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00:11In the United States, Venezuela's Acting President
00:14Dels Rodriguez will affirm her commitment to building a better future for all Venezuelans
00:17through peace and dialogue at the second day of the General Debate of the 81st Union General Assembly.
00:26And at the United Nations, Tech Executive warned the Security Council about severe security
00:31risks caused by unregulated artificial intelligence.
00:38Pakistan carried out airstrikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones
00:44after accusing a couple of unlawful drone incursions.
00:53Hello, welcome from the South.
00:54I'm Luis Alberto Matos from De Lesos Studios in Caracas, Venezuela.
00:58We'll begin with the news.
01:15Acting President Dels Rodriguez addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
01:20who affirmed Venezuela's commitment to global peace, territorial integrity, diplomatic dialogue, and sovereign development.
01:27In her address before the United Nations, Acting President Delsi Rodriguez stressed Venezuela's unwavering commitment to peace and dialogue over
01:34conflict.
01:35Reflecting on recent challenges, she highlighted the country's remarkable resilience,
01:39underscoring that Venezuela is embarking on a new era of historic rebirth and state-to-state diplomacy.
01:45In 2026, Venezuela was forced to face two major painful tests to its life as a nation.
01:53One was the test that arose from the suffocation of its internal political life
01:57and a dispute with the United States of America, which was ratcheted up and became more extreme.
02:03Another test arose from nature's savagery.
02:06That was the double earthquake on the 24th of June.
02:09In spite of these life's bitter blows, as they were called by the poet Cesar Vallejo,
02:17for all of Venezuela's people today, Venezuela is being reborn.
02:22The idea of our country being reborn is, if you like, the expression of our country's attitude,
02:30the attitude that it is assumed in the face of the aforementioned events.
02:34We are transforming our political relationships, and these are now rooted in dialogue, negotiations, and diplomacy.
02:41We wish to have with the United States, with our neighbours, and with all countries on the continent, relations with
02:47the international communities.
02:48We wish to rebuild them and maintain them. They must be rooted in respect and equality.
02:54Defending national sovereignty before the world body, the head of state asserted Venezuela's historic sovereign rights over the Essequibo,
03:01calling upon Guyana to return to bilateral negotiations under the Geneva Agreement.
03:05At the same time, Rodriguez emphasized that stable diplomatic relations and soberan agreements, such as recent high-level energy accords,
03:12are vital to ensuring hemispheric energy security and preserving global economic balance.
03:17I would be remiss if I did not hear mention, here as the very headquarters of international law,
03:24our desire to reaffirm the historic rights of Venezuela over Guyana Essequiba.
03:30Here, I appeal to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to resolve the issue and to return to negotiations,
03:36as stipulated by the Geneva Agreement. Agreements which last the longest are those that emerge from bilateral negotiations.
03:45They last longer and function better than those imposed by external bodies.
03:53Beyond geopolitical issues, the acting president calls for universal access to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence
03:59to mitigate poverty and advance social justice across the global south.
04:02In regard to domestic politics, she reaffirmed that Venezuela is headed toward an inclusive, transparent electoral process
04:09resulting from continuous dialogue with opposition sectors, ensuring equal competition under institutional guarantees.
04:14I wish to say the following loud and clear at this General Assembly, in Venezuela there will be elections.
04:23And in that vein, we have begun a political dialogue with sectors of the opposition, which will lead to a
04:33process where everyone will compete on an equal footing.
04:36The Venezuelan people, with its age-old wisdom, will determine when the correct time for these elections is.
04:44And Venezuelan institutions will be prepared to guarantee this inclusive and transparent process takes place.
04:53Concluding her address, Rodriguez urged the world body to defend self-determination and reject extremism.
04:58She ratified that Venezuela stands ready to engage with all nations that respect its sovereignty, freedom and dignity as a
05:04reborn nation.
05:05Venezuela must abandon the course which allowed extremism and intolerance to be imposed on and to prevail over peaceful and
05:14democratic coexistence.
05:15And here, I ask for the support of the international community, so that it, in good faith, supports the changes
05:23that Venezuela requires.
05:24It must respect the self-determination of my country.
05:28Venezuela wishes to breathe freely, exercise its rights as a sovereign nation without any type of interference.
05:37Venezuela must be admired and respected.
05:39With this historic address of the United Nations, the Venezuelan government ratifies its commitment to peace, territorial integrity, social justice
05:48and sovereign development,
05:50standing firm in its transformation and international cooperation.
05:59And the second day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly addressed the threat of the climate crisis and global
06:04conflicts as key focus areas of the session.
06:08The transition to clean energy and collectively achieving environmental goals were on the agenda during the session.
06:16In this regard, Latvia emphasized the importance of international unity in addressing the effects of climate change.
06:23Global climate change does not have borders or citizenship.
06:27Global climate change does not have borders or the same relationship.
06:29The same relationship.
06:31The same relationship.
06:33The same relationship.
06:33None of us can face them alone.
06:37In this regard, Latvia reiterated the need for unity to confront the forces of nature, appealing to the principles of
06:45the United Nations Charter.
06:46And when we share the same boat, we need something that holds us together.
06:53And we already have it.
06:55The United Nations Charter and its principles.
06:59Furthermore, world leaders emphasized the need to address the impact of the war, hold the perpetrators accountable for the numerous
07:06civilian deaths,
07:07and urgently curb the war-mongering policies of the United States and Israel.
07:12Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions imposed upon our country.
07:23And we defended ourselves with utmost strength.
07:29America and Israel attacked us, equipped with the latest technology and weapons systems.
07:33Israel is launching attacks against Syria.
07:38There have been 500 airstrikes, more than 1,200 incursions, and 300 detentions.
07:48This is at odds with the orientation we're seeing at global level.
07:52It is reminiscent of an era that we thought it was long gone.
08:00On the second day of the 81st UN General Assembly, delegates agreed that wars and the climate crisis are destroying
08:07the global economy,
08:08disrupting trade, and forcing millions of people to flee their homes.
08:12In light of this, they demanded decisive action.
08:17And on Thursday, the debates continue at the United Nations General Assembly in New York,
08:21where China will present its positions on the main international challenges.
08:25Our correspondent Bruno Fauci reports from Beijing on China's response.
08:31Greetings comrades, here from Beijing.
08:34In the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York,
08:42bringing together leaders from around the world to address the main international challenges.
08:48The Chinese Vice President, Han Zong, is in New York to participate in the general debate,
08:55where he is scheduled to speak this Saturday, the September 26th.
09:01China will present its position on international situation, major regional issues, and the role of the United Nations,
09:10with a call to strengthen multilateralism and the authority of the organization.
09:17Here, in the Chinese capital, we spoke with Zhao Hai, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Science,
09:26who analyzed the new international landscape and the pursuit of a more multipolar world order.
09:35China's message to the world, as well as to American leadership, American people,
09:41is that the United States should be a normal state in the world,
09:46not someone that can dominate and trying to repress other countries.
09:51So every country should be equal in terms of their sovereignty.
09:56So that's why it's very important this week, when the United Nations General Assembly is conveying this meeting,
10:02when all the world leaders are coming to there, is basically speaking directly to the United States,
10:11and later on, through bilateral ways to the United States, that their power has limits.
10:17They cannot no longer dominate other parts of the world.
10:22For Zhao Hai, the General Assembly represents a central forum for reaffirming sovereignty and equality among states,
10:31and strengthening the role of multilateral institutions.
10:36The specialist also questions what he considers contradiction in the United States foreign policy,
10:44between advocating an America-first doctrine and, at the same time, seeking a dominant position in Latin America and the
10:54Western Hemisphere.
10:56China also supports a necessary and equitable reform at the United Nations,
11:03with greater representation and a stronger voice for developing countries, especially those from the global south.
11:12Beijing links this reform to strengthening multilateralism and building a more representative system of global governance.
11:22With this news from here, the capital of China, we will return with you to the studios.
11:31We'll have our first break coming up. Remember, you can join us on TikTok at Telesur English,
11:34where you will find news in different formats, news updates and more.
11:38We're going to be right back. Stay with us.
12:07We'll see you next time.
12:10Welcome back.
12:11As the United Nations, tech executives warned the Security Council about severe security risks posed by unregulated artificial intelligence.
12:19Top executives from OpenAI and Anthropic admitted to world leaders that autonomous AI systems could soon bypass public oversight,
12:27concentrate unchecked power and accelerate beyond human control.
12:31Emergency briefing follows news that a ROC-AI model breached Australian government health databases.
12:37As tech monopolists face mounting criticism, former industry insiders warned that corporate competition for automated profit is directly jeopardizing global
12:45safety,
12:46calling for strict international regulation and public accountability.
12:57Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Arakshi meets with his Pakistan counterpart Ishaq Qadar on the silence of the UN General Assembly
13:05in New York to discuss regional peace.
13:07Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the two officials discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments,
13:13which are underscoring the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and sustained engagement in promoting regional peace and stability.
13:21This meeting comes as the stalled U.S. war against Iran dominated the United Nations 31st General Assembly in New
13:26York,
13:27where world leaders expressed their concern over the regional conflict.
13:31On the other hand, negotiation efforts between the United States and Iran remained installed.
13:42Pakistan carried out airstrikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones after accusing Kabul of unlawful
13:49drone incursions.
13:51The airstrikes on Thursday were carried out as tensions grow between the two nations over attacks by armed groups in
13:57Pakistan,
13:58which triggered their worst fighting in years in February.
14:00According to Pakistani Information Minister Atalullah Tarrar, the airstrikes were deliberate, precise, calibrated and proportionate
14:08and limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan.
14:13Meanwhile, Taliban officials have denied that their government launched drones against Pakistan on Wednesday.
14:21The escalation threatens mediation efforts by China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to broker a lasting peace between the two
14:27neighbors.
14:35And Morocco's Monarchia Line Authenticity and Modernity Party has won the most seats in parliamentary elections,
14:42as turnout fell to record levels during Wednesday's elections.
14:46According to provisional results, PAM took 97 out of the 395 seats in parliament, overtaking its senior coalition partner,
14:54the Liberal National Rally of Independence.
14:57In this context, turnout fell to 38.02% from 50% in 2021 during the first election since deadly
15:05Gen Z-led protests last year,
15:07as the next government faces pressure to address everyday concerns, including jobs, wages and the cost of living.
15:13Under the 2011 constitution, King Mohammed VI appoints the prime minister from the largest party, putting PAM in line to
15:20lead the next government.
15:26And protests erupted outside the Sofia City Hall in Bulgaria as demonstrators demanded the resignation of the mayor and remove
15:34the Ukrainian flag from the municipal building.
15:36The mobilization highlights deepening political divisions within the Eastern European nations regarding military involvement in the regional conflict.
15:44Clashes and verbal confrontations broke out between sovereignty advocates demanding the removal of foreign symbols and counter-demonstrators supporting Ukraine.
15:53Prompting local police to deploy security cordons around the municipal headquarters, civil unrest reflects widespread public skepticism over NATO-aligned
16:02policies following recent government decisions to hold direct arms transfers from Bulgarian military stockpiles and advocate for peace negotiations.
16:26Massive waves from Hurricane Polo are bothering Mexico's Pacific coast as residents and traders in Michoacan build makeshift barriers to
16:34defend their livelihoods.
16:35Coastal workers spend three days piling sandbags to observe the unprecedented surge, which threatens to strip away beach foundations and
16:42destroy local infrastructure.
16:44Polo re-strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 260 kmph, shorting just offshore and impacting coastal
16:52communities.
16:53While authorities monitor damage across several states, grassroots resilience highlights the rising threat extreme weather poses to vulnerable coastal economies.
17:07Let's now take our second break.
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17:42Welcome back.
17:43South Korean President Lee Jae-myun arrived in Mexico to strengthen bilateral relations and address issues of mutual interest.
17:50The South Korean President will be on a state visit that includes a meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at
17:55the National Palace.
17:57Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco officially welcomed him at Felipe Angeles International Airport.
18:02Both nations seek to deepen economic cooperation and attract capital, consolidating the Asian nation as one of the country's major
18:07strategic partners and investors.
18:14Also in Mexico, the Chamber of Deputies has approved a constitution of reform prohibiting presidential and governmental candidates from holding
18:22dual citizenship.
18:23The legislative measure aims to safeguard national sovereignty, self-determination and internal politics against external interventionism.
18:30While opposition parties argue that reform restricts political rights for migrants.
18:35Lawmakers from Morena reaffirmed that the executive head of state requires exclusive loyalty to the Mexican people.
18:41Political analysts highlight that growing foreign interference across Latin America makes defending state sovereignty essential with the constitutional mandate set
18:49to take full effect by 2028.
18:54This reform protects the country's sovereignty.
19:04At a time when interference, listen carefully, foreign interference is threatening our country's domestic policy.
19:23This is a debate that must take place because in the face of U.S. interference, the Mexican state, not
19:33just a political party but the entire Mexican state, which includes civil society and political society, must stand up to
19:40this interference.
19:42There is a real danger.
19:44There is a real danger, of course there is.
19:45We only need to look again at the countries of Latin America.
19:52And 70 working-class residents in Mexico City have achieved a landmark victory against real estate speculators, securing their right
20:01to return as homeowners following a 13-month street encampment.
20:05Organized tenants resisted violent evictions in the high-value historic area, prompting the local government to execute a historic expropriation
20:12to hold gentrification and corporate land grabs.
20:15Under a new social housing initiative, the expropriated property will be rebuilt for low-income residents, marking the first time
20:27legal expropriation has been used to defeat urban displacement.
20:30Capital authorities pledged to expropriate 400 properties this term, reaffirming that housing is a fundamental human right rather than a
20:39commercial commodity.
20:49We've already been notified that the government expropriated it to return it to us.
20:56I feel great, really relieved that the authorities, as the head of government said, gave us their full support so
21:05that this place will be returned to those of us who used to live here.
21:13This city government takes the fight against gentrification very seriously.
21:22Gentrification is the displacement of families because they cannot afford the rent,
21:30or because other types of real estate developments drive up the cost of living in certain areas.
21:36In Brazil, President Luis Inácio Lula Silva brought together leading cultural figures in Rio de Janeiro to call for the
21:42permanent protection of cultural funding in the country's constitution.
21:46Gathering with iconic artists such as Chico Barque and Cultural Minister Margareth Maneses, Lula urged lawmakers to introduce a constitutional
21:54amendment to make cultural programs permanent state policy.
21:57The proposal aims to prevent future far-right administrations from dismantling the sector in light of Jair Bolsonaro's complete abolition
22:04of the Ministry of Culture during his presidency.
22:07Lula also reaffirmed his commitment to outlawing online gambling corporations, emphasizing the need to protect working-class families from predatory
22:15financial exploitation.
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