Mexico Is Not a Functioning Democracy

By John M. Ackerman on February 24, 2016

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Photo: Bill Hackwell

Authoritarian leadership, stifled dissent, limited freedom of assembly, and endless violence are the hallmarks of Mexico under Peña Nieto. It’s time for Washington to pull the plug. (more…)

Political Coalition to Support Colombian Peace Process

February 24, 2016

A political coalition made up of mostly Colombian parties announced today their support for the peace process signing a pact of unity concerning the effort taking place. (more…)

Venezuela’s Caracazo: State Repression and Neoliberal Misrule

March 26, 2016

In February 1989, thousands of Venezuelans took the streets in a wave of protests that highlighted the right-wing misrule in the country. The protests came to be known as the Caracazo — an uprising that began in the capital Caracas — and ultimately shaped the country’s future. (more…)

Victory for Argentine Journalists Accused of the Crime of Supporting Palestine!

Case against Carlos Aznárez and Rubén Saboulard has been dismissed  

February 22, 2016

By Carlos Aznarez (Director of Resumen Latinoamericano)

Photo: Bill Hackwell

Photo: Bill Hackwell

In the midst of the ongoing repression against the Palestinian people and while the Palestinian journalist Muhammad Al – Qiq continues to fight for his life on the 89th day of a hunger strike in Israeli captivity, we are happy to report some good news in the struggle for the self determination of the Palestinian people. (more…)

The Media are Misleading the Public on Syria

By Stephen Kinzer  on February 18, 2016

COVERAGE OF the Syrian war will be remembered as one of the most shameful episodes in the history of the American press. Reporting about carnage in the ancient city of Aleppo is the latest reason why. (more…)

What Matters Most: Human Rights or the Rights of Western Governments?

By Hafsa Kara-Mustapha on February 18, 2016

It seemed unthinkable that after the Iraq tragedy and the ensuing chaos that followed the 2003 US-led war there would ever be any support for another attack on an Arab country. (more…)

Israel Bars Family from Visiting Gravely ill Hunger Striker

By Ali Abunimah on February 19, 2016

Israel is refusing to allow the family of Muhammad al-Qiq to visit the gravely ill hunger striker in the hospital where he is being detained.

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus take part in a demonstration on 17 February calling for the release of Muhammed al-Qiq, a Palestinian journalist on hunger strike since November against his administrative detention by Israel. Nedal Eshtayah APA images

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus take part in a demonstration on 17 February calling for the release of Muhammed al-Qiq. Nedal Eshtayah APA images

As al-Qiq’s condition continues to deteriorate, his wife Fayha Shalash and their two young children are desperate to be by his bedside. (more…)

If Justice Scalia Really Had His Way…

His desire was for an America as it was before Gone with the Wind.

By Martin Garbus on February 16, 2016

We are told not to speak badly of the dead, but the torrent of praise for Justice Scalia requires us to be more discerning. We are told we should admire Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s graciousness as shown in the kind words she gave us about Justice Scalia’s contributions and his death. (more…)

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