blockade.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
2w ago00:02:07Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast...ColombiaInvamer, Colombia's leading polling firm, published this Thursday its final survey before the first round of the presidential elections on May the 31st. The poll shows leftist Iván Cepeda leading voter in tension with 44%, 13 points ahead of his closest rival, the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Ebrilla, and 30 points ahead of Paloma Valencia, Uribe's candidate, who is in third place.In a run-off scenario, Cepeda appears to be winning against any of his rivals. BoliviaThe Bolivian Workers' Central continues the strict mobilizations, which are now approaching one month, and they continue demanding the resignation of the right-wing neoliberal president Rodrigo Paz for failing to address their demands and for carrying out cuts to social programs. IsraelAnd the United Nations denounces the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid and attacks on hospitals in Gaza. And the World Health Organization reported that 22 attacks against hospital infrastructure and medical services have been recorded, causing casualties and limiting access to health care in the enclave.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
2w ago00:01:56Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast...CubaIn Cuba, Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced what he called a U.S. smear campaign against former President Raúl Castro. The Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the accusations presented by the U.S. Department of Justice lack both legal and moral foundation and are being used as a political pretext for a possible military intervention.BoliviaThe Bolivian Workers' Central called for a nationwide march this Thursday starting from El Alto. The mobilization is part of the protests that have continued for nearly a month against measures implemented by the right-wing neoliberal government of Rodrigo Paz. The massive demonstrations have been described as a popular uprising and are demanding the President's resignation.EcuadorAnd Ecuador's public health care system is facing a crisis during the first year of the administration of pro-U.S. right-wing neoliberal President Daniel Novoa. The crisis is centered on shortages of medicines, including essential life-saving drugs.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
2w ago00:02:12Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast...ColombiaIn Colombia, Iván Zepeda, the presidential candidate considered the political successor of President Gustavo Petro, reiterated accusations regarding the presence of armed groups in Colombian territories, seeking to influence citizens' votes less than two weeks before the presidential elections. Zepeda, who is leading the polls, stated that those responsible must be investigated and punished to the fullest extent of the law.BoliviaIn Bolivia, neighborhood councils, social organizations, transport workers, merchants, and the general population were called to mobilize today against the policies of right-wing, neoliberal President Rodrigo Paz and once again demand his resignation. The mobilization is expected to remain peaceful, and organizers affirmed that the unity of the people is a force that will defend the rights of Bolivians and the future of the country. ArgentinaAnd also for this Wednesday, a march has been called in Argentina, under the slogan Health Cannot Wait, with the participation from health care workers, social organizations, and labor unions.The protest is aimed at defending public health care, which organizers said is seriously threatened by the budget cuts implemented by the far-right, pro-United States, President Javier Milei.
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The News with Jorge Gestoso
2w ago00:02:25Tap to summarizeOn today's podcast...China-RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of his Wednesday visit with his counterpart Xi Jinping, released a video message to the Chinese people in which he emphasized that cooperation between Moscow and Beijing is not directed against any third country, but instead, he said, seeks to contribute to global stability and prosperity. During the two-day meeting, both leaders will seek to coordinate their positions in response to global instability, the impact of oil prices, and the deepening of their comprehensive strategic partnership.BoliviaIn Bolivia, as protests approach the one-month mark, tensions are once again escalating following the reinstatement of road blockades on the country's main highways. Demonstrators are protesting shortages under the right-wing neoliberal government of President Rodrigo Paz and are demanding his resignation. The government issued an arrest warrant for the leader of the Bolivian Workers' Center, an organization that responded by denouncing that the Paz government, instead of listening to the people, is responding with militarization and repression.Iran-United StatesAnd today, Tuesday, negotiations between Iran and the United States remain tense, but show signs of possible progress, as Washington may be willing to make some concessions to the Iranian proposal, while the oil market reacts with volatility and an upward trend due to geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
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