(2023-02-22). March to Iraq War, 20 Years Later: February 22, 2003. thedissenter.org 
Note: This series is published exclusively for paid subscribers of The Dissenter. | The world will mark the 20th anniversary of the United States invasion and occupation of Iraq in about a month. It was the second war waged by the US against Iraq. | To reflect on this history, The Dissenter recounts the timeline of events that led up to the invasion on March 20. Each post encapsulates what took place that day as both political and media elites beat the drums of war. | ***FEBRUARY 22, 2003: President George W. Bush insists that Iraq President Saddam Hussein has no intention of disarming, even as United Nations w…
(2023-02-23). 4.2 Million Travelers During 2023 Carnivals in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 22, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reported that 4,236,000 people mobilized during the 2023 Carnivals in Venezuela. In regards to the security deployment this Carnival, as implemented by Rodríguez, she noted the commitment shown by each law enforcement agent deployed in every corner of the country. | Vice President Rodríguez explained that the officials of the different security organizations "worked with great love for the Venezuelan people," adding, "we congratulate the authorities, the governors, and mayors for the extraordinary display of these carnivals." | The number of travelers in…