CUBA REGRETS THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE FIONA IN THE CARIBBEAN
Cuban Communist Party Politburo member and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed his condolences and solidarity with the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico for the loss of life and damage caused by Hurricane Fiona. In his Twitter account, he conveyed his sorrow to the peoples and authorities of both nations, as well as to the families and loved ones of the victims. Fiona left at least five dead as she traveled through the Caribbean: one in Guadeloupe, two in Puerto Rico and two in the Dominican Republic. (LP)
VENEZUELA AND COLOMBIA PARLIAMENTARY MEET AT THE BORDER
The President of the National Assembly of Venezuela Jorge Rodríguez reported that parliamentarians of his country and Colombia will hold a meeting at the common border after the resumption of bilateral relations. He explained that the exchange will take place between Táchira and Cúcuta on September 25, a day before the border reopens. According to Rodríguez, deputies from the border areas of Venezuela and the Second Commission of the Colombian Congress will attend the meeting. (Telesur)
CHINA WARNS ABOUT FOREIGN WARSHIPS IN TAIWAN
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) reported that it mobilized its air and naval forces last Tuesday to monitor the passage of warships from the United States and Canada through the Taiwan Strait. They claimed they would “oppose all threats and provocations.” The US and Canadian ships transited the region two days after US President Joe Biden vowed to defend Taiwan should war break out with the Asian giant. (Telesur)
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THE UNITED STATES EXPANDS ITS MILITARY PRESENCE IN GREECE
The United States has expressed interest in establishing a military base in the Greek port city of Alexandroupoli, 40 kilometers from the border with Turkey. The proposal is to deepen and enlarge the port, and possibly even create a new pier, necessary for docking and servicing the Arleigh Burke destroyers of the US fleet. These destroyers carry guided missiles and have very high electronic warfare capabilities. According to Greek media, NATO, along with thousands of US soldiers, tanks, helicopters and other equipment, has used Alexandroupolis as an alternative route for the passage of weapons into the Bosphorus Strait, which is closed by Turkey. (RT)