Despite the Venezuelan opposition having dissolved Juan Guaidó’s “interim government,” and as President Nicolás Maduro floats negotiations, the US is clinging to its failed strategy.
Continue readingCuba in the Eye of Washington’s Hurricane
Since the Cuban Revolution triumphed in 1959, the United States has been at odds with the island’s independent path.
Continue readingHow Cuba Is Dealing With the Devastation of Hurricane Ian
The day before Hurricane Ian hit Cuba, 50,000 people were evacuated and taken to 55 shelters. By Oct. 1, less than five days after landfall, 82% of the residents of Havana had their power restored with work ongoing for the western part of the island.
Continue readingFour Straight Years of Nonstop Street Protest in Haiti
Haitians have once again taken to the streets in recent weeks, targeting the banks and NGOs that have taken over the island since the 2010 earthquake.
Continue readingWhere Does Russia Receive Its Aid From?
While Ukraine has received enormous aid from around the world since the Russian invasion began in February, open support for Russia should not be dismissed.
Continue readingSanctions Fuel the Fire at Cuba’s Matanzas Oil Storage
The U.S. blockade of Cuba fuels the fire that rages on in the country, despite denials by authorities in the United States.
Continue readingMexico’s President Gives Joe Biden a Big History Lesson
Latin American nations are putting themselves on the front line for the sovereignty of certain countries, and are backing progressive processes in others.
Continue readingWill the Ukraine Conflict Turn Private?
The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role.
Continue readingThe Era of Northern Hegemony Over Mexico Is Coming to an End
The general mood in Latin America is that the United States should not waste its time interfering south of its border but should, instead, spend its energy trying to resolve its cascading internal crises.
Continue readingStorms at the Summit of the Americas
Meanwhile, the People’s Summit for Democracy stands up for the people of Latin America, and against the U.S. policy of isolationism.
Continue readingCuba’s Nonalignment: A Foreign Policy of Peace and Socialism
In Cuba, “nonalignment” has never meant being neutral, and has always meant being opposed to attempts to divide humanity.
Continue readingThe People’s Summit for Democracy Offers a Progressive Vision to Counter U.S. Dominance in the Region
Biden’s insistence on continuing the U.S. policy of exclusion and aggression against Latin America has made his summit a failure before it has even begun.
Continue readingIndia Has a Key Role to Play in a Possible New World Order
For non-alignment to be effective, it cannot be restricted to transactional relationships or mere moral posturing.
Continue readingWhy ‘Bolivia Is the Center of the World’ for People’s Movements
We are poor and far from powerful centres of economic and political decision-making. But, we live in the centre of the most important battles—fought from our smallest trenches, communities, neighborhoods, cities, jungles and forests.
Continue readingWhy Latin America Needs a New World Order
In recent years, the region has experienced a new wave of progressive governments. The idea of regional integration has, therefore, returned to the table
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