Statement from the Casa de las Américas on July 13, 2026
A sinister specter is haunting the world: the specter of neo-fascism. Not even what we thought would be a great sporting event—one that was supposed to put the world’s conflicts on hold, even if only artificially and temporarily—has escaped its grasp. (more…)
By Alejandra García Elizalde on July 14, 2026
foto: Alejandra Garcia Elizalde
Since 6:05 p.m. on June 24, Venezuela has not been the same. The earth roared with unprecedented force, and in just a few seconds, hundreds of homes were reduced to rubble. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, left the country with a wound made of dust, shattered memories, and loss. (more…)
By Andreína Chávez Alava on July 13, 2026
A Venezuelan flag hangs surrounded by debris, in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, July 9, 2026. Photo: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters.
Hours after two devastating earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on June 24, a brutal misinformation campaign took priority over the tragedy itself. (more…)
July 12, 2026
Zionist ambassador to Argentina Eyal Sela
In a new advance into Argentina’s southernmost region—which some naive people continue to deny—the genocidal government of “Israel” has begun the process of establishing a diplomatic mission in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. The future mission will have jurisdiction over the province, Antarctica, and the South Atlantic Islands—a 100 percent geo strategic area. (more…)
By Aníbal Malvar on July 11, 2026
Elian Gonzalez, foto: MESC Communication
Elián González, little Eliancito, the rafter child who saw his mother die during the crossing from Cuba to Miami in 1999 and made headlines in newspapers around the world, is today, 32 years old, and a deputy in the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba. “I didn’t get involved in politics. In Cuba, there are several ways to become a member of parliament. One is through selection in the neighborhoods, in the districts, where you can start as a delegate. Another way, as in my case, is for grassroots organizations to nominate you. I was elected in 2022. And my municipality, Cárdenas, put me on the ballot.” (more…)
By Hedelberto López Blanch on July 12, 2026
illustration: Adán Iglesias Toledo.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by convicted President Donald Trump and found him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Jean Carroll, ordering him to pay her—the former magazine columnist—$5 million. (more…)
By Gary Wilson on July 10, 2026
he amphibious assault ship is now docked in La Guaira, Venezuela, after the June 24 earthquakes. Under cover of disaster relief, Washington put a U.S. warship at the country’s primary port.
The U.S. Air Force now runs Venezuela’s main international airport. A U.S. amphibious warship is docked at its principal port. MQ-9 Reaper drones and combat helicopters fly reconnaissance over Caracas. Nearly 2,000 U.S. troops are deployed on land, air and sea in and around the country, operating out of two colonies: U.S.-held Puerto Rico and Dutch-held Curaçao. (more…)
July 9, 2026.
foto: PSL
Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco announced new measures to protest U.S. immigration policies, following the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or during operations. (more…)