In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso highlights the World Health Organization's warning of a severe famine in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade, with over a hundred Palestinians, mostly children, dying from starvation amid significant casualties from the conflict. 

Brazil is set to join South Africa's case at the UN International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide, alongside support from other nations. 

Additionally, TELESUR celebrates 20 years of broadcasting the perspectives of the global south.

In today's podcast, Jorge Gestoso discusses several key issues in Latin America: 

1. **Honduras**: National Congress President Luis Redondo warns of potential electoral fraud involving drug trafficking and bipartisan collusion ahead of the November elections. He promotes biometric validation and rapid results transmission to prevent irregularities that affected past elections.

2. **Argentina**: The IMF has alerted President Javier Milley about significant capital flight, with over $5 billion leaving the country. While economist Ramiro Tulsi notes that Milley is focused on maintaining a controlled exchange rate until elections, he warns that Argentina faces deeper challenges in rebuilding its dollar reserves without relying on new debt.

3. **Dominican Republic**: The ultranationalist group La Antigua Orden Dominicana is organizing a march against work permit regulations for Haitians, promoting a message of deportation and framing Haitian presence as a threat to national sovereignty and labor order.

Jorge invites listeners to join him for more insights in future podcasts.

Venezuela has launched an investigation against El Salvador's president, Najib Bukele, over the mistreatment of 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. who were reportedly tortured in a prison for four months. Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab has appealed to international bodies for action. 

Following a democracy summit in Santiago with progressive leaders, Chile's President Gabriel Boric announced the formation of an international alliance for democracy, joined by several countries. 

Meanwhile, former Blackwater founder Erik Prince is in Peru, planning to train police and military units.

On today's podcast, this Monday, the so-called High-Level Democracy Always Summit is taking place at the Palacio de la Moneda in Chile with the participation of Presidents Boric, Orsi, Petro, Lula and Sánchez. A progressive summit aimed at promoting a joint declaration in defense of democracy, multilateralism, social justice, regulation against disinformation and the rights of the far-right.In an article published Sunday on the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, these leaders warn of the great challenges that is facing democracy and highlight the erosion of institutions, the rise of authoritarian rhetoric and the growing public disaffection. In Syria, the media reports that clashes in the southern province of Guantanamera left around 1,100 dead, 400 of the casualties belong to the special forces of the Ministry of Defense pro-government formations of Arab tribes and members of the internal security forces. And in Asia, the passage of Typhoon Iwipa left at least 18 dead in South Korea, around 20 injured in China, and major damage in India and Vietnam.

On today's podcast, Jorge Ghettoso highlights the following key news:

1. The Venezuelan economy grew by over 6% in Q1 2025, with a 9% increase in GDP, marking 17 consecutive quarters of growth despite international sanctions, as noted by President Nicolas Maduro.
2. In Syria, the de facto president reportedly abandoned Damascus amid rising instability due to Israeli military actions and sectarian violence.
3. In Panama, the labor minister announced a lawsuit to dissolve the main labor union, SunTrax, for protesting against a law that reduces workers' benefits.

Tune in again for more news updates!

In a recent podcast, Jorge Ristoso discussed the outcomes of the Hague Group summit, which concluded with a six-point action plan emphasizing that no state is above the law. 

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized military support for violent actions against civilians and called for Colombia to leave NATO, while also acknowledging the rights of Palestinians to resist occupation. 

In Honduras, a violent media campaign against electoral candidates is unfolding ahead of upcoming elections, paralleled by the resignation of a Liberal Party representative. 

Additionally, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaf condemned Israeli attacks and affirmed his commitment to defend the Druze people.

In today's podcast, Jorge Getoso reports on several key issues: 

1. At the Hague Group summit in Colombia, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese urged global rejection of the "Zionist genocide" in Gaza and called for severing relations with Israel and an arms embargo due to ongoing violations of international law, which have resulted in over 58,000 Palestinian deaths.

2. In Ecuador, a march is underway opposing a public integrity law, which critics argue jeopardizes public health and destabilizes 638,000 public servants, leading to arbitrary layoffs. A new lawsuit challenging the law adds to 20 existing complaints.

3. In Brazil, the Prosecutor's Office is seeking to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro for a coup attempt against President Lula da Silva, with a ruling expected soon that could result in Bolsonaro facing up to 40 years in prison.

That's the update from Jorge Getoso.

In today's podcast, Jorge Getoso reports on several urgent matters: 

1. Colombia is hosting a summit of the Hague Group, consisting of eight Global South countries, to address what they view as genocide in Gaza by Israel.
2. In El Salvador, the NGO Socorro Jurídico Humanitario states that 427 individuals have died in prison under President Bukele's state of exception, many of whom had no convictions or ties to gangs. 
3. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned Bukele's actions towards 252 detained Venezuelans, labeling them as human rights violations and accusing him of fraudulent practices to secure his second term.
4. Clashes in Syria have resulted in nearly 100 deaths and around 200 injuries, amid ongoing Israeli bombings.

On today's podcast for July 4th, Jorge Getoso discusses President Trump's signing of a controversial tax and budget law, which critics argue benefits the wealthy while jeopardizing coverage for millions of Americans. 

In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro accuses foreign drug trafficking mafias of controlling territories and warns of U.S. attempts to undermine his government following a meeting between a former Colombian official and U.S. Republicans. 

Additionally, climate change is causing severe weather worldwide, with heat waves in Europe and intense cold and heavy rains in South America and Asia.

In Peru, the Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a 35-year prison sentence for Keiko Fujimori, a former presidential candidate, for crimes related to the financing of her campaigns by Odebrecht. Meanwhile, President Dina Boluarte received a significant salary increase to $10,000, amid rising poverty. 

In El Salvador, President Bukele's state of emergency has lasted over three years, with reports of human rights violations, including torture in prisons. 

Lastly, the MERCOSUR summit in Buenos Aires is concluding, with Brazil set to take over the presidency, and President Lula visiting former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is under house arrest.