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NNOC Statement on Economic Crisis in Cuba

May 18, 2024

The economic crisis and unrest in Santiago de Cuba underscores the devastating impact of over 6 decades of illegal U.S. sanctions, the no-evidence-based designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and the inflationary financial manipulation which have led to shortages of fuel, electricity, and basic goods. (more…)

Bolivia: The Gap Widens within MAS

By Olivia Arigho-Stiles, Resumen Latinoamericano on March 18, 2024.

The conflict between Evo Morales and Luis Arce for the presidency of Bolivia in 2025 not only divides the Movement Towards Socialism, but also the social movements and unions that form its base. (more…)

With Genocide in Gaza, the Word ‘Never’ Has Been Stripped From ‘Never Again’

By Arundhati Roy on March 18, 2024

Rafah, Gaza. Foto Afp

The richest, most powerful countries in the western world, those who believe themselves to be the keepers of the flame of the modern world’s commitment to democracy and human rights, are openly financing and applauding Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The Gaza strip has been turned into a concentration camp. (more…)

Haiti: A Country in Chaos

By Axel Schwarzfeld on March 17, 2024.

Photo: Alfons Rodríguez

The violent situation in Haiti escalated to a point that last week forced the Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, to resign and begin the process of establishing a transitional presidential council to elect an interim prime minister and pave the way for presidential elections. (more…)

Mexico’s Health Care Will Soon be Totally Free

By Prensa Latina on March 12, 2024 from Mexico City

The new health system in Mexico starting with primary care, known as Plan IMSS-Bienestar, in which Cuban doctors and doctors from other countries are participating, is advancing as established, authorities from the sector informed. (more…)

Argentina with Milei

By Griselda Leal Rovira on March 15, 2024

Drawing: Prof. Adán Iglesias Toledo

It will not take long for the issue of “Milei as president” to become a humorous anecdote, although unfortunately tragic and embarrassing for Argentines. (more…)

Cuba and Its Friends

By Ana Hurtado on March 16, 2024

Sometimes losing is winning, as the saying goes. And there are friendships that over time one realizes are more worth losing than finding. (more…)

Starvation is a War Crime: Note from the Israeli Genocide against the Palestinians

By Vijay Prashad on March 14, 2024

Photo: UNRWA partners/X

Speaking in Rome, Italy, the head of the United Nations World Food Program, Cindy McCain, said: “If we do not exponentially increase the size of aid going into the northern areas” of Gaza, “famine is imminent. It’s imminent.” (more…)

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