Central America
Nicaragua expresses support for Venezuela’s referendum on Esequibo
November 9 |
The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, expressed Wednesday his support for Venezuela’s consultative referendum on the Essequibo and recognized the historical right of Caracas over this territory.
The Nicaraguan president sent his words of support to the Venezuelan people and government in the framework of a tribute paid to the commander of the Sandinista People’s Revolution Carlos Fonseca Amador (1936-1976), on the 47th anniversary of his death.
Ortega stressed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is fighting the battle of Simón Bolívar and Hugo Chávez, while denouncing that the Government of Guyana is granting concessions to US companies on territory that does not belong to it.
“The Venezuelan brothers, with every right, have called for a referendum that has to do with a territory that the British stole from them, as here the British had occupied the entire Caribbean coast, they had stolen it”, said the ruler in the event held at the Olof Palme auditorium in Managua, the capital of the Central American country.
“And so, British, gringos, Europeans, were stealing territory and in the case of Venezuela,” he said.
He stressed that the Essequibo is “a territory that is in dispute, where international organizations sent them to negotiate to reach an agreement”.
Ortega said that in this context, the rulers of Guyana are handing over oil concessions to US companies “in a territory that does not belong to them”.
Venezuela is preparing to go to the polls next December 3 in a defining and historic space for the country, as it will be about the Essequibo territory.
Central America
Guatemalan police officer killed in mob riots over baby kidnapping
A police officer was killed during riots provoked by an enraged mob in a Guatemalan town following the kidnapping of a baby, the government reported on Wednesday.
The incidents began on Tuesday night and continued into the early hours of Wednesday in the town of San Vicente Pacaya, about 25 km south of the capital, according to Minister of the Interior Francisco Jiménez.
“There was an incident in San Vicente Pacaya where, unfortunately, a police officer died after being struck in the head with a stone. He passed away this morning,” Jiménez said in a press conference.
He explained that the unrest erupted following the arrest of two suspects in connection with the kidnapping of “a baby just a few months old,” including a woman with a criminal record.
Sports
Venezuela investigates 18 baseball players seeking asylum in Spain
The Venezuelan government announced on Wednesday that it is investigating the case of 18 baseball players who are “under the supervision of Spanish authorities” after seeking protection.
In a statement, Venezuelan authorities said they are working to determine whether this case involves “a possible human trafficking scheme,” though they have not provided any evidence of such a crime.
The Venezuelan government emphasized its commitment to protecting the country’s athletes while also denouncing the use of international legal frameworks by certain governments allegedly seeking to discredit the administration.
CNN reached out to Spain’s National Police for a response to Venezuela’s claims. According to Spanish authorities, the 18 young athletes—including two minors—arrived in Spain to participate in a series of matches but had already planned to apply for asylum. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that they had begun interviewing the players to process their international protection requests.
The team’s coach addressed the situation in a TikTok video, refuting local media reports that he had abandoned the athletes. He asserted that the players chose to remain in Barcelona to secure the necessary permits to sign with other teams and that their decision was unrelated to any political motivations.
Sports
Filipe Luis debuts as coach in Copa Libertadores with Flamengo
A two-time Copa Libertadores champion with Flamengo during his playing days, Filipe Luis will make his managerial debut in the tournament this Thursday when the popular Rio de Janeiro club faces Venezuela’s Deportivo Táchira.
Placed in Group C alongside Táchira, Liga de Quito, and Argentina’s Central Córdoba, Flamengo starts as one of the favorites—a major challenge for the 39-year-old former player.
His early coaching career has been off to a strong start.
After retiring in 2023, Filipe Luis took over as Flamengo’s head coach on September 30. Just 41 days later, he won his first title, the Copa do Brasil. The year 2025 has already brought two more trophies: the Supercopa do Brasil, where Flamengo defeated Botafogo—current Libertadores and Brasileirão champions—3-1, and the Campeonato Carioca.
At 8:30 PM local time (00:30 GMT Friday), Flamengo under Filipe Luis will make its international debut at Estadio Pueblo Nuevo in San Cristóbal. Although Gerson, Uruguayan Giorgian de Arrascaeta, and Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata are unavailable, the squad still boasts attacking firepower with Bruno Henrique and Everton.
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