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Under the slogan “Firm with Gaza: Preparation and Mobilization to Confront Aggression,” the northern Yemeni governorate of Saada witnessed 37 simultaneous mass marches this Friday, spanning the provincial capital and at least 14 districts.

Thousands of Yemenis gathered in symbolic squares such as the Prophet’s Birthday Plaza and the Martyrs’ Leader Square in Khawlan Amer, as well as in towns across Razih, Kitaf, Ghamr, Adh-Dhaher, and other districts.

From the central plaza, Governor Mohammed Awad praised the overwhelming public turnout and reaffirmed Yemen’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, denouncing what he called the “shameful silence” of Arab and Islamic governments in the face of “Zionist and American crimes” in Gaza.

The official statement issued by the demonstrators condemned what they described as global complicity and inaction, which they argue emboldens Israel to continue its military campaign.

The declaration emphasized that the Yemeni people—guided by what it called a “Quranic liberation project” and a “firm identity of faith”—would not retreat from their support for Gaza, Palestine, and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and would not be intimidated by threats from Israel or the United States.

The statement also praised the “heroic stances and steadfastness” of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, calling their resistance a source of pride and inspiration for Yemenis.

Finally, the demonstrators called on Arab and Muslim nations to boycott Israeli and U.S. products, describing economic resistance as a “powerful and accessible weapon” and the minimum moral obligation in the face of what they termed genocide in Gaza.

At the Great China-Venezuela Expo 2025, President Nicolas Maduro celebrates the deepening strategic partnership with China, emphasizing sovereignty, economic development, and groundbreaking cooperation in artificial intelligence.

During the Great China-Venezuela Expo 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro emphasized the historic and strategic alliance between Venezuela and China, underscoring a shared vision of prosperity and sovereignty. The President declared, “The destiny of China and Venezuela will be the destiny of a splendid development that will leave a mark in South America,” highlighting the promise of a flourishing future shaped by their cooperation.

Maduro reflected on the unique identities and revolutionary paths of both nations, stating, “Two free, sovereign republics, with a well-defined identity, with their own social and economic models—not copied from anyone.” He praised China’s economic miracle forged through the revolutionary leadership of Mao Zedong and Venezuela’s own Bolivarian model, which has endured and grown despite imperialist aggression.

Reaffirming Venezuela’s commitment to independence and dignity, Maduro said, “Under conditions of respect and equality, Venezuela is open to the world, with one condition only: absolute respect for the independence and dignity of the Venezuelan people and the glorious history of the cradle of the liberators of America, our Bolivarian Republic,slaves never again to anyone.”

President Maduro recalled the words of Commander Hugo Chávez about China’s role in the world: “China will be a great power in the years to come, a power that will not be imperialist, colonialist, or enslaving like the other great powers that humanity has known in its history. And China demonstrates this every day.” This vision aligns with Venezuela’s own struggle to resist U.S. sanctions and economic warfare.

Despite severe sanctions that caused a drastic economic downturn, The President affirmed Venezuela’s resilience and sovereignty. He highlighted the steadfast support from China’s President Xi Jinping during Venezuela’s most difficult times and the importance of their growing partnership.

The text reads: TeleSUR broadcasts live the Great China and Venezuela Expo building a splendid future.

During the Expo, Venezuela and China signed three key agreements to deepen cooperation. Maduro announced, “We have spoken with the China Development Bank about important investments for the development of agriculture, agroindustry, and fishing,” signaling a commitment to food sovereignty and economic diversification.

He also celebrated a landmark agreement on artificial intelligence: “Venezuela is making a big leap to the forefront of AI development,great news for our country.” This pact positions Venezuela at the forefront of technological innovation in Latin America, promising advances in science, industry, and research.

The text reads: Venezuela and China highlight their alliance at the highest level at the China-Venezuela Expo held in Caracas.

President Maduro concluded by recalling the enduring spirit of liberation that defines Venezuela and its alliance with China, emphasizing that their joint development will leave a lasting impact on South America. The Expo symbolizes a new chapter of cooperation based on respect, equality, and shared revolutionary values.

This strengthened partnership between Venezuela and China, rooted in mutual respect and a commitment to sovereignty, stands as a powerful example of resistance against imperialist pressures and a beacon of hope for Latin America’s future.

‘If we don’t discuss a new way to finance developing countries, they will stay poor for more than 100 years,’ he said. On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged the creation of a new financing model to address sustainable development challenges and the global climate crisis.

“If we don’t discuss a new way to finance developing countries—especially the poorest in Africa and Latin America—they will stay poor for more than 100 years,” he said during his opening speech at the 10th meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in Rio de Janeiro.

Lula highlighted that the NDB, established at the 2014 Fortaleza Summit in Brazil, has proven to be an inclusive multilateral financial forum capable of driving this effort. “Its main role is to create new financing formats,” he said, stressing the need for a more independent financial system by increasing the use of local currencies.

“It is essential that BRICS countries use their own currencies in financial operations, as we are already doing with 31% of NDB-funded projects,” the Brazilian leader said, noting that this distinguishes the NDB from other international financial institutions.

Lula also emphasized the need for new funding mechanisms to combat the climate crisis, pointing out that wealthy nations have failed to meet their 2009 Copenhagen Summit pledge to provide $100 billion annually to poorer countries for climate action.

He expressed concern for tropical forest nations like Congo, Indonesia, and Amazonian countries, reiterating the need to support Indigenous peoples and local communities protecting these resources.

NDB President Dilma Rousseff echoed this sentiment, stating that climate financing “must be more than just a promise—it must be a concrete mechanism for adaptation, energy transition, and resilience,” particularly in nations most affected by extreme weather.

Rousseff stressed that the NDB “must be at the forefront” of this effort by increasing investments in green projects.

The NDB, founded by BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), finances infrastructure and sustainable development projects in member states and other emerging economies.

The text reads, “President Lula participates in the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB).“

Brazil’s BRICS Priorities

This year, Lula outlined two core priorities for BRICS: advancing South-South cooperation to overcome structural inequalities and build strategic autonomy, while forging alliances for balanced, sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. Brazil has identified six key action areas:

1. Global Health Cooperation – Strengthening equitable access to medicines, vaccines, and health technologies, as well as bolstering the Global South’s health sovereignty against Western pharmaceutical dominance.

2. Trade, Investment, and Finance – Boosting BRICS trade flows, expanding local currency use in international exchanges, and reinforcing the NDB as an alternative to the IMF and World Bank.

3. Climate Change – Pushing for a unified BRICS stance in multilateral forums, focused on climate justice, Amazon protection, green financing, and technology transfer.

4. AI Governance – Advocating for global AI rules that respect human rights, cultural diversity, and sovereign development of applications.

5. Multilateral Peace and Security – Demanding structural U.N. and Security Council reforms to include more Global South representation and negotiated conflict resolutions.

6. BRICS Institutional Development – Strengthening the bloc’s operational structures, refining expansion mechanisms, and establishing a permanent secretariat.

Guatemala City, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) The José Martí Cuba Solidarity Coordinating Committee in Guatemala today expressed its deepest concern and energetic rejection of the recent U.S. memorandum against the Caribbean island.

In a press release, the organization stressed that this new measure by President Donald Trump intensifies the already prolonged and cruel economic, financial and commercial blockade against the Antillean country, something that has punished its population for decades.

He considered that this policy, sustained for more than sixty years, is not only a flagrant violation of International Law, but also transgresses the fundamental principles of respect for sovereignty, self-determination and peaceful settlement of disputes.

“The blockade has been an insurmountable obstacle for the integral development of the Cuban people, generating unjustifiable humanitarian and social impacts that directly affect access to essential medicines, basic foodstuffs and crucial technologies,” he pointed out.

Families suffer the consequences in a palpable way in their daily lives, she remarked in the text sent to Prensa Latina.

As coordinator, she joined the innumerable international voices that, “in a constant and majority manner, have demanded in the United Nations General Assembly the immediate and unconditional cessation of this blockade policy”.

The persistence of this measure is even more regrettable considering that, year after year, the overwhelming majority of UN member countries have condemned it and voted systematically in favor of its lifting, she said.

It is evident that, after more than six decades, the blockade failed in its objectives, as it proved to be an ineffective and counterproductive policy that only served to worsen the suffering of the population, without achieving a significant change in the model of the island, he added.

It reiterated its unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Cuba, while reaffirming its commitment to foreign relations based on constructive dialogue, genuine cooperation and mutual respect among all nations.

The Coordinating Committee finally urged the international community to redouble its diplomatic efforts to press for the lifting of this measure, which it described as anachronistic.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) China's Prime Minister Li Qiang today praised his country's growing ties with Brazil, calling those relations the “best in its history”.

In a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the Brics summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, Li affirmed that both sides are working together to build a fairer world.

China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Brazil in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the Brics itself and the Group of 20, Li stated.

The premier also pledged that Beijing would work with Brazil to unite the large number of developing countries, promote inclusive economic globalization and equitable and orderly global multipolarization, and inject greater stability and certainty into the world.