Bolivia's new president-elect brands Bush 'the only terrorist'

Bolivia's new president-elect Evo Morales has branded George W. Bush a "terrorist", and has referred to Condoleezza Rice as "Mrs Condolences" in an exclusive interview for Qatar's News Channel Al-Jazeera.

Before departing for an official visit to Cuba, Morales denounced what he calls a "dirty war" undertaken by Bush against him and said that "Bush was the only terrorist because he is the only one who militarily interferes in the domestic affairs of other countries. That's state terrorism, but those who claim their rights are not terrorists", he reiterated in what has been regarded as an escalation of his anti-Washington rhetoric.

At the same time, he said in Chapare during the celebration of his victory, that the plan "zero coca" carried out by the US to eradicate coca in Bolivia is terminated. "We are winning the green battle, coca is defeating the American dollar" he said.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is another head of state who has previously labeled George W. Bush a "terrorist".


Evo Morales llama a George W. Bush el ‘único terrorista’

El presidente electo de Bolivia Evo Morales ha llamado a George W. Bush "terrorista" y a Condoleezza Rice "Doña Condolencias", en una entrevista exclusiva ofrecida a la cadena de noticias en árabe Al-Yazira.

En vísperas de su visita a Cuba, Morales denunció que Bush ha emprendido un "guerra sucia" en su contra y dijo que "Bush es el único terrorista, porque es el único que interviene militarmente en los asuntos de otros países. Eso es terrorismo de estado, pero aquellos que reclaman sus derechos, esos no son terroristas", en lo que se considera una escalada en su retórica contra Washington.

Al mismo tiempo, durante la celebración de su victoria en la región del Chapare, Evo Morales dio por cancelado el plan "coca cero" llevado a cabo por Estados Unidos para la erradicación de la coca en Bolivia. "Estamos ganando la lucha verde, la coca está venciendo al dólar norteamericano", reiteró el líder boliviano.


Evo Morales chama George Bush de "terrorista"

O presidente eleito da Bolívia Evo Morales chamou o Presidente dos Estados Unidos da América George W. Bush de "terrorista". Morales referiu-se ainda em relação a Secretária de Estado norte-americana Condoleezza Rice como  "Dona Condolências". As declarações do mandatário boliviano foram feitas durante  entrevista exclusiva oferecida para a agência de notícias árabe Al Jazeera.

Em vésperas de sua visita à Cuba, Morales disse que Bush empreendeu uma "guerra suja"  e que ele "é o único terrorista, porque é o único que intervém militarmente nos assuntos de outros países".  Morales continuou e disse: "Isso é terrorismo de estado, mas aqueles que reclamam seus direitos, esses não são terroristas”.

Em El Chapare, durante comemoração pela sua vitória na eleição presidencial , Evo Morales deu por cancelado o plano “coca zero” levado a cabo pelos Estados Unidos para a erradicação das plantações de coca na  Bolívia. "Estamos ganhando a luta verde, a coca está vencendo o dólar norte-americano",  reiterou o líder boliviano.


Bolivian Congress refuse president's resignation

The National Congress of Bolivia refused the resignation of the Bolivian President Carlos Mesa. The congress members of the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) and the Indian Movement Pachakuti didn't support the decision.

The President of Bolivia Carlos Mesa officially resigned last Sunday, March 6. At the occasion he explained his decision saying:

Mesa's resignation was influenced by the pressures of Evo Morales, both the leader of coca growers (cocaleros) and MAS. Morales caused the resignation of the former Bolivian president Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada in October 2003.

The MAS resist the efforts of the Bolivian government to eradicate coca. The use of coca is an old tradition of Bolivian Indians, as tea, medicine, and during social events. The cultivation of coca is a financial resource to Bolívia. Bolivia is considered the world's third-largest cultivator of coca, after Colombia and Peru.

However the coca is also the raw material for cocaine. Coca products are exported to drug cartels in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, European Union, and the USA as reported by arrested drug dealers.

The MAS is pressuring the government so the new Hydrocarbons Law can be approved. The law aims to raise the taxes levied on hydrocarbon extraction. Mesa said that the law as stated is not viable.

Mesa has the support of part of Bolivian population. According to the analysts Carlos Valverde and Jorge Lazarte, Morales lost credibility with this crisis.

The opinion of Morales is that his public image has not deteriorated. He says that the Bolivian population will continue to support him. He also accuses Mesa of trying to favor the interests of oil companies, contrary to the interests of Bolivia. He announced that he will continue to organize protests against the government.

Labour unions and indigenous groups continue the blockage of roads in Bolivia to express their dissenting opinion against the government.


Boliviens Präsident Mesa bleibt im Amt

La Paz (Bolivien), 10.03.2005 – Das Parlament Boliviens hat den Rücktritt von Präsident Carlos Mesa einstimmig abgelehnt und gleichzeitig einem Sozialpakt zugestimmt.

Letzten Sonntag hatte Mesa über eine Rundfunk- und Fernsehansprache seinen Rücktritt angekündigt. Nachdem das Parlament Mesas Rücktritt abgelehnt hatte, erklärte der Präsident, er habe dadurch ein Ende der Massenproteste und Straßenblockaden von Anhängern der Bewegung des Sozialismus (MAS) unter Evo Morales erzwingen wollen. Morales fordert hohe Förderabgaben für Öl- und Gaskonzerne, um die verarmte, überwiegend indigene Landbevölkerung an den Rohstofferlösen teilhaben zu lassen.

Mesas Amtszeit dauert bis 2007 an. Nach der Entscheidung des Kongresses forderte Mesa alle Parteien zur Zusammenarbeit auf.

Nach der Ablehnung des Rücktritts folgte eine Marathonsitzung des Parlaments, bei der die Parlamentsmehrheit einem Sozialpakt zustimmte. Der Pakt beinhaltet „moderate Förderabgaben“ in Höhe von etwa 18 Prozent. Zudem soll eine verfassungsgebende Versammlung einberufen werden, die das politische System Boliviens reformieren soll. Ein zentraler Bestandteil der Verfassungsreform wird die Möglichkeit von Referenden über die Autonomie einzelner Landesteile sein. Sowohl die MAS, als auch die Indianische Bewegung Pachakuti lehnten den Pakt im Parlament ab.

Die MAS kündigt die Fortsetzung der Proteste und Blockaden an.


Mesa retira su dimisión luego de acuerdo, pero seguirán los bloqueos

11 de marzo de 2005La Paz, Bolivia —

El Congreso Nacional de Bolivia rechazó la dimisión del presidente boliviano Carlos Mesa. Los parlamentarios pertenecientes al Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) y el Movimiento indio Pachakuti no apoyaron la decisión.

Mesa había dimitido oficialmente el domingo 6 de marzo. En ese momento explicó su decisión con estas palabras:

La dimisión de Mesa fue influenciada por las presiones de Evo Morales, líder de los cultivadores de coca (cocaleros) y del MAS. Morales causó la dimisión del ex presidente boliviano Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada en octubre de 2003.

El MAS se opone a los esfuerzos del gobierno boliviano para erradicar la coca, cuyo uso es una vieja tradición de los aborígenes bolivianos. La coca es usada como té, medicina y durante acontecimientos sociales. El cultivo de coca es un recurso financiero para Bolivia, país considerado como tercer cultivador del mundo de la hierba, después de Colombia y Perú.

Sin embargo, la coca es también la materia prima para la cocaína. Los productos de la coca son exportados para cárteles en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, la Unión Europea y los Estados Unidos de América como lo han relatado narcotraficantes detenidos.

El grupo presiona al gobierno para que la nueva Ley de Hidrocarburos pueda ser aprobada. Dicha ley pretende incrementar los impuestos que gravan la extracción de hidrocarburos. Mesa dijo que la ley no es viable.

Mesa tiene el apoyo de parte de la población boliviana. Según los analistas Carlos Valverde y Jorge Lazarte, Morales perdió la credibilidad con esta crisis. Contraria es la opinión del mismo Morales, para quien su imagen pública no se ha deteriorado. Él dice que la población boliviana seguirá apoyándolo y acusa a Mesa del tratar de favorecer los intereses de compañías petroleras, en lugar de favorecer los intereses de Bolivia. Además, anunció que seguirá organizando protestas contra el gobierno.

Los sindicatos y los grupos indígenas siguen el bloqueo de carreteras en Bolivia para expresar su descontento contra el gobierno.


Congresso recusa renúncia do presidente da Bolívia

América do Sul • 10 de março de  2005

A maioria do  Congresso Nacional da Bolívia não aceitou a renúncia do Presidente Carlos Mesa e solicitou a  permanência dele no cargo. Os únicos membros do congresso que não aprovaram essa decisão são os membros dos partidos Movimiento Al Socialism (MAS) e Movimento Indígena Pachakuti.

Mesa oficialmente renunciou no último domingo, 6 de março. Ele explicou que é impossível governar enquanto estiver sendo ameaçado por bloqueios, ultimatos e greves. Ele disse que algumas personalidades políticas, lideranças regionais e sindicais estão pondo o país em risco.

A renúncia de Mesa foi influenciada pelas pressões exercidas por Evo Morales, o líder dos plantadores de coca (cocaleros) e do partido MAS. Morales já provocou em outubro de 2003, a renúncia do então Presidente Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada .

O MAS se opões aos esforços do governo boliviano em erradicar a coca. A coca é uma antiga tradição indígena. A planta é usada para fazer chá, como remédio e é consumida em eventos sociais. O cultivo é uma fonte de recursos financeiros para a Bolívia. A Bolívia é considerada o terceiro maior produtor mundial de coca, atrás de Colômbia e Peru.

Entretanto, a coca é também usada para produzir cocaína. Produtos derivados da coca costumam ser exportados para cartéis na Argentina, Brasil, Chile, União Européia e Estados Unidos da América, segundo informações fornecidas por traficantes presos.

O MAS pressiona o governo para que a Lei dos Hicrocarbonetos seja aprovada. A lei pretende aumentar as taxas sobre hidrocarbonetos como por exemplo gás natural. Mesa disse que essa lei, da forma como está colocada, é inviável.

Mesa tem o apoio de parte da população boliviana. Segundo os analistas Carlos Valverde e Jorge Lazarte, Morales perdeu credibilidade com a crise.

Na opinião de Morales, sua imagem não está deteriorada. Ele diz que o povo boliviano continuará a apoiá-lo. Ele também acusa Mesa de tentar favorecer os interesses das companhias petrolíferas, em detrimento dos da Bolívia. Ele afirma que continuará a organizar protestos contra o governo.

Sindicatos e grupos indígenas continuam o bloqueio de estradas na Bolívia.


Bolivian President Evo Morales convinces EU to pay for study of coca

Evo Morales, newly elected President of Bolivia, requested that the European Union fund a study to track coca.  The study will focus on what happens to the coca and how much of it makes its way into the drug trade.  According to Angel Gutiérrez, the EU has agreed and will donate US $499,800 for the study, but will not participate in its implementation.  Morales has requested similar studies in the past, prior to being elected.

Morales himself owns a coca farm and his Socialist Movement Party got its birth in the union of coca farmers.  Although the coca leaf is also used to make cocaine, Morales and his union have fought attempts to eradicate growth of the crop.  It is also used by indigenous in religious ceremonies and to chew (to fight fatigue).


Le président bolivien Evo Morales a convaincu l'UE de financer l'étude de la coca

Evo Morales, le nouveau président élu de la Bolivie, avait demandé des aides à l'Union européenne pour financer l'exploitation de la coca.

L'étude se focalisera sur ce qui arrive à la coca et dans quelles proportions la plante fournit dans le commerce de drogue. Selon Angel Gutiérrez, l'UE a autorisé et était d'accord pour donner 499 800 dollar US pour l'étude, mais ne participera pas à son implantation.

Morales avait réclamé et demandé des études similaires dans le passé, ce fut une des priorités des élections.

Morales lui-même a une plantation de coca et son Mouvement du parti socialiste est né d'une union d'exploitants de coca.

Bien sûr, la feuille de coca est aussi utilisée pour faire de la cocaïne, Morales et son syndicat ont trouvé des appuis pour éradiquer le développement et la transformation.

La coca est aussi utilisée par les indigènes dans des cérémonies religieuses et pour lutter contre la fatigue.


Bomb blast in Turkey kills 10 injures 17

Ten people, 7 of which are children, are dead, and at least 17 injured as a bomb went off in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Police say that the bomb was set off by a timer on a mobile phone. The blast happened inside a park in the Baglar region of Diyarbakir.

A group called the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons or TAC has claimed to be responsible for the blasts. The group threatened Turkey last week when it posted a message on their website saying that they would turn the country "into hell."

"Our grief is great for the victims of this terror, especially as our children have been the victims," said Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish Prime Minister.


Doden na bomexplosie in Turkije

Zeker zeven mensen, onder wie vijf kinderen, zijn dinsdag omgekomen toen een bom ontplofte in Diyarbakir, een stad in het zuidoosten van Turkije die voornamelijk bewoond wordt door Koerden.

Minstens 17 mensen raakten gewond. De bom ging af in een stadspark in een arme wijk en werd waarschijnlijk op afstand tot ontploffing gebracht via een mobiele telefoon. In het park zijn veel drukbezochte theehuizen en ook is er een school in de buurt.

De afgelopen weken ontploften al meerdere bommen in Turkse toeristenoorden en andere steden. Daarbij kwamen in totaal twaalf mensen om het leven. Deze aanslagen werden geclaimd door de militante Koerdische groep TAK, die heeft gedreigd Turkije in een 'hel' te veranderen. De aanslag van dinsdag is nog niet opgeëist.


Bomb blasts in Athens destroy Finnish diplomat's car

Three home made bombs exploded during the night in Athens, Greece. One of the bombs destroyed a Finnish diplomat's car. No one was injured in the bombings and a Greek group claiming to be anarchists has told local media that it committed the bombings as retaliation for the jailing of fellow anarchists. The Finnish Foreign Ministry has said that it believes it was an accident that Finnish diplomatic property was damaged - as all the evidence points to this -, and Finnish diplomats in Athens are said to be calm.


Trois bombes explosent à Athènes (Grèce)

Trois bombes artisanales ont explosé durant la nuit à Athènes (Grèce). L'une d'elles a détruit la voiture d'un diplomate finlandais. Personne n'a été blessé par l'explosion. Un groupe anarchiste grec a déclaré avoir agi pour se venger de l'emprisonnement d'anarchistes qui avaient été reconnus coupables de sabotages. Le ministère des affaires étrangères finlandais pense que le diplomate a été visé par erreur.


Flera bomber i Athen, finsk diplomat drabbad

Athen –
Tre hemmagjorda bomber exploderade under natten i Greklands huvudstad Athen. En finsk diplomat fick sin bil förstörd men ingen skadades i dåden.

En grekisk anarkistgrupp har meddelat till den lokala pressen att bomberna var en hämnd mot att anarkister som utfört attentat fängslats.

Finlands utrikesminister säger i en kommentar att man uppfattar det som ett sammanträffande att diplomatens egendom utsattes. På ambassaden var allt lugnt.


Bomb blasts in Somalia kill at least 30

Two bomb blasts at a Somali mosque have killed at least 30 people and injured upwards of 70 more, according to reports.

The explosions occurred in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, shortly before the beginning of noon prayers.  Reports said the explosions had occurred at a mosque with ties to the Islamic insurgent group al-Shabaab, although no group had claimed responsibility for the attacks. The location is often used as a venue for speeches by the insurgents.

According to one witness of the attack, "[t]he blasts happened while people were sitting inside Abdala Shideye mosque, waiting for noon prayers. Most of those killed and wounded were worshippers" and  another said "[t]he blasts went of within minutes of each other...I saw dead bodies lying on the floor [that] I could not count."

A high-ranking member of al-Shabaab was reportedly inside the mosque when the explosions occurred.  The official, {{w|Fuad Mohamed Qalaf]], was, according to some witnesses, the target of the attack.  Al-Shabaab has been fighting against UN forces, which are in control of only parts of the capital, and has been reported to have ties with al-Qaeda.


Wybuch w meczecie w Mogadiszu

W sobotę w meczecie w stolicy Somalii doszło do dwóch eksplozji w wyniku których zginęło co najmniej 30 osób.

Do wybuchów doszło w meczecie Abdalla Shideye w dzielnicy Bakara, którą kontrolują radykalne islamskie bojówki walczące z siłami rządowymi. To drugi atak na ten meczet w tym tygodniu. We wtorek w wyniku wybuchu małego ładunku wybuchowego zginęła jedna osoba.

W dzisiejszych eksplozjach zginęło co najmniej 30 osób, a ponad 100 zostało rannych. Po wybuchach meczet został otoczony przez rebeliantów Al-Shaabab. Nie jest dokładnie jasne kto stoi za zamachach, gdyż trwa rywalizacja pomiędzy grupami rebelianckimi próbującymi obalić rząd w Mogadiszu.

Niektóre źródła sądzą, że celem ataku nie byli zwykli ludzie, a jeden z liderów Szebabów - Fuad Mohamed Khalaf, który miał brać udział w modłach.

W Mogadiszu niespokojna sytuacja trwa od marca. Dochodzi tam do sporadycznych walk między rebeliantami, a także siłami rządowymi i wojskami Unii Afrykańskiej. W wojnie domowej trwającej się już 19 lat, udział biorą trzy strony, po tym jak od października 2009 rozpoczęły się walki między islamistycznymi radykałami. Od stycznia walki toczą się południu kraju - między Hizbul Islam i Szebabami oraz w centralnej Somalii (głównie wokół Beledweyne między frakcjami rebelianckimi, a strukturami milicji Ahlu Sunna, lojalnymi prezydentowi Ahmedowi).


சோமாலி பள்ளிவாசல் தாக்குதலில் 30 பேர் கொல்லப்பட்டனர்

சோமாலித் தலைநகர் மொகதிசுவில் பள்ளிவாசல் ஒன்றில் இடம்பெற்ற இரண்டு குண்டுவெடிப்புகளில் குறைந்தது 30 பேர் கொல்லப்பட்டதாக அங்கிருந்து வரும் தகவல்கள் தெரிவிக்கின்றன. 70 இற்கும் அதிகமானோர் காயமடைந்தனர்.

அல்-சபாப் போராளிக் குழுவின் முக்கிய தலைவர் ஒருவரைக் குறி வைத்தே தாக்குதல் இடம்பெற்றதாகத் தெரிவிக்கப்படுகிறது. புவாட் கலாஃப் என்ற அத்தலைவர் தாக்குதலில் தப்பினாரா என்பது உடனடியாகத் தெரியவில்லை.

"அப்தல்லா சிதியே என்ற மசூதியில் நேற்று பலர் தொழுகைக்காகக் குழுமியிருந்த போதே குண்டுகள் வெடித்தன. கொல்லப்பட்டோர் மற்றும் காயமடைந்தோரில் பெரும்பான்மையானோர் சாதாரண பொது மக்கள்,” என உள்ளூர் வணிகர் ஒருவர் பிபிசியிடம் தெரிவித்தார்.

எவரும் இத்தாக்குதலுக்கு இதுவரை உரிமை கோரவில்லை.

அப்தல்லா சிதியே மசூதி பொதுவாக அல்-சபாப் போராளிகளால் பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டு வந்தது. இங்கு அதன் தலைவர்கள் உரையாற்றுவது வழக்கம்.

சென்ற செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை இதே பகுதியில் அபு உரேயா மசூதியில் நிலக்கண்ணி வெடித்ததில் ஒருவர் கொல்லப்பட்டார்.

1991 முதல் சோமாலியா உள்நாட்டுப் போரால் சின்னாபின்னமடைந்துள்ளது. கடந்த சில ஆண்டுகளில் தீவிரவாத இசுலாமியப் போராளிகள் தெற்கு சோமாலியாவின் பல பகுதிகளைத் தமது கட்டுப்பாட்டுக்குள் கொண்டு வந்துள்ளனர்.

ஞாயிறு, மே 2, 2010


Bomb explodes in Sri Lanka near Ministry of Finance

A bomb exploded Tuesday night in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The bomb may have targeted a high-profile individual, traveling through the high-security zone in the Colombo Fort area.

Earlier in the day, a government minister was killed by a roadside bomb. This blast has been blamed on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) by government officials.

The deputy director of the government teaching hospital in the town of Ragama, Lalini Gurusinghe, announced the death of the minister. The explosion took place in Ja-Ela, a town some 12 miles north of Colombo.


Bomba explode no Sri Lanka próximo ao ministério das finanças

Uma bomba explodiu na madrugada desta terça-feira em Colombo, capital do Sri Lanka.

No início do dia, um ministro do governo foi morto por uma bomba na estrada. Esta explosão foi causada pelo grupo terrorista do Sri Lanka Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

O director adjunto do governo, que estava no hospital na cidade de Ragama no momento do atentado, Lalini Gurusinghe, anunciou a morte do ministro. A explosão ocorreu em Ja-Ela, uma cidade cerca de 12 milhas a norte de Colombo.

*AFP. Blast heard in Sri Lanka capital — Yahoo! News, 8 de janeiro de 2008

*Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez. Sri Lanka minister killed by roadside blast — Reuters, 8 de janeiro de 2008

*Associated Press. Bomb Kills Sri Lanka Government Minister [inativa] — CBS News, 8 de janeiro de 2008. Página visitada em 8 de janeiro de 2008. Arquivada em 10 de janeiro de 2008


Bomb hurt seven police in Basque city of Bilbao

A powerful bomb preceded by a warning call exploded in the Basque city of Bilbao, in northern Spain, injuring seven police officers. Basque separatist group ETA was blamed.

The blast occurred outside an office of the ruling Spanish Socialist Party, and happened after a telephone warning. The building was seriously damaged.

The warning call came a half hour before the explosion, but a police patrol in the area had already spotted a suspicious package near the building.  The officers were cordoning off the area when the bomb blasted. Seven were treated for minor injuries.

The bomb blast comes a day after Spain's parliament opened a new session. Five weeks ago, the Socialist Party was also directly attacked when ETA killed a town councilman in the northern Basque town of Mondragon.


Atentado em sede do Partido Socialista na Espanha

Uma bomba explodiu nesta quinta-feira em uma sede do partido socialista em Bilbao, no país Basco. Este é o partido do primeiro-ministro José Luís Zapatero. Fontes do departamento do Interior do País Basco informaram que haveria 5 quilos de explosivos no atentado, que deixou 7 policiais feridos sem maior gravidade.

A bomba foi localizada por uma patrulha da polícia autônoma, o que permitiu a evacuação da região. O ETA reivindicou a autoria do atentado.


Bomb kills soldier in Afghanistan

A Canadian NATO soldier was killed today in Afghanistan by a bomb while on patrol in Panjwaii district, west of Kandahar on foot. He died around 1 p.m. local time (UTC+4:30).

Military officials have not yet released the name of the soldier. The soldier is from CFB Petawawa located in Ottawa.

His remains were taken by a helicopter to the Kandahar Airfield. One soldier from Hamilton, Ontario was reported to have suffered minor hearing loss as a result of the blast.

Earlier today at 12 p.m., there was a rally called Red Friday for the Canadian troops in Afghanistan held in the Younge-Dundas Square in Toronto, Ontario. Many in Toronto wore red in support for the troops. It was announced at the rally that the Canadian soldier was killed by a bomb.

Ten Canadian soldiers have died in September. Thirty-seven Canadians have died in Afghanistan since 2002.


Afghanistan : un soldat canadien tué dans un attentat à la bombe

Publié le 29 septembre 2006   Un soldat canadien de l'OTAN a été victime d'un attentat à la bombe en Afghanistan lors d'une patrouille dans le district de Panjwaii, dans l'ouest au pied du Kandahar. Il a succombé à ses blessures vers 13 heures (heure locale).

Les autorités militaires n'ont pas communiqué le nom de ce soldat originaire de CFP Petawawa (Ontario).  Trente-sept militaires canadiens sont morts en service commandé depuis 2002 dont dix ce mois-ci.


Bombing of Peshawar Pearl Continental Hotel in Pakistan kills 18

Militants in Pakistan launched a truck bomb attack on the Peshawar Pearl Continental hotel, killing 18 and wounding at least 55. Among the dead were two foreign United Nations officials working for the World Food Programme.

According to the BBC, Fidayeen-e-Islam, a relatively obscure Pakistani militant group, claimed responsibility for the blast. The attack follows a threat from the Taliban made on May 27, warning of "major attacks" in Pakistan.

The bombing occurred despite the property being heavily guarded and secure. The militants gained entrance by overcoming the guards with gunfire, and forcing a bomb-laden truck, containing at least 500 kilograms of explosives, through the gates. Police official Liaqat Ali told the Associated Press that the militants "drove the vehicle inside the hotel gates and blew it up on reaching close to the hotel building."

The bomb caused a 15-foot wide crater, and brought down the west wing of the hotel. An injured guest, Jawad Chaudhry, said, "The floor under my feet shook. I thought the roof was falling on me. I ran out. I saw everybody running in panic. There was blood and pieces of glass everywhere."

The hotel is regularly used by businessmen and diplomats, and is located in a secure area of the city. Neighbours include the Peshawar High Court, Provincial Assembly and the official home of the Commander of the Frontier Corps. The perceived security of the neighbourhood makes it a candidate for the location of a planned United States consulate.


Pakistan: zamach w hotelu w Peszawarze

Wczoraj popołudniu doszło do wybuchu bomby w luksusowym hotelu w pakistańskim Peszawarze. Zginęło ok. 15 osób

Trzej zamachowcy wjechali do hotelu główną bramą samochodem dostawczym. Ostrzelali ochronę hotelową a następnie zdetonowali znajdujący się w wozie ładunek wybuchowy.
Służby ratunkowe nadal przeczesują gruzy hotelu Pearl Continental w celu odnalezienia ewentualnych poszkodowanych. Ponad 57 osób jest rannych.

Byłem w chińskiej restauracji, kiedy usłyszałem strzały i wybuch. Było całkowicie ciemno, ludzie zaczęli krzyczeć i uciekać - powiedział agencji Reutera hotelowy kelner Ali Khan.

W czasie gdy armia pakistańska od 26 kwietnia prowadzi ofensywę przeciwko talibom w północnym Pakistanie w Peszawarze często dochodzi do incydentów terrorystycznych. Ostatni równie krwawy zamach w tym mieście miał miejsce 28 maja. Wtedy zginęło 11 osób, 100 odniosło rany.

Działalność terrorystyczna talibów w ostatnim czasie nie jest akceptowana przez społeczeństwo. Po zamachu w meczecie z 5 czerwca w okręgu Dir kiedy to zginęło 40 osób, ludność plemienna zorganizowała ochotniczą milicję laskhar. Do 7 czerwca 1000-1500 uzbrojonych wieśniaków napadło na 5 wiosek zajętych przez rebeliantów w regionie Dhok Darra. W walce z ok. 200 rebeliantami zginęło ich przynajmniej 11.  W walkach 8 czerwca zginęło 25 rebeliantów, a dzień później 14 rebeliantów i jeden żołnierz. Na pomoc walczącej wiejskiej milicji wysłano wojskowe helikoptery

Społeczeństwo szeroko popierało ofensywę armii pakistańskiej przeciwko talibom w dolinie Swat, łącznie z partiami opozycyjnymi, mediami a nawet niektórymi liderami religijnymi.


Explosão de Hotel no Paquistão mata 18

Militantes do Paquistão explodiram uma bomba em um hotel da rede Pearl Continental Hotel na quinta-feira (11) em Peshawar, matando 18 pessoas e ferindo outras 55. Entre os mortos estavam dois oficiais da ONU (Organização das Nações Unidas) que estavam trabalhando no Programa Mundial de Alimentação no Paquistão.


Bombing on train from India to Pakistan kills at least 68

Around midnight on Sunday, a pair of bombs exploded on the Samjhauta Express (Friendship Express), a night train going from Delhi, India to Lahore, Pakistan. At least 68 fatalities have been reported. Two more suitcases with improvised explosive devices have been found on the train. Some 13 passengers were reported injured, some with severe burns. According to the police, the explosions were rather small but intended to cause a fire. Since lower class coaches in India generally have barred windows, people cannot flee easily through the window.

The Indian prime minister's office condemned the act as an "act of terror" and promised to find the people responsible. The Pakistani government also condemned the attack.

The incident comes just before a planned visit of Pakistan's foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri to India for peace talks, and two weeks before both countries have scheduled a meeting to exchange information on terrorism. Kasuri said his trip would not be cancelled. Pakistani President Musharraf stated: "We will not allow elements which want to sabotage the ongoing peace process to succeed in their nefarious designs."

Last July, attacks on trains in Mumbai killed 186. "It's sabotage. It's an act of terrorism like the one in Mumbai," said railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. The attack also comes days before the anniversary of the Godhra train burning on 27 February, 2002.


Explosion à bord d'un train reliant l'Inde au Pakistan : au moins 60 morts

Aux environs de minuit dimanche, deux bombes ont explosé à bord du Samjhauta Express (train de l'amitié), un train de nuit faisant la liaison entre Delhi (Inde) à Lahore (Pakistan). Plus de 60 morts ont été reportées. Deux valises piégées ont été découvertes à bord du train. Environ 13 passagers ont été blessés, certains avec des brûlures graves. Selon la police, les explosions étaient relativement peu importantes mais ont causé un incendie. Du au fait que les wagons de dernière classe en Inde ont généralement des fenêtres bloquées, les gens n'ont pas pu s'échapper facilement.

Le cabinet du Premier ministre indien a condamné cet acte comme un « acte de terreur » et promis d'en découvrir les responsables. Le Gouvernement pakistanais a aussi condamné l'attaque.

L'incident a eu lieu juste avant une visite planifiée du Ministre des Affaires étrangères du Pakistan, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, en Inde pour des pourparlers de paix, et deux semaines avant que les deux pays aient prévu une réunion pour échanger des informations sur le terrorisme. Kasuri a indiqué que son voyage ne serait pas annulé. Le Président pakistanais Musharraf a quant à lui indiqué : « nous ne permettrons pas que de tels éléments désirant saboter le processus de paix en cours puissent réussir dans leur entreprise néfaste. »

En juillet dernier, une attaque de train à Mumbai a tué 186 personnes. « C'est un sabotage. C'est un acte de terrorisme similaire à celui de Mumbai », a dit le Ministre du rail Lalu Prasad Yadav. L'attaque est survenue avant l'anniversaire de l'incendie du train de Godhra le 27 février 2002.


Una bomba sul treno fra India e Pakistan uccide almeno 66 persone

Verso la mezzanotte di domenica, due bombe sono esplose sul Samjhauta Express (l'Espresso della pace), un treno notturno che va da Delhi, India a Lahore, Pakistan. Almeno 66 persone sono morte. Altre due valigie sono state trovate con congegni esplosivi non detonati. Circa 13 passeggeri sono rimasti feriti, alcuni dei quali ustionati in modo serio. Secondo la polizia, l'esplosione è stata piuttosto circoscritta, ma è stata aggravata dal fuoco che si è generato. Poiché le carrozze delle classi più basse avevano i finestrini sbarrati, la gente non si è potuta mettere in salvo uscendo da essi.

Il primo ministro indiano, Manmohan Singh ha condannato l'atto come una «azione terroristica» e ha promesso di dare la caccia ai responsabili. Il governo pakistano ha a sua volta condannato l'attacco.

Il disastro arriva pochi giorni prima della visita del ministro degli esteri pakistano Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri in India per i colloqui di pace, e due settimane prima entrambi i Paesi avevano programmato un meeting per parlare di terrorismo. Il presidente pakistano Musharraf ha affermato: Noi non permetteremo a elementi che vogliono fermare il processo di pace di mettere in atto i loro piani nefasti».

Nel luglio scorso un altro attacco sui treni a Mumbai aveva ucciso 186 persone. «Questo è un sabotaggio, è un atto di terrorismo come quello di Mumbai», ha detto il ministro delle ferrovie Lalu Prasad Yadav. L'attacco giunge pochi giorni prima dell'anniversario dell'incendio sul treno Godhra, avvenuto il 27 febbraio 2002.


Bombas em trem que ia da Índia até o Paquistão matam pelo menos 68

Ao redor meia-noite do domingo, duas bombas explodiram no Expresso Samjhauta  — Expresso da Amizade, trem noturno que vai de Delhi (Índia)  até Lahore (Paquistão). Pelo menos 66 pessoas morream, foi a informação divulgada por veículos da imprensa. Outras duas malas com  dispositivos explosivos improvisados foram encontradas no trem. Cerca de 13 passageiros ficaram feridos, alguns com queimaduras graves. Segundo a polícia, as explosões foram pequenas e com intenção de provocar fogo. Os vagões da classe econômica nos trens indianos geralmente têm suas  janelas trancadas, o que dificulta a fuga em caso de emergência.

O gabinete do Primeiro Ministro indiano classificou  o ocorrido como um "ato de terror" e prometeu achar as pessoas responsáveis. O governo paquistanês também condenou o ataque.

O incidente acontece pouco antes de uma visita planejada do ministro do exterior do Paquistão Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri para a Índia para conversas de paz, e duas semanas antes de ambos os países programarem uma reunião para trocar informações sobre terrorismo. Kasuri disse que sua viagem não seria cancelada. O presidente paquistanês Musharraf declarou: "Nós não permitiremos que elementos que querem sabotar o processo de paz contínua tenham sucesso em seus projetos abomináveis."

Em julho último, ataques em trens em Mumbai mataram 186 pessoas. "É sabotagem. É um ato de terrorismo como o de Mumbai," disse o Ministro da Estradas de Ferro Lalu Prasad Yadav. O ataque também acontece poucos dias antes do aniversário do incêndio do trem de Godhra, ocorrido em 27 de fevereiro de 2002.


Bombings reported in Bangkok

At least seven bomb blasts occurred early on New Year's Eve in Bangkok. Two people were killed and dozens injured.

Four explosions went off almost simultaneously in different parts of Thailand's capital city, at around 6:00 p.m. local time (1100 GMT).

The first blast was in a bus-stop shelter at Victory Monument, which is a busy hub for public transportation. Another blast occurred nearby. Five people were injured, and one of them died later at a hospital.

Another fatal attack was in the Khlong Toei port district near the Na Ranong intersection, where a bomb hidden in a trash can near a Chinese spirit shrine exploded and injured seven people, one of them a 10-year-old girl. Another was a 61-year-old man who later died at a hospital. The blast caused a secondary explosion to some nearby cooking-gas cylinders.

Seventeen people were wounded in a blast at a police box near a Big C supermarket at the Saphan Kwai intersection. A witness there said a man dropped a grenade from a pedestrian bridge.

Another blast was at a police box on Sukhumvit Soi 62. There were no injuries.

A blast was reported at a police box in Nonthaburi Province on the northern outskirts of Bangkok. There was another explosion at a Tesco Lotus store in Prachachuen, while another was planted in a trash bin at Seacon Square, a shopping mall in suburban Bangkok's Prawet district. A bomb squad was able to defuse the device without mishap.

Other suspicious packages are being investigated by police at locations throughout the capital, the iTV network in Thailand has reported.  The New Year's countdown at CentralWorld was held at around 9:00 p.m. with police and Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayothin then urging the thousands of gathered revelers to "go home and stay in peace."

The attacks are unprecedented in Bangkok. However, Thailand has had a turbulent year, with a coup d'état on September 19 in which the military ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Since then, there have been a number of schools burnt by suspected Thaksin sympathizers in various parts of the country.

There is also the ongoing violence by Muslim separatists in the South Thailand insurgency, which has left 1,900 people dead since 2004.

It was not immediately clear if the bombings had anything to do with the coup or the southern insurgency.


Zeker zeven bomexplosies in Bangkok vlak voor middernacht

Het centrum van Bangkok is getroffen door zeker 6 tot 8 bomexplosies, dat melden Thaise media. Volgens de laatste berichten zijn er bij de aanslagen zeker drie doden en dertig gewonden gevallen, waaronder 4 zwaargewonden.

De explosies vonden volgens de politie bijna gelijktijdig plaats. Een van de getroffen gebieden is het grootste winkelcentrum van Azië. Ook een haven en een politiepost zijn onder andere getroffen door de bommen. Winkels in de Thaise hoofdstad sloten na de aanslagen hun deuren vroegtijdig. Het leger is opgeroepen voor assistentie.

Volgens Sky News is een persoon in de stad aangehouden die een bom bij zich droeg, maar dit kon nog niet worden bevestigd.

Inmiddels heeft de overheid besloten alle publieke nieuwjaarsfeesten in Bangkok af te lassen. Bangkok gouverneur Apirak Kosayodhin verscheen op het grote Bangkok Countdown 2006 feest en vertelde de massa om "naar huis te gaan en in vrede te blijven." Ook in andere plaatsen zijn feesten afgelast en de autoriteiten adviseren andere steden om hetzelfde te doen.

Er was in eerste instantie verwarring over de beslissing om nieuwjaar door te laten gaan. Nieuwjaar is het grootste feest van Thailand. Winkels in de hoofdstad gingen vroeger dicht als gevolg van de aanslagen.

De aanslagen zijn nog niet opgeëist maar de TRT ontkent alle betrokkenheid.


Bomber i Bangkok på nyttårsdagen

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Thailand: Minst seks bomber vart sprengde tidleg på nyttårsaftan i Bangkok. To personar vart drepne og eit tjuetals personar skadde i eksplosjonane.

Fire sprengladningar gjekk av samstundes i fire skilde deler av hovudstaden i Thailand, rundt klokka 06:00 lokal tid (12:00 norsk tid, GMT+1).

Den første eksplosjonen gjekk av på ein busstopp på Sigersmonumentet i byen, som er ein viktig møtestad for kollektivtransport. Ein annan eksplosjon gjekk av i nærleiken. Fem personar vart skadde, og ein av dei døydde seinare på sjukehuset.

Endå ein dødeleg eksplosjon gjekk av frå ei bombe som var gøymt i ei bosbøtte på Khlong Toei-brygga, i nærleiken av Na Ranong-krysset. Bomba skadde sju personar; av dei ei ti år gammal jente. Ein 61 år gammal mann døydde seinare av skadene på sjukehuset. Gasskanner frå gatekjøken i nærleiken eksploderte som følgje av denne bomba.

17 personar vart skadde i ein eksplosjon i nærleiken av ein Big C-supermarknad i Saphan Kwai-krysset. Eit vitne seier at ein mann her slapp ein granat frå ei gangbru.

Endå ein eksplosjon gjekk av i Sukhumvit Soi 62. Ingen vart skadde i den her eksplosjonen.

Ein eksplosjon vart rapportert å kome frå Nonthaburi-provinsen, nord for Bangkok. Endå ein eksplosjon gjekk av i ein Tesco Lotus-butikk i Prachachuen, medan endå ei var lagt i ei bosbøtte i Seacon Square, eit kjøpesenter i Prawet, eit stykke utanfor Bangkok sentrum. Den siste bomba vart teken hand om av politi, utan at nokon vart skadde.

Politiet granskar no mistenkelege pakkar o.l. i heile hovudstaden, rapporterar iTV.

Uklårt kven som står bak
Liknande angrep har aldri vore sett i Bangkok tidlegare. Men 2006 har vore eit turbulent år i Thailand, med eit dårleg gjennomført val av (tidlegare) statsminister Thaksin Shinawatra, og eit statskupp gjennomført av den militære leiinga, støtta av HM Bhumibol Adulyadej, den 19. september.

Etter statskuppet har Thaksin-sympatisørar vorte mistenkte for å brenne ned skular i delar av landet.

Det har òg lenge vore gjennomført valdshandlingar av muslimske separatistar i Sør-Thailand. Talet på daude etter desse opprøra er rekna til å vere om lag 1 900 personar i perioden 2004 til 2006.

Det er i skrivande stund (17:00) ikkje klårt kven som står bak bombene.


Seria wybuchów bombowych Bangkoku

Dwie osoby zginęły i ponad 20 osób zostało rannych w wyniku wybuchu serii sześciu (niektóre agencje mówią o siedmiu) bomb w stolicy Tajlandii Bangkoku. Wybuchy nastąpiły w przeciągu 90 minut. Pierwszy z nich miał miejsce w centrum miasta przy Victory Monumen około 6 pm czasu Tajskiego (12:00 czasu warszawskiego). Co najmniej 20 osób zostało rannych.

Jeden z ładunków został podłożony pod ławką na przystanku autobusowym przy centrum handlowym. Kolejny ładunek wybuchło przy budce policyjnej. 5 osób zostało rannych, w tym 10 letnie dziecko, w wyniku wybuchu ładunku podłożonego w koszu na śmieci na rynku w rejonie portowym. Po tym wybuchy nastąpiła reakcja łańcuchowa, w wyniku której kilka butli zgazem eksplodowało

Policja bada podejrzane pakunki w sześciu innych miejscach. Wybuch, do których doszło późnym popołudniem, jak mówi reporter BBC nie miały określonego celu. W tym czasie Tajska stolica przygotowywała się do obchodów Sylwestra. Władze miasta rozważają nakazanie odwołania wszystkich  publicznych obchodów Nowego Roku.

Policja nie łączy tych wybuchów z powstaniami muzułmańskimi na południu kraju.


Boni Yayi confirmed as winner of 2011 Benin presidental election

Incumbant president Boni Yayi has been confirmed as the winner of the 2011 Benin presidental election. The result was announced by the constitutional court. Yayi won by 53% of the vote and will start his second term as president. He has been in power of the west African nation since 2006.

Robert Dossou, the president of Benin's constitutional court, released the results of the election. Yayi won with 53.31% while opposistion candidate Adrien Houngbedji received 35.64%. Dossou said in a statement to the media that "Boni Yayi won an absolute majority of votes required to be declared elected."

Houngbedji said that the election was a "plot," and that he refused to accept the results.

The election was delayed twice after many people were still not registered to vote. Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has appealed that the candidates accept the vote and should they want to appeal the decision do so legally. Candidates have five days to appeal before the decision becomes offical.


Yayi Boni byl opět zvolen prezidentem Beninu

Africký politik Yayi Boni, který je v čele Beninu od roku 2006, byl zvolen na druhé prezidentské funkční období. Potvrzené výsledky voleb vyhlásil beninský ústavní soud.

Jeho předseda, Robert Dossou, vyhlásil i detaily o pořadí kandidátů: Vítězný Boni získal 53,31% hlasů, jeho vyzyvatel Adrien Houngbédji jen 35,34%.

Houngbédji odmítl výsledky přijmout a volby označil za podvodné.

Nigerijský prezident Goodluck Jonathan vybídl kandidáty, ať výsledek voleb přijmou, nebo ať se brání standardní právní cestou. Kandidáti mají na odvolání proti výsledku pět dní.

Tato zpráva byla založena zčásti nebo zcela překladem zprávy Boni Yayi confirmed as winner of 2011 Benin presidental election na anglických Wikizprávách.


بونی یایی رئیس‌جمهور بنین شد

بونی یایی برای دومین دوره به عنوان رئیس جمهور بنین انتخاب شد. یایی موفق به کسب ۵۳ درصد از آرای اخذشده شده‌است. در این انتخابات آدریان هوقبدجی ۳۵ درصد از آرا را کسب کرد. هوقبدجی اعلام کرده که نتایج انتخابات صحیح نیست و نتایج را نمی‌پذیرد. در همین حال رئیس جمهور نیجریه اعلام کرده که اگر در شمارش آرا اشتباه شده باشد تا پنج روز می‌توانید درخواست بازرسی دوباره دهید.

جمهوری بنین کشوری واقع در غرب آفریقا است که از شمال به کشور نیجر و از شرق به نیجریه و از جنوب به خلیج بنین، از غرب به کشور توگو و از شمال غربی به بورکینافاسو محدود است.


Boris Johnson elected Conservative leader, slated to be Britain's next Prime Minister

Conservative Party members voted on Tuesday to elect Boris Johnson — former Foreign Secretary, mayor of London, and member of Parliament — as the new Conservative leader. Current Prime Minister Theresa May is to step down today, with Johnson succeeding her as the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Johnson competed for the role against Jeremy Hunt, who succeeded him as Foreign Secretary, the United Kingdom's chief diplomat. He won with 92,153 votes, out of roughly 160,000 members of the Conservative Party that were eligible to vote. In his victory speech, Johnson stressed his support for the Brexit movement, and reiterated that he plans on leaving the European Union even if no agreement has been reached regarding future relations. Parliament, however, has repeatedly voted against a "no deal" Brexit.

Johnson first entered politics when elected in 2001 as a member of Parliament. He then served eight years as the mayor of London, from 2008 to 2016, before rejoining Parliament. Following the UK's Brexit vote, Theresa May appointed him Foreign Secretary, which he served as until 2018, resigning in protest to May's negotiated Brexit agreement.

Citizens of the United Kingdom do not elect the Prime Minister directly. Rather, the official leader of the party with the most seats in Parliament is appointed Prime Minister by the King or Queen, currently Queen Elizabeth II. In this way, the British Prime Minister is elected indirectly, as the people vote for their members of Parliament.


Борис Джонсън ще оглави новото британско правителство

Борис Джонсън спечели изборите за нов лидер на управляващата британска Консервативна партия във вторник и ще стане новият министър-председател на Великобритания.

Джонсън набра 92153 гласа, а неговият съперник, британският външен министър Джереми Хънт, получи 46656 гласа на консерваторите.

Очаква се Борис Джонсън да смени Тереза Мей като британски премиер в сряда, а в четвъртък ще проведе първата среща на новото правителство.

Джонсън произнесе кратка, динамична реч, изпълнена с шеги, благодари на избирателите си и на Тереза Мей и потвърди, че ще направи всико възможно Великобритания да напусне Европейския съюз преди 31 октомври. Парламентът обаче многократно е гласувал против Brexit "без сделка".

Джонсън заяви намерение да предоговаря условията на споразумението за раздяла с Европейския съюз, но от Брюксел контрираха, че не планират подобна промяна. Той се надява да няма проблеми в отношенията с Доналд Тръмп.

Джонсън за първи път влиза в политиката през 2001 г., когато е избран за член на парламента. Изкарва осем години като кмет на Лондон, от 2008 до 2016 г., преди отново да влезе в Парламента. След гласуването на Brexit, Тереза Мей го назначи за министър на външните работи, но през 2018 г. той подава оставка в знак на протест срещу договореното споразумение през май за Brexit.

Гражданите на Обединеното кралство не избират пряко министър-председателя. По-скоро официалният лидер на партията с най-много места в парламента се назначава за министър-председател от краля или кралицата, в случая от кралица Елизабет II. По този начин британският министър-председател се избира индиректно посредством членовете на Парламента.


May-Nachfolge: Boris Johnson gewinnt Urwahl der Tories

London (Vereinigtes Königreich), 24.07.2019 – Der ehemalige britische Außenminister Boris Johnson ist aus der Urwahl der britischen Konservativen Partei für den Parteivorsitzenden als Sieger hervorgegangen. Damit wird er die Nachfolge von Theresa May antreten, die bereits vor Wochen ihren Rücktritt angekündigt hatte. Johnson setzte sich gegen den derzeitigen Außenminister Jeremy Hunt durch.

Umfragen unter allen Briten hatten Hunt für den Posten des Premierministers den Vorzug gegeben, doch traditionell wird der Parteivorsitzende der Regierungspartei auch Premierminister. So haben nur die Parteimitglieder der Tories durch Briefwahl über den künftigen Premierminister entschieden. 92.153 Parteimitglieder haben ihm ihre Stimme gegeben, rund 66 Prozent. Hunt bekam 46.656 Stimmen. Von den knapp 160.000 Parteimitgliedern haben sich 87,4 Prozent an der Urwahl beteiligt.

Auf Johnson warten schwierige Aufgaben. Die Frist, an dem das Vereinigte Königreich aus der Europäischen Union austritt, endet nach derzeitigem Stand am 31. Oktober. Johnson hat bisher eine weitere Verlängerung abgelehnt. An diesem Tag werde der Brexit vollzogen, „koste es was es wolle“, hatte Johnson angekündigt. Johnson will in Brüssel das Brexit-Vertragswerk in Teilen neu verhandeln, insbesondere der sogenannte Backstop ist für Johnson unannehmbar. An dieser Regelung, die Grenzkontrollen zwischen der Republik Irland und Nordirland verhindern soll, war Teresa May bei der Ratifizierung des Abkommens dreimal im Parlament gescheitert. Doch Brussel sagt, das Vertragswerk werde keinesfalls neu verhandelt. Allenfalls die begleitende politische Erklärung könnte noch einmal angepasst werden.

Einen No-Deal-Brexit will eine Parlamentsmehrheit jedoch verhindern. Johnsons Mehrheit selbst ist hauchdünn. Nur drei Abgeordnete mehr als die absolute Mehrheit gehören der Regierungskoalition aus den Konservativen und der Nordirlandpartei DUP an. Mehrere Abgeordnete der Konservativen haben aber öffentlich über einen Übertritt zu den Liberaldemokraten nachgedacht, die ein zweites Brexit-Referendum und eine Enge Bindung an die EU verlangen. Außerdem haben mehrere Minister ihren Rücktritt angekündigt, darunter Schatzkanzler Philipp Hammond. Es kursieren Gerüchte, nach denen Personen um Hammond herum gemeinsam mit der Labour Party ein Misstrauensvotum gegen Johnson planen für den Fall, dass Johnson auf einen harten Brexit zusteuere. Bereits den Rücktritt erklärt haben die bisherige Bildungsministerin Anne Milton, der Entwicklungshilfeminister Rory Stewart und der Justizminister David Gauke.

Johnson ist jedoch auch außenpolitisch sofort gefordert. Seitdem der Iran einen britischen Öltanker aufgebracht hat, droht die Verwicklung des Vereinigten Königreichs in einen Krieg am Persischen Golf. Dort haben die Spannungen zwischen dem Iran und seinen Gegnern in den letzten Wochen durch mehrere Zwischenfälle zugenommen. Zuletzt hatte der Iran einen britischen Tanker festgesetzt.

Und schließlich müsste Boris Johnson die Spaltung der britischen Gesellschaft überwinden, zu der er selbst beigetragen hat, etwa mit seinen unzutreffenden Aussagen über die Finanzierung des National Health Service NHS. Auch hatte Boris Johnson vor der Volksabstimmung versprochen, dass die eingesparten EU-Gelder in das Gesundheitssystem, die Polizei und in das Bildungssystem investiert und die Steuern gesenkt werden können.


Boris Johnson es elegido líder del Partido Conservador y será el próximo primer ministro del Reino Unido

Los miembros del Partido Conservador eligieron a Boris Johnson —antiguo ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, alcalde de Londres y miembro del Parlamento del Reino Unido— como nuevo líder del partido en una votación que se produjo el pasado martes, 23 de julio. La actual primera ministra Theresa May dejará el cargo hoy y Johnson sucederá a May como primer ministro del Reino Unido.

Johnson compitió por el puestro contra Jeremy Hunt, que le sucedió como ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, el jefe de la diplomacia del Reino Unido. Johnson ganó con &&&&&&&&&&092153.&&&&&092 153 votos de los aproximadamente &&&&&&&&&0160000.&&&&&0160 000 miembros del Partido Conservador que tenían derecho a voto. En su discurso tras la victoria, Johnson insistió en su apoyo al brexit y reiteró que planea salir de la Unión Europea aunque no se haya alcanzado un acuerdo sobre las relaciones futuras. Sin embargo, el Parlamento ha votado en varias ocasiones en contra de un brexit sin acuerdo.

Johnson entró en la política cuando fue elegido como miembro del Parlamento en 2001. Luego ejerció durante ocho años como alcalde de Londres, entre 2008 y 2016, antes de volver al Parlamento. Después de la votación del brexit, Theresa May le nombró como ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, cargo en el que estuvo hasta 2018, cuando renunció en protesta al acuerdo del brexit que había negociado May.

Los ciudadanos del Reino Unido no eligen directamente al primer ministro. El líder oficial del partido con la mayoría de los escaños en el Parlamento es nombrado primer ministro por el rey o la reina, actualmente la reina Isabel II. De esta manera, el primer ministro británico es elegido indirectamente, ya que la gente vota a los miembros del Parlamento.


Boris Johnson eleito líder conservador, previsto para ser o próximo primeiro-ministro britânico

Membros do Partido Conservador votaram na terça-feira para eleger Boris Johnson (ex-secretário de Relações Exteriores, prefeito de Londres e membro do Parlamento) como o novo líder conservador. A atual primeira-ministra Theresa May deve renunciar hoje, com Johnson sendo o Primeiro-Ministro da Grã-Bretanha.

Johnson competiu pelo cargo contra Jeremy Hunt, que o sucedeu como Secretário do Exterior, o principal diplomata do Reino Unido. Ele ganhou com 92.153 votos, de cerca de 160.000 membros do Partido Conservador que eram elegíveis para votar. Em seu discurso de vitória, Johnson enfatizou seu apoio ao movimento Brexit e reiterou que ele planeja deixar a União Europeia mesmo que não haja acordo sobre relações futuras. O Parlamento, no entanto, votou repetidamente contra um Brexit "sem acordo".

Johnson entrou pela primeira vez na política quando foi eleito em 2001 como membro do Parlamento. Ele então serviu oito anos como prefeito de Londres, de 2008 a 2016, antes de voltar ao Parlamento. Após a votação do Brexit no Reino Unido, Theresa May nomeou-o secretário do Exterior, que serviu até 2018, renunciando em protesto ao acordo negociado Brexit de maio.

Cidadãos do Reino Unido não elegem diretamente o primeiro-ministro. Em vez disso, o líder oficial do partido com mais assentos no Parlamento é nomeado primeiro-ministro pelo rei ou rainha, atualmente a rainha Elizabeth II. Desta forma, o primeiro-ministro britânico é eleito indiretamente, enquanto as pessoas votam em seus membros do Parlamento.


Борис Джонсон возглавит правительство Великобритании

Борис Джонсон одержал победу на выборах нового лидера правящей в Великобритании Консервативной партии во вторник, 23 июля 2019 года. Следовательно он станет новым премьер-министром Великобритании.

Джонсон набрал 92 153 голосов, а его соперник — глава МИД Великобритании Джереми Хант — получил 46 656 консерваторов.

Ожидается, что Борис Джонсон сменит Терезу Мэй на посту премьер-министра Великобритании уже в среду, а в четверг проведёт первое заседание нового правительства.

Джонсон выступил с короткой динамичной речью, сдобренной шутками, поблагодарил своих изберателей и Терезу Мэй, а также подтвердил, что собирается добиться выхода Великобритании из Евосоюза до 31 октября.

Джонсон — бывший мэр Лондона, а потом министр иностранных дел. Год назад он ушёл с последнего поста в связи с планами Мэй по Брекситу.

23 июля 2019 года


Botswana holds parliamentary elections

Voters in Botswana will head to the polls this Friday to vote in parliamentary elections. The incumbent Democratic Party, in power since 1966, is expected to win the vote.

Some voters left their homes as early as 04.00 local time to be in time for the opening of polling stations two hours later, and voters moved through polling stations at a steady pace throughout the day.

About 700,000 residents are registered to vote. Joseph Gaie, lecturer in political ethics at Botswana University in Gaborone, told the Voice of America news agency that a good turnout had been expected.

"Well a lot of people, elderly people take this as a duty - every five years they have to go and vote," he said. "And then a lot of youth that have just come, this will be the first time that 18-year-olds vote, so they are very excited about it."

Voting had proceeded without incidents or violence at polling stations, officials said. "We have not received any complaints of intimidation from any of the political parties," said the head of the Southern African Development Community observer mission Francisco Madeira.

The two major opposition parties, the Botswana National Front and the Botswana Congress Party, are hoping to do much better this time than in previous elections and have indicated they may cooperate in parliament after the poll.

Botswana is a democracy that has seen consistent economic growth in the 43 years since it won independence from the UK. That growth is largely due to exports from the country's diamond industry, which suffered dramatically in the global economic crisis. The net effect of that has seen an 11.5% contraction of the economy in the year that ended in June. The election results will be known on Saturday.


En Botsuana se llevaron a cabo elecciones parlamentarias

Los votantes en Botsuana se dirigieron a las urnas este viernes para votar en las elecciones parlamentarias. El titular del Partido Demócrata, en el poder desde 1966, espera que su partido gane la elección.

Algunos votantes dejaron sus hogares cerca de las 4.00 horas locales para estar a tiempo en la apertura de los centros de votación dos horas después, y votaron en forma constante durante todo el día.

Cerca de 700.000 personas están registradas para votar. Joseph Gaie, profesor de ética política en la Universidad de Botsuana en Gaborone, dijo a la agencia de noticias Voz de América que se espera una importante participación.
"Una gran cantidad de gente, personas mayores que toman esto como un deber, cada cinco años tienen que ir a votar," dice Gaborone, y agregó "habrá jóvenes de 18 años que votan por primera vez, por lo que están muy emocionados por ello."

La elección se ha desarrollado sin incidentes de violencia en los centros de votación, dijeron funcionarios. "No hemos recibido quejas de intimidación por parte de ninguno de los partidos políticos", dijo el jefe de la misión de observación de la Comunidad de Desarrollo del África Meridional, Francisco Madeira.

Esta elección es la primera prueba política para el presidente Ian Khama, ya que llegó al poder el año pasado. Los dos principales partidos de oposición, el Frente Nacional de Botsuana y el Partido del Congreso de Botsuana, están esperando obtener un mejor resultado que en elecciones anteriores y han manifestado que pueden cooperar en el Parlamento tras las elecciones.

Botsuana es una democracia que ha experimentado un crecimiento económico constante en los 43 años desde que obtuvo su independencia del Reino Unido. Ese crecimiento se debe principalmente a las exportaciones de la industria de diamantes del país, que sufrió enormemente durante la crisis económica mundial. El efecto neto sobre el país fue una contracción del 11.5% de la economía durante el período que terminó en el mes de junio.


Realizadas eleições parlamentares na Botsuana

Agência VOA

17 de outubro de 2009

Os eleitores na Botsuana foram às urnas nessa sexta-feira para votar nas eleições parlamentaristas. O titular do Partido Democrata, no poder desde 1966, espera que seu partido vença a eleição.

Alguns eleitores deixaram as suas casas por volta das 4h00 (horário local) para estarem a tempo na abertura dos centros de votação duas horas depois, e votaram durante todo o dia.

Cerca de 700.000 pessoas estão habilitadas para votar. Joseph Gaie, professor de ética política na Universidade de Botsuana em Gaborone, disse à agência de notícias Voz da América que se espera uma importante participação.

A eleição tem ocorrido sem incidentes de viol~encia nos centros de votação, disseram funcionários. "Não temos recebido queixas de intimidação por parte de nenhum dos partidos políticos", disse o chefe da missão de observação da Comunidade de Desenvolvimento da África Austral, Francisco Madeira.

Esta eleição é o primeiro teste político para o presidente Ian Khama, já que chegou ao poder no ano passado. Os dois principais partidos de oposição, a Frente Nacional de Botsuana e o Partido do Congresso de Botsuana, estão esperando obterem um melhor resultado que nas eleições anteriores e têm manifestado que podem cooperar no Parlamento depois das eleiçõs.

Botsuana é uma democracia que tem experimentado um crescimento econômico constante nos 43 anos desde que obteve sua independência do Reino Unido. Esse crescimento se deve principalmente às exportações da indústria de diamantes do país, que sofreu enormemente durante a crise econômica mundial. O efeito líquido sobre o país foi uma recessão de 11.5% da economia durante o período que terminou no mês de junho.


Bravitude climbing fast on Google

You won't find the word "Bravitude" in any French dictionary yet. Bravitude is a neologism used by Ségolène Royal, the French socialist presidential candidate. She said it during a visit to the Great Wall of China, and the term caused a media buzz in France. It also provoked  ironic reactions from Nicolas Sarkozy, who has been nominated Sunday by President Chirac's party UMP as their candidate for the presidency. According to Royal's entourage, it was meant to express something more than just simple bravery (in French: bravoure), a kind of fullness of bravery.

Some neologisms need months, often years, to reach an acceptable level of recognition to get included in a conventional dictionary. This is often based on the usage in newspapers etc. Bravitude on Google had only, the day before its first occurrence on French TV, a mere 110 hits.

Bravitude was already used since 2005 on some blogs and by fans of a relatively unknown role-playing game. On Tuesday last week, "bravitude" could be found in 200,000 different pages and in less than one week, had reached the one million mark. This neologism is this Tuesday in a slow decline, around 900,000 hits on Google, probably due to those web sites who hide their oldest pages when Google robots scan them.


Ségolène Royal entame une visite de quatre jours en Chine

Ségolène Royal, candidate du Parti socialiste français à l'élection présidentielle des 22 avril et 6 mai prochains, entame une visite de quatre jours en république populaire de Chine, ce samedi 6 janvier 2007.

Selon les informations distillées par l'entourage de la candidate socialiste, celle-ci ne rencontrera pas le président Hu Jintao, mais aura toutefois un entretien, dans la journée de lundi, avec le vice-président Zeng Qinghong. L'un de ses prédécesseurs dans la course à la présidentielle, François Mitterrand, avait quant à lui pu rencontrer, lors de son voyage en Chine au début de l'année 1981, Deng Xiaoping, dirigeant de fait le plus influent de la Chine de l'époque.

Mme Royal a entamé sa visite par une brève excursion, peu après son arrivée, sur le site de Badaling, à environ 90 km au nord-ouest de Pékin, pour le « passage obligé », pour tout visiteur étranger de passage dans la capitale chinoise, par la Grande Muraille. La candidate, qui était notamment accompagnée de Jean-Jack Queyranne et Jean-Yves Le Drian, respectivement présidents des conseils régionaux de Rhône-Alpes et de Bretagne, ainsi que de la romancière Aurélie Filippetti, s'est attardée brièvement auprès des journalistes venus braver un froid glacial, et leur a déclaré : « Comme le disent les Chinois, un Chinois qui ne vient pas sur la Grande muraille n'est pas un brave et un Chinois qui vient sur la Grande muraille conquiert la “bravitude” ».

La présidente du conseil régional de Poitou-Charentes a aussi évoqué, devant le petit groupe de journalistes, la nécessité de s'extraire des débats nationaux pour prendre conscience des enjeux internationaux et de voir « comment la France est perçue, écouté et respectée à l'étranger ».

D'autres intermèdes touristiques sont prévus au cours de ces quatre jours, notamment la visite de la Cité interdite et de l'un des sites prévus pour accueillir les jeux Olympiques de juillet 2008.

L'essentiel de ce voyage, fait à l'invitation du Parti communiste chinois, devrait toutefois consister en séances de travail avec des officiels œuvrant dans divers domaines, que ce soit de la politique, du monde économique et, peut-être, de la société civile.

Avant son départ, la candidate entendait évoquer cinq questions principales avec les dirigeants chinois : l'environnement, les délocalisations d'entreprises françaises en Chine, les relations entre la Chine et le continent africain, le rôle de la femme dans la société chinoise et l'épineuse question des droits de l'Homme. Elle se disait déterminée à « dire les choses telles qu'on a à les dire, sans en rabattre, mais sans en rajouter » et, consciente du fait que, après les « ratés » de son récent voyage au Proche-Orient, ses moindres déclarations sur le sol chinois seraient scrutées à la loupe, ajoutait qu'elle n'envisageait pas de faire ce voyage « dans la posture de donneur de leçons ».


Brazil defends China against human rights violation charges in UN

Brazil — Human Rights Secretary Nilmário Miranda said that Brazil will defend China in the  United Nations Commission on Human Rights. According to him, the Chinese showed some advances in the human rights area recently.

Last year  Brazil voted for  China  and helped to stop a discussion on the subject in UN. The only Latin American countries who favored China in 2004  were Brazil and Cuba.


Brasil apoya a China en Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la ONU

China ha sido criticada por la Comisión de la Naciones Unidas sobre Derechos Humanos  debido a las violaciones a los derechos humanos que se habrían cometido en ese país. El gobierno brasileño afirma que apoyará a China para evitar una sanción.

El Secretario de Derechos Humanos Nilmário Miranda explicó la decisión de su país diciendo que China muestra ciertos avances en esa área.

El año anterior, Brasil votó también a favor de China y ayudó a suspender una discusión sobre ese tema. Los únicos países de América Latina que votaron a favor de China en 2004 fueron Brasil y Cuba.

Activistas de derechos humanos en Brasil consideran que el gobierno estaría violando la constitución al actuar de esta forma en la ONU y que está haciendo prevalecer los intereses económicos y geoestratégicos a los principios de la Constitución. Para la organización de defensa de los derechos humanos Human Rights Watch el comportamiento de Brasil es decepcionante.


Brasil defende China na Comissão de Direitos Humanos da ONU

O governo da China está a ser acusado na Comissão para os Direitos Humanos  das Nações Unidas (ONU) pela suposta violação de direitos humanos nesse país.
O governo brasileiro de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva disse que vai apoiar a China e defendê-la na comissão.

O Brasil ajudou a China ano passado e conseguiu parar uma discussão na ONU sobre o mesmo assunto.

O Secretário brasileiro de Direitos Humanos Nilmário Miranda explica a decisão do governo brasileiro ao dizer que a China mostrou alguns avanços.

Em 2004, os únicos países latino-americanos que votaram a favor da China foram Cuba e Brasil.


Brazil organizes Summit of South American and Arab Countries

Brazil —
Brazil's capital city of Brasilia is scheduled to host the Summit of South American and Arab Countries from May 10 to the 11th, according to the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations.  The organizers say that South American and Arab Countries will discuss political, commercial, cultural,  and scientific and technological cooperation.

The summit was proposed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his visit to several Arab countries in December, 2004. This was the first time some of the countries visited by Lula had entered into contact with a Brazilian ruler since 1876 with then Brazilian Emperor, Dom Pedro II.

During a visit to the headquarters of the Arab League, in Cairo, Egypt, Lula da Silva proposed the creation of a Summit of South American and Arab Countries. "The summit aims the creation of a new world where the Third World countries can have a new role", Lula added.

The countries scheduled to meet next month are:

Some concerns from Israel and the United States have been raised since the announcement of the meeting. However the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Relations, Celso Amorim, said that the meeting is intended as a forum to discuss only cooperation between the two regions and it is not a political attack on Israel. "It is a meeting of two regions, which will discuss mutual cooperation", he says.


Brasil aproxima América do Sul do Mundo Árabe

O Brasil está programado para sediar uma Cúpula de Países Sulamericanos e Árabes em  Brasília,  Brasil, de  10  a 11 de maio de 2005, informa o Ministério Brasileiro das Relações Exteriores. Os organizadores dizem que os Países Sulamericanos e Árabes discutirão sobre cooperação política, comercial, cultural,  científica e tecnológica.

O encontro foi proposto pelo presidente brasileiro Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva durante a sua visita a vários países árabes em  dezembro de 2004. Naquela ocasião alguns países árabes entrato em contato oficial com o governo do Brasil depois de muito tempo. Para alguns deles  a última vez que tinham visto um governante brasileiro foi em  1876, com o Imperador  Dom Pedro II.

Durante uma visita à sede da Liga Árabe, no Cairo,  Egipto, Lula da Silva propôs a criação de uma Cúpula de Países Sulamericanos e Árabes. "O encontro aponta para a criação de um novo mundo onde os países do Terceiro Mundo podem ter uma nova função", acrescentou Lula.

Os países programados para encontrar-se no próximo mês são:

A notícia sobre a cúpula causou certo mal-estar em Israel e nos Estados Unidos da América. Contudo,  o Ministro Brasileiro das Relações Exteriores, Celso Amorim, disse que a reunião é destinada como um foro para discutir só a cooperação entre as duas regiões e que ela não é um ataque político sobre   Israel. "É uma reunião de duas regiões, que discutirão a cooperação mútua", ele diz.


Brazil Political crisis: Minister José Dirceu leaves the government

The Brazilian Minister of Civil Affairs José Dirceu announced this evening his resignation from the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

During his discourse José Dirceu said that he will return to his earlier position as a representative in the national congress allied with the Workers Party. He said that he will defend the government against those "who want to interrupt the democratic process and want to destabilize the government of president Lula". He said that he is leaving with "clean hands",  "a heart without bitterness" and with "a raised head".

Dirceu is the victim of a serious political crisis in Brazil because of accusations of governmental corruption. Dirceu was one of the most important ministers in President Lula's government.

The crisis worsened after declarations of Roberto Jefferson, president of the PTB, a party allied with the PT.
This Tuesday, Jefferson said to a Congressional Commission that minister José Dirceu and the President of the Workers' Party, José Genoíno, were involved in the payment of bribes to Brazilian congressional representatives.


Ministro José Dirceu pide dimisión del gobierno Lula

16 de junio de 2005Brasil — El Ministro de la Casa Civil José Dirceu anunció su salida del gobierno.

Dirceu es el primer ministro del gobierno del Presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva que dimite por la crisis política que inició con denuncias de corrupción contra el gobierno y se agravó en los últimos días después de las declaraciones del diputado de la bancada aliada, Roberto Jefferson, del PTB.


Ministro José Dirceu pede demissão do governo Lula

O Ministro da Casa Civil José Dirceu anunciou a sua saída do governo. Ele fez o anúncio durante uma entrevista coletiva com a imprensa, acompanhado de outros ministros, amigos e companheiros de trabalho. Ele disse que vai voltar para o seu cargo de deputado federal (José Dirceu é deputado federal licenciado) pelo Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) por São Paulo e atuar em defesa do governo e do PT.

Dirceu disse:

Vou também voltar como militante e dirigente ao PT, que é, na verdade, a minha vida. Vou voltar para junto, ao lado e apoiando o presidente Genoino, percorrendo o Brasil. Vou mobilizar o PT para dar combate àqueles que querem interromper o processo político democrático e querem desestabilizar o governo do presidente Lula.

José Dirceu disse que tem "as mãos limpas, o coração sem amargura" e que "sai de cabeça erguida".

Ao final de seu discurso, José Dirceu reafirmou o seu compromisso com o governo e o PT: Quero repetir: continuo no governo como deputado da base de sustentação do governo e continuo no governo porque sou PT.

Dirceu é vítima do desgate político vivido pelo  governo do Presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a sofrer com uma crise política que iniciou com denúncias de corrupção contra o governo e agravou-se nos últimos dias após as declarações do deputado da base aliada, Roberto Jefferson, do Partido Trabalhista Brasileiro (PTB).

O Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enviou uma carta para José Dirceu, que diz que compreende a saída do ministro. Parte da carta do Presidente diz:

Compartilho seu sentimento de que esta decisão permitirá a você melhor defender nosso Governo, nosso partido e sua própria pessoa. Como parlamentar brilhante que é – um dos líderes políticos mais importantes e respeitados da República – você poderá, na Casa do Povo Brasileiro, desfazer as infundadas acusações lançadas por aqueles que querem desconstruir nossa história e nosso projeto de mudança social.

A carta do Presidente finaliza agradecendo a José Dirceu pelo seu trabalho como Ministro-Chefe da Casa Civil e dizendo que a "luta continua".


Brazil receives Cuban Foreign Minister

BRASILIA, Brazil —The Cuban Minister of Foreign Relations Felipe Peréz Roque visited Brazil on February 2-3. He met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian Minister of Foreign Relations Celso Amorim.

According to the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations website, the objective of the visit was to intensify the dialogue and to fortify the cooperation between Brazil and Cuba, giving attention to the development of high level agreements between the governments.

On February 2, the Cuban minister was received by the Brazilian Senate President José Sarney, the President of the Chamber of Deputies João Paulo Cunha and by the Chief of Staff José Dirceu.

On February 3, Roque met Lula da Silva and Amorim. During the meeting, he mentioned that he was carrying a personal message from the Cuban President Fidel Castro to Lula da Silva. "We express to Lula Cuba's affection for the project of integration of Latin America," he added.

Roque also said that Cuba supports the candidacy of Brazil for the UN Security Council: "We hold the same position as Brazil in favor of a multipolar world, a world in which the UN's role and authority are strengthened, concurrently with a profound reform and democratization of the United Nations."

Roque and Amorim discussed the situation in Haiti. He reiterated that Cuba keeps a contrary position to the form as Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide left power.

During the visit, the Cuban Minister of Foreign Relations, Felipe Peréz Roque, also met parents of Brazilian students studying in Havana, delegates from the Landless Workers Movement (MST), delegates from labour unions and delegates from student organizations which expressed solidarity to the cause of the Cuban Revolution.

Brazilian diplomatic relations with Cuba were suspended in 1964, and reestablished in 1986. Bilateral relations between Brazil and Cuba have strengthened since then, particularly in the past few years. The Brazilian government advocates the end of the US embargo against Cuba. The Brazilian government says the unilateral application of economic and commercial sanctions for political purposes violates the principles of international law. [1]

Cuba purchased 480 buses from Brazil for collective transportation in Havana and between provinces in 2000. The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) participates in the funding of an project aimed at the modernization of the Cuban sugar industry.

The President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, has visited Brazil several times, most recently in September 1998, June 1999, September 2001, and January 2003.


Brasilien tar emot Kubas utrikesminister

Brasilia, Brasilien –
Kubas utrikesminister Feilpe Peréz Roque besökte Brasilien 2-3 februari. Han mötte bl.a. Brasiliens president Lula sa Silva och landets utrikesminister Celso Amorim.

Enligt Brasiliens utrikesministeriums hemsida var syftet med besöket att intensifiera dialogen och förbättra samarbetet mellan Brasilien och Kuba efter det att de två länderna undertecknat avtal på högsta nivå.

Den 2 februari träffade den kubanske utrikesministern flera högt uppsatta brasilianska politiker för at följande dag möte presidenten och sin brasilianske kollega. Han överlämnade ett personligt meddelande till da Silva och la till: "Vi uttrycker vårt stöd till Lulas ansträngningar att integrera Latinamerika".

Roque berättade också att Kuba stöder Brasiliens kanditatur till FN:s säkerhetsråd. "Vi intar samma position som Brasilien och stöder en mindre polariserad värld, en värld där FN:s roll och makt stärkts genom en djupgående demokratisk reform av FN".

Roque och Amorim diskuterade också situationen på Haiti och Roque upprepade att Kuba intar en avvikande position i frågan sedan Haitis president Jean Betrand Artiside lämnat makten.

Under sitt besök möte också Roque föräldrar till brasilianare som studerar i Havana, delegater från de jordlösas organistation MST, fackföreningen och flera studentorganisationer som uttryckte sin solidaritet med den kubanska revolutionen.

Brasiliens avbröt sina diplomatiska relationer till Kuba 1964 och återupptog dem inte förrän 1986. De bilaterala relationerna mellan länderna har sedan dess ständigt förbättrats, i synnerhet under de senaste åren. Brasilien vill att USA:s emarbgo mot Kuba ska avslutas och menar att det ensidiga emargot bryter mot internationella lagar. [1]

Kuba köpte 480 bussar av Brasilien 2000 till kollektivtrafiken i Havana och mellan landets provinser. Det brasilianska utvecklingsinstitutet BNDES deltar ekonomiskt i ett projekt som syftar till att modernisera Kubas sockerindustri.

Kubas president Fidel Castro har gjort många besök i Brasilien, senast i september 1998, juni 1999, september 2001 och january 2003.


Brazilian Abin director: no proof linking FARC money to PT

The Head Minister of the Institutional Security Cabinet  of Brazil's General  Jorge Felix, and  the director-general of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (Abin), Mauro Marcelo de Lima e Silva  say that the documents mentioned by the Brazilian magazine Veja may be incorrect. Last weekend, Veja reported that Partido dos Trabalhadores (or PT), the Brazilian ruling party and the party of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, received 5 million dollars from FARC in its 2002 political campaign. The magazine used documents gotten from Abin itself as a source in their reporting.

Felix testified before a commission of deputies and senators to explain the allegations published by Veja. His statements make the possibility of a congressional investigation commission, as suggested by the deputy Alberto Fraga (PTB), unlikely. The leader of the government, Aloísio Mercadante, said PT will prosecute Fraga for defamation and that he considers the case finished.

The official Abin version is stated on its website.  The agency stores and archives all data collected by the intelligence service. Even data that does not fulfill all the Abin criterion for consistency and veracity remain in the Abin archive so they can be re-evaluated in the future.  According to Felix, Abin archives may contain data that are not relevant, tendentious or even completely untrue.  The documents mentioned by the magazine Veja are a kind of this material. Since Abin cannot guarantee the veracity of these data, they should not be reported.

The general didn't say whether or not Abin confirmed the meeting between FARC delegates and PT members as stated in the documents. "I can't speak about that in front of the press", he added, explaining that the documents are a state secret.

The magazine Veja was very cautious when it reported the story. The article says that they did not find solid evidence to prove that PT received money from FARC.  Veja investigated the facts described in the documents and admitted the donation could be untrue:

Although they found no solid proof relating the money transaction, and although the magazine considered the Abin's documents might be untrue, Veja said the documents were consistent enough to be sent to the President:

Some deputies demand further investigations of alleged FARC activities in Brazil.
The Brazilian Deputy Arthur Virgílio (PSDB) said: "These investigations cannot stop... I give to PT the benefit of doubt as an institution. However the ideologic political relationship is evident." [1] The Brazilian Deputy Antero Paes de Barros (PSDB) said:  "There must be more clarifications because the State interest is high in this case".

The FARC and PT are part of the Foro de São Paulo organization created by Cuban President Fidel Castro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss new strategies for the left in Latin America after the fall of the Berlin Wall and collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe.

PT admits that some of its members have met FARC members in the past, but maintains the FARC donation are untrue. The party said if evidence showing its members received money from the FARC was found, that member would be expelled from the party. They also said if a donation occurred, it would be confirmed by the Brazilian Central Bank's records, and it has not. PT believes the alleged party relationship with FARC is being used by the political opposition in negative propaganda.

According to the president of the Joint Congressional Commission for the Control of Intelligence Activities, Senator Cristovam Buarque (PT-DF) the investigation is finished. The senator said that the accusation of the alleged donation of 5 million dollars to the PT was a sad
episode because it affected a party's  credibility without anybody seeing any proof.


Abin:ninguna prueba sobre donación de las FARC al PT

El Ministro Jefe del Gabinete de Seguridad general Jorge Félix y el director del servicio brasileño de inteligencia (Abin) Mauro Marcelo de Lima e Silva, dijeron que los documentos mencionados por la revista brasileña Veja pueden estar incorrectos. La semana pasada, Vea reportó que el Partido de los Trabajadores (PT), el partido del gobierno y del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, recibió 5 millones de dólares de las FARC para la campaña de 2002. La revista usó documentos retirados de la propia Abin como fuente del reportaje.

Félix testificó ante una comisión de diputados y senadores para explicar las alegaciones publicadas por Veja. Sus declaraciones hacen remota las oportunidades de creación de una comisión de investigación, conforme había sido sugerido por el diputado Alberto Fraga (PTB). El líder del gobierno, Aloísio Mercadante dijo que el PT procesará a Fraga por difamación y que él considera el caso concluido.

La versión oficial de la Abin
dice que la agencia almacena en sus archivos todo tipo de datos recolectados por el servicio de inteligencia. Incluso datos que no satisfacen los criterios de la Abin en cuanto a consistencia y veracidad permanecen en los archivos para que puedan ser reevaluados en el futuro. Según Félix, los archivos de la Abin pueden tener datos que no son relevantes, tendenciosos o incluso completamente falsos. Los documentos mencionados por la revista Vea pertenecen a este tipo de material. Como la Abin no puede garantizar la veracidad de los datos, ellos no debieron nunca haber sido relatados por la revista.

La revista Veja fue muy cuidadosa al reportar la historia. El artículo dice que ellos no encontraron ninguna evidencia sólida para probar que el PT recibió dinero de las FARC. Vea investigó los hechos y admitió que las donaciones podrían no haber ocurrido:

A pesar de no haber sido encontrada alguna prueba relacionada con la donación financiera, y a pesar de admitir que los documentos de la Abin podrían no ser verdaderos, Veja dijo que ellos aparentaban tener consistencia suficiente para que fueran enviados al Presidente:

Algunos diputados exigen que haya más investigaciones. El diputado brasileño Arthur Virgílio (PSDB) dijo: "La investigación no puede parar. El gobierno debe tener todo el interés en dar los esclarecimientos necesarios, así como cabe al diputado Fraga presentar el cuánto antes las pruebas de que afirma disponer." El diputado Antero Paes de Barros (PSDB) dijo:"Hay necesidad de más esclarecimientos, porque el interés de Estado en el caso es alto".

Las FARC y el PT forman parte del Foro de São Paulo, organización creada por el presidente cubano Fidel Castro y por Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva para discutir estrategias para la izquierda en América Latina, después de la caída del muro de Berlín y del colapso del Comunismo en el Este Europeo.

El PT admite que algunos de sus miembros se han encontrado con integrantes de las FARC en el pasado, pero sostiene que la noticia de que recibieron dinero de las FARC no es verdadera.
El partido dijo que si supiera de alguna evidencia mostrando que alguno de sus miembros recibió dinero de las FARC, este miembro será inmediatamente expulso del partido. El PT también afirma que si la donación de hecho hubiera ocurrido, ella estaría en los registros del Banco Central, y este no es el caso. El PT cree que las acusaciones contra el partido forman parte de alguna estrategia de propaganda negativa por parte de grupos políticos de oposición.

Según el presidente de la comisión de la junta del congreso para el control de las actividades de inteligencia, Senador Cristovam Buarque (PT-DF), la investigación está concluida. El senador dijo que son parte de un episodio triste las acusaciones sin pruebas contra la credibilidad de un partido.


Abin:nenhuma prova sobre doação das FARC ao PT


Brazilian cardinal criticizes President after inquired about Brazilian Pope

Brazilian cardinal Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, harshly criticized Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after arriving in Rome on Tuesday.  The criticism was in response to a journalist from the Brazilian newspaper O Estado de São Paulo who asked if it was now time for Brazil to have a Pope after having a worker President.

Dom Eusébio said: "No, don't put Lula [the Brazilian Presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva] in this story, not yet. You'll mess up everything because he and the Holy Spirit don't agree that well. Do you think that he knows the Holy Spirit?"

Eusébio, commenting on the Brazilian President's opinions about the new Pope, said "Lula shouldn't try to interfere or give hunches." He also added that, "Lula doesn't have a straight faith. His attitudes are not logical under our faith. His faith isn't cultivated. Lula is not Catholic, he is chaotic."

He went on to criticize the government, saying "Lula is very poorly advised. We are almost under a dictatorship because everybody is from PT [the Workers' Party]... I have some doubts about Lula's words. Politicians say one thing one time and they say other things later."

On Brazilian foreign policy, Archbishop Eusébio said: "It is extremely towards the left... [I think about the visit of President Lula da Silva to Fidel Castro in Cuba] that they were two fools meeting each other. The Left has never benefited anyone. Look at Russia, China and Cuba."

The Brazilian cardinal Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid has been discussed as a possible papabile, or one who could become Pope, though he has said "Nobody wants to be Pope. Who wants to be Pope?"

Until Wednesday, the Brazilian government declined to comment on Dom Eusébio's interview.

Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid, along with Dom Cláudio Hummes who is Archbishop of São Paulo, tried to play down the statements on Wednesday.  Dom Eusébio said of the interview, it was made on an inappropriate occasion, after a long, tiring flight and that he didn't want to disrespect the government. According to Dom Eusébio, the succession of John Paul II is not a subject which the President should address. Dom Cláudio said that President Lula is Catholic, in his way.

Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid is 73. He will take part on the Conclave that will choose the new Pope.  Dom Cláudio Hummes, 71, is seen as a serious Latin-American candidate to the succession of Pope John Paul II.


Cardeal brasileiro faz duras críticas a presidente Lula

O cardeal brasileiro dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid, fez duras críticas ao presidente brasileiro Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva logo que chegou em Roma, terça-feira,  para assistir aos funerais do papa João Paulo II e participar do Conclave que escolherá seu sucessor. As críticas aconteceram após ele ter sido inquirido pelo jornalista do jornal brasileiro O Estado de São Paulo, que perguntou se era chegada a hora de o Brasil ter um papa brasileiro, tendo em vista que já tem um operário presidente.

Dom Eusébio disse as seguintes palavras a respeito  do presidente brasileiro:

O cardeal  criticou duramente o governo:

O cardeal criticou a política externa brasileira:

O cardeal mencionou o programa de assistência social brasileiro Fome Zero:"Isso humanamente já tem de fazer. Antes dele [do presidente Lula], nós já fazíamos isso. Há muito tempo a Igreja se ocupa dos pobres no Brasil. "

Sobre o futuro papa: "Vou ainda ter uma conversa com o Espírito Santo."

Sobre a possibilidade de o próprio cardeal ser papa:"Ninguém gosta de ser Papa. Quem é que quer ser Papa?"

As críticas do cardeal tiveram bastante repercussão. O governo preferiu não comentar oficialmente o assunto.

Quarta-feira, Dom Eusébio Oscar Scheid e o cardeal Dom Cláudio Hummes tentaram amenizar as críticas feitas terça-feira. Dom Eusébio disse que elas foram feitas como reação a uma pergunta num momento inapropriado, quando acabava de chegar de uma viagem muito cansativa. Ele assegurou que não pretendia atacar a autoridade do governo. Dom Cláudio Hummes disse que o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva não é católico como os outros católicos (que são diferentes entre si), mas que pode ser considerado católico.


Brazilian general dies in Haiti

The Brazilian General Urano Teixeira da Matta Bacellar, military chief of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) died in the morning of January 7, in his Port-au-Prince hotel room.

Early speculations that the commander had committed suicide were supported both by a recently published UN report, and by a separate Brazilian police investigation. Bacellar had been placed in charge of the mission in August 2005, replacing General Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira.

Since Bacellar's death, the post was run by a Chilean general. Carlos dos Santos, the director of the UN Information Center in Brazil, told Agência Brasil that a new commander is presumed to be named no later than next week.

The UN Department of Peace Operations, along with Kofi Annan and advisors, are evaluating which of the two nominees are best suited to the position.


Chef der UN-Blauhelmgruppe „MINUSTAH“ beging vermutlich Selbstmord

Port-au-Prince (Haiti), 10.01.2006 – Der brasilianische Kommandeur der MINUSTAH, Urano Teixeira da Matta Bacellar, hat vermutlich Selbstmord begangen. Die MINUSTAH ist die UN-Friedenstruppe in Haiti.

Bacellar wurde am Samstagmorgen, den 7. Januar auf dem Balkon eines Hotelzimmers der Stadt Port-au-Prince aufgefunden. Die Leiche wies eine Schusswunde im Hals auf. In der Hand des Toten wurde nach Angaben eines Zeugen eine Pistole gefunden.

Die endgültige Todesart konnte am darauf folgenden Tag nicht abschließend geklärt werden. Spekulationen traten an die Öffentlichkeit. So gab der brasilianische Botschafter auf Haiti bekannt, dass ein Selbstmord nicht ausgeschlossen werden könne. Er könne ihn aber auch nicht bestätigen. Ebenso sei ein tragischer Unfall in Betracht zu ziehen. Die MINUSTAH hat mittlerweile die Ermittlungen aufgenommen. Bereits am Wochenende ist dazu eine brasilianische Abordnung in Port-au-Prince eingetroffen. Am Montag wird für Bacellar auf dem Flughafen in Port-au-Prince eine Messe abgehalten. Anschließend wird der Tote nach Brasilien geflogen.

Bis zur Ernennung eines Nachfolgers für Bacellar übernimmt sein bisheriger Stellvertreter, der Chilene Eduardo Aldunate Herman, die Herrschaft über die 9.000 Mann-starke Blauhelmtruppe.

Der Uno-Generalssekretär Kofi Annan zeigte sich über den Tod Bacellars „schockiert und betrübt“. Der Verstorbene genoss hohes Ansehen in UN-Kreisen. Erst Ende August 2005 hatte Baellar das Kommando der Truppe übernommen. Die Sicherheitslage in der Stadt verbesserte sich darauf hin entscheidend, hatte sich aber in letzter Zeit wieder zugespitzt.
Am 7. Februar 2006 sind in Haiti Präsidentenwahlen geplant. Sie wurden bisher bereits mehrfach verschoben. Die MINUSTAH soll die Kontrolle über den Wahlablauf durchführen. Den Wahltermin im Februar hat der UN-Sicherheitesrat eingefordert. Ursprünglich hätte die Wahl am 8. Januar unter dem Schutz der MINUSTAH abgehalten werden sollen. Doch aufgrund organisatorischer Probleme musste sie verschoben werden.


Muere jefe de la misión de la ONU en Haití

El general brasileño Urano Teixeira da Matta Bacellar, jefe militar de la misión de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) para la Estabilización en Haití (Minustah), murió la mañana del sábado (8) en Puerto Príncipe.

El oficial fue víctima de un "accidente con arma de fuego", según el asesor de información de la fuerza brasileña en Haití, teniente coronel Fernando da Cunha Matos. Bacellar había asumido el comando de la misión en agosto de 2005, sustituyendo al general Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira.

El Ejército de Brasil divulgó, en una nota oficial, que "La Organización de las Naciones Unidas, por intermedio de su componente policial, está investigando las circunstancias que envolvieron el hecho".

La muerte del oficial ocurre en medio de una operación militar de la Minustah en el barrio más violento de la capital haitiana, el Cite Soleil, reducto del grupo armado Chimeres, leales al ex presidente Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

La crisis en Haití comenzó en 2004 y ocasionó la intervención de la ONU, que envió fuerzas de paz lideradas por Brasil. Luego de la caída del entonces presidente Jean-Bertrand Aristide, el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU creó la Minustah, que cuenta con 7.500 hombres de 14 países, principalmente de Brasil -1.213 efectivos-, seguido por Nepal, Jordania y Sri Lanka, con 750 militares cada uno. Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Perú, España y Marruecos también contribuyen con soldados.

En los últimos días, algunos miembros de la Minustah habían sido objeto de fuertes críticas en Haití, debido a la creciente inseguridad en ese país del Caribe, principalmente en la capital. A pesar de los esfuerzos de la misión de paz, la situación en Haití sigue siendo bastante volátil y las elecciones, que habían sido programadas inicialmente para noviembre pasado, han sido aplazadas de forma sistemática. La principal preocupación es la seguridad para los comicios, pospuestos por cuarta vez.

Bacellar fue reemplazado de forma interina por el general chileno Eduardo Aldunate Herman, pero el presidente brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva manifestó la intención de su país de continuar liderando la misión. El general Marco Aurelio Costa Vieira, jefe de la Brigada de Operaciones Especiales del Ejército, es el principal candidato para reemplazar al fallecido general, cuyo cuerpo fue repatriado a Brasil este domingo (8).


General brasileiro morre no Haiti

O general brasileiro Urano Teixeira da Matta Bacellar, chefe militar da Missão das Nações Unidas (ONU) para a Estabilização no Haiti (Minustah), morreu esta manhã em Porto Príncipe.

O general foi vítima de um "acidente com arma de fogo", segundo o assessor de informações públicas da força brasileira no Haiti, tentente coronel Fernando da Cunha Matos. Ele assumiu o comando da missão em agosto de 2005, substituindo o general Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira.

O Exército Brasileiro divulgou, em nota oficial, que "A Organização das Nações Unidas, por intermédio do seu componente policial, está apurando as circunstâncias que envolveram o facto".

A morte do brasileiro acontece em meio a uma operação militar da Minustah no bairro mais violento da cidade, o Cite Soleil, reduto do grupo armado Chimeres, leais ao presidente deposto Bertrand Aristide.

A crise no Haiti começou em 2004,o que levou o país a sofrer intervenção da ONU, que enviou forças de paz lideradas pelo Brasil à região. Após a queda do Presidente haitiano Jean-Bertrand Aristide, o Conselho de Segurança da ONU criou a Minustah cujo objetivo é

A Minustah conta com 7.500 homens vindos de 14 países, sendo o Brasil o país com  maior contingente na região—1.213 efetivos—seguido pelo Nepal, Jordânia e Sri Lanka, com 750 militares cada um. Argentina, Chile, Uruguai, Peru, Espanha e Marrocos também contribuem com soldados.

Nos últimos dias, membros da Minustah têm sido objeto de fortes críticas no Haiti, devido a uma crescente insegurança no país, principalmente em Porto Príncipe.

Apesar dos esforços da missão de paz, a situação no Haiti continua bastante volátil e as eleições originalmente marcadas para novembro vêm sendo repetidamente adiadas. A principal preocupação agora é que haja segurança para a realização das eleições, adiadas pela quarta vez e sem previsão de ocorrer.


Brazilian Minister of Culture says that he smoked marijuana until the age of 50

The Brazilian Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil, aged 62, said that he smoked marijuana until he was 50. In addition he defended the decriminalization of drug's consumption.

Gil took part in a press conference with journalists of Folha de São Paulo on Monday (May, 30). During the interview the Brazilian minister asked:"Why should [drugs] be forbidden?" He added that the drugs problem should be handled as a matter of public health. Gil had already defended the idea of decriminalization during a interview with Brazilian magazine Veja.

Gilberto Gil, and the drummer Chiquinho Azevedo, were arrested in 1976 in Florianópolis because they were carrying marijuana.

There is no consensus on decriminalization among Brazilians. Some people, like this Brazilian Anti-drugs website, believe that psychoactive drugs are dangerous and can lead to health problems, including chemical dependence.


Ministro Gilberto Gil diz que fumou maconha até os 50 anos e pergunta por que tem que ser proibido

O Ministro brasileiro da Cultura Gilberto Gil, 62 anos,  participou de uma sessão de entrevistas para o jornal brasileiro Folha de São Paulo nesta segunda-feira, 30 de maio. Durante a entrevista o Ministro admitiu que fumou maconha até os 50 anos:"Não fumo mais. Deixei [a maconha] quando fiz 50 anos."

O ministro brasileiro perguntou por que as drogas devem ser proibidas:"Por que tem que ser proibido? Para se ter tráfico, traficante e toda uma cadeia que existe só para manter o que é ilegal? A gestão desse problema precisa ser uma questão de saúde pública, pois é mais tranqüila".

O website Anti-Drogas defende a idéia de que o consumo e comercialização de drogas deve ser ilegal pelos seguintes motivos: as drogas fazem mal à saúde, causam dependência, incitam a violência, drogas mais leves levam às mais pesadas, a não proibição aumenta o consumo, causam prejuízo à sociedade e perversão de quem as utiliza. No website também há relatos de pessoas arrependidas que afirmaram ter consumido a maconha, entre outras drogas. [1]