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In response to the recent withdrawal of the Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address the humanitarian crisis. The meeting, attended by senior security officials and government ministers, focused on developing a comprehensive response to the extensive displacement caused by the nearly two-month occupation.

The Prime Minister revealed that the rebel occupation has resulted in the displacement of approximately 267,000 individuals, including a particularly vulnerable group of 12,000 unaccompanied minors. Addressing this mass displacement, Suminwa Tuluka identified facilitating the safe return of these populations as the government’s immediate priority.

However, the Prime Minister established strict protocols for repatriation efforts, mandating that no return operations be authorized without thorough preliminary assessments of residential conditions. This cautious approach aims to prevent further vulnerability among returning populations. The Ministry of Social Affairs and the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) have been tasked with implementing these assessment protocols and managing the return process.

Government Spokesperson Patrick Muyaya further elaborated that the administration faces significant challenges in restoring public services in Uvira, where suspected AFC/M23 elements may still operate. The effective reestablishment of governmental authority and public services in these areas remains a critical component of the stabilization strategy.

In a landmark address opening Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, State leader Cuong outlined an ambitious strategic framework that will guide the nation’s trajectory through 2030 and beyond. The gathering, comprising 1,586 delegates representing over five million party members, constitutes a pivotal moment for determining Vietnam’s future direction and national destiny.

Cuong emphasized that the congress transcends mere objective-setting for the 2026-2030 period, representing instead a comprehensive blueprint for decades to come. The conclave seeks to galvanize national development aspirations while fostering pride and resilience across Vietnamese society. A central focus involves mobilizing all available resources and growth engines to strengthen national unity and harness contemporary opportunities.

The comprehensive agenda addresses synchronized advancement across multiple domains: renewal initiatives, construction projects, development processes, and homeland defense. These efforts align with President Ho Chi Minh’s vision of establishing Vietnam as a nation comparable to global powers, fulfilling the aspirations of both the revered leader and the Vietnamese populace.

Characterizing the 14th Congress as inaugurating a new developmental epoch, Cuong highlighted its embodiment of resolute political determination and collective national solidarity. The overarching vision pursues a Vietnam distinguished by peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilization, and happiness—steadily progressing toward socialist ideals through coordinated implementation of these strategic priorities.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is embarking on a significant diplomatic mission to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled from January 20-24. The president’s agenda features high-level meetings with three of the world’s most influential financial leaders: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn, and World Bank President Ajay S. Banga.

Beyond economic discussions, President Noboa will strengthen bilateral relations through scheduled dialogues with multiple heads of state, including Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. These meetings represent strategic efforts to expand Ecuador’s international partnerships across diverse regions.

The president’s itinerary also includes substantive engagements with global business leaders and entrepreneurs, highlighting his administration’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and stimulating economic growth. As part of the official forum programming, Noboa will contribute to two key discussions: ‘Rebuilding Trust in Latin America’ and ‘Transforming Latin America’s Investment Frontier,’ where he will articulate his vision for regional development and stability.

This diplomatic initiative occurs amid Ecuador’s ongoing economic challenges and reflects the government’s proactive approach to securing international support and investment opportunities.

SALVADOR, BAHIA – The Landless Workers Movement (MST) launched its National Meeting on Monday at the Agricultural Exhibition Park, marking its first major national gathering since 2009. With approximately 3,000 activists from across Brazil in attendance, the five-day forum represents a significant mobilization effort to advance the movement’s strategic objectives of land redistribution, Popular Agrarian Reform, and progression toward socialist principles.

The comprehensive agenda addresses critical issues including the dominance of capital in Brazilian agriculture, the nation’s current economic and political climate, and the MST’s organizational development. The movement is conducting thorough evaluations of its initiatives in education, agroecology, cooperative farming, and agro-industrialization practices.

The opening session featured a panel discussion on global geopolitics and the contemporary international landscape. Journalist Breno Altman and Stephanie Weatherbee, an activist with the International Articulation of Peoples, provided analysis that highlighted the declining hegemony of U.S. imperialism in global affairs.

This gathering surpasses the participation of the previous National Meeting held in Sarandi, Rio Grande do Sul, which commemorated the MST’s 25th anniversary with 1,500 rural workers. The current forum demonstrates the movement’s expanded reach and renewed commitment to transforming Brazil’s agricultural landscape through systemic change.

Peru’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has formally announced the suspension of its criminal investigation into President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski until the conclusion of his presidential term in July 2018. The judicial inquiry, initiated on January 15 under special procedures reserved for sitting presidents, has involved multiple preliminary investigations and two rounds of direct questioning of the head of state.

Attorney General Tomás Vásquez, the lead prosecutor handling the sensitive case, emphasized that the current charges represent merely a preliminary framework. The investigation aims to establish specific responsibilities and determine the complete scope of events under scrutiny once constitutional immunity limitations no longer apply.

In a parallel development, Peru’s anti-corruption prosecutors will pursue a separate investigation targeting Chinese entrepreneur Zhi Hua Yang, who manages several companies providing services and products to various sectors. This investigation will proceed without the constitutional restrictions that apply to the sitting president. The case gained national attention after photographic evidence emerged on October 11 showing President Kuczynski wearing a hood and dark glasses while heading to a late-night meeting with Yang near midnight. The president subsequently provided conflicting explanations about the nature and purpose of these clandestine meetings.

Communist and socialist organizations worldwide are amplifying their support for Cuba and Venezuela amidst escalating tensions with the United States government. The movement gained momentum during recent international gatherings, where leaders denounced American foreign policy as imperialist aggression.

At a mass rally in Telangana, India, marking the centenary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), General Secretary D. Raja publicly reiterated solidarity with Cuba, Venezuela, and Palestine. The event, attended by Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsán and Telangana Prime Minister Revanth Reddy, served as a platform for condemning U.S. economic sanctions and political threats.

Simultaneously, India’s Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) of Liberation issued a formal statement through General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, characterizing the U.S. embargo against Cuba as ‘illegal, inhumane, and genocidal.’ The communique paid special tribute to 32 Cuban internationalists who died in Venezuela, honoring them as martyrs in the anti-imperialist struggle.

European political forces joined the chorus of support, with Italy’s Communist Party observing a minute of silence for Cuban combatants during celebrations of Fidel Castro’s centenary. Secretary General Angelo Lombardo extolled Cuba as ‘the greatest example of dignity and the most heroic force’ in contemporary geopolitics.

French solidarity organization Cuba Linda echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that fallen Cuban heroes died ‘in fulfillment of their internationalist duty.’ The group called for expanded mobilization efforts and urged Latin American leaders to defend international law and national sovereignty against U.S. pressure.

The coordinated international responses highlight growing ideological divisions as organizations frame Cuba’s resistance to U.S. sanctions as a beacon for global anti-imperialist movements.