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…)
By Roger D. Harris and Joe Emersberger on September 6, 2025
the supposed drug boat destroyed by the US
President Donald Trump euphorically concluded his White House press conference on September 2 with breaking news: the US military had just blown up a small motor vessel in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. He alleged that the skiff came from Venezuela and was loaded with illicit drugs headed to the US. (more…)
By Alejandra García, September 4, 2025
Pensioners and people with disabilities protest Milei’s austerity plan. Photo: Anadolu/Getty
In a key vote, the government of far-right politician Javier Milei suffered a major setback in Congress on Thursday. The Senate rejected the presidential veto of the Disability Emergency Law, which had already been rejected by the Chamber of Deputies. This is the first time in 22 years that Congress has managed to override an executive veto. The vote was celebrated inside and outside Congress, where hundreds of people awaited the decision. This resolution comes amid a scandal over an investigation into alleged bribery in the purchase of medicines by the National Disability Agency (Andis), in which senior government officials are implicated, including the president’s sister, Karina Milei. (more…)