they're saying that the kremlin has influence gustavo petro, via nicholas maduro. so there's this whole play that's been happening. and even though it was a win in terms of columbia's attempt to go back towards a democratic existence, because for the longest time, columbia has, of course, as many of us know, existed under a narco regime. in fact, many would say that it exist as a neo colonial stay of the united states is a needle partner, a partner in latin america. so this for that, for the people can be as more of a fight for democracy rather than a less right issue or a communist versus capitalist issue. very interesting. you mentioned that one of the candidates, it seems to be like a trump ask zelinski, asking tied figure in another one, also very colorful, regardless of where they stand, left or right. why do you think these candidates have gained so much popularity in columbia? in recent years, well do some better signifies a shift towards more of a country that is looking out for people. for the last few years, the columbia has a experienced an increase, the

s. refused to recognize the reelection of president nicholas maduro. washington, instead of referring to opposition leader one guido, as the legitimate president for this. willa was also excluded from this month's summit of the americas, which was held in los angeles. however, with well prices on the rise that due to western sanctions against russia, washington has been forced to make overtures to its rival earlier this month, spickle house, nancy pelosi could no longer even remember who one quite a was the person that you recognized as the leader democratic leader is not here. what do you think about themselves? one way they'll hear by him. one why do prior to washington and acting sanctions against caracas, venezuela was one of the u. s. biggest oil suppliers, but since they're in position in 2019 imports from the country have almost declined to stagnation point. however, a 50 percent jump in oil prices and the worst inflation in the u. s. in years appears to be leading to a shift in its policy, vice chair of the libertarian national committee in the

maduro, have signed a 20 year cooperation agreement with the deal covers areas including energy and defense, iran as one of venezuela's main allies. the 2 countries are subject to tough us sanctions. the end of the michelin well turning to the united states now where lawmakers in the house of representatives have passed a series of gun safety restrictions, including raising the h to buy certain semi automatic firearms from 18 to 21. the legislation comes after another series of mass shootings, but the bill is expected to fail in the senate where democrats do not have the vote . they need to pass the stricter gun control him from gun violence. there have been more than $240.00 mass shootings in the us so far this year. the w correspondence in me some as condo traveled to the state of colorado where a massacre 20 years ago, set off a single of national debates over guns in america, columbine, a name that became synonymous with anguish and terror. not just here in this community outside of denver, but around the world. on april 20th 1999 to armed teenagers, went on a shooting rampage i

c and venezuela's, president nicholas maduro. have signed a 20 year co operation agreement. the deal covers areas including energy and defense and mentor. iran is one of venezuela's main allies. the 2 countries are both under tough un sanctions. 2 people have been shot dead in india in protests the turned violent crown. so to the streets, demanding the arrest of 2 former members of the ruling party who were accused of making derogatory remarks about the slumber. prophet mohammed, germany's chance earl of shoulds, has called for the e. u to begin extension talks with north, macedonia and albania. regional cooperation is expected to be a key focus of his ongoing tour of the western vulcans. to china now where 2 of its largest cities are facing of renewed locked downs with dozens of new cove in 19 cases reported in the capital beijing. people in some shanghai districts will also have to remain indoors under the measures earlier this month. residents of both cities had welcome the easing of restrictions bond with china still sticking to its 0 coven policy. the period of increase

nicholas maduro reacting after he was kept off the guest list. [speaking spanish] >> it is an act of discrimination against three governments. whether the government of the u.s. want it or not, they have the voices of the people of cuba, nicaragua and venezuela. the voice will be there in different ways, in different forms. >> we can now bring in senior fellow of the americas program at the center for strategic and international studies. thank you for joining us on france 24. mexico's president, among others, have threatened to boycott the summit of the americas if the leaders of the three countries were not invited. why did the biden administration continue to keep them off e guest list? >> thanks for having me. e biden administration is right. they took a principled stance against inviting dictators, repressive dictators to a summit that is about celebrating democracy and talking about how we can consolidate democracy in a region, how do we fortify? moving forward after a terrible cobit experience in the region. this was less a u.s. decision th

maduro and iran's president abraham racy, meet in tay ran and agree on a 20 year co operation. deals were lava. oh matter with this government co operation has taken place in the fields of energy, economy, science, agriculture, and defense girls. the signing of this agreement is another step in expanding relations in the coming years. her venezuela's close ties with the ran date back to its former president hugo chavez. but under missouri, the to opec members have become closer since both was sanctioned by the united states. by massy handle, we will be witnesses in the coming years. our countries will confront the difficulties they face and create a new world. the youth in venezuela, the youth in iran, must know that the world of the future will be a just world without imperialism. iran already supplies venezuela with crude oil and provides technical support to its oil industry. but analysts say missouri's trip is also about solidarity. i do think that it is significant that the 2 countries are trying to join up against american pressure arm, and we have to remember that they're not

maduro is on a tour of several countries after being stopped by washington. on wednesday, he was welcomed by turkish president jap. type ado on the 2 countries have deepened . ties since the u. s. place sanctions on venezuela. when were you as president donald trump and 2 of his adult children have agreed to testify in a civil investigation into his business practices. after losing a court appeal, new york state's attorney general says her inquiry has found evidence that trump organization, which managers, hotels, and golf courses misreported the value of its assets to get benefits including loans and tax breaks trumps as the investigation is a witch hunt. the algerian bank association says, a ban on all imports from spain has begun, after algeria ended as 20 year friendship treaty on wednesday, spain's backing of morocco on a disputed territory in the western sahara desert. as angered algeria back the palace sorrow independence movement, and rejects more marco's annexation of western sahara. spain's foreign minister has called the decision regrettable. to do

b reports venezuela's, president nicholas maduro and iran's president abraham racy, meet in tay ran and agree on a 20 year co operation. deals were lava. oh matter with this government co operation has taken place in the fields of energy, economy, science, agriculture, and defense girls. the signing of this agreement is another step in expanding relations in the coming years. venezuela's close ties with the ran date back to its former president hugo chavez. but under missouri, the to opec members have become closer since both was sanctioned by the united states. by my symbol, we will be witnesses in the coming years. our countries will confront the difficulties they face and create a new world. the youth in venezuela, the youth and iran must know that the world of the future will be a just world without imperialism. iran already supplies venezuela with crude oil and provides technical support to its oil industry. but analysts say missouri's trip is also about solidarity. i do think that it is significant that the 2 countries are trying to join up against american pressure arm, and we ha

both countries are under, you are sanctions. nicholas maduro was not invited by the us to attend the summit of americas and has instead been on an international tour 20 countries at that summit of announce what they're calling on los angeles declaration. on migration, it creates incentives for governments to take in more migrants, but major regional leaders a boycott at the event. it's not clear how effective the measures are going to be. you as secretary of defense, lloyd austin says china is increasingly engage in d, stabilizing military activity near ty, one. austin was speaking in singapore, at a meeting of security officials from around the world. you've heard lisa, we see growing coercion from beijing. we really witnessed a steady increase in provocative and destabilizing military activity near taiwan. and that includes purely aircraft flying near taiwan in record numbers and reese of months and nearly on a daily basis. and we remain focused on maintaining peace stability and the status quo across across to try one street. but the p. r. c's moves threatened to undermine securit

maduro who has previously been blackballed by for us. sorry, sir. no, it's an important delegation that arrived in venezuela. they're working to continue tax initiated on march 5th to continue the bilateral agenda between the u. s. and venezuelan government relations between the 2 countries began to deteriorate rapidly in 2018. when the u. s. refused to recognize the reelection of president nicholas madura washington, instead of referring to opposition leader one guido as the legitimate president for this. willa was also excluded from this month's summit of the americas, which was held in los angeles. however, with well prices on the rise that due to western sanctions against russia, washington has been forced to make overtures to its rival earlier this month, spickle house, nancy pelosi could no longer even remember who one quite a was the person that you recognized as the leader democratic leader in minutes and he's not here. what do you think about this of one way they'll hear by him one, why do we say prior to washington and i think

now making headlines this, our venezuela's president nicholas maduro has been welcomed in on cobra by turkish president rich attire, erewhon maduro as touring allied countries after the us excluded him from the summit of the americas. cuba and nicaragua were also not invited. other latin american nations say they are skipping the summit in protest. at least 21 people have been killed after a train derailed in eastern iran. officials say the train collided with an excavator in a remote desert area before going off the tracks. dozens of passengers were injured summer said to be in critical condition, hitting me out of those lucrative dinosaurs. the jurassic park film franchise is one of holly woods biggest cash cows. and now there's more milking on the way with the final film, jurassic world, dominion. critics say the special effects are out of this world. ah, don't move figure. why to they always have to go bigger. well, it is one way to sell tickets. jurassic world dominion takes us to a planet earth where dinosaurs are everywhere, fighting with humans for global domination. the final

it includes collaboration in the energy and tourism sectors. president, nicholas maduro. his intern for talks with iranian leaders, b, u. s. a sanctioned iran and venezuela, and in recent years they been expanding their co operation. but it was trip, coincides with the summit of the americas that is being held in los angeles. washington did not invite him to the high level meeting, benefee and we will be witnesses in the coming years. our countries will confront the difficulties they face and create a new world. the youth invent willa, the youth and iran must know that the world of the future will be a just world without imperialism. a world of equality, both of us have to build that future mister president. and i can tell you and all of the people of iran that you can rely on the support of venezuela to a low nation. venezuela has shown that in the face of sanctions from enemies, they stand strong against imperialism and colonialist. countries with this government cooperation has taken place in the fields of energy, economy, science, agriculture, and defense. this is evi

she was not of invited to attend, which are again the report. venezuela's president nicholas maduro and iran's president abraham racy, meet in tay ran and agree on a 20 year co operation. deals were lava oh matter with this government co operation has taken place in the fields of energy, economy, science, agriculture and defense girls. the signing of this agreement is another step in expanding relations in the coming years. or venezuela's close ties with the ran date back to its former president hugo chavez. but under missouri, the to opec members had become closer since both was sanctioned by the united states. by massy handle, we will be witnesses in the coming years. our countries will confront the difficulties they face and create a new world. the youth in venezuela, the youth in iran, must know that the world of the future will be a just world without imperialism. iran already supplies venezuela with crude oil and provides technical support to its oil industry. but unless same dories trip is also about solidarity. i do think that it is significant that the 2 countries are trying to

maduro, for example, or danielle ortega to the united states, been photographed shaking hands with these 2 ha leaders who are generally reviled throughout the region. by many of the other leaders, and so that would have been even more political consequences for biden than the status quo right now. so that's those are my thoughts. so hale will continue to monitor what goes on there in los angeles with you rob as the day progresses. thank you. alice cross over to our latin america editor lucio newman joins us now from chenise capital. santiago you had robbed that talking about whether anybody in the us ready cag, they didn't know whether this an event was actually happening. how much to people in chile, or the politicians of chile care about the summit of the americas considering there is this ongoing boy cult as well. i would say that not only in chile, but in argentina and brazil all over latin america, that there is certainly a of interest in the summit. and it also a lot of focus on why it is being regarded widely as a fiasco by most of the people in this region. because clearly, it is