Latin America
Why Haiti?
If Haiti is "the poorest country in the hemisphere" it is because imperialist policies continue to impoverish and destabilize that nation.
Nicaraguan Migrants at U.S. Border – “Pushed” or “Pulled”?
Blaming migration on “repressive dictatorships” allows Washington to pretend that its policies are helping Nicaraguans, when in fact they are impoverishing them.
Lula Must Save Brazil From Savage Capitalism
Few politicians have his capacity to dialogue with and convince others about the correctness of his positions.
Now That Lula Won, What Will Brazil's Foreign Policy Look Like?
In a scenario where nations are heading toward war and confrontation, the return of a diplomatically active Brazil may be exactly what the world, and Latin America in particular, needs.
Los Angeles Rally Against the US Cuba Blockade
Corporate media is the foot soldier for US imperialism. They have paid journalists not to tell the truth about Cuba.
Economic Blockade Against Cuba
For the 30th straight year, Cuba will submit a resolution demanding an end to the devastating U.S. economic blockade
Another Military Intervention in Haitian Looming
While past foreign interventions in Haiti have often been launched in the name of stability and democracy, they have not proved capable of providing either.
New US Sanctions on Nicaragua Hit Poor Hardest
Everyone knows the real target is ordinary Nicaraguans who voted overwhelmingly to return a Sandinista government in last year’s elections.
If Lula Beats Bolsonaro in Brazil, Palestine Wins, Too
If Lula Beats Bolsonaro, Palestine will have a friend in Lula da Silva, who has always shown great support for Palestinian people, not Bolsonaro who became Israel's best friend?
NATO in the Amazon: Petro Plays with Fire
As with NATO in the Amazon, NATO is a primary instrument of US imperial dominion. It is Washington’s praetorian guard projected on a global scale.
Cuba's Tale of Two Hurricanes
On an island located at the crossroads of the winds, it is impossible not to live with the culture of hurricanes that have existed in the Antilles since the most remote evidence of life.
If Lula Wins—Brazil Will Have a Very Different Political World
If Lula wins reelection, he must not only rebuild the social investments that Bolsonaro destroyed, but also restore trust in a nation damaged by fascism’s sophisticated propaganda machine.
Secret: U.S. Adds to Immigration and Energy Crises
Everything about the tortured relationship of the U.S. to Venezuela and Latin America is obscured by choking clouds of conflicting bullshit from different political camps.
The Sad, Deadly History of America’s War on Venezuela
In retrospect, we can see that the U.S. government was both cruel and clueless in its attacks on Venezuela and the entire region.
Will Democracy Survive Brazil's Elections?
There is no simple answer, but democracy is at risk as the country approaches a national election on October 2, 2022—and we should all be concerned.
Why "Leftism" of the Americas Collapses Before Haitian Sovereignty
It seems clear that the fight for Haitian sovereignty will continue to be outside of “leftist” imaginations.
Chile's Bewildering Vote Rejected a New Constitution
Within hours of the final vote being announced, analysts from all sides tried to come to terms with what was a great defeat for the government.
Brazil’s Election and the Future of the Amazon
Scientists suggest the Amazon is now close to a tipping point, at which it will become a savanna rather than a rainforest.
Chile’s Constitutional Referendum: Electoral Stability In Latin America’s Oldest Democracy
What struck this long-time observer was the essential stability of the Chilean electorate over nearly three quarters of a century
Raskin on Chile’s Constitution: More Equitable, Democratic
Raskin is impressed by the commitment to the rights of women and indigenous people, the independence of the courts, and guaranteeing the separation of powers.
Brazil Elections Most Important in the Americas
Brazil, under left leadership, is more willing to settle conflicts than the United States. A Lula presidency offers robust leadership for a crumbling world.
