2021-09-28: News Headlines

jamanetwork (2021-09-28). A Comparison of Greek and Modern Scientific Methods. jamanetwork.com The contrast between the scientific contribution of today with that of the ancient Greeks is a striking one. The Greek writers, as Singer has recently pointed out in a scholarly essay, set down only their conclusions. Their methods of work, and even their verificatory observations, are not published. But consider the contributions to modern scientific literature. "The author begins," says Singer, "by pointing out a gap in knowledge … Having stated his problem, he reviews the efforts made by others to illumine this dark place in knowledge. He points out some of their errors or decides to accept their work and ba…

teleSUR -him, JL (2021-09-28). Nicaragua aboga en ONU por cese inmediato de ilegales sanciones. telesurtv.net El jefe de la diplomacia nicaragüense rechazó el acaparamiento de vacunas anticovid por parte de países desarrollados e instó a su distribución equitativa.

Ben Norton (2021-09-27). US Congress Outlines New Phase of Economic Attacks and Hybrid War on Nicaragua's Sandinista Government. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Sep 24, 2021 | The US Congress invited neoconservative regime-change strategists to discuss the next stage of hybrid warfare on Nicaragua's Sandinista government, which will likely involve creating an economic blockade, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of President Daniel Ortega, and borrowing tactics the Trump administration used in its coup attempt in Venezuela. | A

Laura Wells (2021-09-27). United States Out of Nicaragua — United People In! indybay.org The people of Nicaragua need our solidarity. They are in danger of the Biden administration increasing Trump-era US sanctions, and need more solidarity, especially from US progressives, rather than critique. US citizens can help the "pueblo" by actively opposing the RENACER act, no matter what critiques anyone has concerning their president Daniel Ortega.

Sara Flounders (2021-09-27). Solidarity with Nicaragua in NYC. workers.org WW PHOTO: Henry Luna. A strong solidarity meeting held Sept. 26 featured Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres (third from the left) and Nicaragua's Ambassador to the United Nations Jaime Hermida-Castillo (fifth from the left), at Holyrood Iglesia Santa Cruz Church in Washington Heights, New York . . . |

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2021-09-27). US Lackey, Canada, Pivots Towards Attacking Nicaragua. libya360.wordpress.com Kawsachun News With the federal election behind, Ottawa will be pivoting towards an attack on Nicaragua and may be contemplating increasing its illegal sanctions against the Central American country. Following Washington's directives, Trudeau's Global Affairs will be positioning Nicaragua as an evil spot, in order to soften up Canadians to the idea of a hostile…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2021-09-27). Nicaragua: Minister for Foreign Affairs Addresses UN General Debate, 76th Session. libya360.wordpress.com Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 21-27 September 2021).

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2021-09-27: News Headlines

Laura Wells (2021-09-27). United States Out of Nicaragua — United People In! indybay.org The people of Nicaragua need our solidarity. They are in danger of the Biden administration increasing Trump-era US sanctions, and need more solidarity, especially from US progressives, rather than critique. US citizens can help the "pueblo" by actively opposing the RENACER act, no matter what critiques anyone has concerning their president Daniel Ortega.

_____ (2021-09-26). United States Once Again Attacking Government Of Nicaragua. popularresistance.org Since the house arrest of former president Violeta Barrios de Chamorro's daughter Cristiana Chamorro for money laundering and other crimes, the US and international assault against the Sandinista government has grown. This is the continuation of an ongoing attack against Sandinismo that began long before the US and its regime change agents took advantage of Chamorro's arrest. Precisely because the coup d'état against the Sandinista government failed in 2018 we see a continued offensive against Nicaragua. To achieve their goals, the US and its agents are throwing the kitchen sink of dirty tricks against the Sandin…

_____ (2021-09-26). Nicaragua's Rainforest And Indigenous Peoples. popularresistance.org Masaya, Nicaragua – Indigenous peoples and the rainforests that many inhabit are under threat. Everyone knows it. In Latin America especially, international NGOs like Global Witness and Frontline Defenders tell a story which seems self-evidently true: outsiders are exploiting natural resources, governments are indifferent or actively complicit, Indigenous people defend the forests and in return face expulsion or death. But what happens when real life is more complicated? In Nicaragua, local and international NGOs pursuing a political agenda are twisting the evidence about environmental conflicts. | Nicaragua has…

scorinoco (2021-09-26). Without Farming and Art, There is no Revolution (A Reflection on the 2021 Agri-Cultural Brigade to Nicaragua). orinocotribune.com By MB Grimes — Sep 23, 2021 | Editor's note: In collaboration with the ATC (Nicaraguan Rural Workers Association), Friends of the ATC facilitates a small internship program for learners (usually university students or recent graduates) who are committed to solidarity with social movements. Each intern has a unique experience and brings a unique perspective and contribution to the ATC while they are in Nicaragua. In this post we share with you an article written by ATC intern from Fall 2021, MB Grimes. | As the 2021 Friends of ATC Agri-Cultral brigade comes to an end, participating members including myself re…

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2021-09-26: News Headlines

Laura Wells (2021-09-26). United States Out of Nicaragua — United People In! indybay.org The people of Nicaragua need our solidarity. They are in danger of the Biden administration increasing Trump-era US sanctions, and need more solidarity, especially from US progressives, rather than critique. US citizens can help the "pueblo" by actively opposing the RENACER act, no matter what critiques anyone has concerning their president Daniel Ortega.

_____ (2021-09-25). New Phase Of Economic Attacks And Hybrid War On Nicaragua. popularresistance.org The US Congress Invited Neoconservative Regime-Change Strategists To Discuss The Next Stage Of Hybrid Warfare On Nicaragua's Sandinista Government, Which Will Likely Involve Creating An Economic Blockade, Refusing To Recognize The Legitimacy Of President Daniel Ortega, And Borrowing Tactics The Trump Administration Used In Its Coup Attempt In Venezuela.

Ben Norton (2021-09-25). US Congress outlines new phase of economic attacks and hybrid war on Nicaragua's Sandinista government. thegrayzone.com The US Congress invited neoconservative regime-change strategists for a hearing to discuss the next stage of hybrid warfare on Nicaragua's Sandinista government, which will likely involve creating an economic blockade, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of President Daniel Ortega, and borrowing tactics the Trump administration used in its coup attempt in Venezuela. A House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on September 21 set out plans for the next phase of the United States' hybrid warfare on Nicaragua, which aims to destabilize …

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2021-09-25: News Headlines

Ben Norton (2021-09-25). US Congress outlines new phase of economic attacks and hybrid war on Nicaragua's Sandinista government. thegrayzone.com The US Congress invited neoconservative regime-change strategists for a hearing to discuss the next stage of hybrid warfare on Nicaragua's Sandinista government, which will likely involve creating an economic blockade, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of President Daniel Ortega, and borrowing tactics the Trump administration used in its coup attempt in Venezuela. A House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on September 21 set out plans for the next phase of the United States' hybrid warfare on Nicaragua, which aims to destabilize …

Laura Wells (2021-09-25). United States Out of Nicaragua — United People In! indybay.org The people of Nicaragua need our solidarity. They are in danger of the Biden administration increasing Trump-era US sanctions, and need more solidarity, especially from US progressives, rather than critique. US citizens can help the "pueblo" by actively opposing the RENACER act, no matter what critiques anyone has concerning their president Daniel Ortega.

Editor2 (2021-09-24). United States Once Again Attacking Government of Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Yader Lanuza — Sep 23, 2021 | The Excuse | Since the house arrest of former president Violeta Barrios de Chamorro's daughter Cristiana Chamorro for money laundering and other crimes, the US and international assault against the Sandinista government has grown. This is the continuation of an ongoing attack against Sandinismo that began long before the US and its regime change agents took advantage of Chamorro's arrest. Precisely because the coup d'état against the Sandinista government failed in 2018 we see a continued offensive against Nicaragua. To achieve their goals, the US and its agents are throwi…

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2021-09-24: News Headlines

Jack Wiant (2021-09-23). RENACER Act targets Nicaraguan people with crushing economic sanctions. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In the late afternoon of Monday, Sept. 13, a rally was held at the Capitol Southeast lawn in support of the Sandinista government of Nicaragua and against the RENACER Act, a bill being pushed through Congress by right-wing New Jersey Democrats Sen. Robert Menendez and Rep. Albio Sires. The "Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for …