By Becca Renk Foster on July 20, 2026
Watching the 2026 World Cup matches has been excruciating for me. I always root for the underdogs: the teams from countries with few resources to dedicate to sport, who have made it there against all odds to play their hearts out for their country. As the game progresses, I watch my teams dance as they pass the ball up the field, run around defenders and set up a gorgeous shot on goal. I feel a wild hope – justice will be done! (more…)
By Ricardo Vaz, on July 18, 2026
A devastating double earthquake hit Venezuela on June 24, leaving a trail of destruction and thousands dead. Dozens of buildings collapsed in coastal La Guaira State, the worst affected in the South American country. The natural disaster followed two unnatural catastrophes: a decade-plus of US-led economic sanctions, and the January 3 US bombing attack and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro. (more…)
July 18, 2026
Photo: El Canal Newspaper
The French shipping company CMA CGM has breached its contract and left dozens of containers destined for Cuba stranded in the port of Kingston, Jamaica. (more…)
By Mike Prysner on July 18, 2026
Image by Center on Conscience and War.
On July 4, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, more than 500 veterans and military families gathered in the birthplace of the nation to reject what they called the Trump administration’s fascist vision for the country’s future (including domestic troop deployments and endless war). The coalition—About Face, 50501 Vets, Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, Military Families Speak Out, Fayetteville Resistance Coalition, and CCW—marched under the banner Freedom Over Fascism. (more…)
By Pablo Merguet on July 17, 2026
Delcy Rodriguez
While Caracas is conducting negotiations to recover its reserves and undertake a difficult and ambitious reconstruction plan, the death toll has risen to nearly 5,000, and unofficial reports indicate that nearly 50,000 people are missing. (more…)
By Cubadebate Media Observatory on July 16, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech today at the State Department headquarters in Washington during the opening of the Ministerial Meeting on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism. (more…)
By Carlos Aznarez on July 16, 2026
foto: EFE
As can be seen in this brief overview, “Israel”—through its political-military diplomacy—is relentless in its efforts to expand the influence of Zionism and its doctrine of death throughout the continent. (more…)
July 15, 2026.
Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez
The Cuban government rejected the meeting convened by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss “far-left terrorism.” Havana maintains that the meeting aims to justify actions against progressive organizations and restore mechanisms of political persecution. (more…)