Can someone please explain why the french farmer protests are worth supporting?

Most recent western agricultural protests have been reactionary. Is this different?

Cuba Rejects US Interference in Venezuelan Affairs

Washington's onslaught is supported by sectors of the Venezuelan far-right that have been linked to previous calls for the imposition of international sanctions.

On Tuesday, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez rejected the threat of interference by the United States in the internal affairs of Venezuela.

Through a message on his X account, the Cuban diplomat stated that the U.S. government persists in the use of unilateral coercive measures against the South American country. He also reaffirmed the solidarity of the Cuban government and people with the Venezuelans.

Meanwhile, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil sent a message thanking Cuba for its solidarity with the Bolivarian nation. He emphasized that Cuba is at the forefront of "countries committed to respecting international law and the sovereignty of nations."

Previously, Venezuela condemned the latest attempts of blackmail by the U.S., which constitute an ultimatum against Venezuelan society as a whole.

Gil pointed out that through "coercion and threat," the U.S. seeks to impose a coup d'etat, disregard state institutions, implement new coercive measures, and destabilize the Venezuelan economy and the well-being of its people.

In response to the U.S.'s interference actions, the government of President Nicolas Maduro called for the unity and mobilization of all Venezuelans in defense of national sovereignty.

The Bolivarian authorities also denounced that Washington's onslaught is supported by some sectors of the oligarchy and the far-right, which have been linked to previous calls for the imposition of international sanctions affecting the well-being of the Venezuelan people.

(3 Jan 2024) VinFast, Việt Nam’s first electric vehicle maker, on January 2 announced the signing of agreements with its first five dealers in four states of the US, bringing opportunities for customers to experience VinFast electric vehicles.

Did you know Vietnam manufactures EVs? I only pointed this out once before I think.

Orakkkle once more showing why they're one of the most evil corporations

More funni news from the Sick Man of South America , this time from the funni foreign relations minister.

Diana Mondino confirmed that Argentina "will not have State-to-State trade agreements"

The Chancellor referred to the trade policies that the country will adopt during the administration of Javier Milei and explained: "Private companies do what they want according to the conditions that the countries set."

Foreign Minister Diana Mondino referred to the international panorama and the policies that Javier Milei's government will take in this matter and announced that the President "is aligned with liberal democracies" and confirmed that Argentina "will not have State-to-State trade agreements."

The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasizes: "We are aligned with all those who respect our rights of liberal democracy," she reiterated in dialogue with TN.

After being consulted about trade relations with China, Mondino clarified: "We are not going to have State-to-State trade agreements with China or any other country. Private companies do what they want according to the conditions that put the countries". "We are not going to have a political alignment with anyone," she added.

On the other hand, the minister spoke about the controversy that Javier Milei had with the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, whom she accused of being a "terrorist", and maintained: "It is a diagnosis and a description, it is not a problem." On this point she added: "You have to differentiate personal relationships from those of countries. You have to have long-term relationships," Mondino said.

Another of the central issues in international matters that the Chancellor addressed was the long-awaited meeting between the President and Pope Francis, who will have their first meeting on February 12th in the Vatican.

"The Pope already spoke with Javier. The Catholic Church and the Vatican are important, but opinions can be different," Mondino said.

Finally, also on the international agenda, Mondino expressed optimism regarding an agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, despite the reluctance of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and maintained: "I do not believe that the agreement is fallen. "It is something that has been debated for 20 years."

She's my favorite member of cabinet. She's a brute, evil, dumb as you can get and very damaging. However, in times of crisis you have to laugh, and she makes me laugh. Laughing heals the soul and eases the pain, we have to laugh at ourselves to get through this. And after we're done laughing, and certainly after getting the guillotine ready, we can begin rebuilding.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/29/south-africas-anc-suspends-former-president-jacob-zuma

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has suspended former President Jacob Zuma, weeks after he backed another party ahead of this year’s general election.

Zuma was the fourth president of democratic South Africa, serving from 2009 to 2018, but was forced from office under a cloud of corruption allegations, and he has become estranged from the party he once led.

In December, he declared he would campaign for a new party, uMkhonto We Sizwe (MK) or Spear of the Nation, named after the ANC’s former armed wing during the anti-apartheid struggle.

“The formation of MK party is not an accident,” Mbalula declared after a meeting with the party’s National Executive Committee, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

“It is a deliberate attempt to use the proud history of the armed struggle against the apartheid regime to lend credibility to what is a blatantly counterrevolutionary agenda.”

This is really going to throw the KwaZulu Natal province vote up into the air, that is Zuma's stronghold. Expect a lot more sucking up yo the Zulu monarchy in the coming weeks, as if there isn't enough already.

Also I hope Zuma goes back to jail. He was so corrupt it would be funny if it wasn't real. I still find it funny in a macabre way

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nkandla_compound_firepool_controversy

So what's happenin in texas three days after biden deadline?

Did they get theirs wirecutters in time or what?