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Venezuelan people will pay tribute to Hugo Chávez

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March 5th |

The Venezuelan people will mobilize this Sunday in the country’s capital to pay tribute to the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chavez on the tenth anniversary of his physical departure.

The Venezuelan Government arranged several points in the city of Caracas from where citizens may mobilize towards the Cuartel de la Montaña, to pay their respects to Hugo Chávez.

With a vigil at the place where the remains of the Bolivarian leader rest, authorities, young socialists, leaders of social movements and international guests received the tenth anniversary of the physical departure of Commander Hugo Chavez.

During the ceremony, the first vice-president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, expressed that they will not get tired of honoring Hugo Chávez.

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The Venezuelan politician said that they hope to leave the footprints and works of Comandante Chávez so that in 200 years the world will talk about the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution.

The PSUV leader commented that Chavez belongs to all men and women who have the desire for freedom in the world as he is an ethical, moral, struggle, battle and great victories referent.

As part of the activities to pay homage to the revolutionary leader, since Friday, around one hundred intellectuals and guests from all continents participate in the World Encounter for the validity of the Bolivarian leader’s thought, where they highlighted the validity and imprint of the revolutionary leader.

The day before, Venezuelan singer-songwriters offered a tribute concert to the social and political leader, which was attended by the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, the first combatant and deputy Cilia Flores and the first vice-president of the PSUV, Diosdado Cabello.

Latin American leaders such as the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro; the president of Bolivia, Luis Arce; of Grenada, with his foreign minister, Joseph Andall, and the former vice prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Earl Asim Martim, arrived in Caracas to participate in the commemorative activities.

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From Honduras arrived former President Manuel Zelaya (2006-2009), Xiomara Zelaya, President of the Commission for Regional Relations and Integration, and Gerardo Torres Zelaya, Deputy Foreign Minister for Foreign Policy.

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New York Announces First 2,000 Seats in Universal 2-K Program

The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took another step today in their universal early education agenda by announcing the communities that will have access to the first 2,000 seats in the new 2-K program this fall — an initiative backed by a $73 million investment.

The funding is part of the $1.2 billion package previously unveiled by Hochul to strengthen child care and early childhood education across the city, one of the key campaign promises of the now Social Democratic mayor.

At the time of the announcement, the governor also outlined additional funds to reinforce the existing 3-K early education infrastructure, a program launched under former Mayor Bill de Blasio (2014–2021).

When the 2-K initiative was introduced in January, Mayor Mamdani explained that its first phase would offer 2,000 seats, with the goal of eventually expanding into a universal program — a commitment supported by the governor.

State investment in child care and preschool services is expected to increase to $4.5 billion by fiscal year 2027.

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Among the first communities set to benefit from the 2,000 seats are Upper Manhattan and Inwood — areas with large Dominican populations — as well as Fordham and Kingsbridge in the Bronx, a borough with a Latino majority.

In East Brooklyn, Canarsie, Brownsville, and Ocean Hill will also be included. Meanwhile, Ozone Park and the Rockaways are among the neighborhoods that will see the rollout of the 2-K program.

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Warner Bros. Developing First ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie With ‘Andor’ Writer

Warner Bros. is developing the first feature film based on the hit saga Game of Thrones, with Beau Willimon — screenwriter of Andor — attached to direct, according to a report published Tuesday by Page Six.

The project, currently in early development, will focus on the conquest of King Aegon I Targaryen. A separate television adaptation centered on the same historical storyline within the franchise is also in early stages at HBO.

However, the outlet noted that it remains unclear whether the film will move forward following the recent acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.

If the merger is finalized, the movie could potentially be shelved, although that scenario appears unlikely given that the Game of Thrones franchise remains one of HBO’s most valuable and beloved properties.

After six seasons adapting the work of George R. R. Martin, the platform expanded the universe with House of the Dragon, a prequel series set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones that explores the history of House Targaryen.

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Spain’s Prime Minister to Address Nation Amid Trump’s Trade Threats

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, will deliver an institutional address this Wednesday at the Moncloa Palace regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East and recent threats directed at Spain by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Spanish government announced that Sánchez will make a statement at 9:00 a.m. local time to outline his position on the latest developments following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Sánchez is expected to reiterate Spain’s reasons for opposing the use of U.S. military bases on Spanish soil in the operation—an action he has already described as being outside international law—while also expressing criticism of the Iranian regime.

Government sources indicated that the address had been planned prior to Trump’s remarks criticizing Spain’s stance. However, following those comments, Sánchez is now also expected to respond directly to the U.S. president’s statements.

Trump has threatened to “cut all trade with Spain” and said he wants “nothing to do” with the country after Madrid refused to authorize the use of the Morón and Rota military bases in southern Spain for operations against Tehran.

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The U.S. president also labeled Spain “a terrible NATO partner” and warned that “no one” would tell him he could not use the facilities.

In response, the Spanish government stated that Spain fulfills its commitments to NATO and European defense. It also warned Trump that any review of bilateral trade relations must respect international law and the agreements in place between the European Union and the United States.