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Trump is reportedly planning to restart war with Iran after the election.
Some of us have been briefed on the war plan. And while I cannot disclose any details, I can say this: the plan is insane. It will not achieve objectives and will set off a new cycle of escalation.
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Barbados does piss me off but at least we don't ever go on these world stages and vote against human rights. One embarrassment I don't have to face
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What Angie Nixon (and all U.S. leaders) should say about Cuba is that it's not her job to tell Cubans what kind of government they should have.
It's to advocate for the removal of the illegal, immoral, and deadly U.S. embargo that "dictatorially" violates Cuba's sovereignty.
Cute or whatever, but how does this justify voting against condemning a genocidal embargo that has done nothing to liberate the Cuban people you claim to champion? Instead, it has only served to starve, punish, and kill the very people you claim to defend.
THE UNC SUPPORTS THE CUBAN PEOPLE, WE DO NOT SUPPORT A MILITARY DICTATORSHIP. THE CUBAN PEOPLE DESERVE DEMOCRACY
Trinidad and Tobago's decision to vote against the United Nations resolution on Cuba reflects the Government's firm and unwavering commitment to democracy, freedom and the fundamental rights of all people.
I have made it clear publicly that Trinidad and Tobago will not support military dictatorship in Cuba. The United States Government has been spearheading a campaign for democracy in Cuba.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio @SecRubio of Cuban heritage is right, for Cuba to prosper, there must be political reforms and the democratic rights and freedoms of the Cuban people must be restored.
We cannot demand democracy, free and fair elections, freedom of expression and political rights for ourselves while remaining silent when those same freedoms are denied to the Cuban people.
Why should citizens of CARICOM nations enjoy the right to freely elect and change their governments while the Cuban people are denied that same democratic choice?
Our position is against military dictatorship and supportive of the Cuban peoples rights to democratically elect a government of their choice. The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago empathise with their suffering and hardship. However for years the argument of compassion for the Cuban people has been manipulated to support a military totalitarian political system that denies them fundamental democratic freedoms.
While the Cuban people suffer, the leaders of the Cuban regime and their families live in luxury. The exploitation of ordinary Cubans to support the lavish lives of those associated with the ruling regime has to end.
We respect the sovereign right of other nations to determine their foreign policy, and we expect that same respect in return. Those persons in Trinidad and Tobago who support dictatorship in Cuba would never support it in our own country. There is nothing romantic or idealistic about dictatorship masked as a revolutionary struggle for freedom.
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago stands for democracy, freedom, human dignity and the right of every citizen, including the people of Cuba, to freely determine their political future.
The United National Congress commends all nations who stand in solidarity with the wonderful people of Cuba.
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There used to be a time it was said that Jamaica intended to walk through the world on our feet and not on our knees.
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So if I understand correctly, we have decided to no longer condemn the embargo because of the worsening humanitarian crisis...mostly caused by the embargo?
Alright.
Jamaica was among 25 countries that abstained from Wednesday’s United Nations General Assembly vote on a resolution condemning the United States’ economic embargo against Cuba.
Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… #GLNRToday
“We have been reflecting on this issue for some time, as it is a shift in policy,” Johnson Smith said.
What prompted such a shift? @kaminajsmith
Jamaica was among 25 countries that abstained from Wednesday’s United Nations General Assembly vote on a resolution condemning the United States’ economic embargo against Cuba.
Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… #GLNRToday
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Shame on the governments of Jamaica, Guyana, and especially Trinidad & Tobago.
🔴URGENTE. La Asamblea General de la ONU aprueba, por 34ª ocasión, una resolución que pide el fin del embargo de Estados Unidos a #Cuba.
A FAVOR: 130
EN CONTRA: 17
ABSTENCIONES: 25
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CNN Brasil reports that Trump personally authorized Flávio Bolsonaro's entry into the U.S., and that American officials knew about the Brazilian passport order BEFORE he fled.
Folha is now reporting that Marco Rubio actively participated in arranging his departure, citing sources connected to both governments.
If that reporting holds up, we're looking at the U.S. helping a defeated presidential candidate evade another country's judicial authorities.
That's one hell of a diplomatic scandal.
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Hasan Piker filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN commentator Scott Jennings in federal court and wants more than $72 million in damages news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law…
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After Angie called out CBS, they deleted the video. The media continues to manipulate people, and somehow, people keep falling for it.
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I worked the Brazilian elections for France 24.
For what it's worth (and armed with a degree in History and Politics!!), here's my take on what happened.
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One of Lula’s most important and least well-known achievements is US capacity to sanction it into compliance is limited, because unlike Europe, Brazilians don’t need Visa or Mastercard to make payments.
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BREAKING: Lula wins re-election as president of Brazil, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff.
