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Reform and Development of Global Governance; Xi meets Venezuelan President; EU to probe PRC EV subsidies; Apple and Tesla risks; No property tax on agenda

Sinocism • 904 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Global Governance China Europe United States Venezuela
  1. China proposes reforms for global governance, highlighting global security, sustainable development, human rights, and strengthening the U.N.
  2. China upgrades relations with Venezuela to a strategic partnership, signing cooperation deals related to the Belt and Road Initiative.
  3. The EU launches an investigation into potential subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles, which could impact German interests.

Weekend Edition.

News Items • 235 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Russia Venezuela Immigration Presidential Election
  1. Russian citizens are mobilizing in support of an antiwar candidate for the presidential election against Putin.
  2. Over 2.3 million migrants have been released into the United States at the southern border under the Biden administration.
  3. President Biden is considering using new emergency authorities to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan immigration plan.

End of Juan Guaidó: US-appointed Venezuelan coup leader ousted by ex allies

Geopolitical Economy Report • 318 implied HN points • 16 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Venezuela US government
  1. Juan Guaidó, appointed by the US as the 'interim president' of Venezuela from 2019 to 2022, was ousted by his former right-wing allies.
  2. The US government under both Trump and Biden formally recognized Guaidó until he was removed from his position by Venezuela's opposition-controlled 'National Assembly' in December 2022.
  3. The end of Guaidó marks the conclusion of nearly four years of US-led coup attempts against Venezuela's leftist Chavista government, which continued to be recognized by the United Nations.

Why is US easing some sanctions on Venezuela? Economic blackmail, oil, Russia

Geopolitical Economy Report • 279 implied HN points • 26 May 22
🌍 World Politics Sanctions Venezuela US Policy Oil Russia
  1. The US is easing some sanctions on Venezuela mainly due to economic reasons such as the ban on Russian oil and the necessity to stabilize energy prices.
  2. The situation in Venezuela shows that many oppose US sanctions, regardless of their political affiliation, and the sanctions have had severe negative economic impacts on the country.
  3. The US strategy towards Venezuela aims to force economic concessions from the socialist government through hybrid warfare, rather than achieving regime change.

Venezuela at UN: We must build 'new world without imperialism'

Geopolitical Economy Report • 159 implied HN points • 22 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics United Nations Imperialism Venezuela Global Cooperation
  1. Venezuela's President Maduro calls for a new world without imperialism, advocating for a multipolar system based on peace and cooperation.
  2. Maduro denounces the US and EU for imposing blockades and sanctions on Venezuela, affecting the country's economic freedom and rights.
  3. Despite challenges and sanctions, Venezuela strives to increase production and overcome obstacles, calling for the removal of all criminal sanctions imposed by the US and EU.
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Intelligence Digest - 2024-01-07

Hill Bill • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Mexico Russia North Korea Venezuela
  1. Mexico calls for the US to lift sanctions on Venezuela as part of a plan to address Latin America's migration crisis.
  2. Russia obtained 7,500-pound rockets from North Korea and used them in attacks on Ukrainian supply bases.
  3. Mercedes-Benz launches an investigation after high-end vehicles are found in North Korea despite sanctions banning luxury goods.