- Interpol clarified that it does not respond to political demands from countries; Relatives of political prisoners ended the vigil to demand their release and announced the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards
This Friday, November 8, a spokesperson for the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) explained that article 3 of the organization’s Constitution prevents accepting demands of a political nature regarding the case of Edmundo González.
In Venezuela, relatives of political prisoners ended the vigil that was organized outside the Tocorón prison, in the state of Aragua. The demonstration was held to demand his immediate release.
In other news, in the United States, a federal judge annulled Parole In Place that benefited undocumented spouses of US citizens.
In culture, the Academy announced the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, among which the Venezuelan band Rawayana stands out.
Below are the highlights from Friday, November 8:
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) recalled on Friday, November 8, that the rules of the international police agency prohibit its mechanisms from being used for political reasons and a spokesperson for the organization did not want to speak to the media about the lawsuit received by the government of Nicolás Maduro to launch a “red alert” against opposition leader Edmundo González.
The EFE news agency consulted an Interpol spokesperson about the request made by the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, on October 24. However, the official clarified that he cannot comment on individual cases.
However, the spokesperson explained that Article 3 of the organization’s Constitution “prohibits any use of our system for political reasons.”
Relatives of political prisoners ended a vigil outside the Tocorón prison, in the state of Aragua, to ask for their freedom. The activity began on November 7 at 6:00 pm and ended on Friday, November 8 at 6:00 am.
The Committee for the Liberation of Political Prisoners of Venezuela (Clippve) called this vigil, in which some of the relatives of those detained in the post-electoral context participated.
Family members spread a banner with the slogan “Christmas without political prisoners” and wrote “Freedom” in chalk on the floor, then surrounded the letters of that word with white candles at the beginning of the vigil.
Federal Judge J. Campbell Barkel, of the United States District for Eastern Texas, annulled the program called Keeping Families Together or Parole In Place, promoted by the Joe Biden government to benefit spouses and undocumented stepchildren of US citizens, with the aim that they could work legally in the country, while they carried out the procedures for citizenship.
The 24-page ruling was issued on November 7 and confirmed that Congress had not given the executive power to the government to implement the policy, according to information from the American media The New York Times.
Likewise, the judge determined that the United States Department of Homeland Security did not have the legal power under the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant Parole In Place to foreigners.
4. Hurricane Rafael affected more than 3 thousand homes as it passed through Cuba
Hurricane Rafael caused damage to more than 3,000 homes in the Artemisa and Mayabeque provinces (western Cuba), 2 of the territories most affected by the tropical cyclone that made landfall on Wednesday, November 6.
The authorities detailed that there is damage to banana, cassava, bean and rice crops, and that 40 institutions in the educational sector suffered deterioration of their roofs.
Along with Artemisa, Havana and Mayabeque are the provinces most affected by the impact of the hurricane, in accordance with the preliminary estimates of the Cuban authorities.
The Venezuelan group Rawayana achieved a new milestone in their career by being nominated this Friday, November 8, for the 2025 Grammy Awards in the category of Best Latin or Alternative Rock Album for their most recent production, “Who brings the bugles?”
The Venezuelans will compete in this category with the artists David Aguilar for Compete for DestinyCimafunk con For your bodyMon Laferte with Autopoiética and Nathy Peluso with its Fat.
The album by Puerto Rican Residente is also up for a nomination in the category of Best Urban Music Album with his album The letters don’t matter anymore. The singer shares the category with Rayo, by J Balvin, Nobody knows what will happen tomorrowde Bad Bunny, Ferxxocalypsisthe Feid; y Tode Young Miko.
The 67th edition of the Grammys will be held on February 2, 2025 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, in the United States.
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Estone by announcing an upcoming concert, showcasing their blend of tropical sounds and contemporary music. With a strong following, Rawayana is known for their engaging performances and vibrant energy, which often resonate well with audiences. Further details regarding the venue and ticket availability will be shared as the concert date approaches.
In recent developments, federal judge J. Campbell Barkel has struck down the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program, aimed at allowing undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to work legally while they pursue citizenship. The ruling, issued on November 7, concluded that the executive branch did not have the congressional authority to implement this policy. The judge underscored that the Department of Homeland Security lacked the legal power to grant Parole In Place under current immigration laws.
Additionally, Hurricane Rafael has made a significant impact in Cuba, affecting over 3,000 homes primarily in the provinces of Artemisa and Mayabeque. The hurricane, which made landfall on November 6, has caused damage to crops and educational facilities in these regions, prompting concerns about recovery efforts and rebuilding measures.
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