Julia Symmes Cobb

An Israeli tank crew killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and wounded 6 others by firing on them with shells. “We don’t target journalists,” said IDF spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hecht. He did not provide further comment. https://t.co/HADPCVYLMp

RT @Reuters: An environmentalist who led a network of tree nurseries across Colombia’s Amazon region was shot several times in the abdomen…

The story is a tribute to Jorge and his work. It is worth your time.

Oli Griffin @OliGGriffin

I’ll never forget the night I heard of Jorge’s murder. Just a week before he was laughing in Whatsapp messages at some chigger bites I'd picked up in Putumayo. I still have those voice notes. This is my favorite photo of him, taken by @LuisaFGphoto. https://t.co/vG0kSBhyE5

With elections coming next year and newly relaxed sanctions likely to increase oil income, Venezuela's government is set to raise social spending. But will the largesse convince voters to back Nicolas Maduro in 2024? By @mayearmas and @santadei https://t.co/LE7aPR2Zad

RT @Reuters: 🔊Will Venezuela’s opposition candidate be able to run against strongman Nicolas Maduro? Listen to @JSymmesCobb on Reuters Worl…

"I came to vote because I want to hug my grandchildren again, because I want to see my country on the road to freedom before I go," said a teary Armando Cedeno, 100. Venezuelans have voted today in an opposition primary, by @mayearmas @VivianSequera https://t.co/9LU6e8mQog

Before they were sentenced to 16 years for conspiracy, the six Venezuelan men marched for better teacher salaries, their families say. Their convictions are among recent moves seen as an effort to scare activists ahead of elections, writes @VivianSequera https://t.co/qfqwlbldvk

Venezuelan businesses that benefited from the brief economic boost of dollarization are once again facing high inflation, lagging salaries, and decreases in purchases and production, leading some to slash prices or close their doors, writes @mayearmas https://t.co/Bl2RqXQ6Hk