By David Brooks and Jim Cason on September 8, 2025
José La Luz is an activist with the new party project called Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana (Citizen Victory Movement)
Following a severe crisis that continues to deepen, new generations of islanders are seeking to free themselves from US control, which requires the creation of a broad front that differs from the two existing political parties. For the veteran defender of workers, it is gratifying that young artists—such as singers Bad Bunny and Residente—are part of a new movement, although the challenge remains to educate those who work in that nation and suffer from the austerity measures imposed by the continental government through another Fiscal Control Board. (more…)
September 9, 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified on Monday that her government will continue with the agreement it has with Cuba for doctors from the island to work in the Mexican public health system, which was started by her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024), to cover the shortage of healthcare personnel. (more…)
September 9, 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) and Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa (R), Sept 8, 2025. X/ @primera84727
On Monday, during a television program broadcast by Russia Today, former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa interviewed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with whom he analyzed the geopolitical implications of the presence of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean. (more…)
By José R. Cabañas Rodríguez on September 8, 2025
Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy is accused of “disregard for science and the truth” in Senate hearing.
Since Donald Trump’s rise to power in his second term as president of the United States, there has been a significant amount of criticism of his foreign and domestic policy initiatives, which have been linked to the idea that his actions, rather than defending the country’s national (or federal) interests, are actually weakening its political leadership and economic strength. (more…)
September 7, 2025
Respect Venezuela
The Venezuelan leader calls for 8.2 million to join the Bolivarian Militia.
On Friday, thousands of citizens took to the streets in support of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who had previously called for a “great day of organization and mobilization of forces.” (more…)
By Gail Walker on September 7, 2025
Lucius Walker will always be remembered for leading a whole generation of Cuba solidarity activists throughout the US by mobilizing grass roots caravans to Cuba for over 25 years confronting the blockade initiated when the US saw an opening to attack. His motivation was simple and clear: “The US government cannot tell us who our friends are.” – editorial
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By Néstor Prieto Amador on September 6, 2025, from the flotilla
One of the ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Photo: Eva Manez, Reuters
The Global Sumud Flotilla is advancing towards Gaza and is already sailing towards Tunisia, divided into two large groups. Both expeditions will meet in Tunisia at the end of the week, when they will be joined by another twenty boats in what the organizers consider to be the “largest humanitarian mission in solidarity with Palestine.” (more…)
September 5, 2025
One day after Genoa dockworkers threatened to paralyze European ports if Israel touches the Gaza flotilla, Brazilian oil workers demanded the protection of all crew members. (more…)