Russia reiterates rejection of any interference in Venezuela
Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, María Zajárova, reiterated on Thursday, April 9th, that the solution to the problems that exist in Venezuela must be resolved peacefully by the population and “cannot be imposed from outside.”
Zajárova indicated that the best way to do this is through a dialogue between political actors in the country, emphasizing that external factors should not intervene in this process. Likewise, the spokesperson assured that the South American nation will not be alone in the midst of the pandemic due to the new coronavirus (Covid-19), since other countries such as Cuba and China has lent support to combat this virus.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister condemns persecution of the United States
Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Jorge Arreaza, described as unusual the arbitrary and genocidal attitude that the United States Government maintains against his country, amid the epidemiological contingency generated by the coronavirus.
The diplomat stressed that the Trump administration refuses to “lift the unilateral and coercive sanctions” imposed on the South American country, which have the sole purpose of boycotting the Bolivarian revolution. Arreaza pointed out that from Washington, “ships that can bring gasoline to the country” are threatened and persecuted, as well as “suppliers of additives for production in Venezuela,” for which he called President Donald Trump’s interventionist policy towards nation as an act of “cruelty at its finest.”
Venezuela backs WHO and rejects Trump’s accusations
The Government of Venezuela published a statement to reaffirm its support for the World Health Organization (WHO) and its Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, before the “serious and irresponsible accusations” made by the President of the United States Donald Trump.
The text was released by Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza and refers to the US President’s onslaught against the WHO, which he intends to sanction with the suspension of payments made by his country for alleged “mismanagement” in the treatment of the pandemic by the new Covid-19 coronavirus.
Venezuelan authorities said that Trump’s statements are “permeated with racism” and represent a smokescreen to “evade his own responsibility as head of state”, in the face of the health crisis caused by the coronavirus in the United States.
Venezuela receives humanitarian aid from the United Nations and Russia
On Wednesday, April 8th, Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez received special humanitarian aid from the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund ( Unicef) and the Russian Federation to combat the pandemic in the country.
“On behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, we thank the United Nations, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Russian Federation led by the ambassador, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, who has strengthened bilateral relations, for this humanitarian aid, “Rodríguez said.
Venezuela confirms 8 new cases of Covid-19 reaching a total of 189 infections
Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, on Monday offered an update of the measures taken by the Executive, as well as new cases registered on the day.
“In the last 24 hours, 8 new cases of coronavirus have been registered, reaching 189 infections. Five from Miranda state, one in the Capital District, one in Aragua state and one in Trujillo state,” said Vice President Rodríguez.
Likewise, Rodríguez indicated that the recovery statistics and protocols applied by the country’s health authorities allow for treatments to be applied early, “110 cases are already recovered, with a recovery rate of 58 percent; 25 are in ICU; 25 in hospitals 19 in private clinics, two in hotels and one in home isolation, “she added.
Venezuela and Iran strengthen ties against US sanctions
Presidents Nicolás Maduro and Hasán Rohaní of Venezuela and Iran respectively, communicated by telephone on Monday, April 13th , in order to strengthen ties of cooperation and brotherhood in the face of coercive measures imposed by the United States on both nations.
In the framework of the global pandemic of Covid-19, both leaders “are evaluating making a common front to fight against the imperial sanctions that affect our nations,” the Venezuelan president wrote on his Twitter account. Both leaders reviewed the subject of the recent agreement of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC +), which in the opinion of the leaders is of utmost importance to strengthen the main association of crude oil producers to which Iran and Venezuela belong.
State of emergency for Covid-19 extended by 30 days in Venezuela
Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, at the farewell of Chinese medical experts who shared knowledge with health professionals in the country to combat Covid-19, announced the expansion of the state of emergency to maintain the flattened curve of infections.
“We want to report that President Nicolás Maduro decided to extend the state of emergency for an additional 30 days within the framework of the states of exception contemplated in the Constitution. We are in an important battle, today Venezuela can say that the curve is flattened and we must continue in quarantine, “said the vice president.
133 Venezuelans who were stranded in the US return
A group of 133 Venezuelans who were in dire situations in the United States (USA) returned to the country on Friday, April 10th , using a humanitarian flight from Mexico and enabled by Venezuela’s state airline, Conviasa, official sources reported.
The Foreign Ministry explained that due to the refusal of the Government of US President Donald Trump, the nationals had to mobilize to Mexico in order to return to their homeland
President Maduro grateful for the solidarity and international support that the country continues to receive
“We continue to receive messages of solidarity from the world, international support, but the most important thing, beyond solidarity and international support, the most important thing of all is us, it is Venezuela.”
This was highlighted by the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro at a meeting held in the Ayacucho Room of the Miraflores Palace, together with the government team. His statement responds to the endless attacks that Venezuela has been the victim of at this time, with criminal sanctions by the US empire; even when the world is challenged by the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19).
Pope Francis rejects illegal unilateral coercive measures amid pandemic
In the context of the global expansion of Covid-19 and its devastating consequences for humanity, Pope Francis joined the appeals of the United Nations and other multilateral organizations such as the Non-Aligned Movement (Mnoal), for unilateral coercive measures to be suspended.
The “sanctions”, the Supreme Pontiff warned in his message on Sunday from the Vatican Basilica, prevent offering the citizens themselves help according to the great needs of the moment.
“Let us ensure that they do not lack basic necessities, which are more difficult to obtain now when many businesses are closed, nor they lack medicines and, above all, the possibility of adequate healthcare. Considering, the circumstances also relax the international sanctions of the affected countries that prevent them from offering their own citizens adequate help and that the great needs of the moment are faced by all the countries, reducing or even forgiving the debt that weighs on the budgets of the poorest ”, urged the Pope.
