The entire South American continent is a hub of UFO activity, and has been since the start of the Modern UFO Era. There is little doubt, though, that one of the most active countries, in terms of UFO and alien encounters, not only in South America but in the world, is Brazil, which has boasted regular and consistent reports since the 1950s, at least. Moreover, many of these encounters feature multiple witnesses and also include veteran military and commercial airline pilots. In short, while we should treat all encounters from anywhere in the world with a cautionary pinch of salt, there is good reason to suggest that many of the following accounts are very credible.

Laying low?

Imagine having your season delayed because of a bird

A deadly tropical disease known as sleeping sickness has been eliminated from Kenya in a significant public health triumph. The East African nation is the 10th on the continent to achieve the milestone, but also the most populous to do so. Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) results from the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, that spreads to humans through […] The post WHO Declares Kenya Free of This Deadly Tropical Parasite After Decades of Suffering appeared first on Good News Network.

by a Concerned Venezuelan With all things happening and events speeding up these last few days, every Venezuelan has the sense that something is going to happen anytime. The US Secretary of State has sent warships toward the area, and Maduro has in turn sent 15,000 troops to the border. How do I know? Easy: No classes, no kids on the streets, means no harm for them, low possibilities of civilian casualties, and no possibility of the gang using that for a fake narrative. stronger rhetoric from both sides 3 warships in the Caribbean and 3 more on the way…? The gang weaponized the power grid, among other basic needs, such as FOOD, and any intervention to restore democracy in the country will imply a communications and power grid blackout, with unforeseen consequences, and unpredictable duration. We have now filtered this through the survivalist perspective of someone who’s lived through systemic collapse and is bracing for what may come next, Dispatch for this week: August 2025 With everything unfolding so rapidly—especially in the last few days—it’s impossible to ignore the feeling that something big is about to happen. The pace of events has accelerated, and every Venezuelan I know feels it in their bones. It’s not just speculation anymore. It’s a collective intuition, sharpened by years of surviving under pressure, betrayal, sadness, and oppressive silence. This is one of the strongest barriers, people: the psychological aspect. As a matter of fact, youngsters are susceptible to being affected in ways we never know. There are official statements coming from the U.S.—especially those linked to the bus driver incident—and they’re not just diplomatic noise. They’re signals. Strong markers. And when you’ve lived through enough cycles of chaos, you learn to read between the lines. You learn to listen to what’s not being said. You learn to watch the streets, not the screens. How do I know something’s coming? Simple. You just have to understand the implications of a military operation. That is the reason this deployment is in school holidays, when schools are closed. The streets are quieter than normal, and people do their business as usual. No children playing outside means that they won’t get caught in any dangerous confrontation, or be run over by a pickup with armed, masked guys. That’s strategic. Because any negative propaganda, like innocent bystanders killed in the attempt to remove one of the most dangerous threats to the US stability since Bin Laden, could be used by their allies as an excuse to send them aid. This is a means to avoid giving the (ahem) “regime” any excuse to twist the narrative. Because that’s what they do. They weaponize stories. The insidious Russian propaganda and the century-old Chinese machinery that have been manufacturing lies are very close, watching everything. They need now more than ever to fabricate chaos to justify their grip. They have been using suffering as a shield and a sword. Cuban School. And right now, the rhetoric from both sides—internal and external—is intensifying. The language is no longer cautious. It’s confrontational. It’s raw. It’s the kind of language that precedes severe action. The kind that doesn’t leave room for negotiation. They used “negotiation” to do as they pleased and deceive anyone. Paid under the table to the “negotiators” in Barbados, and Norway pimped them for five whole years. Always “believing” that they were a “government by the people, for the people”…while they made fortunes with the flow of a real river of white powder mixed with fentanyl slowly undermined the lives of 100.000 US people per year… Meanwhile, the gang is acting erratically. Their behavior is more desperate, more unpredictable. There are already three members of the bus driver’s inner circle (ministers and deputies of the Assembly) in prison. They’re tightening control, issuing contradictory orders, and lashing out in ways that feel like the final throes of a dying system. They’re not just afraid—they’re cornered. And that makes them dangerous, more than ever. I’ve said this before, and I’ll keep saying it: They weaponized the power grid. They turned electricity into a tool of control. Same with food. Hunger was used as leverage. Starvation became a policy. They didn’t just let the system collapse—they engineered it. They made scarcity a strategy. They made suffering a currency. And now, if there’s any kind of intervention—military, diplomatic, or otherwise—to restore democracy or even just stabilize the region, we know what’s coming: A total blackout. No communications. No power. No internet. No way to reach loved ones. No way to know what’s happening beyond your immediate surroundings. And the worst part? We won’t know how long it’ll last. It could be hours. It could be days or weeks. The consequences will be unpredictable. And some of us are indeed preparing. Quietly. Methodically. We remember. Because when you’ve survived this long, you don’t panic. Not anymore. You adapt. We’ve learned to read the signs. We’ve learned to listen to the silence. We’ve learned to trust our instincts more than any official broadcast. We’ve learned that survival isn’t just about food and water—it’s about information, too. It’s about timing. It’s about knowing when to move and when to disappear. And right now, everything is pointing to a moment of rupture. The guys are losing control. Their grip is slipping. Their propaganda is failing. And more importantly…Their fear is showing. They’ve started to lash out at their own people. They will shut down the power grid, leaving entire neighborhoods without electricity, without any prior warning. They’ve started to establish checkpoints and reading phones, as a means of controlling people and “catch conspirators”. They’re trying to blind us before the storm hits. But we’re not blind. We see them. We see everything. We see the military movements. We see the sudden disappearances. We see the foreign ships in Caribbean waters. And we see the silence from the thugs’ allies who once spoke loudly. And we remember. We remember the hunger and the endless lines for food. We remember the blackouts. We remember the silence we were forced to keep. We remember the betrayals, especially in the state-owned oil industry. We remember the years we lost. We remember the children who never made it to adulthood. We remember the elders who died waiting for medicine. We remember the families torn apart by exile. We remember the friends who vanished without a trace. And we carry those memories like armor. Because this time, we won’t be caught off guard. People built networks and hid supplies. Others mapped escape routes. We’re street-trained ourselves to survive without systems. We’ve learned to live in the cracks of a broken nation. We’ve managed to get some power. To find food. And now we have our own truth. And we’re ready. Not for war. Or violence. But for survival. For the possibility of something better. Because even in the darkest moments, we still believe in light. We still believe in each other. We still believe that Venezuela can rise again—not through slogans or speeches, but through the quiet resilience of its people. Nextly, let’s see the scenario for the next few days, and a short list of equipment we could need. Short list of essential items for a total disruption of normal life Curfew, water and energy rationing, no access to fresh food, etc.— these things typically happen, to the eyes of many, at the onset of war or severe crisis. The first step, as many of us know already, is securing your Basic autonomous infrastructure Local power sources: portable solar panel (personal choice once I get the coin), battery bank (will build myself), and if you have kids, a manual or pedal generator will keep them busy and transferring that excess of energy to a better place: your battery rack. Water storage and filtering system: ceramic or charcoal filters (I have been using a little Sawyer for almost 3 years in a row now, and it still works), sealed water containers, and purification tablets. Lighting: LED flashlights. I find the ones with removable regular rechargeable batteries the best option: the body can withstand plenty of abuse. Once the batteries are depleted, replace them with another set. Get some long-burning candles and solar lamps just in case. This is the choice for many Venezuelans, indeed. Don’t fall in that Asian trap. “Rechargeable” flashlights will stop working in a couple of years unless you get the good industrial-grade stuff; the LEDs will dim beyond uselessness in a couple of years, and will leave you stranded in the dark. Get the models where you can replace your batteries as you please, and make sure to get a rechargeable battery pack. Read these articles in Programmed obsolescence and standardization. Non-perishable food and cooking Modular food reserve: canned goods, dried grains, energy bars, salt/sugar. Portable cooking setup: Dual fuel stove (mine is discontinued for some reason, it was the Gulf War model), alcohol stove (I never used one, you make your pick), or rocket stove (make sure you have an option to cook for several rainy days in a row). Essential seasonings: to avoid food fatigue (bouillon, spices, oil). I love this little “kit”.  Communication and documentation Multiband radio: battery-powered or hand-crank radio, for receiving news. There are many options to choose from. You get what you pay for. Buying to stash is unwise. Get the good stuff and use it as a daily driver. Documentation: physical and digital copies of ID, maps, and contact lists. Offline device: phone with local apps, offline maps, and useful PDFs. Read this article for more information. Tools and maintenance Basic kit: multitool (I have one of these and they are awesome, otherwise I wouldn’t put a link), duct tape, wire, a good knife. Minimal hygiene: soap, toilet paper, bleach, sealable bags Modular first aid kit: painkillers, dressings, antibiotics, gloves Protection and adaptability Durable clothing: waterproof, thermal gloves and caps Visual protection: goggles, dust mask (a necessity, because of wildfires!), and a shemagh Antileak backpack: compartmentalized, water-resistant, ready for evacuation. I totally avoid zippers on my backpacks. For the youngsters out there still able to run into the woods with a backpack, trust me, you don’t want zippers when you have to run away for whatever reason you find in a forest. Losing your gear can be deadly. So, use top loaders. The military uses backpacks with zippers because they have money to throw. Mind you, the Alice pack is one of the best designs ever. This is the bare minimum list you need at home. Sure, throw in some hooks and line, and hunting/fishing stuff if you plan to go into the wild. But we have enough already with things happening in the cities. And our surrounding woods are not exactly friendly. Not to those without proper training. Venomous snakes year-round, for instance, and so on. I hope you find this little article useful, guys. Please, contribute to keep this wonderful site up and running. The differences with other sites and the information work done since the last worldwide disaster should have given you a hint by now. Thanks for your reading! Anonymous The post Something BIG Is Happening in Venezuela appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

by a Concerned Venezuelan With all things happening and events speeding up these last few days, every Venezuelan has the sense that something is going to happen anytime. The US Secretary of State has sent warships toward the area, and Maduro has in turn sent 15,000 troops to the border. How do I know? Easy: No classes, no kids on the streets, means no harm for them, low possibilities of civilian casualties, and no possibility of the gang using that for a fake narrative. stronger rhetoric from both sides 3 warships in the Caribbean and 3 more on the way…? The gang weaponized the power grid, among other basic needs, such as FOOD, and any intervention to restore democracy in the country will imply a communications and power grid blackout, with unforeseen consequences, and unpredictable duration. We have now filtered this through the survivalist perspective of someone who’s lived through systemic collapse and is bracing for what may come next, Dispatch for this week: August 2025 With everything unfolding so rapidly—especially in the last few days—it’s impossible to ignore the feeling that something big is about to happen. The pace of events has accelerated, and every Venezuelan I know feels it in their bones. It’s not just speculation anymore. It’s a collective intuition, sharpened by years of surviving under pressure, betrayal, sadness, and oppressive silence. This is one of the strongest barriers, people: the psychological aspect. As a matter of fact, youngsters are susceptible to being affected in ways we never know. There are official statements coming from the U.S.—especially those linked to the bus driver incident—and they’re not just diplomatic noise. They’re signals. Strong markers. And when you’ve lived through enough cycles of chaos, you learn to read between the lines. You learn to listen to what’s not being said. You learn to watch the streets, not the screens. How do I know something’s coming? Simple. You just have to understand the implications of a military operation. That is the reason this deployment is in school holidays, when schools are closed. The streets are quieter than normal, and people do their business as usual. No children playing outside means that they won’t get caught in any dangerous confrontation, or be run over by a pickup with armed, masked guys. That’s strategic. Because any negative propaganda, like innocent bystanders killed in the attempt to remove one of the most dangerous threats to the US stability since Bin Laden, could be used by their allies as an excuse to send them aid. This is a means to avoid giving the (ahem) “regime” any excuse to twist the narrative. Because that’s what they do. They weaponize stories. The insidious Russian propaganda and the century-old Chinese machinery that have been manufacturing lies are very close, watching everything. They need now more than ever to fabricate chaos to justify their grip. They have been using suffering as a shield and a sword. Cuban School. And right now, the rhetoric from both sides—internal and external—is intensifying. The language is no longer cautious. It’s confrontational. It’s raw. It’s the kind of language that precedes severe action. The kind that doesn’t leave room for negotiation. They used “negotiation” to do as they pleased and deceive anyone. Paid under the table to the “negotiators” in Barbados, and Norway pimped them for five whole years. Always “believing” that they were a “government by the people, for the people”…while they made fortunes with the flow of a real river of white powder mixed with fentanyl slowly undermined the lives of 100.000 US people per year… Meanwhile, the gang is acting erratically. Their behavior is more desperate, more unpredictable. There are already three members of the bus driver’s inner circle (ministers and deputies of the Assembly) in prison. They’re tightening control, issuing contradictory orders, and lashing out in ways that feel like the final throes of a dying system. They’re not just afraid—they’re cornered. And that makes them dangerous, more than ever. I’ve said this before, and I’ll keep saying it: They weaponized the power grid. They turned electricity into a tool of control. Same with food. Hunger was used as leverage. Starvation became a policy. They didn’t just let the system collapse—they engineered it. They made scarcity a strategy. They made suffering a currency. And now, if there’s any kind of intervention—military, diplomatic, or otherwise—to restore democracy or even just stabilize the region, we know what’s coming: A total blackout. No communications. No power. No internet. No way to reach loved ones. No way to know what’s happening beyond your immediate surroundings. And the worst part? We won’t know how long it’ll last. It could be hours. It could be days or weeks. The consequences will be unpredictable. And some of us are indeed preparing. Quietly. Methodically. We remember. Because when you’ve survived this long, you don’t panic. Not anymore. You adapt. We’ve learned to read the signs. We’ve learned to listen to the silence. We’ve learned to trust our instincts more than any official broadcast. We’ve learned that survival isn’t just about food and water—it’s about information, too. It’s about timing. It’s about knowing when to move and when to disappear. And right now, everything is pointing to a moment of rupture. The guys are losing control. Their grip is slipping. Their propaganda is failing. And more importantly…Their fear is showing. They’ve started to lash out at their own people. They will shut down the power grid, leaving entire neighborhoods without electricity, without any prior warning. They’ve started to establish checkpoints and reading phones, as a means of controlling people and “catch conspirators”. They’re trying to blind us before the storm hits. But we’re not blind. We see them. We see everything. We see the military movements. We see the sudden disappearances. We see the foreign ships in Caribbean waters. And we see the silence from the thugs’ allies who once spoke loudly. And we remember. We remember the hunger and the endless lines for food. We remember the blackouts. We remember the silence we were forced to keep. We remember the betrayals, especially in the state-owned oil industry. We remember the years we lost. We remember the children who never made it to adulthood. We remember the elders who died waiting for medicine. We remember the families torn apart by exile. We remember the friends who vanished without a trace. And we carry those memories like armor. Because this time, we won’t be caught off guard. People built networks and hid supplies. Others mapped escape routes. We’re street-trained ourselves to survive without systems. We’ve learned to live in the cracks of a broken nation. We’ve managed to get some power. To find food. And now we have our own truth. And we’re ready. Not for war. Or violence. But for survival. For the possibility of something better. Because even in the darkest moments, we still believe in light. We still believe in each other. We still believe that Venezuela can rise again—not through slogans or speeches, but through the quiet resilience of its people. Nextly, let’s see the scenario for the next few days, and a short list of equipment we could need. Short list of essential items for a total disruption of normal life Curfew, water and energy rationing, no access to fresh food, etc.— these things typically happen, to the eyes of many, at the onset of war or severe crisis. The first step, as many of us know already, is securing your Basic autonomous infrastructure Local power sources: portable solar panel (personal choice once I get the coin), battery bank (will build myself), and if you have kids, a manual or pedal generator will keep them busy and transferring that excess of energy to a better place: your battery rack. Water storage and filtering system: ceramic or charcoal filters (I have been using a little Sawyer for almost 3 years in a row now, and it still works), sealed water containers, and purification tablets. Lighting: LED flashlights. I find the ones with removable regular rechargeable batteries the best option: the body can withstand plenty of abuse. Once the batteries are depleted, replace them with another set. Get some long-burning candles and solar lamps just in case. This is the choice for many Venezuelans, indeed. Don’t fall in that Asian trap. “Rechargeable” flashlights will stop working in a couple of years unless you get the good industrial-grade stuff; the LEDs will dim beyond uselessness in a couple of years, and will leave you stranded in the dark. Get the models where you can replace your batteries as you please, and make sure to get a rechargeable battery pack. Read these articles in Programmed obsolescence and standardization. Non-perishable food and cooking Modular food reserve: canned goods, dried grains, energy bars, salt/sugar. Portable cooking setup: Dual fuel stove (mine is discontinued for some reason, it was the Gulf War model), alcohol stove (I never used one, you make your pick), or rocket stove (make sure you have an option to cook for several rainy days in a row). Essential seasonings: to avoid food fatigue (bouillon, spices, oil). I love this little “kit”.  Communication and documentation Multiband radio: battery-powered or hand-crank radio, for receiving news. There are many options to choose from. You get what you pay for. Buying to stash is unwise. Get the good stuff and use it as a daily driver. Documentation: physical and digital copies of ID, maps, and contact lists. Offline device: phone with local apps, offline maps, and useful PDFs. Read this article for more information. Tools and maintenance Basic kit: multitool (I have one of these and they are awesome, otherwise I wouldn’t put a link), duct tape, wire, a good knife. Minimal hygiene: soap, toilet paper, bleach, sealable bags Modular first aid kit: painkillers, dressings, antibiotics, gloves Protection and adaptability Durable clothing: waterproof, thermal gloves and caps Visual protection: goggles, dust mask (a necessity, because of wildfires!), and a shemagh Antileak backpack: compartmentalized, water-resistant, ready for evacuation. I totally avoid zippers on my backpacks. For the youngsters out there still able to run into the woods with a backpack, trust me, you don’t want zippers when you have to run away for whatever reason you find in a forest. Losing your gear can be deadly. So, use top loaders. The military uses backpacks with zippers because they have money to throw. Mind you, the Alice pack is one of the best designs ever. This is the bare minimum list you need at home. Sure, throw in some hooks and line, and hunting/fishing stuff if you plan to go into the wild. But we have enough already with things happening in the cities. And our surrounding woods are not exactly friendly. Not to those without proper training. Venomous snakes year-round, for instance, and so on. I hope you find this little article useful, guys. Please, contribute to keep this wonderful site up and running. The differences with other sites and the information work done since the last worldwide disaster should have given you a hint by now. Thanks for your reading! Anonymous The post Something BIG Is Happening in Venezuela appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

Are These Really Washington State Values?

Or is it just a popular myth?

Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s shocking upset win in June’s Democratic primary for New York City mayor lit up the progressive base while alarming moderates, city residents, and anyone wary of his blend of raw collectivism and pointed racial politics. What few have examined is how that unstable mix carries the seeds of its own collapse.Collectivism as an economic philosophy is not new. More than a century of evidence shows the consistent failure of its modern form.The cultural and economic Marxism animating today’s progressive left is a dog’s breakfast of demands promoted in the name of the ‘oppressed.’Every modern “market” economy includes socialistic features: government ownership or control of production, progressive taxation, industrial regulation, welfare programs, and other redistributive policies. These operate like dials on a control panel, adjusted up or down depending on who holds power. Push the collectivist dials too far, and the system shifts along a spectrum toward central control.The persistence of collectivism reflects blind faith in what people think should work rather than what does. When the dials turn high, the results almost always damage the human condition. The rare cases of relative success appear in small, culturally homogenous, high-trust societies — and even there, private initiative and meritocracy remain essential.The Scandinavian paradoxProgressives love to point to Scandinavia as proof that “socialism works.” Yet the Scandinavian collectivist model actually confirms its limitations, both in its successes and failures.By the 1990s, these countries reached the limits of their mixed-economy “Nordic Model” after a period of postwar public-sector expansion. Economic reforms and deregulation followed.What makes their experiment more sustainable than in larger, more diverse nations is not socialism itself but historic cultural cohesion. Until recently, Scandinavia was defined by small size, strong national identity, and ethnic homogeneity. That cohesion has frayed under decades of refugee inflows, prompting reversals. Denmark, for example, has now adopted tougher asylum policies after decades of rising immigration.Mamdani’s contradictionsThat cohesion is absent in New York, which makes Mamdani’s platform especially volatile. His campaign combines extreme economic policies such as rent freezes, government-run grocery stores, and dramatic minimum wage hikes with unabashed racialism. He refused to disavow calls to “globalize the intifada” and openly proposed higher property taxes on “richer and whiter” parts of the city.The cultural and economic Marxism animating today’s progressive left is a dog’s breakfast of demands promoted in the name of the “oppressed” and seeks to “decolonize” all evidence of Western civilization from modern life. Like most insurgent collectivist movements, the progressive left is united more by what it is against — Enlightenment rationalism, free markets, individual liberty, Judeo-Christian values — than by any coherent program.RELATED: Stop calling Zohran Mamdani a communist — he’s something worse Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty ImagesAt its core, socialism is universalist. It assumes citizens will treat one another as extended family, placing altruism above self-interest. The moment people recognize differences — between groups or individuals — that illusion collapses. True solidarity, homogeneity, and “equality of outcome” demand the suppression of individuality. That’s why the progressive left abandoned “equality” for “equity.” Equality allows for individual difference. Equity enforces uniformity.Mamdani’s platform exposes collectivism’s core flaw: Solidarity cannot survive out-groups. Once Jews, whites, capitalists, or any other group are branded outsiders, cohesion breaks down. History records what comes next — kulak liquidation in Russia, mass starvation in Mao’s China, the slaughter in Rwanda. Unless the targeted group is small and easily crushed, socialism inevitably devolves into zero-sum tribalism.Socialism or tribalism? Despotic totalitarianism is unlikely at the municipal level in an otherwise free country. But the contradictions of Mamdani’s “tribal socialism” in a multiethnic, heterodox city will bring something else: disappointment, unmet promises, and needless misery. New York’s quality of life will further erode as radical ideology collides with social fragmentation.If Mamdani wins, the only question is which outlasts the other — socialism or tribalism. History offers the answer. Tribalism survives. And it leaves behind a bitter coda to the American creed that “all men are created equal.”

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — You will find over 100 agencies represented at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, where recruits are trained to become officers or agents. But no other agency or department that trains at FLETC has gotten more attention this year than U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Blaze News was able to tour and observe ICE training with acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and other members of the media last week. The basic course to become an ICE officer at FLETC takes eight weeks, with two weeks of training before and after the course. The agency has received over 115,000 applications since the Department of Homeland Security launched its recruitment drive when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump in July.'ICE officers and special agents aren't trained to handle civil disturbances.'Lyons said the training has been streamlined to cut down on repetition so that new agents are still trained on what they need to know to get out into the field, but without wasting time. The Trump administration wants to reach 1 million deportations per year."One of my things that I really held my ground on [was] the fact that I wasn't going to water down training. ... Having gone through it myself, I know exactly what we need," he stated.Looking to hire an additional 10,000 deportation agents to bolster the current force of around 6,000, Lyons explained that the large pool of applicants means ICE is able to be selective on who is given an offer. Many of the applicants already have a law enforcement background.Lyons told Blaze News he is "happy" to see applicants are willing to carry out ICE's important mission and are not deterred by the violence and threats from Democrats.RELATED: Karen Bass responds to box truck Border Patrol raid DAVID PASHAEE/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images In the aftermath of the large-scale anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles back in June, Lyons said not only have agents had to change their tactics, but their daily gear load has changed as well."What we saw in Los Angeles was unprecedented. ICE officers and special agents aren't trained to handle civil disturbances. ... What we saw in Los Angeles is the fact that a lot of the officers that were there waiting for those [Special Response Teams] to get there didn't have the right, proper equipment" to handle riots, Lyons said.All agents, whether a part of specialized teams or not, are now being equipped with helmets and gas masks, since the chances of needing such gear have grown dramatically. The age cap has likewise been removed. While older people may apply, ICE is making sure they are physically fit to handle the ongoing confrontations agents are dealing with across the country. Part of the tour included a visit to the gym used by ICE trainees and a visit to the firing range. ICE was one of the first agencies at FLETC to have trainees qualify with a red dot sight on their handguns instead of using their iron sights. The Special Response Team further demonstrated how their teams breach a home while serving a search warrant or arrest warrant.WATCH: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!